Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

[fenno]

@scott111184 -- is it just coincidence that all 3 of the individual candid subjects have nice sunglasses on? :p

[RaymondXTi]

Just got this lens last week and the first chance I had to use it was saturday at the D1GP Miami event. Here's a few of my favorites, the full set is in my flickr.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/3587487291_294e8414de_o.jpg

Heavy crop on this one, and still a useable shot, love the sharpness of this lens:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3587487365_c369235a93_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3587486101_f07298916e_o.jpg

Did a studio shoot with a model last night with this lens as well, gotta get the pics edited now. :)

[airbutchie]

Very nice samples in the last few pages... Keep'em rolling...

- airbutchie :D

[swjim]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/3587487291_294e8414de_o.jpg



I really like this shot! Great job!

[phamster]

I really like this shot! Great job!


yea..those guys are crazy.. (skilled or high on mountian dew.. )

phamster

[Rodinal]

Some images, all with the 70-200/2.8 IS.
http://www.d-photo.ca/worldcup2009/

[SBPhoto]

[QUOTE=Coppatop85;8031025]WOW! That is an amazing shot! I love what you did with the frame there, I haven't seen that before.

How much of a crop is that? I only ask because it looks like you either cropped it, or were very close to the bird.

Thanks about 50% crop, the finch did come fairly close.
Your own shots a great, lovely colour and great pattern on the second one

[jd40]

several pictures from the air show, of course crop and contrast, but the sharpness is intact :)

[jd40]

'nother

[Mike]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3581370176_e4701528fb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3580559931_a97cd8bb28_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3581369402_a7aca4a43d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3581368792_46447dc65b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3580557615_395b12cf78_o.jpg

[seesaw]

Just got our dog, one of the many i took, focus is off but i like the pose.

[funhouse69]

Here's a recent one... Shot with my 5DMK2 and cropped...

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/555220013_57jFD-XL.jpg

[JasonRussell]

7th Annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest held in Norfolk Va today.

Sonya Thomas pounding down 36 dogs in 10 minutes. She is now moving on to the finals in Coney Island on July 4th.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Events/IMG_1136.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Events/IMG_1149.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Events/IMG_1139.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Events/IMG_1209.jpg

[Whippeticious]

Ewwwww! she looks like she's trying to stop a vomit geyser. Amazing she's so skinny. :)

[JasonRussell]

Yea it was a pretty "inique" shoot haha. Fun, interesting, scary, and nasty all at the same time.

[SamHunter]

Here's a recent one... Shot with my 5DMK2 and cropped...

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/555220013_57jFD-XL.jpg

mine mine mine

I like it

[SamHunter]

'nother

Did you have a TC? I shot an airshow with the 70-200 and after heavy cropping and a lot of sharpening they looked fine, but not like this

[SamHunter]

1. Three shot pano, can't post the full size here
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3569224466_1e226c4489_b.jpg
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3593077722_d490a41685.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3593077722/
3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3592270247_5e899a63ac.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3592270247/
4.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3592270049_636e6404bb.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3592270049/in/photostream/
5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3593076882_58695714cb.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3593076882/
6.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3592269229_41df2547d6.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3592269229/in/photostream/

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/2.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3601900973_e869b07f4f.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3601900973/in/set-72157616603596976/)

[johngpt]

He feels the 'need for speed!' :)

So well executed!

[waynema]

crop from the 21MP goodness @ SF Zoo

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/556742371_edmAP-XL.jpg

[funhouse69]

Here's a couple from mom's garden from Saturday.

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/556396229_zSLT7-L.jpg http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/556397968_mbRup-L.jpg

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/556393424_brgF6-L.jpg http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/556394076_R5Gft-L.jpg

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/556397456_RxZp6-L.jpg

[adrianjudy]

1. Three shot pano, can't post the full size here
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3569224466_1e226c4489_b.jpg


Love the cityscape. great shot. I don't know if you would be interested, but there is a guy coming in Louisville for an all day photography workshop in July. He is travelling all 50 states doing workshops on many stops. Here is a link (http://www.michaelthemaven.com/index.cfm?postID=840&admin=B450807F-FF9E-4B07-943A6F2DDE18C7C0) to the workshop on his blog.

