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[HDNitehawk]

When you put the 2x on the EF 300 you are going to like it. Focus is still really fast and while there is some softness wide open it gets better when stopped down.

I would bet he doesn't like it as much as his 500mm with the 1.4 II.
But I would like to see Joel put the 2x on his 300mm and give us his thoughts. A 300mm F/2.8 could be a good substitute for the 500mm when the weight and size of your gear is a big issue.

[Joel Eade]

I would bet he doesn't like it as much as his 500mm with the 1.4 II.
But I would like to see Joel put the 2x on his 300mm and give us his thoughts. A 300mm F/2.8 could be a good substitute for the 500mm when the weight and size of your gear is a big issue.

I will do that soon

[Joel Eade]

Took this about 15 minutes ago.....

1D MKIV
300mm f/2.8L Version I + 2X TC Version III
Gitzo 3541 tripod
Wimberly II Gimbal head
ISO 1000
f/6.3
1/320

[HDNitehawk]

Joel, not to bad for a quick test. It looks good.

[Joel Eade]

Joel, not to bad for a quick test. It looks good.

Agreed....it's not the best time of day in terms of lighting for my back yard and one shot desn't prove much but I can tell you the AF is very quick and appears to be very accurate as well. When conditions are better I'll take more images.

[ddt0725]

IMG_8331 by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr

Extremely heavy crop because I had to edit out the bird feeder but hopefully it doesn't look too bad.

[bob williams]

Denise, Nice portrait. Love the detail and the exposure is spot on. Tack sharp as well. The only suggestions I can offer is maybe edit out or darken the little food spot on the bottom of his beak.

Great shot.

Bob

[ahab1372]

The only suggestions I can offer is maybe edit out or darken the little food spot on the bottom of his beak.

Great shot.

Bob

I actually prefer it with the food spot, I think it is an interesting little detail about the bird.
I do agree it's a great shot.

Arnt

[bob williams]

WOW, I just noticed---With Ahabs comment, This thread just crossed the 3000 replies mark with more than 340,000 views. Clearly the most popular thread on the forum-------BIRDERS RULE

[Joel Eade]

IMG_8331 by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr

Extremely heavy crop because I had to edit out the bird feeder but hopefully it doesn't look too bad.

Very nice work, agree with Bob's advice.