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

[airbutchie]

Beautiful picture Chris... It's definately a ceremony of some sort... Kinda reminds me of a scene in the Karate Kid II movie when Miyaga went home to Okinawa (sp?) and they had a funeral ceremony for his dad... Geez I feel old now... That movie came out in the summer of '86, I think...

- airbutchie :oops:

PS. Great shot too, ekk... Gotta love the fact that you can hand-hold the 7-2 2.8L IS and get a great shot under less-than-stellar lighting...

[Lani Kai]

70mm, f/5.6, 1/3s.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9369/0221mq5.jpg

200mm, f/4, 1/250s, cropped.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9360/0228nt2.jpg

[Yanis]

Here's one of my favorite shots...

Exposure Time: 1/60 sec
FNumber: f 4
Flash: Red Eye, Compulsory Flash
Focal length: 200 mm
ISO: 200
Metering Mode: Spot
Model: Canon EOS 30D
Cropped

http://mysticlens.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3229_800_drpshdw.jpg

I love this lens!

[Sydor25]

With 2x extender on:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Kauai_8_10_05-080.2.jpg

[ans3288]

my contribution...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1181/538781485_26c3b3f03b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1410/538732641_d372755397.jpg

[corosario]

f/10, 1/60, ISO 100, 70mm

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/IMG_6238resized.jpg

[Yanis]

f/10, 1/60, ISO 100, 70mm



Excellent motion shot! :eek:

Peace,
Yanis :D

[corosario]

Thanks Yanis, glad you liked it!

[robz]

f/10, 1/60, ISO 100, 70mm

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/IMG_6238resized.jpg

how do you take a shot like that? You pan with the object?

[Tareq]

how do you take a shot like that? You pan with the object?

In fact i didn't try to have panning shots except once i got my first beginning in photography in Lebanon, so yes, he is panning.

[AginKajun]

First outing with it. I like it.....:D :D

[corosario]

how do you take a shot like that? You pan with the object?

robz,

Yes, panning. With this particular shot, I used Tv mode, CF 4-3, center focus point, and Ai servo. I can't remember if I used IS mode 2 or if it was off. I usually have IS off when shooting sports.

Carlos

[MischiefK9s]

First outing with it. I like it.....:D :D


Great shots, where were they taken?

[ChrisBlaze]

Chris, could you explain what your above shot is? Some sort of ceremony or something? I love that picture!

sorry Im a little late:
http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/home.html

[ErikM]

Thanks Chris, very interesting!

[ErikM]

Something recent that I thought would be nice for the archive. Enjoy.

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/TO_ZOO_JUNE07/peacock1.jpg

[Bill Boehme]

I got my Canon EF 70-200 2.8L IS USM lens just two days ago and here is a GBH that I photographed yesterday.

[Buttkicker]

I got my Canon EF 70-200 2.8L IS USM lens just two days ago and here is a GBH that I photographed yesterday.

Bill
sorry to say but if thats the best it can do I would be sending it back
Chris

[Zilly]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1104/779847935_63cf531030_o.jpg
clcik for larger veiw
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/229/453016050_7c97bacbfc.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/229/453016050_7c97bacbfc_b.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/452996758_bc666ccb95.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/452996758_bc666ccb95_b.jpg)

[Bill Boehme]

Bill
sorry to say but if thats the best it can do I would be sending it back
Chris

Thanks for the compliment, but don't blame the lens. The lens was being handheld with a 2X extender at maximum zoom and the image is a 100% crop on a very overcast day. I was using a high ISO setting also. Show everybody what you can do under the same conditions.

[Tareq]

Thanks for the compliment, but don't blame the lens. The lens was being handheld with a 2X extender at maximum zoom and the image is a 100% crop on a very overcast day. I was using a high ISO setting also. Show everybody what you can do under the same conditions.

OK, after these reasons we can't blame you but still we need you to post the original uncropped shot.

[busterboy]

Thanks for the compliment, but don't blame the lens. The lens was being handheld with a 2X extender at maximum zoom and the image is a 100% crop on a very overcast day. I was using a high ISO setting also.

Sorry Bill but any shot that looks this glum would end up in the recycle bin let alone posting it on a forum..;)

I am sure you have better shots to show what this great lens can produce..:)


Show everybody what you can do under the same conditions.

