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Canon 300mm lens 1.5 or .3m?


I have a Canon 300mm f/4L lens and a question for which I cannot find an answer. What is the difference between the 1.5 and .3m settings, and when is each appropriate? Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.


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June 25, 2009

 

Jon Close
  It's the limit on close focus. Set to 3m if your subject is farther than that and the lens will focus a bit faster and not risk a long search from infinity to 1.5m if it loses focus. Use 1.5m setting when your subject is closer.


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  thanks Jon for such a quick response.


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