Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM [Archive] - Page 15 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Scott111184

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:27

hey guys I was 100% set on the 2.8 IS version of this lens but then I saw the pic from digital.picture.com.

The 2.8 wide open doesn't actually look very good. To be honest it looks crappy for the $2k price tag.

So if you cant shoot the 2.8IS wide open casue the quality is awful then whats the reason to go for the 2.8IS instead of the 4.0IS? can anyone confirm this?
thx in advance

EDIT:
I also think that the 4.0IS at f4.0 looks better than the 2.8IS. again can anyone confirm this or show me their photos wide open.
thx once again

If you don't need f/2.8 than don't get it. Here are two shots from yesterdays wedding, both at f/2.8. Processed and high passed sharpened but I don't post/give any images without being processed so these will have to do. :)

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Mastamarek

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:33

Scott111184

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:42

thx, scott. These look very good. I was expecting much worse, by judging of what I saw at digital.picture. Perhaps I don't need the f2.8 but I ll welcome it with pride. lol.

I can always step down to f4.0 if I dont like the results wide open but then again thats not the reason to spend the extra $900. There would be no problem at all if the 4.0IS looked as bad wide open as the 2.8IS does. But actually the 4.0IS at f4.0 looks ... well the same or even better than the 2.8IS. hmmmm .... weird.

You're welcome. The 70-200 f/4L IS is stated to be the sharpest of the 70-200's. If you don't need f/2.8 than there is no reason to get it. Heck I really don't need it because it's very seldom I shoot in low light but as you can see from the previous images I still use f/2.8 for subject separation. There were a couple time yesterday during the whole wedding (5 hours and mostly with the 70-200) that I shoot f/4 or f/5.6.

With the way the prices have gone up it may be better to get the f/4 IS if $ is an issue but if you can wait until the prices drop or buy used than the f/2.8 IS is nice to have in case you need the extra stop.

kbh2107

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:57

Autograph Session with Jim Brickman
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/4045736174_e5ea94344c_b.jpg

tonylong

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 02:26

hey guys I was 100% set on the 2.8 IS version of this lens but then I saw the pic from digital.picture.com.

The 2.8 wide open doesn't actually look very good. To be honest it looks crappy for the $2k price tag.So if you cant shoot the 2.8IS wide open casue the quality is awful then whats the reason to go for the 2.8IS instead of the 4.0IS? can anyone confirm this?
thx in advance

EDIT:
I also think that the 4.0IS at f4.0 looks better than the 2.8IS. again can anyone confirm this or show me their photos wide open.
thx once again

From what I've seen and the photos you've posted, the f/2.8 lens is quite sharp at f/4, compared to the f/4 lens, but the samples you've posted make it appear to lack some in contrast.

OK, if that's true, so then -- you can make up the contrast in pp quite nicesly, but you can't get f/2.8 from an f/4 lens. And also, having an f/2.8 lens opens up a more precise AF function.

Like always, it's a tradeoff -- lower price and lighter weight from the f/4, faster and more precise AF from the f/2.8.

Markitos

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 08:17

See what was posted above, that I am about to confirm: It is WELL KNOWN that the f/4 IS is, in fact, sharper than the f/2.8 IS. The f/4 is a much newer design, and has better IS, to boot.

Having owned both, I can say that unless you want to pixel peep all day long, the f/2.8 is sharp enough, even wide open. If you don't NEED the extra stop of light and are worried about sharpness, go with the f/4 and be happy--it's cheaper, smaller, lighter, and sharper. But if you NEED that extra stop, you need it.

Better yet, if you want speed, critical sharpness AND light weight, get a 135L.

Mastamarek

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 10:36

hmmm, maybe now all the rumors about the 2.8IS L II are true!? apparently some one this forum was even testing one. crap, I need to make my move before oct28th.