:lol: Bring it on..:lol:

[S.Horton]

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/172647666-L.jpg

[S.Horton]

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/172646663-L.jpg

[S.Horton]

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/172647757-L.jpg

[ErikM]

http://www.netengine.ca/vienna/vienna1.jpg

[Tareq]

http://www.netengine.ca/vienna/vienna1.jpg

WOW cutie.
Her eyes like her dad eyes:rolleyes:;)

[Buttkicker]

Thanks for the compliment, but don't blame the lens. The lens was being handheld with a 2X extender at maximum zoom and the image is a 100% crop on a very overcast day. I was using a high ISO setting also. Show everybody what you can do under the same conditions.

Calm down Bill.. the original poster of this thread called it
Post your best 70-200 2.8L pics
You post a clearly inferior shot, and start moaning and throwing down silly challenges that are impossible to replicate

so are you telling us this is your best shot with the Lens - nowhere in any part of this thread did I see anyone one asking to see High ISO shots taken with a 2x converter fully extended

Please look at every single picture posted in the entire thread and you wont find a single picture shot with what is clearly a professional Lens as bad as the one you have posted

I look at picture on its merits as a Photograph not really interested in what Camera or Lens, or how it was taken, try send it to a commercial agency to sell, and they wont give 2 hoots what took the shot

the basic facts are that you posted a poor picture on a public forum and dont like it when people point out its poor

post good pictures and get the praise they deserve, but please dont get upset at what in my opinion are fair comments

Regards Chris

[Tareq]

Calm down Bill.. the original poster of this thread called it
Post your best 70-200 2.8L pics
You post a clearly inferior shot, and start moaning and throwing down silly challenges that are impossible to replicate

so are you telling us this is your best shot with the Lens - nowhere in any part of this thread did I see anyone one asking to see High ISO shots taken with a 2x converter fully extended

Please look at every single picture posted in the entire thread and you wont find a single picture shot with what is clearly a professional Lens as bad as the one you have posted

I look at picture on its merits as a Photograph not really interested in what Camera or Lens, or how it was taken, try send it to a commercial agency to sell, and they wont give 2 hoots what took the shot

the basic facts are that you posted a poor picture on a public forum and dont like it when people point out its poor

post good pictures and get the praise they deserve, but please dont get upset at what in my opinion are fair comments

Regards Chris

Well, we all [or maybe some] have those poor pics, but we always try to show our best when possible, sometimes people here try to use the gear at extreme conditions and high settings just to see if that working ok or not and show samples to see if it performs fine in those conditions with high settings and no tripod, i don't know for what purpose? i did that alot and found that i just talking to myself and wasting time, but i don't blame him as i do the same as well.

[Kuma]

1st shot with my 70-200
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/kumas_photo_album/first-shot.jpg

[JawsofLife252]

Very nice Kuma!

[Bill Boehme]

Calm down Bill.. the original poster of this thread called it
Post your best 70-200 2.8L pics
You post a clearly inferior shot, and start moaning and throwing down silly challenges that are impossible to replicate

so are you telling us this is your best shot with the Lens - nowhere in any part of this thread did I see anyone one asking to see High ISO shots taken with a 2x converter fully extended

Please look at every single picture posted in the entire thread and you wont find a single picture shot with what is clearly a professional Lens as bad as the one you have posted

I look at picture on its merits as a Photograph not really interested in what Camera or Lens, or how it was taken, try send it to a commercial agency to sell, and they wont give 2 hoots what took the shot

the basic facts are that you posted a poor picture on a public forum and dont like it when people point out its poor

post good pictures and get the praise they deserve, but please dont get upset at what in my opinion are fair comments

Regards Chris

Chris,

I don't think that any image post here is required to meet any particular individual's standard for worthiness of being shown. At least, I have not found anything to that effect in the rules. Like I said previsously, I had the lens for only two days, so up until then, it was the best of the few that I had. The fact that we have been deluged with heavy rains and overcast skies for months has not helped the lighting situation.

If you don't think a picture that I post is very good, then that is fine. However, I don't think that you have any business tell me what I ought not to post. Isn't one of the purposes of these forums for sharing and learning. The sad thing is that there are a few individuals who seem to take on the responsibility of telling others that they have no business posting pictures that do not meet their self-proclaimed standards. Are your comments being helpful or just hate filled? It seems that it is you are the one who ought to lighten up and grow up.

