Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM (NOT new model) in Constantia, Western Cape for sale

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM (NOT new model) perfect condition (
The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens has been replaced by the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens)
The Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens is probably most-noted for being extremely sharp. Results at f/2.8 are very sharp from the center right into the full frame corners and only a very slight improvement is noticed when stopped down. This lens is very usable at f/2.8 (I primarily use this lens at f/2.8) - if the super-thin DOF (Depth of Field) is adequate of course.
All other image quality aspects of this lens are excellent as well - color and contrast are superb. A fluorite element and two UD-glass elements are very successfully utilized to correct CA (Chromatic Aberration). Light fall-off is minor and rather even at f/2.8 on a full frame body. Distortion is negligible, flare is well controlled.
Super fast and very accurate focusing are trademarks of the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens. This lens is made to keep up with the fastest subjects - Canon has utilized this lens to test camera body focus performance. The AI Servo performance of the 300 f/2.8 IS is among the best of any lens I've used - the in-focus hit rate is very high when I do my job right. An internal focusing Ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) is employed and FTM (Full Time manual focus) is enabled.
A 3-position focus limiter switch allows focusing distances to be limited to a specific distance range - or to be unlimited (2.5m to 6.4m, 6.4m to infinity, 2.5m to infinity). Limiting the focus distance range can improve focus lock times. Autofocus stop buttons near the objective lens allow autofocus to be temporarily suspended. The 300 f/2.8 IS also includes a Focus Preset feature. Set the Focus Preset to a specific distance - when your shooting needs require that specific distance, simply turn the white knurled playback ring on the end of the lens.