What can be written about the latest incarnation of the 300 f/22.8 that haven't been done elsewhere I bought one of the 1st lenses in Germany (reason for the high price tag) and use it ever since almost purely was a walk around lens. Either in Venice or for wildlife on my FF camera.

a€￠ excellent sharpness; a€￠ comparably lightweight; a€￠ more shallow DOF compare to the 70-200 f/2.8; a€￠ more concentration on the subject; a€￠ built like a tank; a€￠ fits in my photo (air cabin) bag opposite to the 600 and 600 ds

a€￠ none (the lens is perfectly matching my expectations in every respect

I was looking to an optically and mechanically optimized lens with a large aperture and multipurpose usability. Combined with the 1.4x and 2x extenders this lens plays in his own class. Even with the 2x Extender it is razor sharp.

sharp wide open; even in the corner of the frame excellent AF speed on my 5D II; fastest AF of all lenses I've ever tested gorgeous bokeh; very smooth and extremely pleasing; comparable to the 135 f/2.0 lightweight compare to all other options in the market; especially compare to the...

price - that's the only shortcoming I can detect; maybe the light shade could be a bit smaller for saving packing space but for that purpose I am building my own light shade

Overall, the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM super-telephoto lens amply demonstrates what Canon's current range of DSLR cameras are really capable of!

This lens is simply phenomenal. This is my first step into the "big whites" and I am sure will be in my collection for many years to come. Optically, it is practically flawless. The sharpness is out of this world and unlike any other lens I have had the pleasure to use and own (such lenses as the...

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Image quality; Indented Tripod Ring; Is Performance; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction

Cost

I was blown away by how many photos were in focus my first time using this lens on a football assignment.

Image quality is amazing; very sharp; autofocus is very fast

Price is steep but worth it

Condition was excellent and limited testing seems to agree with other owners appraisals. Though one reads the specs, it is almost a shock to see the actual size and feel the weight.

I had been told this is one of the best lenses made so I was expecting a lot. It delivered and then some. My first experience with the 300 was at a horse show in which my daughter was competing. The pace of the action in a cluttered arena puts a premium on rapid, precise auto focusing.

This is the greatest lens of its size. You cannot duplicate the results of this lens with anything less. This lens will spoil you. Crutchfield is the best place to buy this lens. Besides the prohibitive cost you won't ever regret buy this lens.

Everything

Heavy weight and even heavier price tag

Incorporating Fluorite elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration plus a number of advanced coatings to minimize ghosting, flaring, and with a newly developed Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum, the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM is ready to...

balanced when mounted on 1dx mk11,even with 2x extender

Durable; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction