Skeptical about lense
Nov 17, 2011 09:07:14 #
Considering buying Canon 28-300mm L series lense. Like long focal range. Reviews read heavy, which don't think will bother me. Anyone out there using this lense? Like it?
Pros/cons?
Pros/cons?
Nov 18, 2011 08:14:31 #
Ichabod wrote:
Considering buying Canon 28-300mm L series lense. Like long focal range. Reviews read heavy, which don't think will bother me. Anyone out there using this lense? Like it?
Pros/cons?
Pros/cons?
Ichabod,
Very heavy lens, but a good one. Do you have a monopod, if not and you want this lens buy one for sure. This lens is tack sharp when used correctly. If you don't mind what are you going to be shooting with it? Good luck
George
Nov 22, 2011 09:42:15 #
Thanks George. I have mono and tripod. I realize I probably will be using one of these. I was just interested how people who had this lense liked it. Thanks again
Nov 22, 2011 09:48:49 #
Ichabod wrote:
Thanks George. I have mono and tripod. I realize I probably will be using one of these. I was just interested how people who had this lense liked it. Thanks again
Well like I said it is a great lens, not a low light lens, not great for anything indoors or in poorly lit situations. Now outside in daylight you will get amazing sharp photos. Are you buying this new or used, again why are you buying it?
Nov 23, 2011 09:34:53 #
Buying for just all around lens. Somewhat lazy-don't like changing lens. I will definitely be using in low light.
Nov 23, 2011 17:23:26 #
Ichabod wrote:
Buying for just all around lens. Somewhat lazy-don't like changing lens. I will definitely be using in low light.
Ichabod,
I do not recommend this lens for low light shooting, aperture is not large enough.
Nov 23, 2011 17:35:34 #
This lens is a "jack of all trades, master of none."
Yes, it has a very wide range of focal lengths, but at the sacrifice of image quality. It does not even come close to the 24-70 f/2.8L or the 70-200 f/2.8L, and both of those are a stop or two faster. Unless IS is important to you, you could buy both for about the same price as the 28-300.
Yes, it has a very wide range of focal lengths, but at the sacrifice of image quality. It does not even come close to the 24-70 f/2.8L or the 70-200 f/2.8L, and both of those are a stop or two faster. Unless IS is important to you, you could buy both for about the same price as the 28-300.
Nov 23, 2011 18:49:10 #
jerm wrote:
This lens is a "jack of all trades, master of none."
Yes, it has a very wide range of focal lengths, but at the sacrifice of image quality. It does not even come close to the 24-70 f/2.8L or the 70-200 f/2.8L, and both of those are a stop or two faster. Unless IS is important to you, you could buy both for about the same price as the 28-300.
Yes, it has a very wide range of focal lengths, but at the sacrifice of image quality. It does not even come close to the 24-70 f/2.8L or the 70-200 f/2.8L, and both of those are a stop or two faster. Unless IS is important to you, you could buy both for about the same price as the 28-300.
Jerm,
Sorry but there is no way that he could buy both of those lenses for the same price as the 28-300, even used those two lenses are over 2K.
George
Nov 23, 2011 18:52:14 #
I have that one and I love it. Yes it is a bit heavy to handhold but with a tripod no problem.
Nov 23, 2011 18:54:54 #
George H wrote:
Jerm,
Sorry but there is no way that he could buy both of those lenses for the same price as the 28-300, even used those two lenses are over 2K.
George
Jerm,
Sorry but there is no way that he could buy both of those lenses for the same price as the 28-300, even used those two lenses are over 2K.
George
It's within ~$125, NEW...
The 28-300L is currently ~$2550 at B&H.
The 24-70L is currently on sale for $1299 at B&H.
The 70-200 f/2.8L (non-IS) is currently $1376 at B&H.
Nov 23, 2011 19:29:01 #
There has been a lot of great comments made about the non "L" version of the lens. (@ one third the price)
Nov 25, 2011 17:25:28 #
Everyone, I love all the comments/discussions. I will definitely be buying L lense. To be truefull, it will be either be the 28-300 (just love the range) or 70-200 2.8. One thing I like about the 70-200, I can add an extender which my understanding I cannot use on 28-300.. Thanks again, but would like more comments!!!
Nov 26, 2011 15:03:41 #
I just bought my first "L". My next one will be the 70-200 f2.8. Do some research and decide whether or not you need the IS. MANY reviews I have read (pros too, not just consumers) have said the non IS is actually a little sharper than the IS version because of the extra glass (elements) needed for the IS. (Although I would guess most of us could not tell). But you will save $1000 that can go towards your next "L". For almost the same price as the IS, I could add the 24-70 "L" that I want. However, there are over 1000 reviews on B&H, with an average of 5 out of 5 stars.!!!
P.S. B&H has $200 of the IS version if you buy today!
P.S. B&H has $200 of the IS version if you buy today!
Nov 26, 2011 16:35:02 #
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