Lens Choice.. 70-200 F4 L IS or 70-300 F4-5.6 L IS

[lol]

If you like the "60-90mm" range then perhaps also consider an 85mm f/1.8 for some big aperture fun.

 

[mjbehnke]

LOL:

I would love to get a prime lens, but I am on such a limited budget, that I really want to get the best zoom for the least amount, as it will be the only lens I will have to use besides my old 18-55mm Series I bundled lens that came with my Rebel XT. I did rent a 70-200 F4 L IS from Lens rental when I went to the Rockies last year and I have saved up enough money to purchase that lens. I just thought that since the 70-300 is only a couple hundred more, I can wait a extra month and purchase that lens instead. I'm sort of on a very tight budget as I am still raising 2 of my three daughters and also am now raising my 2 year old grand daughter from my oldest daughter.

...... You can just post photos taken with one and I can dream that I took them! LOL

Thanks,
Matthew

 

[briansquibb]

...... You can just post photos taken with one and I can dream that I took them! LOL

Thanks,
Matthew

Here you are - taken a week ago with the 70-300L on a 1DS3

Focal Length: 300.0mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0002 s (1/5000)
ISO equiv: 1600

 

[candyman]

Here you are - taken a week ago with the 70-300L on a 1DS3

Focal Length: 300.0mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0002 s (1/5000)
ISO equiv: 1600

What hour of the day was the photo taken?
I see also some light on the owl? Flash? or a lamp?

 

[briansquibb]

Here you are - taken a week ago with the 70-300L on a 1DS3

Focal Length: 300.0mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0002 s (1/5000)
ISO equiv: 1600

This was taken at 11:50 as it emerged from the woods into the sun. No lamps or flash


What hour of the day was the photo taken?
I see also some light on the owl? Flash? or a lamp?

 

[mjbehnke]

Wow, Nice photo. Love the owls. We get a few here that I want to shoot and post. My 60D should be able to freeze the bird in flight???

 

[unfocused]

Something to consider: If you are seriously thinking about the 70-300 "L" I would not hesitate very long. Check Canonpricewatch.com and you'll see that with the current rebates, the lens is at an historical low. Rebates end Feb. 4. Who knows when and if we'll see the price that low again?

The 70-200 F4 is also cheaper right now, but not nearly as big of a savings as the 70-300 "L." Both Adorama and B&H offer six-months no interest, so if you are confident you can pay it off in that time, and that's the lens you want, I wouldn't wait.