At 04:58 PM 2001.05.15 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I recently purchased an EF100-400 L IS zoom and am loving the
>versatility of it. I also own a EF300mm f/4 L IS and am considering
>selling it (even though it is my favorite lens) since it seems
>extraneous with the new zoom. What I'm wondering is if there is someone
>out there with both EF100-400 L and a EF300mm f/2.8, and whether you
>find your self using the 300mm f/2.8 and for what uses? Is it worth
>getting so that I can stack an extender on it or am I better off selling
>my internal organs for a EF500mm? I handhold mostly, since I shoot alot
>with field biologists, and since I am the dummy, I have to carry field
>equipment rather than a heavy brain which leaves little room for a good
>tripod. Which Is why I've shied away from the really long telephotos.
>Does anyone handhold the 300mm f/2.8?
>
>I shoot mostly mammals with my telephoto lenses. My other photographic
>subjects include abstracts (for which is use the 28-135 IS) and macro
>(for which I use my 100mm and 180mm macro). Oh yeah, I shoot with an
>aging Rebel G (having spent my money on glass) .
>
>Thanks,
>Jeff
>-
regarding the 300 IS hand held
I use mine mostly hand held with either the 1.4 or 2 X converters. I
find I can get sharp hand held images down to about 1/15 second at 300mm
and more towards 1/45 second at 600, generally lack of sharpness at these
low speeds has more to do with movement of the animal (or bird) than me
shaking.
The removable tripod shoe is a nice improvement over my previous non-IS
version of this lens as it makes it easier to hand hold.
As to tripod, have you considered a mono-pod, they help a lot, taking the
weight of the lens/body and making it easier to remained trained on a
animal for a longer period and weight about 1 to 1.5 lbs. Alternatively,
I like my Gitzo Carbon with a Acra Swiss B1 head, the combined weight is
just over 4 lbs. and supports my 600F4 without problem.
Edward Agnew, P.Eng., VA3 EGA
Agnew Technologies Inc.
Electronic Engineering and Stock Photographic Services
Campbellville, Ontario Canada
Voice: 905.659.0429
Fax: 905.659.0474
http://www.agnew-tech.com
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