suman Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Currently I have a 300f4L IS and 70-200 f4L for longer range shots for my 1.6x crop body. Put together, these two lenses cost me about $1.5k an d then I hardly get enough chance to use my longer lenses. I found most of the time I use 17-40 L or the 10-22 efs. So I am just wondering if it is going to be a good choice to downgrade to 70-300 IS for those occassional shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 If optical quality is the only factor and not other factors like max aperture, build quality, rotating front element etc. then I'd say yes. Happy shooting, Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suman Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think nonrotating front element is important when one is using an wide angle lens with a circular cpl tagged to the lens. I don't think I have ever used a circ. cpl in any of my longer teles ever. Yakim, so you think I am not gonna loose much in term sof optics? <p>Suman</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry_grim Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I would keep those two great lenses and purchase a film body just to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pto189 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 >>I would keep those two great lenses and purchase a <b>film body</b><i> just to use them.</i><< ?<p> Many folks will keep both the 300 f/4L and 70-200 f/4L because they're indeed great lenses. I've sold the 700 f/4L and bought the 70-300 IS for the same reason. However, I keep the 300 f/4L and 1.4x TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_doudoroff1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Suman: The bottom line is that it sounds like you just don't use your 300 f/4 L and 70-200 f/4 L. If you cannot really imagine that situation changing, then they aren't doing you any good and you might as well liquidate them. Sure, you will loose something, in terms or optics, by replacing these two lenses with a 70-300, but would you notice? If you would be happier carrying around comparatively small 70-300, and therefore USE it, then it makes perfect sense. A great example of why Canon makes such a diverse range of lenses: photographer's needs are diverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I never thought I would support someone who would want to do something insane like this but if you are going to do it then consider the DO IS version for something really easy to carry around. Sell your two lenses on eBay and you will get more than enough to pay for it. Don't trade the lenses in you will lose a fortune. If you are unfamiliar with eBay, take the time to learn about it and put it to your advantage. You could try selling them here in the classified forum but that could take time, and don't ask store prices for them like everyone else here. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_austin Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 If, when shooting in this range, you find you're constantly switching between lenses, and you find it to be a pain, that's a good reason to change. But unless you really need the money for other purposes, my advice would be to keep these lenses, so that when you *do* need these focal lengths, you have excellent glass. If you really feel you *must* get rid of these lenses, then I agree with John Crowe: I'd pick the DO 70-300 over the non-DO version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_austin Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 P.S. If you do decide to sell, I might be interested in the 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pto189 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00EEoB">Read this.</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suman Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks Philips for pointing me to the right thread. I think I am moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qtluong Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 70-300DO: after I tested two samples that proved both inferior to the lesser of two 70-300/4.5-5.6IS samples, I returned them even though I liked the physical characteristics of the DO better. <a href = "http://www.terragalleria.com/">Terra Galleria Photography</a>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew robertson Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Trade in your 70-200 f/4L for a 135 f/2.8 SF. The 135 is a much better lens, and is twice as fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 >> I think nonrotating front element is important when one is using an wide angle lens with a circular cpl tagged to the lens. I don't think I have ever used a circ. cpl in any of my longer teles ever. Then it's obvious that it's a non-issue for you. For me it is as I sometimes do that. Happy shooting, Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrik.ploug Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 "I'd pick the DO 70-300 over the non-DO version" The DO is getting poor ratings (7,4) at Fred Miranda while the non-DO gets good ratings (9,1): http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showcat.php?cat=27&page=2&sort=7&perpage=24&stype= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny lee Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Unless you are strapped for cash, Id say KEEP THEM, because you had them since new, so you wont ever get one that you can trust at the price you are selling it now. Eventually you will regret selling them, so just keep them. wont cost you a dime to keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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