Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens -

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Faded Glory - 16 Feb 2007 03:42 GMT

I am looking for an entry level lens for taking surfing and boating shots.

I have seen the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM on Amazon for US$556
and was wondering anyones opinion on it.
The cheapest I have found in Australia is A$950.

I have been told to go straight to the IS model as it is a lot better lens.

Or does anyone have any suggestions on other lenses in an under $900 area.

TIA

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Annika1980 - 16 Feb 2007 03:48 GMT

> I am looking for an entry level lens for taking surfing and boating shots.
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> Or does anyone have any suggestions on other lenses in an under $900 area.

Try to find a used 400 f/5.6L. I got mine off EBAY for about $850.

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Mr.T - 16 Feb 2007 04:02 GMT

> > I am looking for an entry level lens for taking surfing and boating shots.
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> Try to find a used 400 f/5.6L. I got mine off EBAY for about $850.

Or a 200 f2.8L would be my pick, then buy a 400 when you can afford it.

MrT.

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Paul Repacholi - 16 Feb 2007 18:25 GMT

> Try to find a used 400 f/5.6L. I got mine off EBAY for about $850.

Agree, the 70-300 is a pile of crap.

Another is a 300 f4L or the IS version.

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Annika1980 - 17 Feb 2007 02:04 GMT

> > Try to find a used 400 f/5.6L. I got mine off EBAY for about $850.
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> Agree, the 70-300 is a pile of crap.
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> Another is a 300 f4L or the IS version.

Do you mean another good choice or another pile of crap?

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Mr.T - 17 Feb 2007 03:04 GMT

> > > Try to find a used 400 f/5.6L. I got mine off EBAY for about $850.
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> Do you mean another good choice or another pile of crap?

I'd say another good choice, but good luck finding an IS version for the
budget amount :-)

MrT.

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R.J Heath - 16 Feb 2007 12:47 GMT

> I am looking for an entry level lens for taking surfing and boating shots.

If you were in France you could do some long distance 'couple kissing'
perving and post it in B&W as art and call it your pic of the week

> I have seen the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM on Amazon for US$556
> and was wondering anyones opinion on it.
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> TIA

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