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

[Matt 'Photog' Peters]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/edit0-2Medium-2.jpg

[airbutchie]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/High_Cloud_Landscapes_02_filtered_l.jpg

- airbutchie

[mike_85]

I was interested in purchasing this lens. However, I will mainly be using it handheld. I would appreciate any suggestions and/or comments anyone has about using this lens only handheld. Thanks.

[djeuch]

Tripod only on "moon" shots here... all other times I shoot handheld!

[S-S]

ive used it handheld... if you have good technique for steadying your hands & keep the shutter at a reasonable speed you should have no trouble

[BrantG]

I was interested in purchasing this lens. However, I will mainly be using it handheld. I would appreciate any suggestions and/or comments anyone has about using this lens only handheld. Thanks.

Always hand hold mine.

[Matt 'Photog' Peters]

Mine is nearly always handheld!

[Tsmith]

I was interested in purchasing this lens. However, I will mainly be using it handheld. I would appreciate any suggestions and/or comments anyone has about using this lens only handheld. Thanks.


all these (click link) photos taken handheld (http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/audubon_zoo__new_orleans_la_)

[Phil Light]

I've taken many thousands of shots with mine. I think I can count the number of times I've mounted mine on a tripod or monopod on one hand. The IS is fantastic!

[blackberryphone]

I just bought the Canon EOS Rebel XTI and I am fairly new at taking pictures. I was wondering how were you able to shoot in black and white? Was it a setting in the camera , or did you shoot in raw and run it through Photoshop?

[S-S]

much better to adjust to black & white in photoshop from a RAW file using the sliders to adjust. when you shoot b&w in camera, the camera applies its limited range of processing tools and the conversion may not be to the photo's best advantage. but rememebr when you shoot, that you need a good range of tones for a successful b&w photo, as often quite different colours convert to very similar tones. try to 'see' the saturation and 'value' of the colours you are shooting to get an idea of how they will convert. hope that helps

[cstewart]

I have been using this lens a ton for shooting hockey since getting it. Here is one of my better shots so far this season. 1600 ISO, only a tiny bit of color noise reduction and some other tweaks in Lightroom. I normally use a monopod but have done some handheld and it is not too bad. It does get heavy if constantly held in shooting position (as in sports) thus why I find the monopod very handy.

http://www.cjscons.com/pee_wee_b/mar15/content/bin/images/large/IMG_2372.jpg

[TomTomTuning]

1/640 f/3.5 @ ISO 100, focal length 130 mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/2335334881_f3ee29f13a_o.jpg

[divinemethod]

I was interested in purchasing this lens. However, I will mainly be using it handheld. I would appreciate any suggestions and/or comments anyone has about using this lens only handheld. Thanks.

It says you have a grip, get a wrist strap around on it and put it on -- if you compensate the weight between ur left and right hand.. it makes a HUGE difference over 3-4 hours of shooting.

[Al!ck]

Three of mine when I borrowed this lens for a day.

1/500th @ f/2.8
http://www.alickcotterill.co.uk/temp/potn/IMG_7391.jpg

1/800th @ f/8
http://www.alickcotterill.co.uk/temp/potn/IMG_7501.jpg

1/200th @ f/2.8
http://www.alickcotterill.co.uk/temp/potn/IMG_7418.jpg

[Chosenbydestiny]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/chosenbydestiny/IMG_2194.jpg

[H.B.]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/Hellbelly01/IMG_4337.jpg

[BrantG]

^^
Love that train.

[BrantG]

@2.8
http://www.brantgajda.com/images/gallery/people/large/lydia8.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Catalina_2008-157.jpg

[H.B.]

One from our RedBubble get together yesterday.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/Hellbelly01/IMG_4697-for-AN.jpg

[dellplain]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2374788695_d8e68d1abf.jpg

[S-S]

thats a really interesting shot, i looked at his glasses for like a minute

[AlanU]

This picture is only resized with no post processing. This is a photograph taken with my XTI.

I must admit it was a very challenging time chasing after my 17mth old daughter that just wouldn't sit still.

f2.8, 1/2500 w/ fill flash.

http://members.shaw.ca/volks1/pickingsticks.jpg

[H.B.]