JVS

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 12:06

Hi Mastamarek...
I once thought of it the same way you did and was kinda regretful of the purchase. But after a few times using it, I began to learn that 2.8 is actually a benefit.
Benefits to 2.8
1. If shooting portrait or wedding, some people with unwanted details will not be shown too much. Thus it will attract your clients much more.
2. Possible to use in door whereas f/4 is impossible.
3. Can stop down to f/4 whereas f/4 version cannot be changed to 2.8 when you need it.
4. Creamier bokeh which isolates the subject better.

the picture below your quote was shot at 2.8 wide open. For portrait shots, it is the better lens compared to the other f/4 versions. Why? Because when shot wide open, you get the ceamier bokeh and also though it may look not as sharp when stopped down to f/4, but it is definitely a plus. Unless the person you were shooting at had excellent skin or sufficient make up, then the f/4 is fine to use. But seriously, this person had no make up and her skin is definitely not perfect. So the 2.8 does a lot for her. I find this as an advantage.

I was torn between a prime to a zoom for indoors weddings, but after I got the hang of this lens, I don't think I am changing. It is so versatile I tell you...

hey guys I was 100% set on the 2.8 IS version of this lens but then I saw the pic from digital.picture.com.

The 2.8 wide open doesn't actually look very good. To be honest it looks crappy for the $2k price tag.

here's the image at 70mm wide open:

http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Lens-Tests/ISO-12233/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens/Crop1/2009-04-27_15-52-06.jpg

Here's the 2.8 IS at 70mm f4.0:

http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Lens-Tests/ISO-12233/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens/Crop1/2009-04-27_15-53-52.jpg

here's the 4.0 IS at 70mm f4.0:

http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Lens-Tests/ISO-12233/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-4.0-L-IS-USM-Lens/Crop1/2009-04-22_08-39-40.jpg

So if you cant shoot the 2.8IS wide open casue the quality is awful then whats the reason to go for the 2.8IS instead of the 4.0IS? can anyone confirm this?
thx in advance

EDIT:
I also think that the 4.0IS at f4.0 looks better than the 2.8IS. again can anyone confirm this or show me their photos wide open.
thx once again

Shot at 2.8; 1/160; ISO 100; Hand Hold; with 40D. No sharpening is done to the picture. I don't know why people claim this lens to be soft at its widest aperture because this picture is pretty sharp.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/ngaykh0ngem/IMG_1480.jpg

Cheever

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 22:33

SHOT AT F 2.8 -- wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide open

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/4048092235_09f5d644af_o.jpg

Used it to shoot couples....so versatile!

McQueen278

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 01:31

A couple shots from an E session a few weeks ago.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4007065742_ef5ea368b8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/4007071898_099f332754_b.jpg

ALaS

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 03:09

Autograph Session with Jim Brickman
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/4045736174_e5ea94344c_b.jpg

He looks like a wax figure... is he?

cfibanez

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 04:34

hey guys I was 100% set on the 2.8 IS version of this lens but then I saw the pic from digital.picture.com.

The 2.8 wide open doesn't actually look very good. To be honest it looks crappy for the $2k price tag.

here's the image at 70mm wide open:

IMG]http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Lens-Tests/ISO-12233/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens/Crop1/2009-04-27_15-52-06.jpg[/IMG

Here's the 2.8 IS at 70mm f4.0:

IMG]http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Lens-Tests/ISO-12233/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens/Crop1/2009-04-27_15-53-52.jpg[/IMG

here's the 4.0 IS at 70mm f4.0:

IMG]http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Lens-Tests/ISO-12233/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-4.0-L-IS-USM-Lens/Crop1/2009-04-22_08-39-40.jpg[/IMG

So if you cant shoot the 2.8IS wide open casue the quality is awful then whats the reason to go for the 2.8IS instead of the 4.0IS? can anyone confirm this?
thx in advance

EDIT:
I also think that the 4.0IS at f4.0 looks better than the 2.8IS. again can anyone confirm this or show me their photos wide open.
thx once again

Please go and look at post #1688 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8283758&postcount=1688) above.

kbh2107

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:57

He looks like a wax figure... is he?

no....he is really Jim Brickman! :-)

jrscls

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:50

I enjoyed this lens on crop for sports, but it really shines on full frame for portraits.

