To date, photographers had to use two lenses to cover the 100-300mm f/2.8 range, but Canon now packs them into one. But is it good?
For decades, professional photographers have been using the pairing of a 70-200mm f/2.8 and a 300mm f/2.8 to achieve their telephoto goals. Canon introducedA 300mm f/2.8 is a hefty but manageable prime lens so I figured that a 100-300mm would be a beast. Holding the lens in my hands, though, I was pleasantly surprised.. Given its extra versatility, this is still a very manageable weight and I was able to handhold it for most of the day without issue.
The lens comes with built-in image stabilization rated to 5.5 stops. There is, of course, the usual control switch to set different IS modes, and the lens itself is very stable to shoot handheld.I really appreciated the versatility of having a zoom for quickly changing sports and action shots. The tripod collar is nonremovable and has 90-degree click stops. Make note that there is no drop-in filter system.
Although I didn’t have access to any teleconverters, the fast f/2.8 aperture easily allows for extra extension when you need it. A 2x converter combined with the 100-300mm would be extremely versatile for so many kinds of photography and yet still provide plenty of light to shoot with thanks to the optic’s f/2.8 aperture.Canon employs twin nano USM motors which drive the lens silently and quickly.
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