Show your love for the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS

[AnselA]

I love this non-L lens but I find many here dismiss it as real choice for good results. Here are some examples of the work I've done with it. Please post your shots.

 

[CanonCollector]

Great shots Ansela. I have to say I am surprised. I owned the 70-200 f/4 but when I decided I wanted more reach I didn't even consider the non-L and bought the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS. I am happy with my chubby white lens but I now wonder if I could have saved many Benjamins...and still have gotten great results.

 

[Richard8971]

It's a great lens. I still use it even though I have other "L" lenses at the ready.

 

[CanonCollector]

Richard WOW!

 

[Richard8971]

Richard WOW!

;D Thanks.

D

 

[sjp010]

One can buy this lens for $300 refurbished right now at Adorama. I took advantage of that deal - hope to have some results to share soon. So far, I'm pleasantly surprised with early results and the build quality (not L of course, but decent enough).

 

[BobSanderson]

Great job Ansela. I would like to see more!
Amazing Owl Richard...

 

[nda]

Yes>>> a great lens for the price, construction could be better but the glass is excellent! one of the underrated lenses in the Canon line-up!

 

[M.ST]

I have many L lenses but I love the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS to. It´s a great lens.

 

[Menace]

Very nice images - well done

 

[swampler]

Haven't used mine since going L. Takes great photos, but focus is too slow for most of what I shoot.

 

[wickidwombat]

great thread i have been on the lookout for a cheap one for my parents who have their first dslr a 600d most of the ones ive seen people have been asking too much

 

[paul13walnut5]

I loved this lens when I owned it, very nice IQ for what it cost.

Didn't like extending zoom, didn't like rotating focus ring.

Between this and the basic 70-200 f4L.. I don't know what I'd buy... The build on the 70-200L's, focus speed, noise and internal zoom / focus could make it worth the little extra, even with the reduced range.

All that said.. nice shots.

 

[richard t]

I loved this lens, upgraded to the 70-200f4IS

shot through the fence at a cold and wet Donny


Valentino Rossi by Rich Tinsley, on Flickr



Nicky Hayden by Rich Tinsley, on Flickr

 

[Zusje]

Here's a couple of shots from the archives taken with my 70-300 is, I don't use this lens anymore (prefer 70-200L is ii) and am debating whether I will sell it.

 

[swampler]

Here's a couple of shots from the archives taken with my 70-300 is, I don't use this lens anymore (prefer 70-200L is ii) and am debating whether I will sell it.

I put mine on ebay twice and didn't sell either time. Will probably try again closer Christmas.

 

[expatinasia]

Isn't this like in completely the wrong section of the forum? Shouldn't it be under images or lenses?

 

[bdunbar79]

Isn't this like in completely the wrong section of the forum? Shouldn't it be under images or lenses?

Not only that, it's also in a "Bodies" forum and it's about a lens

 

[newbieshooter]

I was also looking at this lens will the Tamron version could be another consideration? Im still debating which one to get..

 

[CanonCollector]

I think this thread is valuable to give readers some examples of the images that are possible with a lens that gets little notice. If you like what you see you can do further research with experts that have evaluated it. Also, sometimes it is best to shoot with it to see if it matches what you need. The price/performance/weight/size on this lens certainly merits consideration for many readers.

I think the images were smashing and I am surprised at how good and sharp the high speed sporting and bird photographs were.