A few at f2.8 with 5D II and two 580EX flashes-

http://www.twiceasnicephotos.com/Portraits/Brooke-2010/Brooke-135/654167371_P7vwv-XL.jpg

http://www.twiceasnicephotos.com/Portraits/Brooke-2010/Brooke-146/654170255_KMQT8-XL.jpg

JVS

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:13

Nice shots jrscls! Keep it coming all. We gotta show what this lens is capable of =]

jrscls

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 06:39

Thanks. This is a great lens for portraits. Here are few more wide open-

http://www.twiceasnicephotos.com/Portraits/Heather-10/Heather-2010-112/632069587_3PfW5-XL.jpg

http://www.twiceasnicephotos.com/Portraits/Heather-10/Heather-2010-115/632070533_cxzLG-XL.jpg

http://www.twiceasnicephotos.com/Portraits/Heather-10/Heather-2010-122/632072948_8nBEm-XL.jpg

Oliviero

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 06:53

Nice shots but the smile looks a bit forced and doesn't reach her eyes.

jrscls

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 17:09

She was very happy with them. The last shot was practically taken in the dark.

joeyjoeyjoey

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 01:19

ƒ/8.0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4054302795_33595fffd0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4054302795/)

SamHunter

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 02:32

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/Mens%20BBall%20Georgetown/IMG_5817.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/Mens%20BBall%20Georgetown/IMG_5848.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/Mens%20BBall%20Georgetown/IMG_6058.jpg

JVS

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 02:59

Wow... awesome pictures there sam =]

kbh2107

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 03:23

sam....got some pretty tight shots man!!!! cool!!!!

jrscls

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 06:09

Another portrait at f2.8

http://www.twiceasnicephotos.com/Portraits/Brooke-2010/Brooke-116/654161975_oK52r-X2.jpg

engrmariano

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 08:08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/4039261125_723d5bcfa9_o.jpg

cfibanez

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 10:56

Another portrait at f2.8

IMG]http://www.twiceasnicephotos.com/Portraits/Brooke-2010/Brooke-116/654161975_oK52r-X2.jpg[/IMG

Yeah, more natural smile this time ...

johngpt

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 22:28

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/4052581565_b29a5ed3a6_o.jpg

joeyjoeyjoey

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 00:42

Warning: The following image has been deemed too scary for the faint of heart. You have been warned.
ƒ/8.0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4056921817_b8c605078d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4056921817/)

snyderman

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 08:17

Another 'wow, this lens is SHARP!' ISO 100; f/7.1 @ 70mm; 1/250 handheld. Beginning Sr. Pics for next year already and wanted to test a white jersey using lighting indoors:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/DPP_14228.jpg

exodusfman800

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 10:02

Great shots guys! Keep up the good work!

Feudal1

31st of October 2009 (Sat), 16:59

A couple of my daughter, shot with the 5D Mark II and 70-200mm f/2.8 IS:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/4061248591_c2463c4ae2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/4061957758_8b497b0830_o.jpg

The 70-200mm f/2.8 IS is a fun lens to shoot with, no doubt. :)

nik.hisham

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 12:41

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/4065086472_b0d04ce735_b.jpg

Omaru

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 17:25

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4062228898_a3723820ca_o.jpg

:D

sabesh

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 19:36

^^^ That's an awesome shot! Composition and contrast are perfect.

johngpt

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 20:35

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/4063132310_85c46884a9_o.jpg

TampaFoto

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 22:17

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4062228898_a3723820ca_o.jpg

:D

Great shot. Love this one. Keep it up.

Feudal1

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 22:51

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/4065086472_b0d04ce735_b.jpg
Awesome!! Love the colors and sharpness on this.

swampass2

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 01:27

http://www.pbase.com/image/118971366.jpg

30D
200mm
F/2.8
ISO 1000
Tv 1/200

nik.hisham

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 04:53

Awesome!! Love the colors and sharpness on this.

Thanks. I like to think of it as Kung Fu duck!

exodusfman800

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 09:21

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4062228898_a3723820ca_o.jpg

:D

Wow, that's sharp! You mind sharing the exif?

ChrisGorabPhotography

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 10:11

Wow, that's sharp! You mind sharing the exif?

It's in the pic... ISO 100, f/2.8, at 200mm for 1/200

dinanm3atl

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 21:04

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/4068504835_baf8ed2392_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4069261886_40ac8d4a1d_b.jpg

johngpt

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 21:56

Zombie Knights...

