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

[PaulGallagher]

I JUST got mine. Unfortunately due to work, I won't get to use it in the daylight until this weekend. Ahhh, can't wait!

Take it with you to work....:lol:

[Overkill]

My first real attempt at using the 70-200 all day! I'm sure all of you MotoGP fans will know who he is?

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/1593/kevinschwantzfontana200gh4.jpg


Denzel Washington?

[blam]

Denzel Washington?

I'm pretty sure Denzel is black....that's kevin schwantz fontana

[Sharpstat]

I'm pretty sure Denzel is black....that's kevin schwantz fontana

Thanks Blam!

[johngpt]

I JUST got mine. Unfortunately due to work, I won't get to use it in the daylight until this weekend. Ahhh, can't wait!

We feel your pain. :cry:

[robie]

What lens is this guy using? I can't tell. Is it the 4L or the 2.8L? It has the ET-86 Hood on it. I know the 2.8L comes with that hood.

http://www.dterryphotography.com/gallery/6196335_SWRrK#390757909_BY4KH-X3-LB

Edit: I just looked and the 2.8L IS comes with the ET-86 Hood and the 4L IS comes with the ET-74.

Is it possible to take the Tripod Mount off of the 2.8L IS?

[sa_20v]

My lens should arrive tomorrow, but the Canon is in the repair shop for two weeks - aahhh! :(

[corosario]

Is it possible to take the Tripod Mount off of the 2.8L IS?

Yes, you can remove the tripod mount.

[robie]

Yes, you can remove the tripod mount. Ok, good because I thought you couldn't and if I couldn't, it might get in the way of your hand positioning.

[xairsoft808x]

when im not using mine and i feel lazy i just flip it out of the way. i also do that if i feel that it is too dirty to remove the lens and get more crud on sensor.

[Tareq]

What lens is this guy using? I can't tell. Is it the 4L or the 2.8L? It has the ET-86 Hood on it. I know the 2.8L comes with that hood.

http://www.dterryphotography.com/gallery/6196335_SWRrK#390757909_BY4KH-X3-LB

Edit: I just looked and the 2.8L IS comes with the ET-86 Hood and the 4L IS comes with the ET-74.

Is it possible to take the Tripod Mount off of the 2.8L IS?

Definitely it is not 2.8L IS, either 2.8L on IS or 4L [IS or non IS]

[Tareq]

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5727/photo14pd4.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9436/photo22sr3.jpg

[CTM]

Nice shots Tareq!!!

[Hadooken]

Great portraits!

[Tareq]

Nice shots Tareq!!!

Great portraits!

Thanks!

[Hadooken]

Tareq, mind posting the EXIF for one of those two?

[Coppatop85]

Wow, is that wide open?

[Coppatop85]

After working a lot of OT, and selling 75% of my old equipment, I upgraded to a Canon 40D from an XTi, and picked up my first L, the 70-200 2.8 IS. I finally got to test it out the other day, and did a quick walk around a local park.

The build quality of this lens is unlike anything I have dealt with before! Everyone talks about L quality build, and I kind of shrugged it off, I was more excited about the optics, but DAYUM, this surprised me. The IS on this lens is also great, I had keepers as low as 1/40 at 200mm.

It took a little bit to get used to the 40D, but I am really liking this camera. All the extra functions, expanded ISO, more accurate AF points, and easier/quicker AF point selection will really come in handy. The build of this camera is also far superior to my old XTi. Not sure of focus accuracy of this camera yet, but it seems equal to, if not better than my old XTi -- I need more shooting time to figure that out.

Anyways, here are some pics from the 70-200 in a local park. Not the best focal length to bring to a park, but I wanted to force myself to use this lens and test it out. Most of these shots were done at 2.8, with the shutter speeds generally hovering around 1/200 (wanted to test the IS out extensively).

Very little PP on these -- mostly just adjusting exposure and white balance.

1
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/leafbuilding1.jpg

2
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/flower2.jpg

3
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/BWlilly.jpg

4.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/log1.jpg

5.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/Path2.jpg

6.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/Lilly2.jpg

7.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/leafonwater.jpg

8.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/Leaf1.jpg

Sorry, no duck shots yet!

[Tareq]

Tareq, mind posting the EXIF for one of those two?