[DozerLYP]

a 9 shots panorama of downtown Miami

http://dozerlyp.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p542546686-5.jpg

[SamHunter]

Nice man

[SamHunter]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3605585793_8d672b2ee0_o.jpg

[deltroid]

Shot with 40D @ 70mm f/4 and ISO 100. Just got this lens yesterday, and I must say...I was expecting more from it. I didn't find it sooooo sharp, and it gave me some weird results of blurred images taken at 1/250 with IS turned on (yes, shot was focused). Maybe I should send it back...still need to do more tests.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3605528387_7affb7f30c.jpg

[SamHunter]

Got any examples?

[deltroid]

Got any examples?

Yep...got a good one at home (at the office now). I'll make sure to post it later.

BTW, I see you have a gripped 40D and the 70-200 f/2.8L IS...how worth it would you say it is to have the grip on the 40D in regards to balance with a heavier lens?

[SamHunter]

Well I have gigantic hands, but I love it. I can't even use a non-gripped camera any more haha. It also seems way more natural on a tripod so that's cool too

[deltroid]

Ok, here's the sample...

I was sitting in my car, at a red light, so I had no reason to shake...

The exif is:
1/250
f/3.5
ISO 100
with IS on

Original shot, w/o any PP, just resized for posting:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3608180921_c2056dd7cd.jpg

100% crop of where I focused:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3609004812_0b52d24594.jpg

[SamHunter]

I hate to ask the obvious, but the bike wasn't moving?

[c2thew]

no, the biker has his left foot on the floor to balance the bike. otherwise the person in the backseat is holding onto the guy's head rather than his body.

=]

[deltroid]

I hate to ask the obvious, but the bike wasn't moving?

LOL...unfortunately not, it was sitting there, waiting for the green light, just like me. I wish it was, because then I would have an explanation for this OOF shot.

[bbeck4x4]

was your car engine running, causing a vibration?

[MatthewK]

One from last weekend. Heavy crop done, and the results turned out pretty well if you ask me. The 50D's additional MP really made a difference!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3608840291_52d31f768e_b.jpg

[Scott111184]

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/549260141_FtKiB-L.jpg

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/549255361_g7HMx-L.jpg

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/549271350_vzdF2-L.jpg

[Tareq]

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/431/ds35488.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4609/ds35501.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6205/ds35504.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/1625/ds35519.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/5836/ds35518.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2563/ds35516.jpg

[Tareq]

2 more

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9937/ds35525.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7752/ds35533.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Did a bit of wildlife shooting this morning...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G3547.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G3558crop.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G3562crop.jpg



Cheers!

[Sydor25]

a 9 shots panorama of downtown Miami



Very nice.

What progam do you use to stitch your panoramas?

[DozerLYP]

photomerge in photoshop. I just did an other one this morning here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8076930&postcount=1556)

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/2.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3613323014_35c243b9a7.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3613323014/in/set-72157616603596976/)

[tiarehi]

#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3609461525_1420814476_o.jpg

#2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3609433489_a7909e3edd_o.jpg

#3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3610273856_c7df863c82_o.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_0393-2.jpg

[skill]

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3593077722_d490a41685.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3593077722/


Sam can you tell us (or me at least) what the lighting setup is in this shot?

[SamHunter]

Two 580ex2's without modifiers pointed at each wheel from camera left and right. I'm about to get a third so that I can get rid of the dark area in the middle

[SamHunter]

The lack of modifiers would not work nearly as well on, say, a black car like mine. But that gray is perfect for every single photographic situation

[Davidletran]

finally got my beast back from the CA service center. has some electrical problems but its all good now!

[pratman64]

This lens apparently is HEAVY.

Just curious:

How many of you routinely have this mounted on a tripod or a monopod? Asked another way, do you find it easy, relatively speaking, to hand-hold this beast?

[Todd Lambert]

Heck, I sometimes consider it my walk-around lens!

I don't find it that bad, really. If anything the most annoying aspect for me, is that it is so long, especially with hood. Weight wise, I don't think much about it.

At first it seemed huge and heavy. Now, it just seems huge. The more I use it though, the less unwieldy it seems.

[johngpt]

This lens apparently is HEAVY.

Just curious:

How many of you routinely have this mounted on a tripod or a monopod? Asked another way, do you find it easy, relatively speaking, to hand-hold this beast?
I only mount on pod when trying to do a still life or landscape. Action is all hand held. Got accustomed to it rather quickly. When tired, or when wanting lower perspective, the knee pod works well.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3092092854_516b8c587b.jpg

[SamHunter]

I handhold mine for both basketball and football too

[Dorman]

This lens apparently is HEAVY.

