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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on April 01, 2020 Pros: Weight ,compact, stabilized, built-in lampshade, macro, minimum distance of focus. Cons: F4 ? But I don't think that's a problem. Lack of tropicalization? But I don't think it's a problem So... nothing relevant. Opinion: I recently bought alongside the heaviest, versatile and sharpest 70-200 f2.8 is. Excellent lens, very sharp when used smooth but also with multiplier 1.4x does not disfigure. On apsc bodies it becomes a 480mm. It's stabilized and that's an advantage. Years ago I had the 400 f5.6 sold after 10 days precisely because it was not stabilized. The stabilizer is old-fashioned, recovers 2 stops and a bit noisy but no making videos does not create problems for me. Excellent the slightest focus that allows you to take macro style photos. I am very satisfied with the purchase and since canon has been cataloging this optics for more than 25 years and has not yet provided a second series it means that it basically likes it. |
  | sent on March 19, 2020 Pros: Lightness, sharpness, low weight and flexibility Cons: Lack of Tropicalization (but we can stay), AF slow on dynamic but for the price it has is more than great Opinion: I bought this lens recently and from a juza user who thank you for the helpfulness and kindness and for how it held the lens . The lens is gorgeous very sharp and easy to use in every field, portrait, birdlife, macro... Although not a macro, the 0x24 ratio with a 25-inch extension tube makes it practically a full-fledged macro. Excellent multiplied to 1x4 which makes it (on apsc) a 670 mm with which you can make bird shed excellently while from forest is a little short but effective the same. Great built-in lampshade. |
user68000  | sent on July 25, 2019 Pros: Perfect weight-millimeter combination for all wildlife, including the close-up Cons: Nothing Opinion: it is the first fixed that I own and I no longer detach it from the reflex and the extender, because I do everything: from swallows in flight, to chamois, to spider in the canvas; being able to make pseudo-macro at a distance makes it the ideal OB for fiphoninsects - beautiful idea the lampshade that is not lost, and after wrapping it in a canvas camo is protected and also well camouflaged |
 | sent on March 24, 2017 Pros: Sharpness, portability, integrated hood, AF accuracy and reduced weight. Cons: Maybe a little slow autofocus in very dynamic situation Opinion: A lens that has few rivals. Very clear already at room temperature and with a blurred piacevole.rnLa its uniqueness is due to the flexibility of use despite being a fixed and not zoom.rnOttima for close-up with his beautiful ingrandimento.rnMolto report on portraits, thanks to a soft blur .rne usable for sports and wildlife photos also thanks the opportunity to be moltiplicata.rnAdoro integrated hood, very comfortable and practical. |
 | sent on December 03, 2016 Pros: weight, distance min Mass fire, excellent with 1.4x multiplier, built-in lens hood, sharpness, image quality Cons: shame about the weather sealing, but you can not want everything without rise in price Opinion: Are literally fallen in love with this lens, I would not change never even telephoto lenses with the best card that I do not think they can be so light, comfortable and versatile as this, from an almost macro with a focusing distance of 1.5m to 300mm, losing even a little with a multiplier of 1.4x and offering excellent opportunities in various photographic fields |
user10303  | sent on May 29, 2016 Pros: Sharpness, construction, excellent in close-up, removable hood Cons: undetected Opinion: Using this objective for some years, bought second-hand, virtually untapped, at a very onesto.rnL'aggettivo price that most I would attribute to this lens is: affidabile.rnPraticamente I never happens that the photo is almost perfect .rnNitidezza at the highest level, even at full aperture, color very loyal, good detaching of the plans and blurred piacevole.rnLo stabilizing, albeit old design, is quite effective, using the limiter, it becomes even putting enough even to veloce.rnBuona manual focus, with very fluida.rnCiò ring that I like most of this lens has macro capability. rnIl ratio 1: 4, on these focal lengths, and with this quality of image, ensures the close-up absolutely perfette.rnNon almost never using the ratio 1: 1, but preferring subjects quite large (eg dragonflies), l ' I even preferred the Canon 180 Macro, I have in fact sold. rnLo I also suitable for tight portraits, although this is not my genere.rnPer As for the weight, I find it very balanced, very maneggevole.rnSicuramente lens recommended. |