:)

tundraman

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 23:18

Had my 70-200 f/2.8 for a week today. Lovin every minute of it!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/tundraman02/XSI_Test/70-200Test-77.jpg

djvkool

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 23:32

minimal PP

The Ghost of FM

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 23:38

^That there is one very cute puppy!

Made me smile ear to ear when I saw it. ;)

Cheers!

-g-

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 23:46

^That there is one very cute puppy!

Made me smile ear to ear when I saw it. ;)

Cheers!

Same here! Adorable.

poppie guy

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 14:50

^That there is one very cute puppy!

Made me smile ear to ear when I saw it. ;)

Cheers!

Same here! Adorable.

What they said^^!

.mark.

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 17:03

minimal PP

seriously cute. What kind of dog is it (excuse my rubbish doggy knowledge!)? any more pics?

zoom_zoom

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 22:27

+1 on Cute puppy!

djvkool

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 00:13

seriously cute. What kind of dog is it (excuse my rubbish doggy knowledge!)? any more pics?

Dachshunds miniature, 4 weeks old puppy :)

yeah I have TONNES!! haha, 2 more below, PM me with your email if you want to see some more :)

djvkool

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 00:15

for some reason the pics looks a bit dark and murky through my work notebook here, I could've sworn that these ones looks bright and clear when I processed them at home...

engrmariano

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 22:03

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/4040013662_000254fb38_o.jpg

johngpt

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 00:34

for some reason the pics looks a bit dark and murky through my work notebook here, I could've sworn that these ones looks bright and clear when I processed them at home...
They look very good djvkool. I suspect your work notebook may be the culprit, not your processing!

SamHunter

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 00:40

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/4077232456_fb416b7132.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4074548067_11283b9088.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4055286912_c222b1f9f1.jpg

neruda

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 12:22

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3391/img5904.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/i/img5904.jpg/)

Jon Foster

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 17:53

I love this lens... One of the best shots I've taken with it.

http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/117473304.jpg

Jon.

garycoleman

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 22:15

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4082175240_944048e811_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4082124640_60e39ced53_o.jpg

TampaFoto

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 23:47

Recent one of the wife Son and Daughter.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_C24ORZQzbac/SuxizOALp9I/AAAAAAAAACw/j5JQPJX3yh8/s800/IMG_8563b.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_C24ORZQzbac/SvT-xYKAbtI/AAAAAAAAAGc/mmFVDv-bT6U/s800/IMG_8566b.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_C24ORZQzbac/SvT_fHgEzqI/AAAAAAAAAG8/Jdb5YQLOkbM/s800/IMG_8531.JPG

kbh2107

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 04:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/4081928593_d6f8b38535_b.jpg

exodusfman800

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 01:39

I love my 70-200 for low-light stuff. Not as fast as my 50 1.4, but good nonetheless

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4084549665_e9e27dbbaa_b.jpg

LethalFrog

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 01:49

I was walking home today with my new 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM and these cows called to me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/4086631521_9ce1af6443_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50542523@N00/4086631521/)

Headshotzx

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 04:18

Whoa, is that cow crying? Powerful image you got there, with the barbed wire, lighting and all.

LethalFrog

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 11:11

Thanks for the comment, it did appear to be crying but most of them were so I presume it is a natural process.

Headshotzx

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 11:55

Try sending it in or selling the shot to some pro-animal-rights organisations. I'm sure they'd want such a shot!

Hannya

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 14:06

Hi all, just got my 70-200 and took it out to a footie game. Just one shot here, from my blog (hence the size)

RobertZ

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 14:39

Love this lens for candids. This was shot with the 5D MK II. TinyPic seems to degrade the IQ a bit too much for my taste though.

http://i38.tinypic.com/11ihaj5.jpg

johngpt

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 15:12

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/4083689400_2b3149914e_o.jpg

rubber_duckie

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 04:28

Dachshunds miniature, 4 weeks old puppy :)

yeah I have TONNES!! haha, 2 more below, PM me with your email if you want to see some more :)

Very Cute and nice Puppies you have there..!!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4082175240_944048e811_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4082124640_60e39ced53_o.jpg

Very sharp pix..!!!!

I love my 70-200 for low-light stuff. Not as fast as my 50 1.4, but good nonetheless

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4084549665_e9e27dbbaa_b.jpg

lovely..!!!! BTW you shot with tripod?

