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EF 300 f/4 L IS opinions

Started Mar 11, 2019 | Discussions thread
TeeJay626 Contributing Member • Posts: 569
Re: EF 300 f/4 L IS opinions
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I'm not going to get into the "300mm is too short for wildlife" nonsense, just give my opinion.

I recently traded in my Sigma 100-400mm C for the Canon 300mm f4 L IS (my first L lens) and absolutely love it.  For me, it's plenty of reach for wildlife, especially when I put on my Kenko Pro 300 DGX 1.4x TC.

I go to Yellowstone National Park every year for wildlife, and most of the time I've had at max a 300mm lens.  Last year I had the 100-400 and 2 years prior I rented the Sigma 150-600 C.  I can post many samples for you to make your decision, but for me, the 300L is a great lens, nice and light with amazing IQ.

If you can get a good copy used like I did, it's a steal.  I'll be back in Yellowstone in mid June and plan to use this lens extensively with my 60D.  It's a huge thumbs up from me.

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