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Sadly I think it's the truth, that Canon is still the leader in telephoto lenses.Very interesting indeed. I wonder though how much better is it than the Canon equivalent (with IS) which is also considered an excellent performer. Luckily I don't need/use this focal length.
Old models, not the same optical design. The SSM will run much more than this, and is reportedly a lot sharper.There are some Minolta 300 f2.8 in the ~$2000 price range on e*bay.
Well, then save your money on the SSM. I haven't used it, but I've used the older model, and it was only slightly sharper than my $1000 Tokina wide open.they're not worlds apart in IQ
Well, here I am, chiming in after a couple of weeks away on my boat, far from wi-fi!We really need Bill to chime in here, as he claimed the Sony was "at least equal" to the Canon.
hmm, you're probably right about the 300. compared to the 200 & 400, it doesn't seem to get much love. i thought the only reason for a 300/4 was that it would be sharper. that is strange it gets worse ratings. but i guess it is extremely less pricey.Well, then save your money on the SSM. I haven't used it, but I've used the older model, and it was only slightly sharper than my $1000 Tokina wide open.
I've heard from many people that the 300mm is the worst of the big white lenses. The 200mm and 400mm are noticeably sharper, and Photodo agrees. The 300/4 gets worse ratings, for what it's worth, but more importantly, the 80-200HS gets BETTER ratings, and it's a zoom.
Greg
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Pricewise, my favourite dealer in Canada charges about CDN$5200 for the Canon and $5800 for the Sony - so there is hard-to-justify premium for the Sony.
Bill
Good prices you have in Canada. Please sit down before you read further what the typical prices in Germany are at the same dealer for both manufacturers:
Canon EF 300 mm 1:2,8L USM: €4179
Sony 2,8/300 G SM: €7595
EURO, not $!!!
http://www.ac-foto.com/ac/shop/shop.php
Ouch, good price on the Canon 300L though. Those in Europe looking at the Sony 300 might consider parkcameras in the UK, £3849 for the Sony and £3787 for the Canon.Good prices you have in Canada. Please sit down before you read further what the typical prices in Germany are at the same dealer for both manufacturers:
Canon EF 300 mm 1:2,8L USM: €4179
Sony 2,8/300 G SM: €7595
EURO, not $!!!
http://www.ac-foto.com/ac/shop/shop.php