Which telephoto lense - lens purchased.

[Ridg]

L series are serious bucks 

L series and N (Nano Crystal Coat (Nikon / Nikkor) are worth the money though, better contrast, sharper images, quicker focus, faster aperture, less artefacts etc

I'm currently saving for the 70-200 f/2.8 and probably the TC-20E III (2 x tele-converter)

[T_J_G]

Be a long time before I can drop that kinda dosh on a lense!

[Diamond Hell]

This is the lens:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-300mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

here's a couple, at the stalking end of 70-300mm:


IMG_3224 by Diamond Hell


IMG_3261 by Diamond Hell


IMG_3265 by Diamond Hell

[DubFan]

My brother visited me in London last weekend and brought a (borrowed) L series 100-400 and took this:


The full size image is 130megapixels cos it's made up of many shots from his 7D.

He also took this with it:



Awesome bit of glass, but for that price it should be.

[T_J_G]

Think I'm going to buy the one you have DH

Just have to sit wait and bide my time and wait for a deal to pop up on it as it's soo over budget!

[T_J_G]

Or possibly this one, thoughts?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-4-5-6-Lens/dp/B0056E49MK/ref=lh_ni_t

Still got IS but a shorter focal length.

[Diamond Hell]

The 70-300 is much better built and faster - always good for anything moving.

This was shot on my 70-300mm - first video I've shot with it - practicing panning with my monopod:

http://youtu.be/AWI77LeNAgc

[T_J_G]

Thanks DH. Guess I'll keep on saving, found th lense you have for £350 which doesn't seem too bad.

[T_J_G]

Tempting!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00005QF6T/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0033567D8&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0ZPAB2RPB90BVJJ5EVT5

L-Series for £500!

[DubFan]

Tempting!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00005QF6T/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0033567D8&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0ZPAB2RPB90BVJJ5EVT5

L-Series for £500!

That's only a couple of quid cheaper than other places. The lack of IS would be a concern with a telephoto.

If you haven't seen this site, you should, a comparison site for cameras and lens prices, here's the prices for that lens:
http://camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod32.html

And the best price on that 55-250 is £209:
http://camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod2300.html