Falcon1898
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Registered: May 2007
Location: Canada
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Very nice. Was it a crop?
Ah, the infamous EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III USM.
Not the best lens out there, and I have one too, because it's so darn cheap.
I actually think it's somewhat under-rated. Of course, it's got some limitations, but if you stay within the boundaries, the photos are more than acceptable.
The reason why I bought it is that I want to shoot birds and other wildlife, but can't afford an L lens. Here's what I found through the use of this lens:
1: you will very likely need a tripod when shooting at 300mm, unless in very bright sunlight.
2: it fares a lot better against a darker green background, as opposed to say a bright blue sky. I've taken quite a few photos of birds in trees against a blue sky background; the chromatic aberration is quite significant. However, if the bird is against a green background like grass for example, the shot remains quite clear.
3: It is difficult to shoot something with high contrast without noticeable CA, unless stopped down - which is not too bad if the subject is not moving, and the background/foreground isn't too distracting.
4: Can't complain. You get what you pay for. Explore the lens a bit and deal with it, and let the magic happen.
Have fun with your new toy. I can assure you it will be a fun one.
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