I was walking home today with my new 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM and these cows called to me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/4086631521_9ce1af6443_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50542523@N00/4086631521/)

Hi all, just got my 70-200 and took it out to a footie game. Just one shot here, from my blog (hence the size)

Great pix..!!!
Is very good to see all this sharp and nice pix..!!!

BTW, May I know you hand held or using tripod?
I having hard time to shot with hand held
any advice...?

Hannya

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 04:35

Great pix..!!!
Is very good to see all this sharp and nice pix..!!!

BTW, May I know you hand held or using tripod?
I having hard time to shot with hand held

any advice...?Hi. Footie shot hand held. I took my monopod but I found it more convenient to sit/crouch down and support the lens while shooting. Since its pretty heavy, I don't think I'd want to carry this around and use it standing for all that time!

exodusfman800

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 11:26

lovely..!!!! BTW you shot with tripod?

It was actually hand-held with IS on ;)

LethalFrog

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 14:20

Mine was handheld with IS on and I had had three beers!

seesaw

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 14:55

LethalFrog......When you were walking home and took the cow shot, was it uphill both ways? sorry had to. Great shot, love the crop you did on it.

johngpt

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 20:18

IS is usually described as worth two extra stops or three extra stops. Now I think we should qualify it as a two pint or three pint IS. :)

rubber_duckie

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 20:57

Hi. Footie shot hand held. I took my monopod but I found it more convenient to sit/crouch down and support the lens while shooting. Since its pretty heavy, I don't think I'd want to carry this around and use it standing for all that time!

Yes, is really heavy... But I still like it.

It was actually hand-held with IS on ;)

Wow...!!
That is very impressive..!!
I need to shoot more to get use to this lens.

Mine was handheld with IS on and I had had three beers!

LOL.... :lol:
even after 3 beers with IS still able to shot such a sharp pix.....

Thank you guys for sharing...

johngpt

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 21:11

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/4082928603_e0a33362b7.jpg

macobee

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 09:14

I am having quite a hard time with this lens, mainly because its so long i need such fast shutterspeed

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/4092048961_8ffa072125_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4092813434_b4ede88266_o.jpg

therealmr

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 14:19

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/4078706261_d72d481b74_o.jpg

AlexMoPhotography

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 00:52

Taken on my honeymoon in Honduras:

http://photos.imageevent.com/alexmophotos/random/Honduras_180web.jpg

ALaS

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 03:46

I got to play with this lens over the weekend at the Breeders' Cup..all I can say is WOW. I really want it. I was even playing with it on an xti and that thing was popping out some beauties!

Sharpstat

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 11:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/4078706261_d72d481b74_o.jpg

Lance Henriksen!

johngpt

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 20:57

I was trying to dredge up his name from my murky memory. Unsuccessfully! :)

Thank you!

Sharpstat

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 11:20

I was trying to dredge up his name from my murky memory. Unsuccessfully! :)

Thank you!

No problem, I was just looking at the shot at first and then made the connection.Alien/Aliens made him successful. He's been in a lot of movies especially Sci-Fi films.

therealmr,
Where was that taken?

therealmr

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 15:26

therealmr,
Where was that taken?

Seattle, WA. He was here for 5 days for a feature film.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/photogalleries/localnews2010245260/1.html

Please note that I did not take any photos featured in the above quoted article. I really wish they would've asked me for some of my stills, though. Oh well =P

Here's a link to my blog post about it - http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/?p=101

He's been in a lot of movies especially Sci-Fi films.

I believe it's about 170 films.

AlexMoPhotography

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:55

Wow, I was wondering who that guy was. Nice! Maybe I'll find a couple celebs of my own at the upcoming CES convention... :cool:

Another gull from Honduras:

http://photos.imageevent.com/alexmophotos/random/HondurasSeagull.jpg

funhouse69

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 06:13

Here's one from a recent trip...

Taken at 200mm f/5
http://www.rockingpictures.com/2009/Vegas/LVMS-Pro-Qualifying-Part-2/IMG2878-5DMK2/704757710_VAgsy-L.jpg

Sydor25

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 18:29

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Kauai_5.14.09-1118.jpg

johngpt

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 21:44

Pete, what a great catch!