BTW, I am not looking for praise on any image that I post. Constructive criticism is always welcome. I did not interpret any of your remarks as being constructive.

[Tareq]

Calm down people, i agree with both of you.
I know that it is your best shot for now, Bill, but he claimed that you should do better, and can't you wait a little bit to get better shot than shooting now and post after 10 minutes of shooting while it is your first try? i have plenty of shots taken from each lens i owned and i don't show the first try always, many here posted nice good shots of thier lenses but these are not thier first shots, maybe after 200 or 500 they end with one best shot then they post it here or everywhere.
I think he was refering to that you shouldn't post this shot here, post it anywhere in this forum for critiques for example, but here you should at least try to shoot even indoors that good quality shot and post it here, we don't ask people to shoot with high ISO and extenders to get lower IQ comparing to others then we agree it is best shot, just i have thousands of shots from my 70-200 and i choose the best, and if i don't have any good shot then i don't post here, i can create a new thread and post it there and see what people can say and then we can learn, hre people show the best and not show to get critiques of the shots, don't get me or him wrong but i can post many shots from my 70-200 here and not all are good so then i don't do well to post them here while others post good quality if they've got if not then they don't post it.
We all here to learn for sure and share but i was posting in wrong threads and found that i shouldn't do that, check all those lenses archives and you will see that i didn't post there much as i know i can't have best shots always and i sometimes i shouldn't post as my post even it is high quality but not interesting to post, just don't get offended, we are all friends and try to help each other and i am sure that Chris never meaning to offend you or hurt you, he encouraging or tempting you to do your best then you are welcome to fill this thread with your amazing shots.

Be cool ;)

[Buttkicker]

Bill
posting pictures on public forums is always going to invite opinions on the merits of the picture both good and bad

I think the hardest part is, people accepting the comments

I learned along time ago to take a step back when my pics get bad comments (often) and actually take on board what the poster has said
not throwing down a silly challenge saying lets see 'what you can do then'

taking that step back made me realise that the comments had merit, and it has definatly improved my photography.

my comment to your post in this thread were perfectly fair in my opinion
the thread is called
'Post your best 70-200mm Is2.8 shots'
and quite frankly that shot is a poor one regardless of all the efforts and low light
I take on board that you only had the lens 2 days when you posted the shot..

I wish you all the best Bill
and lots of happy shooting with what is a really superb Lens

must also add that this thread has some fantastic examples of this Lenses capabilities
regards Chris

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/_B9K1456-Edit.jpg

[Dekka]

ChrisBlaze's kit has been exploding lately. I remember when it was just the XTi, 50mm f1.4 and the 70-200mm f2.8 IS. :D

[KaplanMultimedia]

Here's a couple from me.

[ChrisBlaze]

ChrisBlaze's kit has been exploding lately. I remember when it was just the XTi, 50mm f1.4 and the 70-200mm f2.8 IS. :D

haha, so true!

[Yanis]

Here's one from the 70-200 2.8L IS...

http://mysticlens.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_1790_800.jpg

Peace,
Yanis :D

[johnlo]

http://www.jklimagery.com/1/mexico07_160a.jpg

from the Maya Rivera Mexico

[Megapixle]

Here's one from this week at f2.8:

http://www.nyhteg.com/photos/misc/new_bridal_3.jpg

~mp

[Lord_Malone]

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2262/ord4374editsharpbd3.jpg

[corosario]

Can't get enough of this lens! All shot with 30D and 70-200 f/2.8L (IS Off)

Memorial Park Crit Series (Week 9) - ISO 800, f/16, 1/60

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/1075693422_58e108d96b_o.jpg

Memorial Park Crit Series (Week 8) - ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/500

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/1073753666_10d81f9005_o.jpg

Memorial Park Crit Series (Week 4) - ISO 800, f/4, 1/250

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/744162675_e66af43ca7_b.jpg

[Gamut]

http://ChrisBlaze.smugmug.com/photos/114630103-L.jpg

THIS IS POSITIVELY FANTASTIC!!! On the roof or balcony? I'd love to get a bigger image of this for myself...

