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Originally Posted by brk-lnt
It's a nice lens, but heavy. I'd recommend a tripod or monopod with it unless you're a REALLY good hand-holder or use a body brace. It would be a pretty big step up from the 70-300 lens you have now (is that the one with the green-ring on it?).
My go-to lens for 90% of the time is the 24-105L. I think that everyone who shoots Canon relies on that lens  I also had the 24-70L but sold it due to lack of use.
My main kit is:
16-35L
24-105L
100-400L
The 70-200L/IS lens is also a great outdoor lens. I had the 70-200L non-IS, but sold it, have not replaced it yet because I haven't had time for serious photography in a while.
I also need to upgrade my 5D to the MkIII... |
No doubt in my mind the Canon L series lenses are the best way to go. I would buy a good L series used lens before I would buy a regular Canon lens. The glass is so important.
I bought my 5D MKII on the price drop before the 5D MKIII was released. Great camera body, but the MKIII is the way to go fir the 'artsy' stuff. I like the 60D for nature and sports photography as you get good detail but a bump in focal length. Loons and eagles on and around the lake is an environment where the 60D is great.
With the L series longer lens, you need support. They are heavy and the support should be under the lens, not on the camera body. The carbon graphite mono-pods work great.
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