And James, is that in Indonesia? What a gorgeous image.

Okay, Hawaii. :)

Went to your gallery. :)

Slicer

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 22:40

Here's one from a recent trip...

Taken at 200mm f/5

OH WOW that is cool

funhouse69

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 00:10

OH WOW that is cool

Thank you very much... I really like this pictures and have a few other really good ones.

If anyone is remotely into motor sports they HAVE to check out one of these events. Seeing it on TV is nothing compared to feeling the power in person :cool:

LethalFrog

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 02:43

I keep meaning to go to Santa Pod, it's that far from my house. I need to get more organised.

shimmishim

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 08:09

Yes, you definitely need a faster shutter speed though with the proper technique you can shoot this lens at 1/60.

the last one you shot appears to be 1/125.

typically the rule of thumb is 1 over the crop factor x focal length = minimum shutter speed.

for the 70-200 at 200 on FF you'd want to shoot at a minimum of 1/200.
for the 50D at 200mm you'd want to shoot at 1/320 minimum.

Up the ISO if you need to. It looks like you were shooting these at 400.

You could have gone up to 1600 and shot at 1/500 or even 800 and shot at 1/250 (for the second shot).

hope this helps.

I am having quite a hard time with this lens, mainly because its so long i need such fast shutterspeed

Slicer

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 09:34

Thank you very much... I really like this pictures and have a few other really good ones.

If anyone is remotely into motor sports they HAVE to check out one of these events. Seeing it on TV is nothing compared to feeling the power in person :cool:

A user of this forum> StanNJ1 takes photo's of these at Englishtown, NJ Raceway.."Raceway Park"

veronephoto

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 10:07

Shot my buddy Amanda at SEMA
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4089971535_a9238d7575_o.jpg
and CJ
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4090737078_efa6fa9883_o.jpg

Slicer

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 10:14

Pretty models....nice captures! I definitely like the pose in #2, looks feminine....1eh...looks to square but a closer crop on her face with those eyes....yikes look out =)

macobee

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 10:34

Yes, you definitely need a faster shutter speed though with the proper technique you can shoot this lens at 1/60.

the last one you shot appears to be 1/125.

typically the rule of thumb is 1 over the crop factor x focal length = minimum shutter speed.

for the 70-200 at 200 on FF you'd want to shoot at a minimum of 1/200.
for the 50D at 200mm you'd want to shoot at 1/320 minimum.

Up the ISO if you need to. It looks like you were shooting these at 400.

You could have gone up to 1600 and shot at 1/500 or even 800 and shot at 1/250 (for the second shot).

hope this helps.

thank you and i know what you mean but at 800 or any higher the 50D really doesnt prodyuce images i like....way too much noise

Tareq

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 10:38

thank you and i know what you mean but at 800 or any higher the 50D really doesnt prodyuce images i like....way too much noise

Maybe time for 5DII or 1DIII? or better upgrade to 7D, all will be great at high iso up to 3200 or even 6400.

macobee

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 11:48

7 d just stop talking pls

5d Mk ii yes pls but i have to admit i have ownership problems there, i am just not wealthy enough

joeyjoeyjoey

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 12:00

ƒ/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4113695834_c7a14c0d87.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4113695834/)

@DRUMM3RBOY danke

DRUMM3RBOY

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 15:51

ƒ/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4113695834_19a42ab78a.jpg

This picture is very clean and crisp looking. I like the PP you did on this one.

The only thing that kinda bothers me is the black squiggly line in the bride's veil. Maybe clone it out or something? Otherwise, superb image.

laxative

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 09:49

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/koirat/dajm/01.jpg/_medium.jpg

ALaS

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 10:09

That's a great shot of an Akita!

mrloofer

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 12:02

Got this lens yesterday, originally had a bad copy but had it replaced. WOW! What an awesome, awesome lens! Couple from yesterday:

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8239-edit.jpg

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8500-edit.jpg

Canonism

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 22:09

RyanB

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 06:17

Great shots in here. On another note, holy crap Lance Henriksen is looking older these days haha.

