Canon 75-300 USM v Canon 70-300 IS

[TERRY WADE]

Another question please....

For aviation photography (mainly moving aircraft) would it be worthwhile replacing my Canon 75-300 USM lens which I've had for sometime, for
a new Canon 70-300IS lens?? Would I notice a sharper image with the new
lens especially for fast moving aircraft? Would the IS panning mode improve things?

As mentioned before I usually set my 300D on the TV mode at 500th of a second and let the camera set it's own aperture.

Thanks for anyone's anticipated opinions and help

Terry

[matty]

im not sure that the optics are any different on those tbh, but not having one im not really sure

[leoedin]

YES!!!

Apart from the added bonus of IS, the 70-300 IS is far superior - compared often to the 70-200 f/4L (the difference being build quality rather than optical quality)

[chuckles]

And .... the IS will allow you to use slower shutter speeds. No advantage with jet aircraft but with props you can get a really nice blur. Otherwise they look like Airfix kits hung from the ceiling!

[TERRY WADE]

Thanks for the replies, most useful

Terry

[kamion]

As a tag onto this topic, is the Canon 70-300 IS generally a good zoom lens? :) I'm thinking of getting a decent zoom lens, but I have no idea where to begin.

[Braeden]

I have the 70-300 IS USM and I like it a lot. My previous lens was the Sigma 70-300 APO which although it was a good lens for the money, doesn't compare optically with the canon - plus my hands are not the steadiest and I just could not get a sharp picture at anything over 200mm unless I used a tripod so the IS is a lifesaver.

With all that said though, for what I have mainly used it for (and the main reason I bought the lens in the first place - motorsport) I should really have bought the 70-200 f/4 L instead. The majority of the occasions that I have used the lens, the IS has been switched off and I haven't zoomed in over the 200mm mark :bang:

As for whether the lens is for you, it's really down to what you will use it for and what your budget is.

[kamion]

Muahahahaha! I'm getting my Canon 70-300mm mid next week. A friend is visiting from US == £££ saved! ;)

[Trung_EP3CTR]

Muahahahaha! I'm getting my Canon 70-300mm mid next week. A friend is visiting from US == £££ saved! ;)About time mate:)