My mate Bill.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/Hellbelly01/IMG_4732saved-for-web.jpg

[elChivo]

not the best but good moment

file:///C:/Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen/el%20Chivo/Desktop/Neuer%20Ordner/IMG_3851.JPGhttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2380152758_3f506d0a84.jpg?v=0

[S-S]

lol i like ;-)

[dzine808]

I've just picked up a 70-200 f/2.8. Is there a big difference in IQ with the IS version? Some photographers I've met swear by the IS and say there's a BIG DIFFERENCE! Should I have spent the extra $500 for the IS?

[Sfordphoto]

I've just picked up a 70-200 f/2.8. Is there a big difference in IQ with the IS version? Some photographers I've met swear by the IS and say there's a BIG DIFFERENCE! Should I have spent the extra $500 for the IS?

i don't think there is much of any difference in image quality between the non IS f/2.8 and the IS version. The only thing the extra money buys you is 3-stop image stabilizaiton (useful for handholding the lens in low light, or keeping the viewfinder steady to compose your shot...and IS is actually useful on a lens of this focal length range), and also weather-sealing (non IS version is not weather sealed).

[tonylong]

I've just picked up a 70-200 f/2.8. Is there a big difference in IQ with the IS version? Some photographers I've met swear by the IS and say there's a BIG DIFFERENCE! Should I have spent the extra $500 for the IS?

I'll agree with the post above mine. Don't worry about the IQ of the lens. The only question is how steady are you in holding your camera with the lens, if you're not using a tripod or monopod.

Get out and take pictures. Practice holding your gear as steadily as possible in various types of lighting. If as a whole your pics look good, then you can be happy! If as a whole they are blurred, then you can consider exchanging for an IS version.

[Lani Kai]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Catalina_2008-157.jpg
I know that place! In fact I have an almost identical picture in terms of composition, except mine was shot with a 24-105L at 65mm.
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3696/nn4d0564sv0.jpg

[Thornfield]

I've just picked up a 70-200 f/2.8. Is there a big difference in IQ with the IS version? Some photographers I've met swear by the IS and say there's a BIG DIFFERENCE! Should I have spent the extra $500 for the IS?

Used to have the NON IS version until I dropped it. Now have the IS version and image wise there's no difference to speak off unless your into MTF charts etc. I have noticed that I end up with more keepers than I did before which is due to the IS doing it's job while shooting pictures of my daughter inside the house. 40th at 2.8 at 200mm without IS is hard to do.

For outside work I've noticed no difference at all.
My lens hits it sweet spot at 5.6

[Lani Kai]

As far as I've heard, the non-IS version is said to be marginally sharper.

[Cap0ne]

I just traded my 70-200 f4 for the 2.8 IS version. And i'm in love :D
Till now i didn't pay too much attention to IS lenses. But after this test...things changed a bit :D

200mm, 1/10s , f2.8
i think it's clear wich one was taken with IS and wich without it.

[Savas K]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/_Savas/5D%20photos/5d%20Lens%20Testing/_MG_8369.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/_Savas/5D%20photos/5d%20Lens%20Testing/_MG_8555.jpg

Rented a 70-200 f/2.8 L IS and had a good time testing it. Low light capability and IS shown in the church interior, shot at 200mm.

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Fort_Worth_Zoo-101.jpg

with 2x TC:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Giraffes-053.jpg

[QX56]

Here is my 70-200 @200mm .

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/HDR/HDR2.jpg

[René Damkot]

@QX56: The grass turned neon.. Quite oversaturated.
You might want to calibrate your screen ;)

[Tareq]

@QX56: The grass turned neon.. Quite oversaturated.
You might want to calibrate your screen ;)

or lower the saturation ;-)

[Cap0ne]

Today i tested my new baby "on the field" :D

[Photo_Rebel]

Here is my 70-200 @200mm .

http://vietdetroit.com/photo/HDR/HDR2.jpg

@QX56: The grass turned neon.. Quite oversaturated.
You might want to calibrate your screen ;)

or lower the saturation ;-)

QX56-

Hope you didn't mind me editing you image...:D

[René Damkot]

Phew, much better ;)

[QX56]

No problem ....I just like my version because I want the grass color popup ,so that why I over saturation the grass ,then I HDR the image by create 2 more (+2EV ,-2EV) .

