And so I DID - My 1st BIG WHITE LENS

[jasonsim]

Congratulations Dylan! You will absolutely enjoy that lens! Like others and myself have said, it is one of the most versatile, since it accepts the 1.4x and 2x converters very very well! If I could just keep one big white, it would be the 300mm II.

Enjoy and upload some photos for us!

Regards,
Jason

 

[Dylan777]

I'm going to skip 200-400 and go straight to 800mm ;D

Don't bother, unless they release a MkII (which I expect they will). Get the 600 II instead - the 600 II + 1.4xIII is sharper, longer and lighter. Same for the 600 II + 2xIII vs. 800 + 1.4x.

After this purchase, I have about $12 left in my photography account. Not family account.

 

[viggen61]

Congrats, Dylan!

I recently rented a 500 version II, and was blown away by the photos I got. I'm sure you'll enjoy your 300!

 

[Random Orbits]

After this purchase, I have about $12 left in my photography

Time to shoot some random teams on the fields and sell the photos to the coaches! Congratulations on the purchase. So jealous!

 

[Dylan777]

Congratulations Dylan! You will absolutely enjoy that lens! Like others and myself have said, it is one of the most versatile, since it accepts the 1.4x and 2x converters very very well! If I could just keep one big white, it would be the 300mm II.

Enjoy and upload some photos for us!

Regards,
Jason

Thanks jason.
I selected free shipping option. The lens will be here next week. Will post some photos.

 

[Dylan777]

Congrats, Dylan!

I recently rented a 500 version II, and was blown away by the photos I got. I'm sure you'll enjoy your 300!

Thanks.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Few weeks back, I posted this:
Just got off the phone with BH, about pricing. All I can say is BH is AWESOME and so I DID. My 1st BIG WHITE ;D ;D ;D

CONGRATULATIONS ... may it serve you well.

 

[unfocused]

I'm just wondering why the invoice doesn't show a tele-extender or two?

 

[Viggo]

Congrats man! Makes me get back the feeling when I bought the mk1 a few years ago, one doesn't really know sharpness (and into the corners) before owning one of these beasts. Seriously happy with the 200 f2 also.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

I'm just wondering why the invoice doesn't show a tele-extender or two?

good question

 

[RGF]

Now that you are part of the Great White club, time for Canon to come out with V III with built-in 1.4 extenders. I have the 200-400 and the built in extender is great. Wish my new 600 had it ..

 

[Dylan777]

Few weeks back, I posted this:
Just got off the phone with BH, about pricing. All I can say is BH is AWESOME and so I DID. My 1st BIG WHITE ;D ;D ;D

CONGRATULATIONS ... may it serve you well.

Thanks Rienzphotoz,

I cancelled my A7 + zeiss 55mm :'( and went with this ??? : ;D ;D

 

[Dylan777]

After this purchase, I have about $12 left in my photography

Time to shoot some random teams on the fields and sell the photos to the coaches! Congratulations on the purchase. So jealous!

Thanks Random Orbits

One step at a time. I started with just used 40D + 50mm f1.4 + 17-55mm f2.8 IS and that was 5yrs ago. Just put some $ on the side

 

[Dylan777]

I'm just wondering why the invoice doesn't show a tele-extender or two?

As I mentioned, my photography account(account that the wife doesn't know) has about $12 left.

4% reward X $6000ish = $200plus will go to x2 TC III

 

[Dylan777]

Congrats man! Makes me get back the feeling when I bought the mk1 a few years ago, one doesn't really know sharpness (and into the corners) before owning one of these beasts. Seriously happy with the 200 f2 also.

Thanks

I haven't hand-on 200mm f2 yet(will try to keep my hands off, otherwise you know), but I haven't heard one bad thing about that lens at all. I saw the photos you took with 200 f2 AWESOME.

I need little more reach, therefore, 300mm works better for me.

 

[Dylan777]

Now that you are part of the Great White club, time for Canon to come out with V III with built-in 1.4 extenders. I have the 200-400 and the built in extender is great. Wish my new 600 had it ..

;D ;D ;D

 

[retina]

hey congrats! please make sure you post some shots taken with this awesome glass

 

[Deleted member 91053]

I use the Mk1 version of the 300 F2.8 L IS and it is a stunning lens that works surprisingly well with the Canon 2 x Mk3 extender producing very printable images your Mk2 should be even better especially regarding AF.
My other long lens is the Canon 800 F2.6 L IS and I find it to be a VERY good lens - in fact it, currently, is my most used lens. I read the 600 F4 Mk2 + a 1.4 extender is as good or better but a near mint 800 cost me half what a 600 Mk2 costs so it was a bit of a no brainer.
I find these 2 lenses to be a very good combination, though a bit on the heavy side when carrying both!

 

[eml58]

Congratulations Dylan, Lovely Lens.

I suggest you get the 1.4x VIII Converter first, almost no perceptible loss in IQ on this Lens (420@f/4), the 2x although Good, is not without some IQ loss, acceptable, but not perfect, certainly not as good as the 600f/4 II @ f/5.6, but not much is.

Look forward to seeing some Images from this truly wonderful Lens when you get the time, enjoy.

 

[unfocused]

One of the beauty's of a white lens is the freedom it buys you.

The first white lens must always be revealed because it so clearly stands out from the rest. But, once you have one, then they all look alike to most spouses. So, as long as you take care never to let them see two of them together, you can safely purchase as many as your credit limit will allow.