[vector1]

Just sharing some of the candids I grabbed recently

See no evil, Hear no evil and Speak no evil... with right behind!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1094/1051385033_d7095e6e40.jpg

Leaning out from behind a girl...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/1051383385_93179e1bcd.jpg

[Gamut]

This might be a dumb question, but am I correct in saying that by adding a 1.4x extender you're essentially converting this lens to a 280mm (max) F4?

[angryhampster]

This might be a dumb question, but am I correct in saying that by adding a 1.4x extender you're essentially converting this lens to a 280mm (max) F4?


True story :)

[vector1]

You have to consider that if people use it on a cropped camera, another 1.6 will come into play, but for you... Yes, It'll work out to 280mm

[Gamut]

Thanks guys.

I just posted a new thread with more inquiries on this lens. If you're game, could you perhaps take a look at it. Titled 70/200 vs. 100-400

[NickR]

Not my usual style of shooting, I usually shooting moving objects.

1D MKIII. EF 70-200 2.8L IS

#1
200 mm, 1/800 at f/2.8 ISO 50
http://nickr.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p420401146-5.jpg
#2
75 mm 1/20 at f/5.6 ISO 50
http://nickr.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p274180995-5.jpg

[RgB]

My dog in the park.
EXIF Summary: 1/320s f/3.2 ISO160 153mm
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/5/1.jpg

[Red73]

I'll add one from today:
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m310/Red73_01/IMG_2569acopy.jpg

[RgB]

Another of my dog.
EXIF Summary: 1/160s f/3.2 ISO160 153mm
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/5/2.jpg

[cwphoto]

EOS-1D Mark II N, 70-200/2.8 IS @ 115mm, ISO 100, 1/125s @ f/4:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25209&stc=1&d=1181467527

EOS-1D Mark II N, 70-200/2.8 IS @ 110mm, ISO 100, 1/125s @ f/4:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22806&stc=1&d=1176047367

EOS-1D Mark II N, 70-200/2.8 IS @ 90mm, ISO 100, 1/1,600s @ f/4:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16195&stc=1&d=1160323203

EOS-1D Mark II N, 70-200/2.8 IS @ 150mm, ISO 100, 1/1,600s @ f/4:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16198&stc=1&d=1160323908

[anthonyl]

Nice shots at "The Mount".....ahh Bathurst! Never been there but I would love to go one year! If only I wasnt saving up to go to Monaco next year for the F1 GP.

[ChrisBlaze]

http://img9.modelmayhem.com/070726/01/46a840a336291.jpg

[Space]

1st shot with my 70-200
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/kumas_photo_album/first-shot.jpg

Excellent

[e r y k]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/erykv1/IMG_6339.jpg

had the chance to use this lens today... wow i am impressed. i was considering to buy the non-is version, but i guess i will be saving more pennis for the IS version... definitely a plus IMO.

[Travis Ingle]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/EKhatch/Canon6/2.jpg

[ErikM]

Can't see your shot Travis :(

[Travis Ingle]

Really? I use Photobucket and have posted on here before without any problems. Is it not showing for anyone else?

[Robf]

i can see it

[jj_photography]

Hi Guys

I am planning wether to purchase this lens first or the 24-70 f2.8L which one woudl you recommend to get first? I already have a 18-55 kit lens, but I want my Images to have better quality.

Thanks

[Tareq]

Hi Guys

I am planning wether to purchase this lens first or the 24-70 f2.8L which one woudl you recommend to get first? I already have a 18-55 kit lens, but I want my Images to have better quality.

Thanks

Depends on your shooting, are you into sports and actions or into general around and portraits? for the first this 70-200 is the best choice, for general purpose or walking around and portraits and say some wide on FF bodies then 24-70 no doubt.
In fact both lenses compliment each other, if you get one then definitely you will get the other sooner or later.

[whiteflyer]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/whiteflyer/punk_800px.jpg
Canon EOS 30D, 1/200Sec, F2.8, ISO 100, EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, Focal Length 78.0 mm

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q142/whiteflyer/boat44_800px.jpg
Canon EOS 30D, 1/500Sec, F4.0, ISO 100, EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM , Focal Length 200.0 mm

[tomhide]

Some fun at the local zoo :)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3945/img0238reur8.jpg
Canon EOS 30D - 1/640Sec - F4.5 - ISO400 - EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5457/mg2141si4.jpg
Canon EOS 30D - 1/640Sec - F5.0 - ISO200 - EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

[jj_photography]

hi guys and gals

really nice shots I am definitely going to get this lens..