#1:
1Ds Mark III
1/200 Sec.
F11
ISO 100
175mm

#2:
1Ds Mark III
1/200 Sec.
F11
ISO 50
100mm

[robie]

I went into London Drugs today during my lunch break and I got to try out the lens in the store on a 50D and holy crap! this lens is amazing! It is so clear and right away, the background blur took in effect. I was scared I would drop the camera and lens when I was looking at them. I can't wait to get this lens and camera. The lens looked kind of beige though. I thought it was supposed to be white. I will not be getting it at London Drugs though because they're prices are so high. I am getting it at the photo store in the mall for way cheaper.

Also about the weight. I didn't find it a problem at all. It wasn't that heavy.

I also found it cool how the zoom happens all in the inside of the lens and how it doesn't retract on the outside. What does it do to make it zoom in the inside of the lens?

[tonylong]

Coppatop,

Waaay too much stuff out of focus here! Where do you get off having a little bit in focus and then all this little bit of **** sharp? I think you should return it:)! (or send it to a POTN user for in-depth testing)!

[kywildlife]

Hi, I am new to the group and am an amateur photographer. Are there different versions or release dates for lenses? For example, is a Canon 70-200L 2.8 IS the same regardless of when it was made or do they upgrade the optics or features from time to time without changing the model identification? I see a wide variety of prices offered for the same lens online at different stores, and I have never bought a lens online before. I would appreciate any advice you have to offer. Thank you in advance.

[woolbr8stl]

taken with the 5D and 70-200L 2.8 IS
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/3873-4-5ecnochangesmborderdodge.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/3658creek_fhdrsmborder.jpg

[tonylong]

Hi, I am new to the group and am an amateur photographer. Are there different versions or release dates for lenses? For example, is a Canon 70-200L 2.8 IS the same regardless of when it was made or do they upgrade the optics or features from time to time without changing the model identification? I see a wide variety of prices offered for the same lens online at different stores, and I have never bought a lens online before. I would appreciate any advice you have to offer. Thank you in advance.

There is some disparity in prices, even among reputable dealers, but there are also plenty of unreputable dealers out there. To me, I'm willing to pay a bit more for the top-notch service and dependability of an outfit like B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/).

If, though, you come across a "real deal", be suspicious, and at the least look up the vendor on resellerratings.com (http://www.resellerratings.com/).

[BJWOK]

taken with the 5D and 70-200L 2.8 IS
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/3873-4-5ecnochangesmborderdodge.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/3658creek_fhdrsmborder.jpg

champ, these two pics have me sold on this lens. i am getting one. and you officially cost me over 2grand lol! :)

[kusir-cidomo]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2944038795_abb3fb1e24_o.jpg

[johngpt]

Hi, I am new to the group and am an amateur photographer. Are there different versions or release dates for lenses? For example, is a Canon 70-200L 2.8 IS the same regardless of when it was made or do they upgrade the optics or features from time to time without changing the model identification? I see a wide variety of prices offered for the same lens online at different stores, and I have never bought a lens online before. I would appreciate any advice you have to offer. Thank you in advance.
As far as I know, there hasn't yet been a Mark II version of this lens. I purchased mine through Amazon. While not the lowest price, I feel very comfortable purchasing through Amazon, and the price was among the lower ones.

And here's one shot with this lens. Cropped a bit to eliminate some other players.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2960745222_f39c4e6709_o.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Fort_Worth_Tigers-358.jpg

[johngpt]

Awesome, as usual James!

[spirit77]

champ, these two pics have me sold on this lens. i am getting one. and you officially cost me over 2grand lol! :)


Make that two of us. I love my 5D, this lens looks like a perfect compliment!

[Mike]

Awesome James! :D

Here's a couple from yesterday's UK SE meet:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9910/bleanwoods1of51sr2.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6874/bleanwoods8of51kv9.jpg

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/4/bleanwoods43of51om7.jpg

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/5483/bleanwoods50of51am6.jpg

[johngpt]

Wow, Mike that first one really knocked my socks off!

[Ultimate CC]

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v4/p409221083-5.jpg

here is one of my first shots with my new IS version

[Cl!ckFoto]

i agree with john, that first shot of the leaf is outstanding.

[Mike]

Wow, Mike that first one really knocked my socks off!

i agree with john, that first shot of the leaf is outstanding.

