
After saving up for a year, I finally was able to purchase my first L Series Lens. I have been using Canon SLR’s since 2004 (starting with the original Rebel, and then jumping to my current XSi), and this is by far the biggest upgrade/purchase I have made for my camera.
A few notes and recomendations:
Positives:
Pictures are bright and crisp
This is a FAST lens
Quality of build is solid to the touch, and solid movement (zoom)
The WOW factor is really cool (many other photographers and ameteurs compliment my setup)
Drawbacks
No IS (not really needed, but for the price it should be there)
when using a flash…get an external one. The onboard flash does not sit high enough and you get shadows from the lens
heavy as an everyday lens (I got over this, but may be a draw back for some)
Recomendations
Rent this or any other L Series lens before buying. i went to Hawaii with this lens and the 70-200 IS 2.8 lens. I rented them both for 21 days, for under three hundred bucks. When I got back, I purchased this lens. It is a great way to try then buy. Look for sites that will rent out these lens’…try a search on lens rentals.
Overall very happy with my purchase. Have taken vacation shots of the kids, landscapes, architecture etc….all with excellent results. This is my new everyday lens.
Help answer the question about Usm Zoom
Canon EF 70-200/4L USM vs. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens ?
In your opinion, what is a better camera for someone who doesn't like to use a tripod. I know the Canon EF 70-200/4L USM doesn't have image stabalizer while the Canon EF 70-300mm Usm Zoom f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens does, but it seems better in a lot of other areas. Does the 200 still work well without a tripod to the point you'd recommend it over the 300 for non-tripod users?I'm thinking of getting a canon 30D and i would be shooting both outdoor and indoor with natural and artificial light.- definitely can't afford the Canon 100-400 IS - can't do more than $600.- I would be shooting all things, but the majority would be:outdoors: landscapes, & portraits; indoors: portraits & macro still lifethanks :)
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