Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS USM II
$10,998.00
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13 years ago
I was looking to an optically and mechanically optimized lens with a large aperture and multipurpose usability. Combined with the 1.4x and 2x extenders this lens plays in his own class. Even with the 2x Extender it is razor sharp.
Pros:
- sharp wide open
- even in the corner of the frame excellent AF speed on my 5D II
- fastest AF of all lenses I've ever tested gorgeous bokeh
- very smooth and extremely pleasing
- comparable to the 135 f/2.0 lightweight compare to all other options in the market
- especially compare to the...
Cons:
- price - that's the only shortcoming I can detect
- maybe the light shade could be a bit smaller for saving packing space but for that purpose I am building my own light shade
13 years ago
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
What can be written about the latest incarnation of the 300 f/22.8 that haven't been done elsewhere I bought one of the 1st lenses in Germany (reason for the high price tag) and use it ever since almost purely was a walk around lens. Either in Venice or for wildlife on my FF camera.
Pros:
- a€￠ excellent sharpness
- a€￠ comparably lightweight
- a€￠ more shallow DOF compare to the 70-200 f/2.8
- a€￠ more concentration on the subject
- a€￠ built like a tank
- a€￠ fits in my photo (air cabin) bag opposite to the 600 and 600 ds
Cons:
- a€￠ none (the lens is perfectly matching my expectations in every respect
13 years ago
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM review by jo-1
What can be written about the latest incarnation of the 300 f/22.8 that haven't been done elsewhere? I bought one of the 1st lenses in Germany (reason for the high price tag) and use it ever since almost purely was a walk around lens. Either in Venice or for wildlife on my FF camera.
Pros:
- • excellent sharpness
- • comparably lightweight
- • more shallow DOF compare to the 70-200 f/2.8
- • more concentration on the subject
- • built like a tank
- • fits in my photo (air cabin) bag opposite to the 600 and 600 ds
Cons:
- • none (the lens is perfectly matching my expectations in every respect
13 years ago
The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is one of the latest telephoto and super-telephoto lenses to hit the market, or perhaps we should say to clobber it, given the size and weight of the 300mm and its even bigger 400mm brother
13 years ago
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens Review
Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification The new version of Canon's 300mm f/2.8L super-telephoto professional lens sports a lighter build, a three mode 4-stop image stabiliser, a ring-type ultrasonic focusing motor with full time manual override and power focus, sub-wavelength lens...
Pros:
- Incredibly rugged magnesium and titanium build
- Lightweight for a 300mm f/2.8
- Very effective IS system
- Very
- very sharp
- Low CA
- distortion and falloff
- Novel locking point on tripod collar
Cons:
- Expensive
- Tripod collar isn't removable
14 years ago
Fantastic
"Thanks to my mom and her generous monetary gift, I decided to spoil myself and purchase this lens. I love to photograph wildlife so this lens would make a great addition to my gear. I love that I can use my 2X extender and it did not interfere with the auto focus.
14 years ago
OneShot
Though I was not happy with the price, even after getting some discounts from Optics Planet, they did not match price matching because no one had it in stock, even Optics Planet.
Pros:
- Clean and Chrisp
- most every shot
Cons:
- Still a bit heavy
- but not like the "Old" 300
- I use to handling
14 years ago
REVIEW: Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens Review
Handling and features The new version of Canon's 300mm f/2.8L super-telephoto professional lens sports a lighter build, a three mode 4-stop image stabiliser, a ring-type ultrasonic focusing motor with full time manual override and power focus, sub-wavelength lens coatings to minimise flare and...
14 years ago
Wonderful wildlife travel lens
My primary reason for buying this lens was the ability to carry it in hand-luggage on a plane. It is a good size for that, even with the hood attached (in reverse) it fits comfortably into a hand-luggage size case. It's weight is very reasonable too.
14 years ago
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens - BRAND NEW review
Where the original Canon 300mm ƒ/2.8 IS USM was very good, Canon's refinements have made it even better. If you're looking to buy, it doesn't get any better than this, but then, you probably already guessed that.
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