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  | sent on 20 Marzo 2024 Pros: Stunning image quality, perfect micro-contrast, excellent sharpness even at TA, impressive bokeh, incredible take-off, lightning-fast MAF, impeccable construction, fully usable with extenders, compact size making it a great travel companion, excellent 4-stop stabilization, fully usable handheld, perfect lens for sports, travel, nature, photojournalism and fashion photographers, fully compatible with Canon's new R-Series. Cons: None, one of the best lenses Canon has ever produced. Opinion: One of the best Supertele ever produced by Canon. The Canon EF 300 f2.8 IS II is the perfect travel Supertele (also intercontinental) thanks to its small size and thanks to the fact that it can be multiplied with very little IQ loss both with the 1.4x TC (insignificant IQ loss) and with the 2x TC (more present but fully usable IQ loss with satisfaction). The construction is impeccable, the tropicalization excellent. The lens has a large f2.8 aperture and offers ultra-high optical performance, outstanding image quality, and a relatively lightweight and durable design. It is, given its relatively low cost, one of the first Supercanvases that you buy and that, once you realize the IQ, that you keep. All the images taken show an extraordinary optical quality, the sharpness already at TA is striking, the creamy and perfect blur amazes, the absolute absence of any optical defect is surprising. The lens has all the professional selectors on the body and a generous and well-made lens hood and is sold with the usual hard case. The image quality remains amazing both with the TC 1.4x and 2x (I use version III in both cases) and this allows you to have a 300 f2.8, a 400 f4 and a 600 f5.6 with "little expense", which is priceless first and foremost for travel photographers (I use it in my African Safaris with immense satisfaction). The high-quality front glass element is a feast for the eyes. For owners of the Canon system, it is a must have. Lens with embarrassing optical quality. |
  | sent on 05 Febbraio 2024 Pros: AF Speed, Versatility (better fixed to use with extender than its bigger brothers), Weight, Blurry, Sharper than the new RF 100-300 Cons: Only flaw, Needs adapter for RF system (Works great) Opinion: Great For nature photography, I prefer it over its older brothers since it is the sharpest of the 4, so it allows you to use the extenders with full versatility, for example I compared on you tube (Elia Dallari channel) the 300mm f2.8 II with 2x extender (600mm f5.6) vs the 600mm f4 II, the difference in Sharpness is really imperceptible at 500% the blur is slightly higher in the 600 f4 (it's the lens that blurs Most of all) but the 600mm f4 is slow to use handheld, bulky to carry, weighs almost 2 kg more, costs more, minimum focusing distance 4.5m compared to the 2 meters of the 300mm multiplied (600mm f5.6) for confident animals with the 300mm you can get closer and blur more. The 600f4 on the other hand is the lens that digests extenders the least for a physical matter (internal lens size with more glass). Also, nowadays, with cameras getting denser and denser in megapixels, focal length is not as important as it used to be. Today, versatility wins! |
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 | sent on 27 Maggio 2019 Pros: Sharpness at every aperture, awesome to use even freehand, AF speed, stabilization, blurred, color, aesthetic effectiveness Cons: If we want the weight but it is lighter than the EF 200 f2L, minimum focus distance Opinion: Is a lens that hardly leaves insensitive and indifferent, is a beast, AF fast, well stabilized, use it quietly freehand, use it to f 2.8 is a joy, the blur gives emotions (is different from that of 200 F2L but the 300 has a rendition of the detail higher than any distance), excellent with the multipliers Canon x 1.4 and X2, Pesa, certainly weighs but less than the 200 f2L, the research on the materials you hear. The only my gripe is the minimum distance of focus, of course depends on the optical pattern (and you can safely use with extension tubes so much is the "reserve" of detail that has in the tank), I dare not imagine what it would be capable if it could focus at 1 metre or 1 metre and a half... I use it on my 6D, I used it on the Canon 5DSR and on the Sony A7RIII and A7III, it exploits every type of sensor. |
  | sent on 05 Settembre 2018 Pros: Extreme sharpness, chromatic rendition, very solid construction, balancing of the masses, use of the Extender 1, 4x III without loss of quality, even with the 2x III maintains a surrender that arouses marvel. AF that does not slow down with the extenders. Cons: The cost, but the quality has its price, you know... Opinion: I had the L is version and I had the opportunity to make the transition to version II just before the holidays, taking a lens in perfect condition and very little used. Possessing already the two Canon Extender III series, the spring that gave me the push to make the transition was the quality that this optics shows in every occasion in conjunction with the two extenders. You have in fact three lenses of wide use and high quality: 300/2.8, 420/4 and 600/5.6. The proof of the facts did not betray the expectations: the optics is fantastic smooth, but with the extenders it becomes a real system that covers the most used focal lengths for naturalistic photos. Needless to say that I am more than satisfied with the choice, because the lens is more manageable than the first version and can be used quietly freehand also with camera bodies equipped with sensors with high number of pixels. In this album are collected the shots made using the Canon 1, 4x and 2x series III Extenders: https://www.flickr.com/photos/henry62/albums/72157670550452017 While in this you can find some shots just made with the Eos 5ds R: https:// www.flickr.com/photos/henry62/albums/72157698966515791 |
