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Canon EOS R7 performance with EF 300mm f2.8 (1st version)

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José B
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Re: Both EF 300mm f2.8 L and L IS, not fully compatible

PhotosFlight wrote:

José B wrote:

PhotosFlight wrote:

I have the IS version and use it on an R7 and an R6. So, not the same version but the lens performs extraordinarily well. If I recall correctly the frame rate is reduced a bit on the R6 but surprisingly I think I get the full frame rate on the R7. On either camera I get the full frame rate in electronic shutter mode but that doesn't really help for sports photography in most situations.

The IBIS works well on the two lenses I have that don't have built in IS.

The 1.4 TC works reasonably well. The 2.0 is just OK.

I use this lens for sports swapping it back and forth between the R6, and the R7 when I need extra reach. It is fantastic. No regrets.

I got it over a 400 2.8 because I can easily handhold it and even use it indoors for sports like basketball.

I just got the R6MKII. The AF performance of the EF 300/2.8 L IS is excellent! When you use your 300/2.8 L IS does it give kinda muted rolling marble sound? That's the only drawback of this lens. I tried all of my EF lenses and they don't have this sound.

The lens is noisier than later generations, yes. No wheres near as loud as my 300 f4 L which I thought was broken when I got it, but louder than my RF 100-500 L...but then everything is.

You will really enjoy this lens. I shot a baseball game with it today and the subject separate is fantastic.

Appreciate your comments.

My 135/2 L made this sound when I used it with either my 5DMKII or the 5Ds. But on the R6MKII it is silent.

Looking forward to shooting with the 300/2.8 L IS again. Last time I used it was at an outdoor photoshoot. Should have given the model a walkie talkie

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