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Which EF 70-300 IS is the best?
I am considering the Canon EF 70-300 IS USM lens, but do not if the DO
verision is worth twice the money. Any opinions? |
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Which EF 70-300 IS is the best?
Bill H. wrote: I am considering the Canon EF 70-300 IS USM lens, but do not if the DO verision is worth twice the money. Any opinions? What is a DO version? If you ask me 70-300 is too large. But the quality of the lens is mostly measure in the lowest f-stop possible. If your main subjects are fast moving objects like race cars or athletes - or you are shooting wildlife - then a pro model with the lowest possible f-stop is the best. If you do not need the fastest zoom lenses, then go for the less expensive lens. |
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Which EF 70-300 IS is the best?
Hi Bill,
I am considering the Canon EF 70-300 IS USM lens, but do not if the DO verision is worth twice the money. Any opinions? Can't say as I don't know but I found this link on Canon website that explains DO: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...DtlAct&id=2632 I also find Bob Atkins review of the 70-300mm on photo.net at http://photo.net/equipment/canon/70-300is/review.html which suggest that performance of the DO is better at 300mm than the original (non-DO) but can cause undesirable image effects under certain circumstances. See also David Hay's review of the 70-300mm DO at http://www.photo.net/equipment/canon/70-300do/ (this looks to be very indepth review and he goes into how the DO work etc.) I have been using the old, original type II or III non-IS lens for almost a year and I like it, but you better bring a tripod It is not very sharp at 300 for distance objects, but I have taken some nice macro photos with it. Best regards, Arnor Baldvinsson San Antonio, Texas |
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