TampaFoto

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 12:48

exodusfman800

21st of November 2009 (Sat), 22:36

I never knew how sharp this lens is until i shot it w/ the 5D.....
this is straight out of camera, ...disregard how warm it is as it was a reflection from the sunset...

is this sharp enough?

wide open @ 2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/4118253015_ae8502730c_b.jpg
cropped @ 2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/4118260095_257736ceb2.jpg

Great shot. Tack sharp! I love taking photos like those and rubbing them in the face of 70-200 f/4 owners ;)

Although, is it just me, or is there a mix of ambient sun light and strobe/artificial lighting? Would a gold reflector help solve that?

macobee

21st of November 2009 (Sat), 23:11

not such a sharp shot, as i said before i have a hard time with this lens indoors, but the expression is priceless:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4122301294_3c4f72f1a2_o.jpg

johngpt

22nd of November 2009 (Sun), 12:14

Great shot Marco.

My house is so small, I have to stand outside with this lens to shoot indoors.

:)

Canonism

22nd of November 2009 (Sun), 13:23

Although, is it just me, or is there a mix of ambient sun light and strobe/artificial lighting? Would a gold reflector help solve that?

it was during sunset w/ a gold reflector to camera right, this was straight out of camera w/ no adj. the AWB on the 5D indoor or dim lighting are not the greatest, a bit yellowish and warm for the most but none the less the FF 5D did bring the best out of my lenses especially wide open

johngpt

22nd of November 2009 (Sun), 15:09

it was during sunset w/ a gold reflector to camera right, this was straight out of camera w/ no adj. the AWB on the 5D indoor or dim lighting are not the greatest, a bit yellowish and warm for the most but none the less the FF 5D did bring the best out of my lenses especially wide open
Personally, I find that your use of the gold reflector nicely complements her skin tone, and I like that the highlights on her right/our left cheek are a more daylight colour temperature. Nice mixture of the two.

mrloofer

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 00:10

Oh how I am in love with this lens. Yes-sirree!!

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_9320-edit.jpg

Markitos

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 00:24

^ Great shot!

johngpt

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 01:40

mrloofer, that's an outstanding family portrait.

Ozimax

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 01:48

Touche. An exceptional family portrait that will be cherished for many years. Forget the lens, it's just great photography!

blam

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 11:02

I never knew how sharp this lens is until i shot it w/ the 5D.....
this is straight out of camera, ...disregard how warm it is as it was a reflection from the sunset...

is this sharp enough?

wide open @ 2.8

cropped @ 2.8

it looks like you sharpened the crop, as it looks sharper than the first image which makes showing the crop kind of pointless, no?

kbh2107

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 16:44

Family Pic taken yesterday!! The family makes the lens look pretty sharp!!! :-)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/4129785793_a51a4d5911_b.jpg

Canonism

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 21:06

it looks like you sharpened the crop, as it looks sharper than the first image which makes showing the crop kind of pointless, no?

i found that odd at first too when i zoomed in, but no sharpening. Imported into LR, cropped it and exported out.

McQueen278

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 03:41

ok my addition. A early fall E session with a fun couple.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4007065742_ef5ea368b8_b.jpg

f/2.8
115mm on 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (Obviously)
1/1000
ISO 400
Canon 5D
A little fill flash from a 430 EX II

geoff5093

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 18:53

Nice shot, I'm curious though, why did you shoot at ISO 400 when your shutter was at 1/1000?

McQueen278

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 20:20

400 is more than clean enough and they were moving a lot and there was some wind in the leaves. Basically, because I could shoot at 400 all day and never have to worry about motion blur.

Headshotzx

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 00:04

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4135889801_abe42cd499_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4135890429_1957fb9309_o.jpg

deltroid

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 10:47

Here's one taken at the beach, a while back...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3651829537_e86f8bb0d8.jpg

Sydor25

29th of November 2009 (Sun), 15:52

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Fort_Worth_Zoo-110.jpg

Tareq

29th of November 2009 (Sun), 17:00

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1061/1mg7208.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6373/1mg7057.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5128/1mg7097.jpg

Markitos

30th of November 2009 (Mon), 18:41

Just a self-portrait, out of boredom... first time I've used this lens in awhile....

http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Beard-4219/728307032_pGvtD-O.jpg

geoff5093

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 13:48

Very sharp lens!