I did calibrate my laptop (Dell) , It didn't look that bad at all , I also make sure the photo came out same as I see on my computer or online here ...I went to costco print it out ...it's look difference (brightness)about 2/3 stop compare to original in computer .

[Molnies]

then I HDR the image by create 2 more (+2EV ,-2EV) .
HDR in that photo? Why if I may ask?

I have to say that Photo_Rebel's desaturated version is much better looking.

[orinth]

Nothing spectacular since I do no PP, but these are from my recent vacation to San Diego. I rented the lens from lensrentals.com for a week and they rock!

Sea World!

More can be seen at http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/gallery/4680002_F74yJ


http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/276724791_P8SE9-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/276724853_qSfee-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/276724763_pvrvo-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/276725587_SDP5C-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/276726246_XDaLo-L.jpg

[orinth]

And the Zoo!

More at http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/gallery/4680007_7bML3

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277609975_v4Zxy-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277610022_Qmtbi-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277610032_toJeg-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277610053_BawT7-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277610664_dUuS9-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277610716_7ihX3-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277614793_577rE-L.jpg

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/277616524_C3jBJ-L.jpg

[xairsoft808x]

haha the zebra one is funny! and the last one is....umm....cute? i guess haha

[djeuch]

Taken today at the Philadelphia Zoo.

First is the full-frame shot. Second is a 1024x1024 100% crop.

http://www.jeuch.com/pics/2008/2008-04-12/jpg/IMG_7295S.JPG

http://www.jeuch.com/pics/2008/2008-04-12/jpg/IMG_7295_1024x1024_crop.JPG

[fz_za]

Sydor25, that giraffe shot with a 2x TC looks incredible! Did you do any post-processing? Would you be able to provide a 100% crop or a link to the full resolution version? Thanks...

[cherrymoon]

@djeuch : this crop seems quite soft ?!

[Cap0ne]

Soft ? It looks preaty sharp to me for f3.2 and iso400

[djeuch]

@djeuch : this crop seems quite soft ?!

No sharpening applied at all - just as-is shot from the camera and converted with defaults with DPP. I tried to aim at the eyes, but shooting at 75-100 ft (guess) isn't easy to hit!

Honestly, I thought it very sharp. I've tested my copy against static objects and it's plenty sharp for me, even printed 16"x20"!

[Canonised]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/BB-DRUM-web.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/IMG_8361-web.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/IMG_8319web.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/IMG_8301.jpg

[evorgsumaf]

Here is my contribution. I have everything from a quick snapshot (pic 1) to out shooting with our good friends son, to some of the wild flowers on the hill behind our house.

I hope you enjoy, as much as I have with this lens. My only gripe is that this lens is SO much better than I am, and I know I have a LONG way to go to catch up.

Pic 1, a snap shot of my son
http://www.mymusgrove.com/brandonaf/SebAndRoxie.jpg

Pic 2, out with our friend's son
http://www.mymusgrove.com/brandonaf/dillon.jpg

Pic 3, the wild flowers behind our house
http://www.mymusgrove.com/brandonaf/Flower1.jpg

[BrantG]

http://www.brantgajda.com/images/gallery/people/large/lydia10.jpg

[aarbiser]

i just brought thi slens at the weekend and WOW. Is my first L lens and what a difference. I was torn between the sigma 70-200 2.8 EX macro and this. Was glad i went for the IS on the canon and the lighter frame. Is the best purchase i have made.
Now i just have to figure out how to take good photos.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/assafarbiser/

would love some comments. Thanks

[S-S]

(pic)

awww just gorgeous

i just brought thi slens at the weekend and WOW. Is my first L lens and what a difference. I was torn between the sigma 70-200 2.8 EX macro and this. Was glad i went for the IS on the canon and the lighter frame. Is the best purchase i have made.
Now i just have to figure out how to take good photos.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/assafarbiser/

would love some comments. Thanks

those flamingoes are good, i like that one

[David S]

Taken today at the Philadelphia Zoo.

