The Green Ring - Worth it? 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

[lol]

I didn't have creep on my copy unless I was practically pointing straight up or down. In that case, you can just hold the lens to keep it in position. I never used the lock except for storage.

 

[neuroanatomist]

as for the creep, would that mean if you're shooting pointing up (say birds) or pointing down (from a high viewpoint) - you'd need to lock it ? =/

More likely hold onto the zoom ring - the lock only works fully retracted at 70mm.

 

[K-amps]

The new 70-300L IS (2010) has one stop better IS than the DO, it's as sharp as the 70-200 f/4L, it has weathersealing and at the longer zoom range is a bit slower than the 70-200 f/4L. Length wise it fits somewhat in between the 70-200 f/4L and the DO. But weighing about 1kg I doubt you should consider this as a travel lens.

I would totally disagree - I find the 70-300L an excellent travel lens, the 1/2lb difference in weight is neither here nor there - but its compact size is relevant when putting it into a small bag. The extra reach over the 70-200 f/4 makes it far more versatile. If you have a crop body then this coupled with a 17-55 f/2.8 makes the ideal pairing for the minimal travel kit covering 17-300 with just two high quality lens.

Also agree with Brian, the 70-300L is easy to carry since it is not as tall, most of the weight is close to you hand to it does not feel as heavy, it is compact, has great IQ and is Tack sharp. A definite lens for me to take on travel after the 24-105mm.