Canon 300mm f/4
Nov 1, 2017 09:08:25 #
Would like to here opinions on this lens will use it on a canon 1ds 11mp and a canon 7d not the mark2. I will use it for wildlife on the 7d and flowers and weeds on the 1ds
Nov 1, 2017 09:26:36 #
I have it and previously used it with a 7D and now with a 7D ii. Excellent lens. I have used it with an extender and got very good photos with it but under some conditions got CA.
Nov 1, 2017 09:30:17 #
Had that lens and used it with 1.4 teleconverter for wildlife. Got very sharp pictures. It's a popular combination for bird photography. I sold it and bought the 100-400 II lens. Being in Florida, where there are lots of big birds around, I find that I have to zoom down on occasion.
Nov 1, 2017 09:32:44 #
gary8803 wrote:
Would like to here opinions on this lens will use it on a canon 1ds 11mp and a canon 7d not the mark2. I will use it for wildlife on the 7d and flowers and weeds on the 1ds
Hi Gary,
I had the 300 f4 for about 3 months. It just doesn't have the reach for wildlife I wanted.
Maybe look at the 100-400L I IS which is about the same price or the 400 f5.6L along with a macro lens combo, which might cost a little more.
I went with the 400 f5.6 L and then got the 500 f4 IS for wildlife.
Maybe try renting to get a feel for it/them.
Hope this helps.
Tim
Nov 1, 2017 09:36:56 #
I use that lens with a 7d and 1x4 converter and it works great for bird photography.And it is easily carried around for extended periods.
Nov 1, 2017 09:52:35 #
Randy Smith wrote:
I use that lens with a 7d and 1x4 converter and it works great for bird photography.And it is easily carried around for extended periods.
Hi Randy,
I've went through the Canon Mk I and II converters (along with others) and have never been happy with sharpness or performance.
I'm glad you're happy with your results, but to OP may not be.
Right now I use the 400L for BIF, just for sharpness, and the 500L for most other wildlife.
I have the 100-400L II on my 5DII for everything else in the field.
Just trying to save him some money that I wish I had done.
Tim
Nov 2, 2017 08:59:33 #
I have used this lens and am very satisfied. I'm also very picky. Use it with 1.4xii with total satisfaction. 2xii not! On a 60D body.
Nov 2, 2017 09:01:57 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
gary8803 wrote:
Would like to here opinions on this lens will use it on a canon 1ds 11mp and a canon 7d not the mark2. I will use it for wildlife on the 7d and flowers and weeds on the 1ds
My personal favorite.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081814-REG/canon_8404b002_ef_400mm_f_4_do.html?sts=pi
Nov 2, 2017 10:40:56 #
billnikon wrote:
Yes, mine too !
Nov 2, 2017 10:47:16 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
imagemeister wrote:
Yes, mine too !
It's interesting, this lens for some reason gets little press. I am a Nikon guy though and through, not going to change. BUT, a guy I shoot with in Florida bought this lens as soon as it came out, has it on a crop sensor Canon, WOW. Wish Nikon make one.
Nov 2, 2017 12:04:03 #
billnikon wrote:
It's interesting, this lens for some reason gets little press. I am a Nikon guy though and through, not going to change. BUT, a guy I shoot with in Florida bought this lens as soon as it came out, has it on a crop sensor Canon, WOW. Wish Nikon make one.
One of Nikon's great downfalls - they have never had a reasonably affordable AF 400mm prime lens .....
I always thought Nikon made a mistake when they came out with the (only) 300mm diffraction lens ...
Nov 2, 2017 12:07:14 #
gary8803 wrote:
Would like to here opinions on this lens will use it on a canon 1ds 11mp and a canon 7d not the mark2. I will use it for wildlife on the 7d and flowers and weeds on the 1ds
FWIW, the non-IS version is popularly thought to be sharper than the IS version ......see the Photozone reviews .....
Nov 2, 2017 21:12:31 #
Retired fat guy with a camera
Loc: Colorado
I own both, this was taken this summer, in Estes Park Colorado. A 1Ds and a non IS 300 mm L. Probably 200 yards away. Hand held. Straight out of the camera
Nov 3, 2017 00:18:13 #
Retired fat guy with a camera
Loc: Colorado
1D Mark lll and a the 300 mm L. Both hand held. the elk was maybe 150 feet away. the Eagle maybe 100 feet away. I paid 550 dollars for it off of ebay.
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