exodusfman800

2nd of December 2009 (Wed), 01:10

It's that time of the year! The high school/team I graduated from just their first swim meet of the year. I didn't get to stay for the whole meet because of work :confused: but here are a couple shots from what I was able to take.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4151657875_ca4f9f7915_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4151689085_a55c133042_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/4152431708_5fe0eaf15c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4151685769_fec7451cd4_b.jpg

neruda

4th of December 2009 (Fri), 09:57

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2484/img6216s.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/i/img6216s.jpg/)

Steelydad

4th of December 2009 (Fri), 19:49

Just got this lens today :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2647275251_6fa38d56f6_o.jpg
did you use a tripod for this shot? what iso shutter spd etc if you don't mind. i am only a year into this and i bought a 70 200 2.8l is last week. a beautiful shot

jerrylimlee

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 02:34

1dmkIII with 70-200 2.8,http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2883240213_53c0c26721_b.jpg, www.flickr.com/photos/jerrylimlee/

Naturally Aspirated

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 03:08

some amazing shots in here! just ordered mine a couple days ago and should be here next week!:D

Sydor25

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 13:38

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/OC_Lake_2006-0214.jpg

Naturally Aspirated

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 22:49

^^ love the colors, and nice and sharp too

rohicks

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 23:23

Helen Magazine Fashion Shoot.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4161413201_a58e5d6061_o.jpg

rohicks

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 00:00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4161498071_99b6e75edf_o.jpg

laxative

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 12:33

<- Last two posts on last page. Living up to your nickname, i see. Great images.

I'm such a gearhead. Love your equipment and it'll love you, i guess ;)
50D + 70-200/2.8L IS (duh) .. Lit with one flash.

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/temp/85L_4.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/temp/85L_5.jpg/_big.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/temp/85L_6.jpg/_medium.jpg

rohicks

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 12:39

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4162499165_2707425398_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4162499165/)

blam

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 15:08

here you go, this one's taken from about 300 feet away
http://www.cmmvisions.com/images/oct17wedd/oct17wedd5.jpg

:D

might want to check your site...

"This web site at www.cmmvisions.com has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences."
edit
err...oops...was browsing at the first page...lol

CaptainSteve

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 15:18

I'll reply too this wonderful thread, I've had this lense for maybe 10 months now. love it love it!

All concert shots wide open and no flash
Cheers
Steve :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/captainsteve19/SaraFCparty09CMAMusicfest/martina%20mcbride/IMG_9415-2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/captainsteve19/SaraFCparty09CMAMusicfest/Reba/IMG_0002-2-2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/captainsteve19/SaraFCparty09CMAMusicfest/leann%20womack/IMG_9322-2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/captainsteve19/SaraFCparty09CMAMusicfest/ladyA/IMG_0152-3.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/captainsteve19/SaraFCparty09CMAMusicfest/sugarland/IMG_0122.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/captainsteve19/Julianne%20Adrian/IMG_9795.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/captainsteve19/Julianne%20Goshen%20IN/IMG_9587.jpg

joeyjoeyjoey

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 18:10

ƒ/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4163806325_bf88f174d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4163806325/)

@Ryan Awesome work you're doing man.

Markitos

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 20:43

^ Cute!

rohicks

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 21:18

@Ryan Awesome work you're doing man.
Hey Joey thanks; I never grow tired of your stream. You provide great inspiration for me ;) Love the scrunched nose on your photo adds a great personal touch.

Youngest girl at the fashion show.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/4164064671_61df37bc70_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4164064671/)

rohicks

7th of December 2009 (Mon), 01:33

These two are probably my favs from the shoot.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4163033007_cc36b4e92d_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4163033007/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4165675308_9665b08ba1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4165675308/)

rohicks

7th of December 2009 (Mon), 10:54

Ok last couple for awhile ... i swear heh.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4166630356_7a9c07e0bf_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4166630356/in/photostream/)

I caught Tara in between shots while she was laughing at something that was said, and it turned out perfect.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/4165872385_7e1ea5f5f3_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4165872385/)

Tara is so gorgeous!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4166630324_74a91f3702_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4166630324/)

Tareq

7th of December 2009 (Mon), 11:55