Thanks, it was my favourite shot of the day too. :)

[DozerLYP]

I just did a little series on glasses.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n56/dozerlyp/IMG_371911.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n56/dozerlyp/IMG_3606.jpg

[thrash_273]

quick one tonight.=D

[njobert]

Before I buy one, I'm choosing to rent this lens for three weeks, along with a 1.4X extender.

Here are a couple of photos that I took with it today:

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

http://i34.tinypic.com/fdeyxh.jpg

[BJWOK]

just ordered mine! tax return bye bye!

[thrash_273]

here's my shot of the night

[njobert]

Two more from me. :)

http://i38.tinypic.com/sb7l6q.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/9svtj5.jpg

[shaktipalooza]

from yesterday
http://largelifephotography.smugmug.com/photos/406588008_pCgS8-X3.jpg

[johngpt]

Man, that's so nicely lit.

[njobert]

Here's a coyote that I saw the other day: http://i34.tinypic.com/2wdrpfa.jpg

[Qwest905]

^^

that would make an awesome wolf shirt

[airbutchie]

Downtown Los Angeles skyline:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3000234145_77e8b059cb_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[BJWOK]

ok folks, my copy of this lens just arrived here at work and i have a catwalk shoot this evening and i literally am going straight home, grab my 5D, drive to the shoot, put lens on and start shooting.

i will have no time to play with it before hand, anyone care to give me any tips? in particular the IS as I have never had a lens with IS before. I will be shooting from a media rise (not alongside the catwalk) and from a brief read of the manual I should be using Mode 1?

[tonylong]

The lens is pretty much a breeze to work with. There is a focus distance limiter switch -- if the models will all be farther than 2 1/2 meters, you can set it at the longer setting to help speed up the AF especially in lower light.

If you will be panning the models as they walk, the Mode 2 setting may be effective, but if walking slowly may not. It's the kind of thing that some practice can tell. At any rate, half-press (or back-press) your focus button for a half second or so and you will be able to see the IS kick in, before tracking and taking a shot.

Have fun! It should be a great lens for that type of work, and is wonderfully sharp to boost!

[johngpt]

ok folks, my copy of this lens just arrived here at work and i have a catwalk shoot this evening and i literally am going straight home, grab my 5D, drive to the shoot, put lens on and start shooting.

i will have no time to play with it before hand, anyone care to give me any tips? in particular the IS as I have never had a lens with IS before. I will be shooting from a media rise (not alongside the catwalk) and from a brief read of the manual I should be using Mode 1?
Remember IS only helps with camera shake. Won't freeze subject movement. Mode 1 best. Mode 2 only for horizontal panning. I don't use the IS when shooting sports, only when shooting still subjects. (or relatively still)

[John Photography]

hello. sorry a bit off topic, but i'm in the market for this lens and i was wondering if anyone has ever ordered from SonicCamera.com?

they have this lens for $1,169 shipped!

any feedback? or if you know of a site that's less expensive.

thanks in advance.

[turbodude]

soniccamera is badnews... dont do it

[John Photography]

soniccamera is badnews... dont do it

how so? i've been reading reviews on them and they seem to be ok.

do you have another suggestion where i can get a good deal on this lens?

tia

** EDIT **

found my own answer. disappointing since they had a great price!

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Sonic_Cameras

[theveed]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/3020654007_b7c99e7027_o.jpg

[Headshotzx]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/3020654007_b7c99e7027_o.jpg

Hello fellow clubsnapper / Singaporean! Didn't know you had a 70-200 2.8IS :)

[sa_20v]

http://www.forumula1.net/photography/70-200.jpg

My first real attempt at using this lens, picture taken in a dimly lit service station one night.

[funhouse69]

Here's a couple from my trip last week.

1.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/413031854_3pt5g-XL.jpg
2.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/413034886_RbG6N-XL.jpg

[therealmr]

http://th05.deviantart.com/fs37/300W/i/2008/288/9/b/Tech_N9ne___2_by_therealmr.jpg

on 5d @ 200mm, ISO 3200, f/3.2

[luukie]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/chiewjen/SL4ulxGKChI/AAAAAAAACEo/ujwi-MBo0oY/s720/IMG_2915.JPG

I've been here almost two years now (ok only registered year and a half ago) , and this is seriously the first "duck" shot I like :D