Just curious:

How many of you routinely have this mounted on a tripod or a monopod? Asked another way, do you find it easy, relatively speaking, to hand-hold this beast?

I've had mine on a tripod once since owning it - this was indoors shooting in dim light where I needed a long exposure. Other than that, the F/2.8 aperture and IS are made for hand held shooting. The lens is heavy and big, but it's not burdensome, we're talking a few pounds.

[tonylong]

I'll use mine with a monopod when I'm doind a long shoot without much movement on my part aside from panning, but monopods can get in the way if the action requires much movement.

[Headshotzx]

I'll use mine with a monopod when I'm doind a long shoot without much movement on my part aside from panning, but monopods can get in the way if the action requires much movement.

Exactly what I do. My monopod helped a lot during my recent zoo trip with the 70-200.

[tonylong]

Exactly what I do. My monopod helped a lot during my recent zoo trip with the 70-200.

Yup, a zoo is one instance where a monopod works well with either the 70-200 or the 100-400, and I've found a combo of those two to be killer at the zoo.

[adrianjudy]

Anyone had any experience with this with a 2x converter? I want this lens, but I also want the dust pump. I figure If I can get this with a 2x converter that gets me to 400 without buying both.

[Marloon]

Ok, here's the sample...

I was sitting in my car, at a red light, so I had no reason to shake...

The exif is:
1/250
f/3.5
ISO 100
with IS on

Original shot, w/o any PP, just resized for posting:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3608180921_c2056dd7cd.jpg

100% crop of where I focused:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3609004812_0b52d24594.jpg

He's shooting through his windshield causing poor quality shoots.

[neruda]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3624912234_691e07c3d2_o.jpg

[S.Horton]

^^ Nice portrait. Welcome to POTN, Don.

[waynema]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/563479577_DTtN2-XL.jpg

[RaymondXTi]

Here's a recent one. Shot at 200mm, 2.8, in sprinkling rain during the sunset, placed on my $50 tripod. It's a little soft, but given the situation and the settings I used I can definitley get better next time I go out. Still learning with this thing, haha

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3610690789_caaf8ea864_o.jpg

And more recent, a few from the studio shoot I did last week. Tried a few different PP techniques on each one...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3609255583_6613bbd077_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3621505884_c503ef0a13_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3620687333_3b5f92f9dc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3621505896_3fb7b0671d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3620687307_b9f61f055a_o.jpg

[SamHunter]

Looks like that Accord had a stroke... droopy left side

[neruda]

thanks s.horton

one more from the set
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/521/img394y.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/img394y.jpg/)

[RaymondXTi]

Looks like that Accord had a stroke... droopy left side

The car sits even, the bumper doesn't. LOL

[SamHunter]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3628272484_a7ea32df45_o.jpg

[MatthewK]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3630621345_35280f46d7_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3630564155_2f0bfdf0b1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3630572091_c3b8eb163e_b.jpg

[waynema]

Whoever first correctly counts the amount of F2.8 IS in this shot gets a cookie :):)

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/565236712_5Fgnq-X2.jpg

[waynema]

One more (both shot wideopen):
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/565236859_XGjDx-X2.jpg

[funhouse69]

What I love is all of the people holding Canon "L" Lenses wearing vests that say Nikon on them :-)

[waynema]

hahah Im sure if they had a choice, they will never put it on!

[kandyredcoi]

this lens is on my must have list, subscribed

[Tareq]

"CANON IN NIKON DRESS"

YEAH, SEEING THAT NIKON BOARD AND NIKON VEST BUT ALL OR 98% USING CANON, I DUNNO WHAT IS NIKON LOOKING FOR.

[DozerLYP]

It was a blowout at the Nikon main event.

Final score

Canon 25
Nikon 3

http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/blackeye/lol.gif

[Todd Lambert]

I'm sure there is a ton CoolPix around there, you just can't see em. ;-)

[Tareq]

I'm sure there is a ton CoolPix around there, you just can't see em. ;-)

Ignored and not eligible to be in first row or first class :p:D

[butterfly2937]

One more (both shot wideopen):
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/565236859_XGjDx-X2.jpg

Just awesome! Got to love the 2.8 L's. Expensive but so worth it! Love the photo too! That's why I am saving for my next one. It is all so worth it in the end!