 | sent on April 27, 2016 Pros: value for money handling, sharpness Cons: tropicalization no, noisy stabilizer Opinion: Just bought it and I'm still doing the very first test, and I have not yet tried on the field. Excellent results for the time being, good blur, excellent definition, the stabilizer does its "good" job. In short, I recommend it for handling quality and price, then the first test in the theater will update this post! |
 | sent on March 21, 2016 Pros: Lightweight, good sharpness, good value for money, multipable. Cons: Stabilizer 2 Stop. Opinion: I use it recently and I have to say that although it is "just" a f4, the chromatic yield is pretty good. Using it on 7D and alone has a discrete, fast-running AF and a more than enough stabilizer. Coupled with Canon's 1.4X III on 7D, it loses one step and slows down the AF. Sharpness does not change. I would say that without spending too much you can get a good focal distance for the bird. The quality approaches 400 f5.6, but with the advantage of the stabilizer. |
 | sent on November 29, 2015 Pros: Lightweight and handy, build quality, focus, minimum focus distance, image quality, quality / price ratio Cons: not to tropical stabilizer noisy (for videos) Opinion: Used on 400D and 7D now on. And 'what I like to call a perfect "optical assault". Good compromise between price, quality (high), weight, dimensions, practicality. Lightweight and relatively compact to carry in your backpack everywhere. The more you multiply for the photograph to be shed or other necessities. With the ratio 1: 4 can be made even semi-macro in more than satisfactorily. Excellent focus. And 'one of the oldest paintings and also the most widely used, there is a reason. If I regalassero a f2.8 that weighs twice, I think I would take in my backpack for 85% of the outputs still the f4.0. The noise of the stabilizer there is virtually always on video forcing to change the audio track, but the photos do not see the problem. |
 | sent on July 08, 2015 Pros: AF, image quality, image stabilizer, price performance ratio Cons: Not weather sealed Opinion: I use it for about a year and I would really find it hard to part with. Very crisp, easy to handle, weighs giusto.rnHa a precise AF that coupled to 7d scares. Indeed, as reported by others, the AF is a bit 'noisy but in my case this does not represent any limit or fastidio.rnLo image stabilizer does its job and also the mode 2 for panning works very much bene.rnPersonalmente am starting to use it often with the 1.4x II and in my opinion the quality of image is not affected almost nulla.rnIl that is not weather sealed is actually his worst (if not the only) difetto.rnSe it is used in good conditions takes home a very good goal to a good prezzo.rnLo would change, fatigue, only to have more and tropicalization mm. |
 | sent on March 18, 2015 Pros: Blur, sharpen, weight, built-in hood, color rendering Cons: Do not weather sealed Opinion: I bought this lens about 3 years ago, and coming from a canon 70-300 I opened up a new world! RnResa beautiful saturated colors, excellent sharpness even at a TA, focus speed nell'agganciare the subject, very easy to handle and with a construction of qualità.lo stabilizer although first-generation allows convenient use hand libera.L'ho used on aps-c, and now I use it on 1d mkIII is giving me several soddisfazionirn |
user16612 | sent on September 11, 2014 Pros: Versatility, quality optical stabilizer, built-in hood, blurred, color rendering, construction. Cons: Color, stabilizer noisy. Opinion: Used on and 1d 5d ii, it is excellent perspective. The first use of the stabilizer made me raise an eyebrow because of the noise a bit 'rattling (to be expected, and once you get used). I was surprised by the versatility of this focal coupled with its image quality, responsiveness and effectiveness of the stabilizer AF: sports, macro and birdlife. Optimum efficiency even multiplied to 1.4. The colors deserves a special mention: it is the lens that I question the least intervention in PP, natural colors, warm and loads the right. rnStupendo for portraiture and not stolen! that is why I put it as the default color for my taste is too vistoso.rnUsabilissimo freehand. |
 | sent on August 23, 2014 Pros: Sharpness, construction, weight, minimum distance of focus Cons: not weather sealed, stabilizer a bit 'noisy Opinion: Used this lens on Canon 50D which is currently on Canon 6D and I was impressed by its sharpness. Also used with the 1.4x extender II turns into a 420mm F / 5,6 losing very little in quality and speed AF, while with the 2x III extender loses AF. Very sharp even at room temperature and excellent optical quality while the stabilizer is a bit 'noisy but otherwise makes his job. To hold the view that this objective is produced since 1997. |