 | sent on 14 Aprile 2018 Pros: Optical performance, materials quality, AF speed, weight. Cons: The Price Opinion: Is my first telephoto lens so I can't make comparisons with other lenses in its class. I use to work in sports and it was love at first sight, it can hardly do without. Constructive level is outstanding, with materials worthy of a series L, same thing for optical performance than on the TOP, files gives 1DX Fund AF fast and accurate. The only drawback of this 300 mm 2.8 IS II is the price, €6500 are truly many, even if you use it for work it is not easy to write off a charge like that, then I dare say a luxury for the few. |
 | sent on 13 Marzo 2017 Pros: optical performance, af speed, lofty building, manageability Cons: but the price you pay Opinion: I had the first ef 300 f2.8 the fantastic goal, but the transition to this 300 and 'difficult to match to a rise I particularly appreciated the handling and the ability to use it freehand about even the stabilizer 4-stop, rapid in focus an exceptional combination with the eOS 5 mark iv, only flaw the price |
 | sent on 26 Luglio 2016 Pros: quality optics Cons: latch bracket a little short Opinion: I own a few days, but I was really impressed by the quality of this lens. No multipliers of course its best but I must grant him an exalted sharpness also multiplied (iii series with extender). With 2x autofocus loses accuracy resulting difficult to use for fast-moving subjects. I use it both with 5d mark iii that with 7d mark ii. The stabilizer is definitely one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of using. All with a very low weight. |
  | sent on 17 Maggio 2016 Pros: crystal clear, optimum efficiency even with multipliers, compact and lightweight to be a big lens, AF and stabilization to the top Cons: high price, but justified by the quality of optics Opinion: In my opinion it is the best super telephoto for travelers: it is much easier to carry around than the 500 and 600mm (weighs 2.4kg and is 24cm long, compared with 40-45 cm of the canvases more) and has a truly extraordinary performance . The image quality is really perfect from corner to corner even on the most demanding sensors, such as the 50 megapixel Canon 5Ds, and you can take advantage of the f / 2.8 when taking pictures in low light and have a great separation from the background. Mentra the previous version leaked a bit of quality with multipliers, the Canon EF 300mm f / 2.8 L IS II USM also remains incredibly crisp with 1.4x and 2x TC, to the point of being fully usable on any sensor also multiplied to 2x and shooting at full aperture. The excellent performance with multipliers makes it very versatile: with one lens you can have 300 f / 2.8, 420 f / 4 and 600 f / 5.6, covering most focal lengths that can be used in nature photography. The build quality is to massimlevels, solid as a rock and tropical conditions; the autofocus is the fastest you can get, and the excellent image stabilization makes it easily usable without a tripod. The only "flaw" that you can find is the very high price, almost double compared to the previous version, but justified by the performance of the highest level. |
 | sent on 15 Aprile 2016 Pros: Sharpness, contrast, blur Cons: nobody Opinion: I purchased the lens about a year ago and it is the lens that more use, even if I have the 500, always ii series. And 'light, versatile and high performance with the 1.4 extender. Personally, I think the 2x should be used only in an emergency and not for the photographic hunting of the airborne side. The sharpness remains high, but the speed is reduced, in my opinion, greatly. The sharpness reaches such high levels by having to limit the detail in post production. I projected some images, using a 55-inch OLED TV and the definition remains awkward. No loss. Council to make the optics microtaratura to take advantage of all the features it has. The autofocus is very fast and very quiet, which is crucial for you then very close subjects, from the shed. I owned the previous version, and I sold it because the yield, especially with the extender, was not excellent. The weight and volume content, permettonor go around the world, with a baggage really "light" and versatile. Highly recommended. |
 | sent on 15 Marzo 2016 Pros: All you need to do nature photos Cons: anything Opinion: Lightweight, af fast, excellent image quality. I had the previous version and the difference in speed and sharpness is remarkable. Is quiet and effective, innovative position 3. With the yield extender is also unparalleled with 2x. With 1Dx SLR and former. series 3 reaches the maximum. The quality you pay for. |
