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 Read many comparisons with 70-200 f/4L March 14, 2010
Darrell Clarke
I read nearly every review and discussion about the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, especially as compared with the Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM, and finally bought the 70-300 yesterday for my new Rebel T2i (550D). Particular concerns others have had were sharpness vs. the L, non-ring USM, and the extending, rotating lens barrel.
So far I'm quite satisfied. Shooting at f/8 I've gotten some very nice test shots, including fast AF lock and good sharpness at 300mm on a flying seagull (which fills my computer monitor width at 100%).
Sharpness at 200mm and 300mm seem about the same, but I like the extra reach of 300mm, either to fill the frame or to downsample for more sharpness. I think the biggest variable in the sharpness of my test photos is what part of the scene I lock focus on (as in a landscape with a lot of depth); I'd conclude from my best shots that the lens itself is quite sharp. I'm still learning the camera and lens.
The extending, rotating lens barrel seems minor vs. the much greater cost, less reach, and greater size of the L lens. While shooting seagulls the AF didn't lock on plain blue sky and went blurry, so I quickly refocused on a building before looking for the next bird.
Great lens March 11, 2010
Armando Delgado Jr.
I really do enjoy this lens! It takes honestly sharp pictures , even at night in the parking lot from a building far away it! Only gripe I have is wow this lens is very long, and I might return it only because of that only that. Other than if that doesn't concern you (if your considering purchasing this look at the specs with a measuring tape, then do it again with it zoomed out and see if your comfortable with that) I just can't :(
Great lens for the price March 11, 2010
WeiCool (Bay Area)
I bought Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens before went to Winter Olympics in Vancouver, I am so glad I did, the quality of the lens is very good for the price, got some great photos from short track speed skating including Apolo's close up shots.
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 Great lens for price March 2, 2010
T. W. Ashworth (Simi Valley, CA USA)
Got this to shoot elephant seals on central California coast. Very sharp lens. Construction feels solid. Front of lens rotates during focus which means can't use polarizer during action shots. Wish lens was faster, but that would make it much more expensive.
rhender259 February 10, 2010
R. Henderson (Charlotte, NC USA)
I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife who is an amateur photographer. She loves it. She's impressed with the portrait capability, color and clarity for the price. Since she's happy, I'm happy.
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