[justsome1]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/3587487291_294e8414de_o.jpg

Heavy crop on this one, and still a useable shot, love the sharpness of this lens:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3587487365_c369235a93_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3587486101_f07298916e_o.jpg

Did a studio shoot with a model last night with this lens as well, gotta get the pics edited now. :)

Awesome shots!!

[gambit]

man this thread makes it so so tempting to get one!

[Luckie8]

man this thread makes it so so tempting to get one!
here is one more for ya..
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h71/subie2/ae36.jpg

[Scott111184]

Both f/2.8 @ 200mm

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/496061453_Lfq3J-L.jpg

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/496103573_nnfPa-L.jpg

[laxative]

^ First one is amazing at least. :)

[J-B]

That first one is great scott!

[gambit]

love the ae86!

[adrianjudy]

Just got this today. Can't wait to post some pics!

[xoldboy]

very nice lens, used the 2X on it last week and it works great as well!

[johngpt]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3640614382_043cbd12b5_o.jpg

[butterfly2937]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3640614382_043cbd12b5_o.jpg
Awesome shot! How close to the flower were you? This photo shows good DOF. Was this taken at f 11 or higher or with the help of tubes?

[johngpt]

Awesome shot! How close to the flower were you? This photo shows good DOF. Was this taken at f 11 or higher or with the help of tubes?
Thanks! Taken the other day at LA Arboretum. My flickr 'more properties' says it was f/3.2, 1/1000, at 200mm, so I'd guess I was less than 2 metres, maybe between 6 to 10 ft. I think for this one I was cramped in between foliage to get the back lighting, and shooting through some other foliage. No bug bites though! And no filters or tubes, just the 70-200.

[kefour]

Shot some pictures of my daughter with a new one today.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_h0bZGYiWSlM/Sj2EK1PQaqI/AAAAAAAABVk/Ui77Zww_xz8/s640/Belle%20Pool-1.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_h0bZGYiWSlM/Sj2pzaEWdQI/AAAAAAAABaE/edcAMI3xN3E/s640/Belle%20Portraits-1.jpg

[xoldboy]

f/5.6 400mm (2x extender)

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/xoldboy/IMG_4894.jpg

[waynema]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/569584650_7Nowt-XL.jpg

[johngpt]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3640614654_a9e22f2a0b.jpg

[jlk4u2nv]

Here is my contribution. I have it in the people section as well. I love this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3646418460_0687dd3171_o.jpg

[Markitos]

Just got this lens about a week ago in place of my beloved f/4 IS... here is my obligatory duck shot:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/571334804_SGdao-O.jpg

[xoldboy]

The boss liked it a lot :)

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/xoldboy/IMG_3918.jpg

[Canonised]

I just rediscovered this lens that laid dormant and forgotten in my dry box. Was considering selling it until this shot I made tonight.

Thank goodness I came to my senses!
Shot at f2.8, 140mm 1/60sec, bounced flash.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/horolographer/NT-23-Jun-09web.jpg

[Davidletran]

^^^^fever blister^^^^^

[funhouse69]

Here's one from my mom's garden I took a few minutes ago. I finally got a chance to mess around with my ST-E2 Transmitter and my 580 Flash off camera.

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/572380789_zvz8A-XL.jpg

[johngpt]

Wow. How cool.

[funhouse69]

Here's one more that I kind of like as well.

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/572381514_6R9BA-XL.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3653619826_f2a21be5c8.jpg

[MatthewK]

From the Marine Corps Sunset Parade, at the Iwo Jima War Memorial, Arlington, VA.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3655375897_6bed165716_b.jpg

[Markitos]

Vignette added in PP:
http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/572199973_bqnNo-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/572199928_c9EDL-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/571317846_Y6iiR-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/571317645_izyMt-O.jpg

[johngpt]

That fourth one's a stunner!

[johngpt]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3640615040_5d4094ffb5.jpg

[J1000]

Two car collision sends one into the wall of a church where it bursts into flames.

Photo Set
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1435824...7620507957538/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14358247@N05/sets/72157620507957538/)

Slide Show
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1435824...07957538/show/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14358247@N05/sets/72157620507957538/show/)

[kekoa]

hi guys. very nice shots. i rented a 70-200 is lens for my 40D several months ago and loved it for the zoo. i have recently upgraded to a 5d mk II and was wondering how it performs as a walk around lens. note i'll have the 24-105 also.

just not sure whether to get something like the 17-40 or 70-200. I feel like i would enjoy the 70-200 more since i also take a lot of shots at golf courses where you need a little length.

thanks

[Markitos]

I would NOT recommend the 70-200 f/2.8 as a walkaround lens... not because of the focal length, but because of the weight and size--it's a big, conspicuous, heavy lens. It's great, but I wouldn't call it recreational.