:P

[Chandler.]

Some fun at the local zoo :)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3945/img0238reur8.jpg
Canon EOS 30D - 1/640Sec - F4.5 - ISO400 - EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM


I love the hand gesture.

[ans3288]

mine, 1/100, f3.5, FL 110mm
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1421/538666088_4526b95023.jpg

[angryhampster]

mine, 1/100, f3.5, FL 110mm
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1421/538666088_4526b95023.jpg

Cute shot :)

Nice lighting as well.

[corosario]

Canon 30D
f/4, 1/5000, ISO 200, 115mm, center focus point

2007 Cross Country Relay :: Houston, TX

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/XCRelay.jpg

[JohnAng]

some i took today with this lens

http://members.optusnet.com.au/ppiart/healesville/IMG_0341.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/ppiart/healesville/IMG_0345.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/ppiart/healesville/IMG_0484.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/ppiart/healesville/IMG_0488.jpg

[RIDEWYA]

here's one

[tdodd]

This is a 1/4 crop (1944 x 1296) from the 3888 x 2592 original from my 40D and then resized to 50% for display here.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1123/1466415105_83fb09fd1a_o.jpg (www.flickr.com/photos/tdodd/1466415105)

This is uncropped and simply resized to 25%.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1349/1471185021_cb57f4859a_o.jpg ("www.flickr.com/photos/tdodd/1471185021)

[shaktipalooza]

Shot these a week after buying the 5D and 70-200 2.8 IS L combo. I quickly became a believer.

http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/139423762-O.jpg

[1999cbm]

Rebel XT 70-200mm 2.8L IS @ 2.8 1/3200th

http://kirby.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p611218149-5.jpg

[fz_za]

Stunning shot, 1999cbm. I love it!

[Lord_Malone]

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/3316/wedding0709080330editdu0.jpg

[Phil Light]

What a GREAT capture LM! That would make a good brochure cover shot!

Anyway... I did post this in another thread but I also thought it fit in this one. Hope that's ok.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/Boat/IMG_1415.jpg

[Nikolas]

LM that wedding shot is a stunner!

[Lord_Malone]

What a GREAT capture LM! That would make a good brochure cover shot!




LM that wedding shot is a stunner!

:o Aw shucks, guys. Thanks.

[Master-9]

What a GREAT capture LM! That would make a good brochure cover shot!

I agree

[Lord_Malone]

I agree

Hey, man. How's that 40D working out for you?

[kccody60]

Just purchased this lens. What a blast it is to use. A couple of pics being submitted

[Chandler.]

One of my favorites from last Summer.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3519/waterskiingwithscott090ht7.jpg

[corosario]

Canon 40D, 200mm, f/2.8, 1/250, ISO 1600, AI Servo, Center Point, One Shot, 430EX mounted on monopod below camera, ETTL, FEC -1.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/Yetti_Preview3.jpg

[squigles]

Me first piccy with the new toy :-)

EXIF Summary: 1/800s f/2.8 ISO100 200mm

[Lord_Malone]

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3033/img0138ev5.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

One of my favorites from last Summer.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3519/waterskiingwithscott090ht7.jpg

Good show, Chandler!

[New Hobby]

These are from ALCS game 7. The ISO was 1000-1600 with no noise clean up. Taken with a 40d. Not the cleanest shots but I think it shows what this lens can do "in the real world". The Police one was an underexposed RAW fixed in PP.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2133/1694507848_be4a7a50ea.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/1699380240_9d27fc837f_b.jpg

[suyenfung]

kenny was safe haha! nice shots.

[Chandler.]

Good show, Chandler!

Thanks Ed.

[Phil Light]

...The Police one was an underexposed RAW fixed in PP....

I thought that police shot was pretty cool, but I just had to run it through Noiseware just to see what it would do... better?

[jacobsen1]

kenny was safe haha! nice shots.

12-2 I doubt it would have made a difference, but yes he was.
I'm wondering when they'll have instant replay in MLB?
Oh, and GO SOX!