First is the full-frame shot. Second is a 1024x1024 100% crop.

http://www.jeuch.com/pics/2008/2008-04-12/jpg/IMG_7295S.JPG



If you don't mind, I did a quick PP to this pic. Your shot is very sharp seeing the 100% crop. I have this on my flickr giving credit to you since the pic can't be attached due to size. I will delete if from my flickr soon since this is your shot and you deserve the credit.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2413365592_8569a48ba7_o.jpg

[David S]

Few shots this weekend from the world famous San Diego Zoo:

1) The panda stopped eating for a few seconds to literally give me a pose.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2411772057_207af87df3_o.jpg

2) Back to eating.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2411036455_700372f754_o.jpg


3) Little sister. Hard to get a shot due to the branches and angle.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2413256040_524d68852a_o.jpg


4) Woke up from a nap...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2090/2412476039_2e4e307077_o.jpg

5) And who can forget the ducks. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2411814492_7c3a532489_o.jpg

[aridan]

Damn Flickr compression is killing the shots... :(

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2388925830_842a0d0c5e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2388925726_7ee5670562_o.jpg

[Chandler.]

Sadly, I just sold this lens to this guy^^^^

But here is one of my last shots, taken yesterday.

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9696/20080330iyl78silver2317rr4.jpg

[robbyh]

Here are a few from the rental one I got this afternoon.
Only had a little time around the house with it so nothing too fancy. But so far nothing is as tack sharp as I would of liked, probably my fault.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2414735807_b088ecdc84.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2414735747_ac33fac1d5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/2415558072_bc62be585c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2414735731_b4758e10ee.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/2414735691_4f06d9acd3.jpg

[Ron1004]

Here are a few from the rental one I got this afternoon.
Only had a little time around the house with it so nothing too fancy. But so far nothing is as tack sharp as I would of liked, probably my fault.


I'd love to see an example of your 'tack sharp'.

[Canonised]

Shot these tree plant images with the 70-200L.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/SPORERAINFORESTWEB.jpg

[Ron1004]

Sadly, I just sold this lens to this guy^^^^

But here is one of my last shots, taken yesterday.



Doesn't look like a 'guy' to me.

[Matt 'Photog' Peters]

Some from the past week ..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/edit0-16Medium-1.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/edit0-15Medium-1.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/edit0Medium-8.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/edit0-3Medium-5.jpg

[g_robins]

Not sure this fits in to the thread but it was taken with my new 70-200 f2.8 IS
http://www.grahamrobins.net/photos/albums/Get%20it%20Sideways%20Rally%202008/1270.JPG

[aridan]

Doesn't look like a 'guy' to me.

LOL,

He meant ^^^ - as it the post above..., which makes it me. I AM a guy... I swear... My wife will attest... ;)

[aridan]

Sadly, I just sold this lens to this guy^^^^

But here is one of my last shots, taken yesterday.

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9696/20080330iyl78silver2317rr4.jpg

Great! Now I know it works... :D

[orinth]

Oh I forgot to post pictures of my dog. I love the second one, he was chewing on something and it looks like he is smiling.

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/281043291_9LYoE-L.jpg
http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/281043273_CNNPf-L.jpg

[aridan]

And here are shots from Chandler's lens in my hands.... :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2299/2422367416_e0b959a209_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2421554945_762abf5294_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2421555113_1932633a81_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2421555173_02b31d67f8_o.jpg

[robbyh]

Here is my first bird with the lens.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2423292389_566060289c_o.jpg

[S-S]

nice dove!
i was in your exact boat in Jan - i had that same lens for a trial period for 2 weeks
i really liked it... but then i tried an 85L for 1 week and suddenly the 70-200 dropped back into second place as a future purchase

[Chandler.]

And here are shots from Chandler's lens in my hands.... :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2421555173_02b31d67f8_o.jpg

Looking good. I particularly like this shot. I hate these birds though. Little devils.

[Cap0ne]

That's me, shooting with my old Praktica :)
http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=49617

[marni]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/2090637986_95fc808e0f_o.jpg

[BrantG]

^^

Very nice.

