Good commentary Joe. The 300 2.8 is an awesome lens. I have owned the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II since it was launched and had great results with my Canon 5d M3. Having not done any photography since 2020, I’m finding my kit is now antique due to tech advances. So I’m after an upgrade body. But don’t want to spend a load of money. So I’ve been looking at the EOS R7 against a EOS-1D X Mark II. Your review indicates that the R7 may be worth a go with the 300 particularly with the massive tech advancement. However I’m finding very few people reviewing the combo to gain an opinion before I choose a new EOS body. So good call. Thanks again.
@joewhitnallphotographyАй бұрын
The R7 and the 300mm f2.8 is actually now my dads go to on every trip and its not steered him wrong yet!
@quazisanjeed63959 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I proudly own the version II of this milestone telephoto lens which is one of the finest glasses for Canon cameras. I use it with 1D Mark IV or 5D Mark III always with 2x version III converter. Nothing like it. Yes, I use this heavy combo on a sturdy tripod or monopod for static subjects. For bird flight shots; I use 7D + EF 400mm f/5.6L. Not interested in mirrorless cameras; neither do I deem it indispensable for my wildlife photography. My pro DSLR bodies have tons of shutter life remaining and I’m not in favor of throwing out anything that is working in good condition. I’m a hobbyist wildlife photographer; this lens serves my purposes very well. This is my darling lens.
@EugeneMaynard3 ай бұрын
I bought this lens when it first came out back in 1987! I love it so much that I have never upgraded it and now adapt it on my Nikon Z9 with the Fringer adapter! It is even better today because of the extreme power that the Z9 delivers to the focus motors! All the focus modes work fantastically even the 3D tracking! Plus it also works with my EF 1.4 and 2x converters! The only negative is that it is not exactly quiet but nor was a DSLR back in the day!😂 My only fear is that the motors are working so hard that they will soon call it a day!😂. 👍🏾🙏🏾. 🏴🇸🇪🇹🇹
@joewhitnallphotography3 ай бұрын
By all means share a link to your photos with this combo, I would love to see them
@MD-ge1ni9 ай бұрын
I have this lens coupled with my r6 mk1.. The images are super clean with focus spot on... only issue is with weight that needs to be carried on that long hikes...
@joewhitnallphotography9 ай бұрын
I use it on the R6 too now and it's really good, it's a lump but worth it!
@peterb.7437 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. ❤
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
No issued at all!
@michaelreaves6212 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I appreciate how you share info that no one else does! I recently picked up an EOS R, had to shoot sports through plexiglass with a 300mm f/4 L IS, and the EOS R simply refused to accurately focus, even on static subjects! The same lens worked much better on a DSLR tho, and you were the only youtuber who had shared that you had a similar issue. So that means your videos are top priority for me, cheers!
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
Ahh man! thankyou for your kind words, Means alot!
@fernandodelgiovo Жыл бұрын
Hi! I looking for buy a R7 and I have a 300 f4 IS. I afraid that combination could have probkems .
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
@@fernandodelgiovo I'm planning to get the 390mm f4 as some people have asked me to see how it works, so I'll be able to tell you once I get one!
@michaelreaves6212 Жыл бұрын
@fernandodelgiovo7465 in case it helps you, the 300mm f/4 L works great in most situations on my EOS R, it was just the weirdness when shooting through the plexiglass that was a problem. I'm not sure if it's something to do with how Dual Pixel AF works when the light is refracted through glass, and also the issue was less of a problem at shorter focal lengths. So for now, when using that lens through glass, I will stick with a DSLR until I save some money and can perhaps get a newer mirrorless camera that has no issues, but of course I will wait to see what Joe says first! 🙂
@fernandodelgiovo Жыл бұрын
@@joewhitnallphotography nice to read that! I really apreciate that!
@yorkshirekoi2246 Жыл бұрын
whats your opinion of the 2x on the 300 for sharpness ? I am sporting the 2x mk3 on the 300 mk2
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
The sharpness is still spot on, But the af is noticeably slower
@rekki973 ай бұрын
Have you had a chance to try it with the second version of this lens yet? I am really torn between this version and the second!
@joewhitnallphotography3 ай бұрын
Not yet I'm afraid! I would say if you are running mirrorless and can afford it go with the MKii, It will be faster at focusing from what I have seen and been told
@rekki973 ай бұрын
@@joewhitnallphotography Thank you! Ended up going with the II and just got it today. Excited to try it out 🙏 thanks for the video :)
@OracleSafetyАй бұрын
@@rekki97I’m thinking of this combo, may I ask, did it work out for you?
@rekki97Ай бұрын
@@OracleSafety Yes! I absolutely love it - no regrets 🙏
@M0JRA10 ай бұрын
Thanks joe great video i am picking my R7 up this weekend and will be going to use it with the same lens. Would you mind saying what settings to use on the R7 as i have been told that it is a hard camera to set up many thanks Alan
@joewhitnallphotography10 ай бұрын
I tend to run it in manual but I run auto ISO, I have the af button on eye tracking and the star reprogram to centre focus!
@alanjessop292410 ай бұрын
thank you so much for the info@@joewhitnallphotography
@dengladesmiley54673 ай бұрын
Hey nice video! How does it work with a 1.4x extender on DSLR? (Canon 7D Mark II)
@joewhitnallphotography3 ай бұрын
I have with the 1dx mkii and works without issue, not tried this with the 7d mkii though
@Ed-dv2ij Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe for the video. What's your thoughts on the 300mm F4 (on a tighter budget) and do similar photography as you (shoot an R10)?
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
I actually have this on my list to buy and test, as I also have an R10 I could get a video on this done for you on this, it would be a couple of months though if that's OK?
@Ed-dv2ij Жыл бұрын
@@joewhitnallphotography would be great!
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
Sweet! Added to the list
@Joao.silva1407 Жыл бұрын
canon 7d mark ii or canon R7? im looking for a new body and the R7 looks super sharp, but idk the 7dMKii it's cheaper and also a very good camera
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
Good idea! I do have a video talking about all the 7 series cameras but happy to do one just comparing the R7 and 7D mkii
@yorkshirekoi2246 Жыл бұрын
i have the mk2 with this set up. your idea on rf 1.4 might work with adapter thats an idea I want to try.
@joewhitnallphotography Жыл бұрын
Let me know if you get to try it before me!
@yorkshirekoi2246 Жыл бұрын
@@joewhitnallphotography you may need to buy a comlight or viltrox adapter and diy it with a file. To get adapter to work
@garyshilton95028 ай бұрын
I have the mki 300f2.8 lens. I got it with a 1D mkiii camera and 1.4x and 2x converters. Is this still a decent camera to use or is an upgrade in order?
@joewhitnallphotography8 ай бұрын
Oh this would be a huge upgrade over a 1D mkiii
@garyshilton95028 ай бұрын
So an upgrade to the 1D Mkiii in your opinion would be?