Canon 300mm 2.8 mk 1 or mk2 (1 Viewer)

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 9, 2013

• #41

postcardcv said:

I would not want to use a 500 f4 on a Manfrotto 055... It really isn't strong or stable enough.

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I agree, I also used a 055 for years but when I got the 300/2.8 I changed to a Feisol 3372 CF Tripod and it was miles better even for the lightweight 300 - A decent gimbal head is also a must IMHO.

 

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Dave Williams

Well-known member

• Nov 9, 2013

• #42

Ok So I bought the Gitzo 3530LS too but I made do with the Manfrotto for at least a year or so . You can't always just go out and buy everything at once and the 055 is quite a capable tripod ( will take 7KG) and which can be purchased at a budget price second hand.

 

Tim Taylor

work in progress

• Nov 9, 2013

• #43

Roy C said:

I agree, I also used a 055 for years but when I got the 300/2.8 I changed to a Feisol 3372 CF Tripod and it was miles better even for the lightweight 300 - A decent gimbal head is also a must IMHO.

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I've seen your Feisol Roy and it's a cracking tripod. I nearly got one myself but a friend found a cheap second hand Gitzo.

 

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barnstormer

Well-known member

• Nov 11, 2013

• #44

I think I've changed my mind and am gonna try and get a good 500mm f4. It seems to have a lot of advantages Reach, Weight and seems to be less expensive than going for a 400mm 2.8. That's it mind made up now for the hunt.

 

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Dave Williams

Well-known member

• Nov 11, 2013

• #45

You won't be disappointed.The 500mm is the not the best in any one thing other than probably the best all rounder. Keep looking and you should find a very good example for around the £4k mark.

 

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barnstormer

Well-known member

• Nov 22, 2013

• #46

Have decided to go for the 300mm 2.8 ii as one came up second hand virtually brand new and I ain't getting any younger so easier to cart about. Now to get out and take some pics.

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 22, 2013

• #47

barnstormer said:

Have decided to go for the 300mm 2.8 ii as one came up second hand virtually brand new and I ain't getting any younger so easier to cart about. Now to get out and take some pics.

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You did well to find a used 300/2.8 MkII, I have not seen a single one for sale yet - ENJOY:t:

 

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johnf3f

johnf3f

• Nov 23, 2013

• #48

Get yourself a couple of Mk3 extenders and versatility of this lens - you will love it!

 

GYRob

Well-known member

• Nov 23, 2013

• #49

Roy C said:

You did well to find a used 300/2.8 MkII, I have not seen a single one for sale yet - ENJOY:t:

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There is one SH on another forum going for £4200 so they do come up now and then .
Rob.

 

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barnstormer

Well-known member

• Nov 23, 2013

• #50

The one I picked up came with the 2x converter and a lens coat so am very happy with my purchase.