[Cap0ne]

:)
http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=49625

[H.B.]

Love both of these shots above. Very nice.

[Double Negative]

Now that looks familiar... :D

(click for larger)

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_1244.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=522&exhibition=2&ee_lang=eng&u=1155,9)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2421555173_02b31d67f8_o.jpg

[squigles]

London Marathon 2008

[Khaled]

http://img.skitch.com/20080426-qm574nyy963qs43d4usf3et71h.jpg

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Oh I forgot to post pictures of my dog. I love the second one, he was chewing on something and it looks like he is smiling.


http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/281043273_CNNPf-L.jpg

What kind of dog is this? LOL it makes me laugh.

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Boston_2008-3491.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Boston_2008-3499.jpg

[drPheta]

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/kiawah_2008/IMG_7602.jpg

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/kiawah_2008/IMG_7709.jpg

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/kiawah_2008/IMG_8056.jpg

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/montreal_04-2008/IMG_8234.jpg

[Cap0ne]

:)..

[S-S]

cool LOL you found a husky patch! those are very rare... ;)

[silverwolf]

HAHA LOL good one something simple:lol:

[timnosenzo]

:)..

Great shot!

[amoergosum]

Hamburg Marathon....150 metres before the finish line >>>
©Benjamin Scheurer


http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n46/groovologist/Marathon.jpg

[AeroSmith]

I actually just sold this lens in favor of the f/4L IS version.

But here's one from the f/2.8L IS.



f/5

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/282134623_sZbP6-L.jpg

[silvermaxd]

WOW...what a nice shot Josh

[AeroSmith]

WOW...what a nice shot Josh

Thanks! :D:oops:

[drjiveturkey]

I actually just sold this lens in favor of the f/4L IS version.

But here's one from the f/2.8L IS.



Really, why so? I did the opposite. I had both and ended up selling the f/4 IS because my 2.8 IS is more versital.

[nostalg1a]

I actually just sold this lens in favor of the f/4L IS version.

But here's one from the f/2.8L IS.



f/5



Wow beautiful photo! Love the colors!

[robbyh]

Here are a few more before I had to return the lens..
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1678.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1683.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1663.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1640.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1690.jpg

[AeroSmith]

Really, why so? I did the opposite. I had both and ended up selling the f/4 IS because my 2.8 IS is more versital.

I never shoot at f/2.8. I seem to prefer f/5.6 and f/8 and f/11. Given that, and the fact the the f/4L IS may be a touch sharper, why carry all that extra weight?

EDIT: This shot, as an example, was shot at f/5. The f/4L IS could have taken the same shot just as well.



Wow beautiful photo! Love the colors!

Many thanks! :D

[shimmishim]

1/500
f/2.8
ISO 100
150mm FL

slight sharpening in LR + turned up green saturation a bit to give a little more color to the foliage.

http://www.johnshim.com/potn/cwd-1.jpg

[AngryCorgi]

Here are a few more before I had to return the lens..
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1678.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1683.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1663.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1640.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/robbyh78/Airsoft/IMG_1690.jpg

Militia training??

[S-S]

Here are a few more before I had to return the lens..

woah - they sure did send a lot of soldiers after you - really must have wanted their lens back LOL :lol:


(if you were a sniper, they would all be dead...)

[BrantG]

Militia training??
I'm guessing Airsoft.

[Cerbera LM]

Arlington National Cemetary

http://alhibma.smugmug.com/photos/288805284_2D2RZ-L.jpg

#1 30D | 1/320 | f2.8 | iso 100 | 165mm

http://alhibma.smugmug.com/photos/288805366_gA6Cs-L.jpg

#2 30D | 1/2000 | f2.8 | iso 100 | 115mm

http://alhibma.smugmug.com/photos/288805385_PuAh3-L.jpg

#3 30D | 1/500 | f2.8 | iso 100 | 90mm

[BrantG]

^^
WOW.

# 2 is absolutely amazing.

Very nice looking M14 in #3.

[Overkill]

[quote=AeroSmith;5436996]I never shoot at f/2.8. I seem to prefer f/5.6 and f/8 and f/11. Given that, and the fact the the f/4L IS may be a touch sharper, why carry all that extra weight?