[Pearlallica]

those reseller ratings for sonic camera are hilarious. You have to be so careful when ordering anything on the internet. It's always been that way. It's unfortante people fall scam to these things. I deal with a few eBay resellers (Hong Kong) and even then it's even more important to watch your back. I haven't been scammed before simply because I dig deep for any signs of foul play. I'd never hand over my credit card to an online store without seeking feedback. (mind you, I just payed off my final credit and have canceled them all completely since I HATE credit) The stories about sonic camera are atrocious. But ya can't help but laugh of some of that stuff...

and i guess i can contribute a shot for this lens category while i'm posting...

http://www.intothenew.ca/images/jon/IMG_2153.jpg
"waiting for the ceremony to begin"

i love how a telephoto gives you the ability to get right in there without spoiling the moment. Factor in its aperture for indoor situations and IS to steady your shot, and you've one heck of a formula to "make the shot".

[Mike]

http://www.forumula1.net/photography/70-200.jpg

My first real attempt at using this lens, picture taken in a dimly lit service station one night.

Wow, where do you go to fill up?! :eek:

One from me:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3033055646_291b994c7b_o.jpg

[Pearlallica]

One from me:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3033055646_291b994c7b_o.jpg

"honey, i shrunk the horse and lost it somewhere in the grass" lol

[Mike]

Lol! There were 2 of them and were very friendly little things.

[Pearlallica]

Lol! There were 2 of them and were very friendly little things.

hehe! just kidding with ya, they do look cute. I'd love to see how my kids might take to them.

[Hadooken]

After working a lot of OT, and selling 75% of my old equipment, I upgraded to a Canon 40D from an XTi, and picked up my first L, the 70-200 2.8 IS. I finally got to test it out the other day, and did a quick walk around a local park.

The build quality of this lens is unlike anything I have dealt with before! Everyone talks about L quality build, and I kind of shrugged it off, I was more excited about the optics, but DAYUM, this surprised me. The IS on this lens is also great, I had keepers as low as 1/40 at 200mm.

It took a little bit to get used to the 40D, but I am really liking this camera. All the extra functions, expanded ISO, more accurate AF points, and easier/quicker AF point selection will really come in handy. The build of this camera is also far superior to my old XTi. Not sure of focus accuracy of this camera yet, but it seems equal to, if not better than my old XTi -- I need more shooting time to figure that out.

Anyways, here are some pics from the 70-200 in a local park. Not the best focal length to bring to a park, but I wanted to force myself to use this lens and test it out. Most of these shots were done at 2.8, with the shutter speeds generally hovering around 1/200 (wanted to test the IS out extensively).

Very little PP on these -- mostly just adjusting exposure and white balance.

1
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/leafbuilding1.jpg

2
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/flower2.jpg

3
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/BWlilly.jpg

4.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/log1.jpg

5.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/Path2.jpg

6.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/Lilly2.jpg

7.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/leafonwater.jpg

8.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/Coppatop85/70-200/Leaf1.jpg

Sorry, no duck shots yet!

Nice shots for your first pics with this lens!

[x2x3x4x5x]

I find myself not giving this lens the usage it needs... =/

[thrash_273]

I find myself not giving this lens the usage it needs... =/
get out there and use that beast, your missing out

[theveed]

my review...

The Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM is a behemoth of a lens. This is considered to be a staple workhorse for many outdoor portrait artists, journalists, and sports shooters alike. The metal lens barrel houses a considerable amount of glass and electronics to provide a constant f/2.8 large-aperture opening from wide to tele-focal length. Let’s get the specs out of the way first:

Read the review here (http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=573)

http://www.davidleetong.com/images/articles/EF70_20028IS/20081111-IMG_4513.jpg

http://www.davidleetong.com/images/articles/EF70_20028IS/20081110-CRW_4405.jpg

http://www.davidleetong.com/images/articles/EF70_20028IS/20081116-IMG_4947.jpg

[johngpt]

Took a bit to get accustomed to that increase in weight, but it has sure been worth the effort. Now at the end of my son's high school season, toting the behemoth around is nothing.

Now comes club season. :D

One from the season. 40D, iso 3200, f/3.2 can't remember the shutter speed. But this was under the lights at night in the gridiron stadium, and the ISO and f stop are generally the same for all those games.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2917613276_f103a5b321.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

I'm selling my copy...

Funding the 5Dmk2 and an all prime set up.

[johngpt]

I'm selling my copy...

Funding the 5Dmk2 and an all prime set up.
It'll be an easy sale. :D

[x2x3x4x5x]

Pft - I wish!