[A2EVOMR]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/1976508995_4d274a5313_b.jpg
F/2.8 ~ 1/2000 ~ 70mm ~ ISO 400 hand held IS mode 1


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/1819867946_1dabdb5fbe_b.jpg
1/1000 F2.8 ISO400 120mm hand held IS mode 1


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/1819783508_a2f98c81d0_b.jpg
1/320 F2.8 ISO200 80mm hand held IS mode 1

[David S]

Love the IS!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/1601171239_a7e974fc5d_o.jpg

[Sydor25]

Various Shots

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Kauai_8_10_05-233_10x20.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/San_Francisco_2005-0895.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Kauai_8_11_05-182.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Spirit_of_Survival-176.jpg

[David S]

Great shots in this thread!!!

Posted this in another thread but wanted to show why the IS is so advantageous at this focal length.

Handheld at ISO 3200 (-1/3 EV) at f/2.8, 200mm (320mm with crop sensor) with 1/25sec. shutter speed.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/1808254172_b972545f40_o.jpg

[drisley]

I've considered switching from the non-IS to the IS version for a long time.
However, I keep hearing that the IS version is significantly inferior optically to the non-IS.
Would anybody here that has owned both like to chime in? Maybe show a few 100% crops wide open?

[David S]

^^^ I can tell you 100% that the non-IS shot would be much softer at 200mm and 1/25 sec shutter.;)

[drisley]

Good point David ;)
However, I was still looking for opinions from those that have used both, and maybe some 100% crop examples from the IS wide open. I just read a review that shows the IS is quite disappointing wide open, especially at 200mm.

I mainly shoot bodybuilding/fitness shows indoors with lighting that affords me 1/320s at ISO1600, F2.8. This isn't bad, but if I could get down to ISO800 at 1/125s, that would allow for cleaner images. The 1DMk2N is still quite good at ISO1600 IF you nail the exposure. But any miss on exposure (which is common since the lighting isn't even across the stage) will cause in compensation and lots of noise. Of course, for the fitness routines, I would still need at least 1/320s, but I suspect the IS would still come in handy, no?

[S-S]

I've considered switching from the non-IS to the IS version for a long time.
However, I keep hearing that the IS version is significantly inferior optically to the non-IS.
Would anybody here that has owned both like to chime in? Maybe show a few 100% crops wide open?

is it really? i'd like to know this too cos im saving up for the IS one... because i thought it was the best. if its not, i could save myself some cash...

[Tanglefoot47]

Nice shoot could be our next president :D



I love this lens. I used it for all my political coverage in the month of October and early November. I would of been lost without it.

http://img289.imageshack.us/img289/5623/dfgdfkw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Dorman]

Nice shots, my copy arrived Monday, hopefully have some shots to share soon.

[David S]

Good point David ;)
However, I was still looking for opinions from those that have used both, and maybe some 100% crop examples from the IS wide open. I just read a review that shows the IS is quite disappointing wide open, especially at 200mm.

I mainly shoot bodybuilding/fitness shows indoors with lighting that affords me 1/320s at ISO1600, F2.8. This isn't bad, but if I could get down to ISO800 at 1/125s, that would allow for cleaner images. The 1DMk2N is still quite good at ISO1600 IF you nail the exposure. But any miss on exposure (which is common since the lighting isn't even across the stage) will cause in compensation and lots of noise. Of course, for the fitness routines, I would still need at least 1/320s, but I suspect the IS would still come in handy, no?

On my flickr site, I compare the 70-200F4 and the 2.8 IS so it might not be too much help in your case.

I remember this link comparing the 2.8 IS and non-IS. I think Tee Why is the member on here who did the comparison. http://tomyi.smugmug.com/gallery/2158458#114316560

[drisley]

Great link David! Thanks!

[Dannydoo]

Shot some ducks today to test out my new baby and HOLY HELL!!!!

This thing is sharp as tack!!

@200mm f/2.8 wide open
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/1860103077_b2eec3851c_o.jpg

and heres 100% crop

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/1860930240_fc83f82aea_o.jpg


I am in LOVE with this baby.

[Lord_Malone]

Ed.... Fantastic shots!

Thanks, Jim.

[fatclay]

Does this count?

Recent photo from the UAE Desert Challenge.

