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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS

  • 03-01-2010 6:28pm
    #1
    RVP11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭


    Thinking of getting the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens for sport. Also, heading to Madison Square Garden to watch a basketball match, will this lens suffice for pictures of the players, dunks etc. with decent quality?

    Cheers


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  • #2
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,200 ✭✭✭kensutz


    I'm pretty sure the lighting in MSG is ok for that lens. It's really only useful in daylight conditions tbh.


  • #3
    Zefren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭Zefren


    I've had mine for about a year (using it with my 400D) and bought it for sports shooting as well.

    Here is one of my shots from the very back of the canal end of croker down the length of the field (cropped) -> http://bit.ly/8wwE5V

    It's great and I love the lock switch on it to stop it opening up as I take it out of my bag. Deffo recommended!


  • #4
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    You'd be much better off saving for the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. Much better for low light conditions.


  • #5
    Sysmod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭Sysmod


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055784299


  • #6
    RVP11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭RVP11


    Cheers for the responses. Unfortunately it will take some time to save up for the 70-200mm f/2.8.


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  • #7
    Ciaran500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    Paulw wrote: »
    You'd be much better off saving for the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. Much better for low light conditions.

    Why would you recommend a lens thats about 4 times the price of the one he can afford? :confused:


  • #8
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Ciaran500 wrote: »
    Why would you recommend a lens thats about 4 times the price of the one he can afford? :confused:

    Quality of glass, sharpness of images, much better DOF, much better lens for use in low light conditions.

    I didn't look at the prices of the lens, just the quality and the intended use.

    Besides, you can sometimes pick up a quality 2nd hand lens.


  • #9
    vwphotography
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭vwphotography


    I was about to buy the canon 70-200mm. I went for the Sigma version instead and i love it - excellent lens. my favourite and i own 2 L series lens.

    the build quality is amazing and the pictures are class A in my book
    canon have a lot to answer for with their charges.


  • #10
    RVP11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭RVP11


    What model was the Sigma lens and was it cheaper than the Canon?


  • #11
    vwphotography
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭vwphotography


    Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II APO EX DG Macro HSM Lens
    it was €560 new
    it does not have IS but then Is only gives you two extra stops anyway so just up your shutter by two stops to compensate. having this at 2.8 allows for that.


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  • #12
    onemanband
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭onemanband


    The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is €329.00 at CDiscount in Dundalk if you happen to live in the north east.


  • #13
    Sysmod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭Sysmod


    http://www.argus.ie/news/cdiscount-dundalk-faces-liquidation-1942220.html
    Any contact info for them or is it call in only?


  • #14
    onemanband
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭onemanband


    Sysmod wrote: »
    http://www.argus.ie/news/cdiscount-dundalk-faces-liquidation-1942220.html
    Any contact info for them or is it call in only?

    087-6184709.


  • #15
    biker_joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 485 ✭✭biker_joe


    Hey I have the 70-300mm 2.8 IS .... which I got from B&H in New York for a lot less than here, even after paying the duty ......... this lens is amazing and will also out live a few camera bodies ..... definately worth saving for ... or even try get a 2nd hand one on the digital wedding forum ....

    reasons to buy

    http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

    where to buy

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=CA7020028LIS&N=0

    Biker Joe.


  • #16
    RVP11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭RVP11


    Biker_Joe: You said it was a 70-300mm 2.8 IS but the link was Canon 70-200mm...


  • #17
    biker_joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 485 ✭✭biker_joe


    sorry about that ..... there ya go ....

    http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

    and here is all of them !

    http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-Zoom-Lens-Reviews.aspx

    Enjoy !

    Biker Joe


  • #18
    Covey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭Covey


    There is no 70-300 2.8 L lens as far as I know.


  • #19
    Sysmod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭Sysmod


    Decided to just go ahead. DO and 70-200 outside the budget.

    Thanks for the tips, all, I'll remove the adverts.ie want post now.

    BTW in looking for this thread I searched for 70-300 and 75-300 but in both cases it came back "no results".

    P.


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