Chip Wrote:
If the EF 28-300 IS L had even a chance of being optically great of
course
we'd (us optical perfections nuts), all be "interested" in seeing the
results. But I don't recall EVER seeing a high quality zoom lens in
35mm
format no matter what letters you give it perform even reasonably
well with
a zoom ratio past much 3:1 let alone 10:1. No doubt if Peter K.
tells us
that he likes it he'll also be saying that it should be good enough
for the
rest of us too. Other people who's opinions I trust have posted their
experiences saying that the EF 28-300 IS L zoom while interesting, is
NOT a
very good lens. I like many people tend to believe those that find
results
that over time confirm their own experiences. I see no reason to get
excited about this lens at this date. Or maybe people are too busy
to reply
at the moment.
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Hi,
I've been a lurker on this great list for a few years now and just
wanted to
add something to this if I may? I'm no "professional photographer" by
any means.
Many of you have probably forgotten more about photography then I
actually know.
Having said that, I can't tell you how helpful this forum has been to
me personally.
I've learned many things thanks to all of you that contribute.
I did have the 35-350 L lens until it (and 1/2 of my equitment) was
stolen in
New Orleans last Oct. But that's another story... I replaced the
35-350mm L
with the 28-300mm L IS. I've found that this lens is pretty equal to
my old 35-350L
and the IS is a major plus. However, it is a good bit heavier then
the 35-350L.
It's the type of lens that if you only want to carry one lens, don't
plan on
any taking any "serious shots" and can handle the weight... It's not
bad. ;-)
IMHO it is pretty soft. Of course I can't compare it to by 2.8 24-70L
or my 2.8 70-200L,
but it is what it is. Would I buy it again after trying it? Probably
not.
I don't feel that it's worth $2200.00 US, but again, that's my opinion.
I've posted some photos using it on my 1D2. Some family shots at Easter,
A Biker event held at a fairgrounds while shooting from the
grandstands and a few shots
from a NASCR race at Dover, DE. US. Some of the photos have had some
cropping and
unsharp mask done in PS.
If you'd like to take a look you can find them at:
http://imageevent.com/hotpits/38300lis
Thanks again,
Jim
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