Just to give a little background, the rider in picture is problably doing around 100 km/h.

[Phil Light]

Here's one I took this weekend. I'm really facinated by the video technology used in sports.

150mm
f/5
1/500 sec
3200 ISO
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/RCA%20Dome/GoalCam.jpg

100% crop
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/RCA%20Dome/GoalCamCropped.jpg

[Tareq]

Does this count?

Recent photo from the UAE Desert Challenge.

Just to give a little background, the rider in picture is problably doing around 100 km/h.

wish to go to those desert or many car and bike racings in my country, hence all are so far away and i have to take a hard permission for that because i am local, and foreigners are so easy to get that permission that if they need it in fact.

[Tareq]

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5116/156j91972nb9.jpg

1Ds MKII, 1/30s, f2.8, ISO 3200 @200mm, no flash and handholding.

[serbaniaotic]

Let's me preface by saying this is the first time in about 6 years that I took up a camera for a full session. Be gentle.

It was a blast shooting with my new outfit of a 40D and 70-200 f/2.8L. I brought a monopod, but kids kept running into me, so these were shot hand held.

http://flickr.com/photos/19691306@N07/sets/72157603069847652/

[Tareq]

Let's me preface by saying this is the first time in about 6 years that I took up a camera for a full session. Be gentle.

It was a blast shooting with my new outfit of a 40D and 70-200 f/2.8L. I brought a monopod, but kids kept running into me, so these were shot hand held.

http://flickr.com/photos/19691306@N07/sets/72157603069847652/

Sell the lens and send that camera to me, those are crap shots;):lol:
Oh man, you will love this lens and have fun with it, do more and i can believe within 1 month your flickr gallery will be full of hundreds of shots, keep shooting:D

[mven74]

i just got this lens. i love it! here is my contribution :D

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/03whitecivic/IMG_4677border.jpg

[S-S]

wow, i love that shot, its gorgeous
the only thing i would change is to remove all those distracting background colours... (see below)

[troypiggo]

That is a great edit. Simple but effective.

[ChucklesKY]

Here's one I took this weekend. I'm really facinated by the video technology used in sports.

150mm
f/5
1/500 sec
3200 ISO
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/RCA%20Dome/GoalCam.jpg

100% crop
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/RCA%20Dome/GoalCamCropped.jpg

Oh my! I have to have this lens now. Hmmm, maybe I could sell a nonvital organ to raise the money.:roll:

[suyenfung]

got mine last week, took it for a test spin at the national aviary in pittsburgh, pa. i am amazed at what the stabilizer is able to do!

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.03_13.30.29.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.03_13.50.09.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.03_13.50.43.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.03_14.15.10.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.03_14.38.27.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.03_14.59.49.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.03_15.41.13.jpg

and here's one of my mom's cat, love the bokeh -

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/70200/07.11.01_11.44.01.jpg

[Dannydoo]

I took some more shots over the weekend.
Sorry about small pictures but I only have either this size or humongous size.

1. Good&Fast focus even in low light
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2376/2009814605_811b88ea48.jpg

2. Good focus in something like this too.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2322/1960354640_281493bf7b.jpg

3. Love the bokeh
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/1959525751_f5bfc2fd0f.jpg

4. This is too small to tell and probably not a good example but detail you get @ f10 or above is crazy corner to corner.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/1863722265_91d09930d2.jpg

In conclusion,
I would have sex with this lens if I could.

[ErikM]

In conclusion,
I would have sex with this lens if I could.

LOL.... who says you can't!

[S-S]

LOL.... who says you can't!

yeah, its really simple - here's a quick summary:
1) select partner of your choice
2) place lens in chosen location where sex will take place
3) you and partner engage in sexual activity, accompanied by lens

;-)

[Lord_Malone]

In conclusion,
I would have sex with this lens if I could.

The 70-200 2.8L IS is the Carmen Electra of lenses.

135L = Jessica Alba
85L = Eva Longoria
35 = Halle Berry
50 1.8 = Whoopie Goldberg

[Dazza-OZ]

I took some more shots over the weekend.
Sorry about small pictures but I only have either this size or humongous size.




In conclusion,
I would have sex with this lens if I could.

Good to know. I just picked up a used copy of the 2.8 non-IS this weekend, but I am already finding that IS is almost a must for me.......crap.