EDIT: This shot, as an example, was shot at f/5. The f/4L IS could have taken the same shot just as well.





Than you are lucky that you can take all the shot in Sunny conditions!
On a cloudy day my 70-200 2.8 is a life saver for stopping the action
with low ISO!
Indoor shot with moving targets will be very hard to do with the F4 IS lens!

[Overkill]

[quote=Cerbera LM;5455710]Arlington National Cemetary



#1 30D | 1/320 | f2.8 | iso 100 | 165mm

http://alhibma.smugmug.com/photos/288805366_gA6Cs-L.jpg


Very nice shot!

[Matt 'Photog' Peters]

Hand held @ 200mm ..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_.jpg

[Carnifex]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2439069569_053f2eca8a_o.jpg

[S-S]

very good

[JawsofLife252]

Hows about a little Hillary to go with that Bill.

Took this shot after a CNN camera man knocked my 70-200L + XT to the ground. I had it by my side as a back up, I was using 30D + 24-20L because we were about 9 or 10 feet from her for the begining of her rally at Drexel University.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2433235864_121f8c52a3.jpg

[pratman64]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2439069569_053f2eca8a_o.jpg

How did you get this pic? And where?

[Sydor25]

A few recent shots:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Palm_Desert-1470.jpg




http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Palm_Desert-1344.jpg



with 2x TC:
http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Palm_Desert-1054.jpg

[gorby]

Took this shot after a CNN camera man knocked my 70-200L + XT to the ground.

How is he still alive?

[silvex]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2439069569_053f2eca8a_o.jpg
very nice! Just a bit over-sharpened

[Double Negative]

Nice Billary shots!

[amoergosum]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n46/groovologist/1107539-1-fresh.jpg

[JawsofLife252]

How is he still alive?

Yeah, when it happened there were about 5 of us inside the fenced in area with Hillary. Everyone looked when they heard the drop. The CNN guy was like, "i'm sorry dude" then afterwards he kept asking if it was ok. I figured if I did freak out on him there, the Secret Service would have made me dissapear.

Nice Billary shots!

Thanks!

[CTM]

F4.5 1/40 sec ISO160 115mm

http://www.tmtytj.com/images/kimi/kimizoomed2.jpg




1/60 F4.5 ISO160 170mm

http://www.tmtytj.com/images/kimi/kimizoomed4.jpg

[AeroSmith]

Than you are lucky that you can take all the shot in Sunny conditions!
On a cloudy day my 70-200 2.8 is a life saver for stopping the action
with low ISO!
Indoor shot with moving targets will be very hard to do with the F4 IS lens!

Well, there is always the 135/2L. :) And my experience is the mk III bodies can hadle a bump in ISO without too much difficulty. As an aside I notice the Bill Clinton shot was at f/4 and about 135mm.

[Bigbillp]

Easily my favourite lens.... until I get the 85L.. If this is too many, I can delete.

http://k53.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/75981704.WWwJ7M9p._MG_3740.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/76425048.n7mO8HEr._MG_3871_LREdit2.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/78621221.4nILK0TL.Dress2.jpg
http://k43.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/70359575.W4TIQeW5._MG_9635.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/493933/1/57850117.Harleyheritagesoftail.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/79538561.eaToptyS.Eagle.jpg

[Bigbillp]

A couple more. Did I say I love this lens yet? Well I do...

http://i.pbase.com/o3/33/493933/1/88046268.juyMTNIa._MG_021882.jpg
http://k43.pbase.com/o3/33/493933/1/88908935.9H7cX8ir._MG_2312.jpg
http://k41.pbase.com/o3/33/493933/1/88895946.5iEStxBJ._MG_2323bw.jpg

So versatile.

[thrash_273]

1/160 sec, iso 100, f/8 @ 200mm

[fz_za]

Jeez, never seen a fly (?) in such detail before. Did you use a closeup lens/filter or something?