Hah, re-listing it for sale in the b/s/t.

[John Photography]

love this lens, as it's my first L lens. with that said, i need some advice/suggestions on how to shoot in bright sunlight. obviously, i'm looking to shoot the sharpest hand held pics possible.

here's a pic i took this wknd of my cousin in bright sunlight.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh228/jsalangs/Emma%202nd%20Birthday%20Party/IMG_3670.jpg

Av
exp: 1/25
f/8
ISO 200

[FlyingPhotog]

70-200mm f/2.8L IS + EOS 5D .. 1/750 @ f/2.8 ISO 100 200mm
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/106235310/original.jpg

[shimmishim]

It is obviously overexposed as you have noted.

Try shooting in manual mode or adjust your exposure compensation down one stop.

In manual, you'd do ISO200 1/50 f/8 or ISO400 1/100 f/8 or ISO400 1/200 f/5.6.

You can also try changing the metering mode in your camera.

There are many options. :)



love this lens, as it's my first L lens. with that said, i need some advice/suggestions on how to shoot in bright sunlight. obviously, i'm looking to shoot the sharpest hand held pics possible.

here's a pic i took this wknd of my cousin in bright sunlight.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh228/jsalangs/Emma%202nd%20Birthday%20Party/IMG_3670.jpg

Av
exp: 1/25
f/8
ISO 200

[John Photography]

It is obviously overexposed as you have noted.

Try shooting in manual mode or adjust your exposure compensation down one stop.

In manual, you'd do ISO200 1/50 f/8 or ISO400 1/100 f/8 or ISO400 1/200 f/5.6.

You can also try changing the metering mode in your camera.

There are many options. :)

i will try your suggestions, thanks!

are there filters that can help with bright sunlight?

[Bill Boehme]

.... are there filters that can help with bright sunlight?

Not really ... at least, not in the context that you are thinking about. The problem here has nothing to do with the lens ... it is just a limitation of an automatic exposure system. When you have a scene with extremely high contrast such as this one taken in strong sunlight, the exposure metering system computes an exposure level that gives the "right" amount of exposure using approximately an average value of the light over the entire field of view as the measurement value. I used the term "approximately" because there are several variants to average metering that attempt to make the metering system a little smarter, but all metering systems are still very rudimentary instruments and can always stand a helping hand from the person standing behind the camera.

If you were to put a neutral density filter in front of the lens, the metering system doesn't know it so it would still make the same mistake.

[johngpt]

If you were to put a neutral density filter in front of the lens, the metering system doesn't know it so it would still make the same mistake.
It would just take longer to make the same mistake!

All of us are learning the idiosyncracies of our particular cameras in various lighting situations. Time and experience are the best teachers. Have fun as you learn. :D

[Bill Boehme]

It would just take longer to make the same mistake!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[BrantG]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3063779531_31ee77573a_b.jpg

[thrash_273]

one from last sunday

[shadowman]

Alright, quick, someone talk me out of this. !

[kristofor]

Alright, quick, someone talk me out of this. !

There is absolutely no way you would want to buy one of the best zoom lenses going around.......your only going to have photos that look sharper, more professional, more dynamic... yeah who needs all those anyway....

[johngpt]

Alright, quick, someone talk me out of this. !

Look, there's no way you're going to want to be able to shoot in low light conditions, with amazing clarity, or the ability to refocus quickly on developing action.

[fatalimage]

here's my contribution. 70-200 2.8is. 1/200, 5/6, iso160. strobes on left right, remote triggered.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/3079592722_b9c8e16fc7.jpg

[thrash_273]

Alright, quick, someone talk me out of this. !
dnt get it.=D

[assafphotography]

definitely my next lens! but first I have to get a full frame camera

Very nice captures, great thread

[engrmariano]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2891725164_8e0fa1c399_o.jpg

[airbutchie]

Canon XTi + Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM + Kenko DG Pro 300 Extention Tubes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/3084182754_127263e686_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[tonylong]

I've been catching up on my photo organizing over the past week or two, and the most recent shoot I worked with was at a local airfield where I've shot and practiced my panning technique over the past number of months. On this day I began using the 70-200 rather than the 100-400 (with the 1DM3), and here are some of the results:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98628200/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98628201/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98628561/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98628562/original.jpg

[tiarehi]

#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3060987224_bfb51b738c_b.jpg

#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/3076254623_525c186753_b.jpg

[DozerLYP]

this was taken a few hours ago. It's made of 9 vertical pictures hand held.