 | sent on 23 Settembre 2015 Pros: Sharpness, light, with great duplicators Cons: is the price seems exaggerated Opinion: I can not find flaws, rather just clicks you realize the image quality. l 'autofocus quick and quiet. I was impressed with the quality tc2x, I use it both on D1X 7DMark2 that on, you are from a 300mm to 960mm in a moment of pure quality. I recommend it with flying colors with honors, this time at home Canon outdone herself |
 | sent on 19 Febbraio 2015 Pros: Versatile and lightweight, excellent with multipliers. Cons: Price Opinion: After using it for several years, the 300 is F4 and for a year I bought 400 F 5.6 300 2.8. The excellent construction reveals immediately that you are in front in front of a perfect product from every point of view. I immediately appreciated the effectiveness of the stabilization and sharpness that leaves you speechless to 2.8 (where it reaches the highest levels) but is also great with the extender. Autofocus is fast even with the 1.4x slows down a bit 'with 2x without limiter distanza.rnUsato with APSC APSH or (as in my case) is very versatile and suitable for all types of photos naturalistic thanks to extender.rnIl Price is the only real limit. Recommended with extender series III. Rated 10 and praise. |
 | sent on 13 Febbraio 2015 Pros: Everything a photographer could ask for from a professional optical Cons: But the price is a harrier Opinion: What about quest'ottica.rnECCEZIONALE !! rnCon only 2.4kg is a great travel companion and putting in his pocket and the two multipliers 1,4xlll 2xlll have a park completo.La optical clarity is amazing personally one of the best ever tried and f2 / 8 breathtaking !! Why quit when you can have the most wide open?! ... Only for PDC! Af as the term, ultrasonic decreases slightly with the former but remains at very high levels, as construction you can not ask for more is sturdy and well Balanced perhaps the companion who will never betray you you orders him run! definitely capable of enhancing the megapixel of new canon.Il price!?! ... high but if you carry with you will make you forget everything! |
 | sent on 17 Settembre 2014 Pros: Sharpness at maximum levels, weight, size, stability, and high quality construction with tc. Cons: The prohibitive price Opinion: Along with the 400 2.8 is ii, is the lens that offers all the quality you would expect from a Canon telephoto and a little more. In the test it I got confirmation of what they read on specialized sites: three paintings at a high level. With both multipliers has a fast autofocus and full-aperture image sharpness have to be sold, with the advantage over the canvas longer in size, weight, portability. Needless to say, as it offers without the tc, splits the pixels in the camera sensor. rnL'unica big downside is the high price. |
 | sent on 03 Agosto 2014 Pros: Lightness, sharpness, micro-contrast and fast autofocus guaranteed even with both duplicators. MAF a minimum of 2 m. Optical equilibratissima that can be used easily by hand. Cons: I found indecision in af camera with 2X III and 70d. Opinion: Using this optical exclusively freehand and I find it light and fully usable with APSC with 2X III with subjects such as fast shorebirds in flight. The improvement over previous versions is the net especially with 2X III. He disappointed me a bit 'the speed of maf without extender, is slightly greater than that of the USM 25 years ago. But with the 2XIII the speed does not slow down at all, on condition of use cameras of the latest generation. In C aps sharpness it is unsurpassed even by the use of duplicating machines, right to the edges of the frame. Absolutely amazing 600 mm (960 with APS C) with the weight of just over 2.5 kg to which I add the 900 7dmk2. Great for shooting birds in flight, like swallows and bee-eaters. |
 | sent on 19 Novembre 2013 Pros: quality, weight and minimum distance of focus Cons: price ??? I do not think we can expect the moon ... Opinion: phantasmagoric lens, I use it almost always with 2x III and loses nothing in it speeds it in quality. I was really impressed. have a 600 mm f5.6 in a backpack with a weight of 2.5 kg is priceless. chosen after long raggionamenti, you have three lenses in a 300 2.8, 420 4, 600 5.6, lightness and speed everything you need. For the series the mm are never enough ... if I had money to burn there affiancherei an old 600 f4 for use in the shed. Used until now with the 7D now you just have fun with it with the new 5D III. |
 | sent on 05 Novembre 2013 Pros: Compactness, lightness, resolution, micro-contrast. Cons: You could still work on the minimum distance of focus; randomly quote the price .... Opinion: Objective absolutely top livello.Velocità autofocus at the highest levels, already excellent resolution at full aperture. Significant improvement in the speed of focus with the two series tre.rnCon the Canon 1.4 extender ex III negligible loss of quality and minimum aperture accettabilissimo yet. With the 2.0 ex III good speed autofocus and medium-quality good and good already at full aperture diaphragm 8.rnIn conclusion a super-great lens to smooth trip, great 420mm and 600mm good as the need arises, with maximum lightness and portability. |
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