So perhaps I'll be upgrade it sooner than I thought

[Dannydoo]

50 1.8 = Whoopie Goldberg

oh man.. I'm not sure if I want keep my 50 1.8 :lol:

[Daviiiiiid]

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/RCA%20Dome/GoalCam.jpg



A PEE-pod?

[Daviiiiiid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/erykv1/IMG_6339.jpg

had the chance to use this lens today... wow i am impressed. i was considering to buy the non-is version, but i guess i will be saving more pennis for the IS version... definitely a plus IMO.

I love this shot. I just hate the fact that you said that you will save more penis for the IS version.

[S-S]

im finding it funny that penis hasnt been bleeped out by the language filter :lol:

[mven74]

The 70-200 2.8L IS is the Carmen Electra of lenses.

135L = Jessica Alba
85L = Eva Longoria
35 = Halle Berry
50 1.8 = Whoopie Goldberg

i need to upgrade :(

[angryhampster]

im finding it funny that penis hasnt been bleeped out by the language filter :lol:



ROFL that's gold.

[Matt 'Photog' Peters]

I need this lense!!!

[Lord_Malone]

I need this lense!!!

You don't need the lens, you need the focal length. :lol:

[Matt 'Photog' Peters]

This is very true, that and my Sigma is dead! AGAIN!!!

[Overkill]

I love this lens!


http://www.kiek.info/fotoalbums/richard/Kids/slides/b.asp

http://www.kiek.info/fotoalbums/richard/Kids/slides/c.asp

[SoaringUSAEagle]

1
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_1.jpg

2
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_2.jpg
3
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_3.jpg

4
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_4.jpg

5
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_5.jpg

6
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_6.jpg

7
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_7.jpg

8
http://jeffreyallred.com/potn/zoo/zoo_8.jpg

[Rockfreak300]

I'm excited. :) Mine comes in tomorrow! This forum is terribly addicting and is bad if you are planning on saving money. lol I will have to contribute to this thread very soon!

[S-S]

love that giraffe, really stands out over the rest

[jj_photography]

Nice Pictures Guys.

[CincyShooter]

CURSE you POTN.....Now I will be broke come February again!

[David S]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/2067518573_bfca7d9485.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2179/2068377174_5216e1c0f0.jpg

[Dekka]

I dig that polar bear shot, underexposure and all.

From La Jolla? Lucky SOB. San Diego Zoo I take it?

[David S]

Thanks Dekka. Yeah, this is from San Diego Zoo. I had to shoot through a badly scratched up glass wall which casts a nasty green tint on all the shots. Does it look underexposed on your monitor? I got recheck it on a different screen.

[Overkill]

Thanks Dekka. Yeah, this is from San Diego Zoo. I had to shoot through a badly scratched up glass wall which casts a nasty green tint on all the shots. Does it look underexposed on your monitor? I got recheck it on a different screen.


Nothing wrong with the exposure (on my screen... LG Flatron Wide 20.1Inch)!

[David S]

Thanks Overkill. I have a laptop to do all my PP so not the best. I was able to somewhat calibrate the brightness and contrast though.

[drisley]

The polar bear shot is perfect on my calibrated dell lcd. It's quite a fantastic picture. Perhaps what he meant by underexposure is that the white on their coats isn't blown out at all - no lost detail.

[Dorman]

It indeed looks perfect on my calibrated display as well.

[Armin]

This is perhaps my favorite lens right now :cool:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Jordan/640-1515.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Jordan/640-1610.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Jennifer_Brooke/043.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Jennifer_Brooke/031.jpg

[drisley]

Insanely good pictures Armin.

[Lord_Malone]

This is perhaps my favorite lens right now :cool:










Nice shots, Armin! We've got to get together and go shoot some time, brother.

[Armin]

Insanely good pictures Armin.

Thank you Drisley!

Nice shots, Armin! We've got to get together and go shoot some time, brother.

Sure man, sounds like a plan. BTW, not sure if you could tell, but these shots were taken at Allen Pond :cool: There are more of the first two photos (http://armindefiesta.blogspot.com/2007/11/autumn-color.html) and last two photos (http://armindefiesta.blogspot.com/2007/11/brooke-jennifers-photo-session.html) in my blog.