[evorgsumaf]

I hope you like. These were all taken HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=501755)

1http://mymusgrove.com/POTN/Amy.JPG

2http://mymusgrove.com/POTN/Amy2.JPG

3http://mymusgrove.com/POTN/Amy3.JPG
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[thrash_273]

Jeez, never seen a fly (?) in such detail before. Did you use a closeup lens/filter or something?
hehehe, its not a fly by the way, its a bee. and no close up filter, just a uv haze.=D

[Cerbera LM]

http://alhibma.smugmug.com/photos/291338058_hkXQB-L.jpg

[Big C]

First shots with this lens...taken at F2.8

http://www.azht.net/images/misc_pics/IMG_2447.jpg

http://www.azht.net/images/misc_pics/IMG_2452.jpg

[H.B.]

First shots with this lens...taken at F2.8

http://www.azht.net/images/misc_pics/IMG_2447.jpg

http://www.azht.net/images/misc_pics/IMG_2452.jpg

Oh nice. Thats some great rich colour and awesome detail. I've had this lens for a few months now but just lately I havent been able to get out and shoot. Might have to start looking around the house hey! Well done, you've gotta be happy with those ^.

Mick.

[Southswede]

I just got this lens. I took these out on Edisto Beach South Carolina, last night.

[Psychobiker]

f7.1 @ 190mm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2322/2512681950_7ff9fb0c26.jpg?v=0

f3.5 @ 200mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2512682296_645421f5a5.jpg?v=0

[sml]

I just got this lens. I took these out on Edisto Beach South Carolina, last night.

Handheld or tripod?
(Beautiful scene!)

[Sydor25]

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

[Southswede]

Handheld or tripod?
(Beautiful scene!)

Both were hand-held.

[Psychobiker]

What a piece of glass :D

[ef2]

Not nearly as good as the ones posted here, but I like it alot, considering it's my first time out with it :) And it handles alot better outside when you're not thinking how big and heavy it is!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2524606401_beff76c185_b.jpg

[flareak]

coming in 4 days <3

[Big C]

Couple more....

http://www.azht.net/images/240/IMG_2454.jpg

http://www.azht.net/images/ums/IMG_2492.jpg

http://www.azht.net/images/ums/IMG_2485.jpg

[jvmanolis]

My daughter at t-ball. No PP just basic crop.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/jmac1516/Dodgers%20Baseball/BBall0008.jpg

[Napalm_fire]

forgot if I posted anything with this lens. Heres all of my favorites that I've taken so far.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_3538.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_3538.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_3504.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_3504.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_73461c8e.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/73461c8e.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_b9f7f617.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/b9f7f617.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_0575.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_0575.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_8489.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_8489.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6022.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6022.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6109.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6109.jpg)

[Napalm_fire]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6118.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6118.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6123.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6123.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6065.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6065.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6082.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6082.jpg)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6096.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6096.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/th_IMG_6012.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_6012.jpg)

[flareak]

YAY I JUST GOT IT TODAY. and its a new one.. made in march 2008. i am so lucky.

dunno if its a good copy yet. gotta go outside tomorrow. BUT
here's an obligatory duck shot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/2547218762_72da598c15_o.jpg

[futura]

The 70-200 was probably my most used lens in Tuscany

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2548992696_82825bccc8_o.jpg

[amoergosum]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n46/groovologist/1203287-1-survival-of-the-fittest.jpg

[H.B.]

^ Cool shot. I love it.

[stargazer77517]

Heres a fewhttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg62/Stargazer_54/bird1_FIN.jpghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg62/Stargazer_54/lillyflowers_FIN.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Fort_Worth_Zoo-117.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ Loving the Tuscan landscape, futura!

[sml]

^ Loving the Tuscan landscape, futura!

Me, too! I wanna go!

[Double Negative]

Me, too! I wanna go!

My house is done in "Tuscan style" so I have a soft spot for it, heh. But absolutely beautiful region, I'd kill for a couple of weeks to roam around there. There's a great series in HD called "Eye Over ____" where they did a couple of Italy ones, including the Tuscanny region. Niiiiice.

[sml]

OK....so I'm not going to Tuscany....yet!
BUT, I just bought the lens! Due to arrive on Friday....

[futura]

^ Loving the Tuscan landscape, futura!

Thanks! The landscape is very unique and there are so many photo opportunities whereever you are.