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Anyone destroyed an EF 70-300mm L?

Started Jan 7, 2016 | Questions thread
Geronimo73
Geronimo73 Regular Member • Posts: 201
Re: I Have One

AMyer wrote:

I have one and have not tried to destroy it.

However, just a few things.

In Canon's wisdom the lens does not come with a tripod mount.

There is no Canon TC for that lens.

The design is such that I could not use the lens hand held without having my hand move the over-sized and ill-placed manual focus ring.

As a result I bought the tripod mount and learned to hold the lens so that the tripod mount keeps my hand from touching the focus ring.

Since I shoot wildlife and birds in flight, I'll be replacing the 70-300 with the 100-400 II when I get around to it.

I did get the 100-400 II for exactly the same reasons you mentioned and I'm really happy I did.

Will get an 1.4 extender with a camera that can AF at f/8 and will be even happier...

The 70-300L is a great lens but you cannot go further than 300. The 100-400L feels as strong as the 70-300L and handling it (weight) is almost the same...

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