Miami Downtown
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n56/dozerlyp/Untitled_Panorama2.jpg

and one more from before sunrise
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n56/dozerlyp/IMG_4042.jpg

[EdBray]

My wife suggested that we take the Grandchildren up onto Dartmoor today to let them get some fresh air. Fresh air? it was bloody freezing!

Managed to take a couple of shots (or more whilst I was there)

This one, 'Moon over Moor' was taken on the 5D with the 70-200L f2.8 IS, on a tripod (AF & IS off) as I used a grey grad filter. I much prefer the monochrome version although not quite Ansel Adams standard!

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/MoonoverMoor.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/moonovermoormono2.jpg

[johngpt]

Both versions are great.

The terrain and vegetation so much resembles what we have here in the US southwest. I had to go back and read your comments and see the location under your user name.

[Ultimate CC]

http://www.danhonovich.com/img/v6/p651861474-4.jpg

iso3200
f2.8
PP in cs4

[David S]

From the world famous San Diego zoo.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/3088640251_ce9168747d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3088640255_2b28ece30c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3089589958_f7e9909c3a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/3088640273_d48be54f4c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/3089483456_68e242517a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/3088640267_eff884ee41_o.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

From March of '07 when still using a 20D

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum .. Tucson, AZ
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/75314489/original.jpg

[airbutchie]

Canon 1DmkII + 70-200 2.8L IS + Kenko 1.4x TCon... This B2 Stealth Bomber flew by several times over my house... Must've been some airshow at the local airport or something... Anyhoo, here are a few captures...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3094042522_45ab90cf59_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3093201111_c6fcf9d605_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3094042596_18c34174da_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[shimmishim]

In the first and second pictures, it looks like you cut out of the sky something that resembles a B2 bomber. :)

Canon 1DmkII + 70-200 2.8L IS + Kenko 1.4x TCon... This B2 Stealth Bomber flew by several times over my house... Must've been some airshow at the local airport or something... Anyhoo, here are a few captures...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3094042522_45ab90cf59_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3093201111_c6fcf9d605_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3094042596_18c34174da_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[nicography]

Is this a good lens for doing outdoor/indoor portrait shots?

I love shooting depth of field/bokeh portrait of people.

Will this lens suit my needs?

I currently have a Canon Xti, Canon 24-70f2.8L, Tokina 11-16 f2.8, and the Canon 50mm f1.8.

The 24-70L is a great walk around lens but the depth of field at 70mm focal length is not blur enough.

Thanks in advance,

nico

[Tareq]

Is this a good lens for doing outdoor/indoor portrait shots?

I love shooting depth of field/bokeh portrait of people.

Will this lens suit my needs?

I currently have a Canon Xti, Canon 24-70f2.8L, Tokina 11-16 f2.8, and the Canon 50mm f1.8.

The 24-70L is a great walk around lens but the depth of field at 70mm focal length is not blur enough.

Thanks in advance,

nico

Yes, it will be.

[johngpt]

As long as we can stand off far enough from our subject, it's a fantastic portrait lens. Scroll back through some of the pages at this thread and you'll see some awesome work.

[nicography]

thanks for the quick reply guys.

im looking forward to pick up one of this bad boy over the weekend.

cheers,

nico =D

[Jannie]

I do so love this lens! I do love my primes but I always think of the 70-200 2.8 as Canon's money maker lens! It is just so fine!

[tonylong]

I do so love this lens! I do love my primes but I always think of the 70-200 2.8 as Canon's money maker lens! It is just so fine!

I agree, its fast AF and excellent sharpness make it a real go-to lens for so many things, with images that really do pop. There are times I don't know what I'd do without it -- certainly when it comes to a lot of sports/action type of stuff.

[shima]

Here's a few shots with my 5D2 and the 70-200 f2.8/L IS USM taken on Wednesday... these are from the JPG's w/ only minor tweaking (I usually shoot RAW but have been doing JPG's for now until Lightroom 2.2 gets released)

These were all ISO 4,000... f2.8... 1/800 shutter.