I'd strongly consider the f/4 IS instead, or the 70-300 IS if you want something even smaller. If you have to have a fast L, then look at something like the 135L (which I frequently use as a walkaround lens) or the 100 f/2 or 200 f/2.8.

[Todd Lambert]

I dunno.. I use the 2.8 is as a walkaround all the time. I have the 24-105 too, but often I need as much reach as I can get.

It is a heavy lens, but if you're okay with the weight, there's no reason you can't use it all the time. I like the idea of going with a 135 especially and being able to couple that with a TC to replace the 70-200 - only problem, there would be no IS and that can be rough for some, especially at longer focal ranges and would be made even worse with a TC.

Going with an F4 version might be a better option, unless you need the 2.8, then you're stuck, so either get used to the weight or start working out! ;-)

[johngpt]

I suppose a lot might depend upon where you'd be walking.

Most places I don't mind the conspicuousness (conspicuosity? :) ) of the L lens. Sometimes it even helps with being seen as serious rather than a busybody. Gives a certain authority to your being where-ever and shooting.

I've become accustomed to its weight.

That being said, there are places where I wouldn't want it being conspicuous, making me a target for those with evil intent. My 70-300 IS USM fits neatly into my kit bag along with camera, 17-85 and 60mm macro, with all lens hoods.

But I do love the quality of image from the 70-200 f/2.8.

[Borderfox]

One from out at work at a show today
http://photos3.pix.ie/EE/D1/EED1DE3B1A3C49758097E6ABF67714DB-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/1076612)

[Markitos]

But I do love the quality of image from the 70-200 f/2.8.

No doubt about that--that's why I have one... but having owned the f/4 IS and owning the 135.... I'd be hardpressed to nominate the f/2.8 as my first choice for a walkaround lens.

[phamster]

i have been away from this thread too long..

sorry guys.. i have been working with primes lately.

but today, i used this lens.. it does produce some nice shots..

http://i41.tinypic.com/xbwvow.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/5ntcti.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/hu0tua.jpg

[Todd Lambert]

Great lighting! Can I ask what your setup was?

[phamster]

Great lighting! Can I ask what your setup was?

well i had no choice but to shoot this @ 2 PM - that was when the family needed my services - basically in the brightest part of the day.. if i had my choice i would have moved them to the barn, but it was full of clutter..

it was windy too.. worried my stand was going to fall over.. the battery held it down ok.

i made the best of it, and place the families in the shade and used my trusty alienbee with one beauty dish to light up this wonderful family reunion.

i used the 70 -200 , @ iso 200, 1/200, F9-11, bee was about 10 feet way.

[Todd Lambert]

Well, they turned out nicely. Good work and I'm sure the family is happy.

[Markitos]

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/577790546_xH5pF-O.jpg

[SBPhoto]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3661443746_280fed083d_o.jpg

[crosswire]

I just borrowed the lens for my sisters graduation and played with it a bit too
check my blog
http://casadapereira.blogspot.com
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cArnB0YYwQw/SkpMyhZvjeI/AAAAAAAAAXA/NIKAJ10bnss/s1600-h/IMG_1639post.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cArnB0YYwQw/SkpMyS7A4UI/AAAAAAAAAW4/869vgADWTDU/s1600-h/IMG_1637post.jpg

[malcolm027]

Zero PP on all photos- Resize on moon, B+W conversion on 1 pic
Weather's been ****ty, so I haven't had much of a chance to use it. So far, best purchase I've made. It was well worth it even though it's so expensive.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/malcolm027/IMG_3857.jpg?t=1246413962
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/malcolm027/IMG_3738.jpg?t=1246413984
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/malcolm027/IMG_3812-Edit.jpg?t=1246413997
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/malcolm027/IMG_3845.jpg?t=1246414008

[phamster]

your puppy is awesome

[phamster]

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/577790546_xH5pF-O.jpg

super cute !!!

[Markitos]

super cute !!!

Thanks! She's my goddaughter, and she only humors me for photos like this every once in awhile.

[SebRamsland]

My first L-glass. Been using it for around a year now, and absolutely love it.