 | sent on May 08, 2014 Pros: almost macro function 1: 4, AF more than acceptable on FF, crisp, good bokeh, integrated hood, construction Cons: Is pesantino after a while, slow AF on APS-C Opinion: Project a little dated but that does not mean it's thrown away. I make this clarification because sometimes you think a lens or a camera a few years ago are not comparable to today's material. Instead this goal, which is now quite cheap compared to its photographic performance, churning out fantastic photos thanks to its fixed focal length. rnLo own for some time and despite being valid on APS-C achieves, in my opinion, its highest expression on FF. On the 50D I got good results but on 6D photo quality reaches the maximum. Recommended great for those looking for a tele pushed and on a budget. |
 | sent on January 04, 2014 Pros: Weight, Price, Sharpness, Bokeh, Minimum distance maf construction. Cons: Stabilizer, use multipliers. Opinion: I bought this lens used in conditions indistinguishable from new and I have to say that is worth more than it costs. It weighs just over a kilogram is well balanced when mounted on the camera body (at least on the 5D mark III) and closed 1-stop has a very impressive sharpness, but it can also be used at room temperature, especially in tight portraits. The blur is simply wonderful, smooth and not nervous despite not being a lens extremely bright and the reproduction ratio of 0.24x it can be used also for macro subjects are not too small (especially in combination with the 1 .4 x or with extension tubes). The stabilizer is definitely loud, but allows you to recover up to 2 and a half stop without risk of blur. He can not stand very well even if the multiplier is used with the 1 .4 x, keeping in mind a slight drop in sharpness if not prepunched and a slowdown autofocus. rnih conclusion, I consider this point more versatile than a 300mm might look (photo hunt, Macro, ritrattistica) and also does not possess the unmatched quality of the greater brother, we can provide an incredible lens to one quarter of its prezzo.rnrn |
 | sent on November 04, 2013 Pros: Weight, size, built-in hood, minimum distance of focus Cons: Af noisy, not weather sealed Opinion: Using this lens for months now and I'm excited. Excellent for hiking Photography, easily manageable by hand thanks to relatively small size and weight and the stabilizer although the latter datato.rnPossibilità macro thanks to the minimum distance of focus, especially when used with pipes prolunga.rnRegge well tc kenko pro 300 1.4 dgx, allowing you to work fairly well freehand; easel filling the frame with the subject in my opinion because their file machinables pp. 200-400 up to iso (about 18 mp aps-c) with the f8.rnOvviamente system af drops enough, at least on 7d.rnPolivalente and highly recommended! |
  | sent on November 01, 2013 Pros: Lightweight (1.190gr), pleasant-blurred bokeh, colors, coupled with 1.4x extender, hood integrated pump, the minimum shooting distance (1.5 m), s super lens coatings, compact (90 x 221mm). Cons: Do not weather sealed Opinion: It 'a super-telephoto from 3 cores: nature photography, macro and close-up almost ritratti.rnLavora well with a 1.4x extender is thus transformed to an a 420mm f.5, 6. . RNA 300mm for portraits diaphragms I used are f.4 (ta) and f.5, 6, close-up f.8 420mm, 420mm for wildlife photography always f.7 ,1-f .8. rnMi hit him very blurred homogeneous, non-nervous. The af is accettabilissimo and is helped by the limiter distanza.rnLa made to 420mm is a tad smaller than the Canon 100-400mm IS USM, but its use is alternated for close-up portraits is undoubtedly intriguing. While with the 1.4x extender maintains a certain precision in pursuit, with 2x extender (on aps-h 5dmarIII and does not lose the f with the single central point) is in trouble (af slow and average yield). RNE can disable the stabilization in a direction to allow the panning.rnrnrnrn |
user18686 | sent on August 30, 2013 Pros: Dimensions and weight, blurred, sharpening closed by one stop, colors, contrast, retractable lens hood. Price. Cons: Stabilizer older generation, to yield improved for a fixed f4 L, lightweight PF f4, strong loss of contrast against the light. It is not sealed. Opinion: This optic is proof that a good design can stand the test of time, having said that a series II would not hurt if he carried a higher resolution as improvements to f4, a stabilizer of the new generation, the tropicalization and an anti-glare more effectively. Unfortunately with the Canon series II typically doubles the sales prices. However, it is a great lens that can also be used with 1, 4X optical quality as losing very little and not too much like autofocus. |