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/434626248_t3Ft9-L.jpg

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/434709327_aQdZY-L.jpg

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/434721495_ToxzT-L.jpg

[Tanglefoot47]

My daughter

1/200 f2.8 ISO 160 145mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/rrrr/ebay/lisaincurlers.jpg

Love this shot

Mike

[tonylong]

Here's a few shots with my 5D2 and the 70-200 f2.8/L IS USM taken on Wednesday... these are from the JPG's w/ only minor tweaking (I usually shoot RAW but have been doing JPG's for now until Lightroom 2.2 gets released)

These were all ISO 4,000... f2.8... 1/800 shutter.

Obviously you haven't heard that the 5D2 is not a sports camera, shima! Back off there before you give people the wrong idea:)!

Great shots, by the way!

[shima]

Obviously you haven't heard that the 5D2 is not a sports camera, shima! Back off there before you give people the wrong idea:)!

Great shots, by the way!

Obviously the camera hasn't heard it isn't a sport camera either, lol. Yeah I didn't expect much from it with it's low FPS but then I found that when I was getting tack sharp photos right away, I didn't need high FPS, lol.

[Akire]

Bird feeder at first snow. Taken with a canon 50d

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/3108732354_afaff00664.jpg

100% crop

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Aquarium-270.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Aquarium-384.jpg

[Tareq]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Aquarium-270.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Aquarium-384.jpg

Seems you fixed the body and switching the lenses many many times, i will found you in many lenses archive threads ;)

[Sydor25]

Seems you fixed the body and switching the lenses many many times, i will found you in many lenses archive threads ;)


Busy weekend. :lol:

[Tareq]

Busy weekend. :lol:

Good for you ;) ENJOY!

[Pen6uiN]

Black & White Santa Claus on Bourke Street Mall
pixel peeping @ flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/indovic/3073951834/sizes/o/ (3744 x 5616 pixel resolution)
photo info: 5D mkII + 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
Taken in RAW, converted to JPEG in DPP without any adjustment at all
Photo Info: 1/50secs f/11 EV-1/3 ISO200 Handheld @ 200mm focal length
Photographer comments: this is my favourite lens. Not only can you slap a TC2x to zoom in more & not degrade the quality, I just love the 2.8 bokeh that comes with it. The weight is not an issue when you are use to it
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/3073951834_4cb8c067cb_b.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Aquarium-282.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Aquarium-310_8x10.jpg

[cyruz]

woohoo just got it today, cant wait to post some pics with it later

[DozerLYP]

woohoo just got it today, cant wait to post some pics with it later

Welcome to the club...:cool:

[FlyingPhotog]

Black & White Santa Claus on Bourke Street Mall

Is there actually a live human under all that? Wild...

[cyruz]

http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p656868248-4.jpghttp://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p710769053-4.jpg

[BJWOK]

http://www.bjwok.com/photos/landscapes/landscapes22.jpgmmm, i love this lens!! but my bank account doesn't!!

[skill]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3128474431_44c07385c1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/3129303256_e5f0255274.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3126673781_6fa50ee830.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3126673555_0e376f446e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3127501374_f7afb36267.jpg

[Rio_mang]

This has to be the most ultimate lens lol

[skill]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2894429818_eddcde4739_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2913281573_53c19944ec.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2914127098_81e64fde3e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2904487199_92bcd904c2.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2905332500_d65c2a563a.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2903445249_15a13caf3f.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

#1 is very, very powerful. Very touching photography.

[rehype]

#1 is very, very powerful. Very touching photography.

+1bw!

[skill]

Thank you.

[Medic1]

Those are great images skill.....thanks for sharing those with us

[EdBray]

Chloe

ISO 200, 5D MkII, @ f4 1/60

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/Chloe-1.jpg

[Marloon]

Just got mine. Its raining outside, so i cant really bring it out right now. :(

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Y9ZKFU7m0c8/SVZ5kQKNR1I/AAAAAAAAAKU/lr26zJMBDb8/s800/20081227-IMG_2145.jpg

[skill]

Those are great images skill.....thanks for sharing those with us

Thanks.
You can check out the photo slide show of all the photos at the following links. Due to time constraints on flickr i had to speed up part 1 and split them into two parts. :(
Part 1 (http://flickr.com/photos/rohicks/3142280906/)
Part 2 (http://flickr.com/photos/rohicks/3142258446/)

View the set (only a few select images are uploaded here) (http://flickr.com/photos/rohicks/sets/72157607543845430/)

[Headshotzx]

