Field-test of the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto lens. Weight aside, the EF 300mm f/2.8L USM lens is also suitable for taking many familiar subjects. You can create effective portraits with natural expressions because it keeps your distance far enough away from the subject to remain unobtrusive. It is also perfect for otherwise unobtainable pictures of animals and birds in the wild, as well as any subject that is too far away from you. Close-up of commercial buildings Close-up of KL's Telekom Tower An indoor stadium under construction A mass-rapid public transportation train Another application of this EF 300mm lens is close-ups, of plants or leaves, for example. Or you can use the lens' incredible blurring of the background for that compressed telephoto perspective effect that gives your photos more impact. Leaves of a tropical tree Nice expression of a portrait Soft, blurred background is typical of a telephoto lens Compressed telephoto perspective of this group photo It is necessary, however, to use long telephoto lenses with care, especially when pulling in distant landscape scenes. You should remember that the space between you and the subject is filled with air pockets that you can't see but that may distort your photos. << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .