Which lens? 70-200 or 70-300 (1/3rd cheaper!)

[Old Skool]

Other option is wait for new Tamron 70-300 lens. Nikon version just out, Canon one due shortly. Specs sound good and price is about $450US. See http://www.aputure.com/blog/2010/09/...sample-photos/

[Tanne]

Other option is wait for new Tamron 70-300 lens. Nikon version just out, Canon one due shortly. Specs sound good and price is about $450US. See http://www.aputure.com/blog/2010/09/...sample-photos/

Thank you! Will have a look!

[in2fx]

A few samples taken recently... and all at a crap 300mm.

Canon 40D, ISO 400, f/10, 1/400s, 300mm (full frame)
http://richardhallphotography.com/Au...0_5uQa6-X3.jpg

Canon 40D, ISO 500, f/9, 1/1000s, 300mm (60% of frame)
http://richardhallphotography.com/Au...8_EnwP9-X3.jpg

Canon 40D, ISO 500, f/9, 1/1250s, 300mm (about 25% of frame!)
http://richardhall.smugmug.com/photo...3_MKYhx-X3.jpg

Canon 40D, ISO 800, f/8, 1/250s, 300mm, (50% of frame)
http://richardhallphotography.com/Au...7_3CSCN-X3.jpg

I'm impressed

[pod3009]

Canon have recently announced an L series version of the 70-300mm lens. Not sure of the price yet, but if you can wait a week or so there should be more info out there. Check the Canon website for basic details. IQ should be improved over the standard EF 70-300 lens.

[Tanne]

Thanks Pod!