 | sent on April 15, 2013 Pros: Stabilizer, sharpness, bokeh, perfect for taking even freehand. Cons: I do not know .... Opinion: I was undecided on what to buy super telephoto, so after evaluating several options I chose the 300 f4 is. I know that animals can be a bit 'short but I also read on various forums and also on Juza that with Kenko 1.4 teleconverter should go very well. We hope so!! Objective, with the few experiments, it seems fantastic, af fast, sharp, great for macro. Very suitable for portraiture. At this price, then I think that we can not find anything better. For me it is a 9.Aspetto evaluate it with the Kenko. Hello everyone ... |
 | sent on April 02, 2013 Pros: Sharpness is smooth which multiplied with Kenko 1.4 without losing anything, or nearly so, which retracts the lens hood is utilissimo.rnMinima distance focus Cons: for now I have not seen, except for the noise of the stabilizer Opinion: I recently took this view, undecided whether to give away the Great Canon 70-200 2.8 in exchange for 100mm more, I finally succumbed to temptation, I did some shots of birds and I must say that although it was always multiplied and having always found time for wolves are thrilled, both of which focus sharpness that you can not ottenere.rnL 'I also took in anticipation of doing some pictures of orchids and maybe some close up, so I have not yet had the chance to test it also, and especially in this kind of photos, which will be my new prerogative of this year. |
 | sent on April 01, 2013 Pros: Sharpness, lens hood, great for close-up and macro, manageability, IS, superb clarity even with the 1, 4X II, price. Cons: Lack tropicalization. Opinion: I own this lens for several years and I am very satisfied, the quality, sturdiness and ease of handling (I use it mostly by hand, even with the 1.4 multiplier X). The focus may slow down slightly with the 1.4 X, but it is quite good. Even if you have the opportunity to purchase other optics brighter or more "long", I would keep it in my kit. I tried to use it in the shop with the 2X III series, but unfortunately it does not work the AF. RnCon extension tubes can give excellent results in the macro, but it is not very comfortable. |
 | sent on February 28, 2013 Pros: quality, construction, weight, capacity, macro, IS Cons: IS dated, loss (acceptable) quality with 1.4x extender Opinion: It 's my paintings "long" I have chosen for its versatility (including macro) compared to other objectives and its light weight makes it suitable for hunting photo exhibition. It 's very clear on its own, while losing a bit with the 1.4x extender but remains at a good level and without the need to close particularly the diaphragm (which is smooth semiduplicato). The IS is dated, two stops, but it works just as well and is very useful to reduce the time when needed. I also use it as a macro lens which gives very good results considering the focal length and minimum focus distance of just 1.5 meters. |
user6500 | sent on September 21, 2012 Pros: Excellent optical - autofocus - weight / size - quality construction. Cons: Stabilizer is not very efficient - bears the lily 1, 4 II. Opinion: After two years of 70 200 4is almost always used a 200 - too often short - I decided to replace it with the 300 4is. I thought about it a lot because the 70 200 4is is of excellent quality, but in the end I made the exchange. This lens has surprised me positively in all respects, except for the effectiveness of the stabilizer and the yield with 1, 4 II. Used on a APSC from 18 mpx is from 10 as optical quality, and also weights and sizes are more than acceptable. 15 years of the series but as optical seems designed for me yesterday ...... strategic recommended. |
 | sent on September 01, 2012 Pros: Sharpness, lens hood, contrast, weight, portability, excellent build quality, capacity in macro photography Cons: Af stabilizer and a bit 'noisy (lens not recently), not suitable in pursuit of birds in flight, not weather sealed (though fortunately it is a problem that arises rarely) Opinion: I own this light for about six months and I can only speak well. For hunting camera freehand is really perfect, lightweight, easily transportable and with Af Is reliable and although noisy (but has to be considered is the fact that in 1997, so not exactly cutting edge technologically). Excellent macro capabilities, very sharp even at RT. |