Here's some shots:
http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/sport/lsk-viking-09-02.jpg

http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/sport/_mg_8167.jpg

http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/marte_larsen_03.jpg

http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/marte_larsen_workshop_03.jpg

[Geno DM]

Nice, Sebastian! Welcome to POTN.

[johngpt]

Sebastian, great website.

[MatthewK]

Saki the Jack Russell :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3664512832_9516d3c9a9_b.jpg

[Todd Lambert]

Saki, meet Wasabe:

http://lambertphotography.com/forums/IMG_3386.jpg

[SebRamsland]

Nice, Sebastian! Welcome to POTN.
Sebastian, great website.
Thanks guys :)

[phamster]

Nice, Sebastian! Welcome to POTN.


+ 1 !

phamster

[ErikM]

From a recent wedding... 70-200 2.8 IS is by far my most used lens.

http://www.netengine.ca/rl/Robin_tattoo.jpg

[malcolm027]

First is at 135 and second at 200 both at f/2.8. I know that these lenses tend to be sharper at 135. I love the IQ at 135 but I'm a little bit disappointed at 200. This lens is amazing either way though!

[cfibanez]

Here is one of my first pics with this lens shot handheld @ 75mm f/9.0 1/5sec. The IS in this lens is just amazing. And so is the IQ. Zero distortion, zero CA, great colors, superb contrast. What a joy!

http://zephyr.cmb.ki.se/POTN/IMG_3470.jpg

[sangosimo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3683665554_c9b4c7bc89_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3683887981_2099d71568_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/3683887993_9f788afb27_b.jpg

I love this lens. Second time using it and both borrowed.

[cyruz]

sang, interesting watermark you got there.

[sangosimo]

sang, interesting watermark you got there.

too much?

[veronephoto]

love your watermark.......

[skill]

too much?

Not even worth it IMO unless proofing to a customer. I used to watermark mine, but got fed up with because i think it just looks childish now. Seems like anyone can watermark their image and be a "photographer" now a days as long as it says "name photography". Just resize them for the web so no one can print them any bigger than a 4x6 or even less than that. I think it also takes away from the image in general.

[sangosimo]

thanks you for the advice. going watermark free. I am one of those noobs, but I don't think I will ever be a photographer.

[SPORTshot]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3691518955_77a24e9a71_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/3691385226_96219d4b2d_b.jpg
Saki,Wasabe.......meet Daisy.

[Todd Lambert]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3691518955_77a24e9a71_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/3691385226_96219d4b2d_b.jpg
Saki,Wasabe.......meet Daisy.


Both are sweet. What kind of dog is that?

[amytug]

coco lab right? forget the dog- I wanna know what kind of shoe that is!! *snicker* James I'm glad you got your focus issdues sorted out.

[phamster]

Both are sweet. What kind of dog is that?

i agree. sweet shot, the blue eyes..

some recent shots with this lens

http://i40.tinypic.com/10wpf01.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/6tiohg.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/2upb6rp.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2q2gun6.jpg

[nik.hisham]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3697622438_c6553f3cc5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3698333190_20a7165951_b.jpg

[Coppatop85]

Some from a wedding I just did:

1
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v5/p685452774-5.jpg

2
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v5/p796662275-5.jpg

3.
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v6/p546091002-4.jpg

4.
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v0/p426077053-4.jpg

5
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v2/p185533344-4.jpg

6
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v3/p351102934-4.jpg

7
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v0/p734741665-4.jpg

8
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v6/p540431603-5.jpg

[SPORTshot]

Both are sweet. What kind of dog is that?


Thank you sir, Daisy is a Labrador/Australian Shepard mix. My wife went to a yard sale one day and came back with a puppy ! She was born on Easter Sunday and so far she has been the best dog I have ever owned........and I've paid some pretty silly prices for dogs in the past. Daisy only cost us $50 lol.

[SPORTshot]

coco lab right? forget the dog- I wanna know what kind of shoe that is!! *snicker* James I'm glad you got your focus issdues sorted out.


lol, thanks. She is a lab/austalian shepard mix. My focus issues aren't totally straitened out yet, I'm still having issues with 2.8.......just have to give it some time I guess.

[SPORTshot]

i agree. sweet shot, the blue eyes..

some recent shots with this lens

http://i40.tinypic.com/10wpf01.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/6tiohg.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/2upb6rp.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2q2gun6.jpg


phamster.......you always show us "quality" images, I'm a fan of yours.