Just got mine. Its raining outside, so i cant really bring it out right now. :(

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Y9ZKFU7m0c8/SVZ5kQKNR1I/AAAAAAAAAKU/lr26zJMBDb8/s800/20081227-IMG_2145.jpg

Yes you can-- it's weather sealed. Haha, just don't get that camera wet ;)

[cyruz]

40D, f/5.6 @ 200 mm, 1/6, ISO 800, Flash
http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p620870217-4.jpg

40D, f/4.5 @ 70 mm, 1/8, ISO 800, Flash
http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p763910666-4.jpg

40D, f/2.8 @ 100 mm, 1/20, ISO 800, Flash
http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p662445658-4.jpg

[john-in-japan]

Straight out of the camera. "Last Samurai - Part II". Late winter Persimmon, refusing to fall to the ground, last one on the tree.
John

[Geno DM]

Yesterday was my birthday, can you smell the newness? :) All are 200mm @ f/2.8

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Snow/IMG_8172-Editcopy.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Snow/IMG_8174-Editcopy.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Snow/IMG_8174-Edit.jpg

[johngpt]

Nothing like that new lens aroma! :D

[jrm27]

Cyruz:

is that a bengal kitten? I used to have one. great pics!

[cyruz]

Cyruz:

is that a bengal kitten? I used to have one. great pics!


yea its my wifes cousins. i think it is about 4 months old. its huge for the age. my cat is 16 lbs, its gonna dwarf it. thanks.

[jrm27]

yeah, my buddy has the one I used to have.. it is huge! But gorgeous cats nontheless. Again, fantastic pics!

[davidinjp]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3071381342_7e1172160c_o.jpg

[JasonRussell]

So I looked through all 70 pages and now am having a hard time deciding if I really need IS :(

hmmmm... buy 2.8 now or wait 3 weeks and get the 2.8IS?

[DallasPhoto]

WAIT THREE WEEKS!!! So So Worth it

So I looked through all 70 pages and now am having a hard time deciding if I really need IS :(

hmmmm... buy 2.8 now or wait 3 weeks and get the 2.8IS?

[JasonRussell]

WAIT THREE WEEKS!!! So So Worth it

Ok, you twisted my arm :)

Or I could sell my 85 1.8 and get it even sooner!

[jvolkman]

f/4 @ 190mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3158774130_3d1e2e76ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvolkman/3158774130/meta/in/set-72157612034347828)

[Headshotzx]

on 400D:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3160503438_865f973d5e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/3159669009_58699dc208_o.jpg

on 5DmarkII:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3154536150_514aee7269_o.jpg

[nik.hisham]

After months of coveting. After months of saving. After 1 agonizing week of waiting (out of stock when I ordered). I finally got one. These were among the first photos I took around the house. I am so glad I got the 2.8 over the f4. And the IS version too.
1. Cherries! Hand held. 200mm wide open. 1/30 sec. ISO 800.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3184546334_4060326901_o.jpg
2. The obligatory duck shot - OK, there aren't any live ducks in my neck of the woods, so this will have to do. Absolutely no PP other than export and resize. Focus aimed at the eye. Hand held. 200m @ 2.8.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3184548346_fe673da8ae_o.jpg

[nik.hisham]

Don't blame me for posting some more. I just got the lens yesterday.. :)

The rest are available here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/meandmycanon/sets/72157612434117264/show/).

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3187844844_1f5c75709b_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3187846992_75c19db644_o.jpg

[drstat]

Dan wow what a shot. I am from Slidell area and just got a 70-200mm and i love it! We are trying to get a meet and greet together for New orleans.

[CAReefer]

Just ordered mine, waiting on big brown now. Wednesday according to B&H tracking info. Tap, tap, tap.

[NAisBEST]

Just received mine. Haven't gotten a real good chance to use it yet...hopefully soon or else I'll go crazy!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3193492166_f2daf2b5fa_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3193492166/)

Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -2/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[nik.hisham]

I couldn't sleep last night. So I shot the moon. As a point of comparison, *here* (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=459569&page=70) is a link to the 55-250 sample thread where I shot the moon with that lens. My post is somewhere in the middle. Sorry, didn't know how to link directly to that post, or if its even possible.

Between the two shots, I think this one is better. But I don't know if its because of the lens. I've learned so much since my first few moon shots.

As always, thanks for looking.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3193985702_40940da4cb_o.jpg