markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Anyone have experience with this lens. I'm looking for a lightweight alternative to my Canon L lenses. Do not want to sacrifice IQ, but I do not expect it to be perfect.
Thanks for any feedback. I shoot RAW.
Mark

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I'd go with v II, if going with the non L version of a 70-300 IS zoom. The reviews are very positive for the new model.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks. I thought I had referenced V II, but I now see I did not.
Mark

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

I know that the front of the lens on the first version rotated during focusing making the use of PL filters difficult, you may want to check that out if you are considering a purchase. That may not be the case on the newer version. The IQ on that lens is not bad.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks, I will.
Mark

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

, Yes the II version nano is what you want !....

80D through fencing , 300mm f5.6 .....

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markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Cool and very sharp. Thanks. I’ll still need something wider. Maybe 24 - 105 f/4? Or my 24 - 70 f2.8.
Thanks
Mark

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

Mark, just out of curiosity, which river cruise?

JPringle Loc: Australia

Hi Mark

My lightweight kit (if birds involved) has been an EFs 15-85 and an EF 70-300 (the first version). It has also been my travel kit if I felt might need anything longer than the 85mm. I had a play with the second version, and if I didn't own the first version, I'd get that one, but I couldn't see any need to upgrade.

As its main attraction to me has been its lighter weight, I haven't used it much on a FF, but when I have it has paired nicely with my EF 16-35 (maybe with the EF 40 f2.8 pancake on my person) or the EF 24-105. I don't have a 5DIII, but just by the way, when mounted on my 1DIV, it all feels a bit less balanced than same with an EF 300 f4. I'm sure that's just me though.

I think its a pretty good lens. As you'd expect, its just not quite as sharp as my EF 300 f4, which is twice the weight. Mine is also just a bit soft above 280/290mm, (and I thought the vsII that I played with for a few days was the same) but still quite usable, but overall, perhaps not the lens I'd choose first to produce 20x16 prints involving feathers.

I'm thinking of selling it though, as I've now got an EF 70-200 f4 IS which is giving it a bit of a run. Its a bit heavier and just that little bit short, but it does focus a bit faster, (especially in AI Servo). I think the IS implementation is a bit better and it works well enough with the x1.4 TC, producing pretty similar IQ and AF speed to the EF 70-300.

But the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens is a sort of 'just right' lens for me (on a crop), so its not so easy a decision to sell it. So I'd recommend you consider it.

Phil

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Tauck - Blue Danube - Prague to Budapest - Early August.
Mark

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks Phil. I owned the EFs 15 - 85, but sold it with my 20D.
Mark

kdogg Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV

Check out the reviews of both versions of this lens here. I have the first version which I find to be very good. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks, but no specific lens is reviewed. Which lens are your referencing?
Mark

kdogg Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV

EF 70-300mm 4-5.6 IS USM. Click on Canon zoom lens reviews.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks. I've looked at that lens. Not sufficiently wide for the scenes on my trip.
Mark