 | sent on July 29, 2012 Pros: Value for money, macro capabilities, focus, weight / size. Cons: Honestly, I can not find many, if not a loss (acceptable) of sharpness and speed when used af multiplied. Opinion: In my opinion an 'exceptional optical, really use it for its maneuverability and its gratifying image quality, also possess the 300 F2, 8 but is many times used the little brother sopprattutto in the mountains or on days where I have a chance to take some macro, in the latter 'field although not a' specific optical I find the 300 f4 a lens from the focus and the quality of 'image used with satisfaction. It is a 'lens that I highly recommend to those who are close to nature photography in general on the ground that can achieve good results on both fauna and macro at a reasonable price and still possessing a' quality optics. As you can tell from my description quest 'optical impressed me a lot and gave me great satisfaction, I could not just deprive even while enjoying the magical Canon 300 f2, 8 is. |
 | sent on February 11, 2012 Pros: excellent build quality and optical Cons: stabilizer and noisy AF Opinion: Is not a recent project, but in any case ensures excellent sharpness already at full aperture and up to the edges. The use with satisfaction with both the FF that with the APS-C with which turns into a formidable long fire. Very useful the collar for use with the tripod, remains practical to use even freehand because the efficiency of the stabilizer (although dated). Very nice the focus. The convenient built-in hood. Also good quality / price ratio |
 | sent on October 05, 2011 Pros: Optics of the series "L". Excellent construction. Internal focusing. Special lenses, adjustable collar stand. Cons: Light flare in backlit more motivated. Opinion: The 300 4 / L worth all the money spent. Even at full aperture produces rich files and contrasted. Mounted on a FF produces blurred fabulous. Enough light. Building good and strong (hey, it belongs to the family "L"). Beautiful white color and the thin red line. Autofocus and stabilizing a bit noisy but accurate and reliable. Adjusting the stabilizer of two positions. Built-in hood (not lost). Does not lose value over time. |
 | sent on September 29, 2011 Pros: Sharpness, retractable hood, excellent macro capabilities, size and weight, IS Cons: Does not hold up very well the multiplier, not suitable trapping Opinion: The 300 f / 4 is was my first lens for birds, considering the price and performance seemed an excellent compromise between versatility and quality. From smooth perspective is fantastic, great sharpness already at f / 4. With 1.4x extender I've never been convinced, was taking forever to f / 8 and autofocus slowed down a lot. I think the perspective not suitable for birds, in 95% of cases should be multiplied with obvious repercussions on quality and speed. If you want a 400mm better or much better than the 100-400 a 400 f/5.6. If you need to multiply by a 300mm (not always) is the perspective for you, light and easy to handle with excellent macro capabilities (can be increased with 1,4 x), not to mention the image stabilizer! Also good in sports, can also be useful in the mountains for trekking. |
 | sent on September 25, 2011 Pros: Sharpness (also at room temperature), contrast, bokeh, reduced minimum focusing distance, light (perfect for handheld shooting) Cons: Lack tropicalization Opinion: the 300 F4L IS is an excellent lens with which, thanks to its many qualities, you can experiment with excellent results in various genres: sports photography (bright enough) photo hunt (smooth but also combined with the 1.4X teleconverter) close up (thanks to the reduced distance of MAF) as well as portraits (has a great bokeh). Very handy and lightweight (weighs just over a pound), has an effective stabilization system which, although not very modern (it is the 1st generation), I was allowed in many cases to bring home shots otherwise impossible (1 / 50 "f4 of aps-c). AF fast and accurate under normal conditions, remains acceptably reliable and fast even when the lens is coupled to the multiplier 1.4X. Under these conditions, they also reduce contrast and sharpness, while remaining always in level more than good (more or less under these conditions results are obtained at slightly below those of the 100-400). Even in this case, the best solution remains that of diaphragm (if possible) of a pair of stop. Very convenient built-in lens hood, a solution that unfortunately Canon seems to have abandoned. Ultimately this is a telephoto lens that I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who is not willing to give up stabilization, wants an excellent 300mm f4 at an acceptable cost and a good 420mm f5. 6 when multiplied. PS If stabilizer and AF motor seem pretty damn loud, do not worry ... it's normal! |
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