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rgrebby
20-03-2009, 21:47
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/171-canon-ef-300mm-f4-usm-l-test-report--review

says there is but I cant find it.
mikeyb
20-03-2009, 21:49
Hi,

there sure is, I think it's discontinued now but can be picked up s/h and not too long ago they were going for under £400, however now, with the recent price rises a good used one might be a tad dearer.

Mike.
lammypaul
20-03-2009, 21:50
hi

i think the canon ef 300mm f4 non is version, is not in production now.

S/H only if you are after one.

cheers paul
rgrebby
20-03-2009, 21:53
ahh that would be why I cant find it for sale.
Now, the question of is there an alternate and is the IS worth paying over double?
Dom_Cabarete
20-03-2009, 21:56
there was one sold on here a little while ago and i cant beleive how quick it whent... why not go for the 400mm f5.6 which is also relativly cheap
Bill Roberts
20-03-2009, 21:56
It's supposedly even sharper than the IS version too. I have the IS and it's superb, so if the earlier version is better... well, it must be good.

The only concern I'd have is with servicing. I'm not totally sure That Canon support it now, but I'm not certain, I may well be wrong on that point.
Uneducated_Rick
20-03-2009, 22:59
Get in line when buying one - there's plenty of us looking ;)
rgrebby
20-03-2009, 23:14
Get in line when buying one - there's plenty of us looking ;)

ahh nutz :p
Amp34
21-03-2009, 01:34
I have one, got it only a month or so ago for around £400. :p

If you get in quick they are a bargain, but they usually disappear (same with used IS ones) within minutes of them being posted!
Dom_Cabarete
22-03-2009, 14:09
well you know what to do if you want to get shot of it :p
Impspeed
22-03-2009, 14:30
There is one in Jacobs in Birmingham - second hand. I think it is the non-IS although at £799 it would be worth checking. From memory it comes with the case and all pacaging, with 12 months warranty which is a bonus.

DB
Uneducated_Rick
22-03-2009, 15:51
There is one in Jacobs in Birmingham - second hand. I think it is the non-IS although at £799 it would be worth checking. From memory it comes with the case and all pacaging, with 12 months warranty which is a bonus.

DB

If it is the non-IS at £799 they are taking the :schtum:
rgrebby
22-03-2009, 16:09
might as well spend a couple more hundred for a brand new IS one
Amp34
22-03-2009, 22:41
well you know what to do if you want to get shot of it :p

Did you change your mind on the 100-400 then?

I think the only lens I would swap it with is another 300 f/4, but the IS version.:)

If it is the non-IS at £799 they are taking the :schtum:

Even for the IS version that is a bit steep.
Dom_Cabarete
23-03-2009, 07:33
no ive got the 70-200 with a x1.4 extender but i wouldnt mind that with the x1.4 aswell :D
rgrebby
23-03-2009, 07:40
Did you change your mind on the 100-400 then?



im finding it really hard to choose.

1. the 300 f4 will be faster, higher IQ but it would restrain me a bit.

2. the 100-400 might not be very high quality and its 4.5-5.6 which seems slow. But it gives me much more freedom

If I got the 100-400 I would sell my brand new Canon 70-300 IS so I would get some money back.

Basically im worried that the IQ on the 100-400 isnt all that good as it only have 4 stars here

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/204-canon-ef-100-400mm-f45-56-usm-l-is-test-report--review?start=2
Teshi
23-03-2009, 07:47
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/171-canon-ef-300mm-f4-usm-l-test-report--review

says there is but I cant find it.

Yes, I have one. :)
Teshi
23-03-2009, 07:48
There is one in Jacobs in Birmingham - second hand. I think it is the non-IS although at £799 it would be worth checking. From memory it comes with the case and all pacaging, with 12 months warranty which is a bonus.

DB

300 f4L non IS for that much?? Asking a bit much. I paid £350 for me. :|
Uneducated_Rick
23-03-2009, 08:18
Basically im worried that the IQ on the 100-400 isnt all that good as it only have 4 stars here

Define IQ - it can't be measure mechanically it is a personal thing.

FM give it an overall review of 9.1, with the price rating pulling it down (whereas the place you linked gave it 5 star for price).

Test freaks gave it 9.3. Amazon has a 5 star average.
Dom_Cabarete
23-03-2009, 17:49
300 f4L non IS for that much?? Asking a bit much. I paid £350 for me. :|

£350 :lol: thats dirt cheap... what would be the chances of someone selling theirs before i leave on sunday :shake:
Teshi
23-03-2009, 19:28
I dont know but im considering selling mine for £500 to be delivered by Sunday. :lol:
rgrebby
23-03-2009, 19:37
I dont know but im considering selling mine for £500 to be delivered by Sunday. :lol:

haha then i'll buy it, im not going anywhere right now ;)
Dom_Cabarete
23-03-2009, 22:16
:'(
Uneducated_Rick
24-03-2009, 07:01
I dont know but im considering selling mine for £500 to be delivered by Sunday. :lol:

I'll be in line behind rgrebby :thumbs: and I don't even need it by Sunday
raathistle
24-03-2009, 07:21
I've got one as well :D

Its a very nice lens:thumbs:
Dom_Cabarete
24-03-2009, 07:28
I've got one as well :D

Its a very nice lens:thumbs:

:razz:....:p
Teshi
27-03-2009, 08:42
I'll be in line behind rgrebby :thumbs: and I don't even need it by Sunday

Well I think people might be put off till I clean it now.

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/4865/932f1250.jpg

My Face vs 1D+300L. Well we know who won.