Hi Folks.I purchased a Canon 60D when it was first introduced back in 2010.It hasn't been used very much until recently.The EFS 18-135mm box lens that came with the camera was all I had.When i began doing some aviation photography last year,i knew I needed a better lens.But I didn't know what to buy.I finally decided on the EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 L IS USM lens.I was excited about my purchase.I thought my photos would explode with detail.Well,not exactly.It really seems like my old box lens wasn't doing as bad as I thought.Sure,the L has sharper detail.But at full zoom,the L is lackluster.Am I expecting too much out of the L?It is supposed to be a really good lens,so I thought I was doing the right thing.I have attached a side by side comparison in similar lighting.Thanks for the advice everyone.
Charles
Spirit = L lens 1/500 sec. f/7.1 182mm = ISO 100
Southwest = Box lens 1/400 sec. f/8 135mm = ISO 100
Private Jet = L lens 1/500 sec. f/7.1 300mm = ISO 100
Charles
Spirit = L lens 1/500 sec. f/7.1 182mm = ISO 100
Southwest = Box lens 1/400 sec. f/8 135mm = ISO 100
Private Jet = L lens 1/500 sec. f/7.1 300mm = ISO 100
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