New Lens - Canon EF 300 f4L USM Pics!

Teshi · 01-03-2009, 05:09 PM

So I after going through my bag, I realised I'm lacking some longer lenses so I cam across a fantastic deal on this beauty. Glass in amazing condition and a few cosmetic marks. All came in at £360/about $520 which for something of this calibre, not bad at all!

Just after unpacking it.

First shot out of the window as a car was driving past. No processing.

Shot of the moon. Quick contrast adjustment.

vachss · 01-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Congrats. The IS version of this lens has remained one of my favorites for years. I use it almost constantly for wildlife when long hikes are involved, and the non-IS you have is reputed to be even sharper. Enjoy it.

Teshi · 01-03-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vachss

Congrats. The IS version of this lens has remained one of my favorites for years. I use it almost constantly for wildlife when long hikes are involved, and the non-IS you have is reputed to be even sharper. Enjoy it.

I heard a lot of good reviews for the IS version but after a quick random search on Photography on the net, it was a steal. I needed something longer and this fits in well.

Will have to wait till tomorrow morning. Cant wait.

Teshi · 01-04-2009, 03:17 PM

Got to run through my 300L out today. Really like it. ^_^

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#7 - Low light panning

TWiTCHY · 01-04-2009, 04:02 PM

I've heard of many people taping white lenses like these with Gaffers. Have you done that yet?

EDIT: Like this

Teshi · 01-04-2009, 04:11 PM

Nah no need. There are made like that for a reason so I keep it as it. Main reason, reflect unwanted heat.

remmib · 01-04-2009, 06:42 PM

Looks like a awesome lens.

But please explain pics #6.

Teshi · 01-04-2009, 07:13 PM

He was a street performer.

He started off just on the ladder and was about to start juggling with blades. Temp was about -2 degrees Celsius tiday and to get a bigger reaction out of the crowd, he took his top off. He was also wearing a kilt and got rid of that before juggling on that 10ft ladder.`

spectrumphoto · 01-05-2009, 03:30 AM

why would one tape their L lens like that.... wow. They make neoprene lens covers in black that cover 90%+ of the white on L lenses and they protect the lens from heat, dampness, and small dings.

Teshi · 01-05-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by spectrumphoto

why would one tape their L lens like that.... wow. They make neoprene lens covers in black that cover 90%+ of the white on L lenses and they protect the lens from heat, dampness, and small dings.

For most people, its cheaper to use black tape.

I can see one reason is to hide what you have from people who might know what you have but personally since I normally shoot with a group of people, I never have had any issues. Does stand out a bit in a sea of Noinks.

01-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
Teshi First Lieutenant Drives: Blue/Usually full of camera ge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrow - London Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	New Lens - Canon EF 300 f4L USM Pics! So I after going through my bag, I realised I'm lacking some longer lenses so I cam across a fantastic deal on this beauty. Glass in amazing condition and a few cosmetic marks. All came in at £360/about $520 which for something of this calibre, not bad at all! Just after unpacking it. First shot out of the window as a car was driving past. No processing. Shot of the moon. Quick contrast adjustment.
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01-03-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
vachss Captain Drives: Z4 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 741 iTrader: (1)	Congrats. The IS version of this lens has remained one of my favorites for years. I use it almost constantly for wildlife when long hikes are involved, and the non-IS you have is reputed to be even sharper. Enjoy it.

01-04-2009, 03:17 PM	#4
Teshi First Lieutenant Drives: Blue/Usually full of camera ge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrow - London Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Got to run through my 300L out today. Really like it. ^_^ #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 - Low light panning

01-04-2009, 04:02 PM	#5
TWiTCHY Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 X3 35i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,762 iTrader: (0)	I've heard of many people taping white lenses like these with Gaffers. Have you done that yet? EDIT: Like this

01-04-2009, 04:11 PM	#6
Teshi First Lieutenant Drives: Blue/Usually full of camera ge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrow - London Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Nah no need. There are made like that for a reason so I keep it as it. Main reason, reflect unwanted heat.

01-04-2009, 06:42 PM	#7
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,680 iTrader: (0)	Looks like a awesome lens. But please explain pics #6. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

01-04-2009, 07:13 PM	#8
Teshi First Lieutenant Drives: Blue/Usually full of camera ge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrow - London Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	He was a street performer. He started off just on the ladder and was about to start juggling with blades. Temp was about -2 degrees Celsius tiday and to get a bigger reaction out of the crowd, he took his top off. He was also wearing a kilt and got rid of that before juggling on that 10ft ladder.`

01-05-2009, 03:30 AM	#9
spectrumphoto Just another peanut in the Turd! Drives: 08 M3 e90 IB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollywierd, SoCal Posts: 423 iTrader: (2)	why would one tape their L lens like that.... wow. They make neoprene lens covers in black that cover 90%+ of the white on L lenses and they protect the lens from heat, dampness, and small dings.