300 2.8L IS feline test drive

[Harv]

Okay, y'all pushed so y'all got what ya deserved. My first shot with the 300 2.8 is not some exotic bird or wildlife critter.... it's our cat, Leo.

At least I got to pull the trigger on the lens.

Tomorrow, weather permitting, I'll try for some birds.

http://harveyg.smugmug.com/photos/107736049-O.jpg

Hmmmmmmm...... seems reasonably sharp. Might have to keep this one. (Wait... have I said that before?)

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[Robert]

Harvey,

Your kitty is beautiful and so is your pic!! Yes, I would say that this lens is sharp!!!
I spoke with my buddy today about a 300 f2.8 and I'll be returning there next week to drop my smoldering credit card on the counter. Your shot tells me I'm making a very good move. :D

[Ann]

Very sharp Harv!!! Very nice shot of your kitty! Looks like a great lens!

[Harv]

Harvey,

Your kitty is beautiful and so is your pic!! Yes, I would say that this lens is sharp!!!
I spoke with my buddy today about a 300 f2.8 and I'll be returning there next week to drop my smoldering credit card on the counter. Your shot tells me I'm making a very good move. :D

Thanks, Robert. I've never heard a bad review on this lens which is why I didn't hesitate any longer than it took for me to talk my wife into getting it for me for Christmas. :D

Very sharp Harv!!! Very nice shot of your kitty! Looks like a great lens!

Thanks, Ann. If one shot tells the entire story, then yes, it's sharp. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and I'll get to give it a better test drive tomorrow on some birds.

Stay tuned for late breaking news. :elephant:

[Rudi]

Damn that's sharp! You've gotta be happy with that... :)

[Kevin]

Well, everyone else is being so polite, but they can't fool me. I know what they're thinking.....so I'll just say it. I hate you Harv!!

Just kidding! Now my drooling will be in a state of overdrive for quite a while now. ;)

[Ellen]

Harv, what a lens. you can cut your self if you are not careful, it is that sharp.
And your Leo ,my, is he gorgeous. Harv does that mean you are sending your 300F4 IS to me??????

[Jonathan]

lmao; lmao; As others have said....yeah its SHARP! Congrats!
Well, everyone else is being so polite, but they can't fool me. I know what they're thinking.....so I'll just say it. I hate you Harv!!

Just kidding! Now my drooling will be in a state of overdrive for quite a while now. ;)

[Harv]

Damn that's sharp! You've gotta be happy with that... :)

Yes, Rudi. I am very, very happy to have this lens. The tough part will be looking at it most of the winter waiting to get out and use it next spriing.

Well, everyone else is being so polite, but they can't fool me. I know what they're thinking.....so I'll just say it. I hate you Harv!!

Just kidding! Now my drooling will be in a state of overdrive for quite a while now. ;)

Awwwww..... you're so sweet, Kevin. rolleyes; Kevin, when you pack your snowshoes and come for a visit in January or February, you can use it. cool;

Harv, what a lens. you can cut your self if you are not careful, it is that sharp.
And your Leo ,my, is he gorgeous. Harv does that mean you are sending your 300F4 IS to me??????

Thanks, Ellen. Yes, Leo is a cutie. He's a bit of a klutz, but he's a sweet kitty. I've actually been thinking of keeping the 300 4 IS for those days I want to travel a little lighter. It fits into my bag with ease and weighs a lot less. The new lens needs a case or bag of it's own so I will be a bit more selective where I take it.

lmao; lmao; As others have said....yeah its SHARP! Congrats!

It seems to be, Jonathan. You should have one of these. rolleyes;

[Rudi]

Well, everyone else is being so polite, but they can't fool me. I know what they're thinking.....so I'll just say it. I hate you Harv!!

Don't listen to him, Harvey! He can't prove a THING! ;) :D

[Mao]

Excellent image Harv. Bet you're gonna bring that baby tomorrow (maybe by then you'll figure out how to attach a GSP on it, hint, hint).

[Harv]

Excellent image Harv. Bet you're gonna bring that baby tomorrow (maybe by then you'll figure out how to attach a GSP on it, hint, hint).

Naw..... too heavy and large to tote around the 'Royal'. I'll probably just take my 20D (without the BG), my 24-105 and my 70-200 f/4. Makes for a nice compact, light carry around pack and should do the job. I may toss my flash in the bag as well.