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

[rpphoto]

Michael Green that is a mighty fine looking dog. Love the English version of the Lab rather than the tall skinnies we have here.

[tonylong]

Some from the archives:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/90260023/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/90260033/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/90357010/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/90357624/original.jpg

[Motif Images]

My experience so far:

http://www.motifimages.com/images/egtr7.jpg

[johngpt]

Yike, that is one gleaming automobile!

[Geno DM]

My experience so far:

Very nice! Can you share your PP?

[Thechef]

What are peoples thoughts on the mobility of this lens - is it ever an issue, or do the results out-weigh (no pun intended) the slight muscle strain induced by lugging it around.

Also, how many people have their camera's perminately (or at least 'most of the time' )attached to this lens??

[Scott111184]

What are peoples thoughts on the mobility of this lens - is it ever an issue, or do the results out-weigh (no pun intended) the slight muscle strain induced by lugging it around.

Also, how many people have their camera's perminately (or at least 'most of the time' )attached to this lens??

I got mine about a month ago and it has not been off the camera yet. I am completely comfortable walking around with it but at the same time I'm still young and for me the results are so worth lugging this bad boy around. :D

[nik.hisham]

I lug it around all day for five days per shoot for my clients. I'm small - only 5'7" and skinny and I have no problems. Perhaps when you first get the lens, the weight might take some getting used to but once you're accustomed to it, it should not be a problem - at least for me it isn't.

And fwiw, while I carry the 70-200 on a gripped body, I also lug around another camera body with a Tokina 11-16.

Nik.

[blam]

What are peoples thoughts on the mobility of this lens - is it ever an issue, or do the results out-weigh (no pun intended) the slight muscle strain induced by lugging it around.

Also, how many people have their camera's perminately (or at least 'most of the time' )attached to this lens??

i have to honestly say, it wrecks my left wrist. when i support it too long doing shoots.

however, i have a bad wrist (mild CTS?)

[tonylong]

i have to honestly say, it wrecks my left wrist. when i support it too long doing shoots.

however, i have a bad wrist (mild CTS?)

I often use this for prolonged shoots, and I pack a monopod for this -- it's fine when I'm just bouncing along but for shooting from a single position for an extended period the monopod saves a lot of strain.

[tfaudree]

Woke up bright and early in St Thomas this morning to catch the AM departures back to the mainland.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3377077043_3e1b351513_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3377076753_14a2378b2f_o.jpg

The horse I rode in on is blurred by the exhaust
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3377100857_1e333ff88b_o.jpg

[johngpt]

What are peoples thoughts on the mobility of this lens - is it ever an issue, or do the results out-weigh (no pun intended) the slight muscle strain induced by lugging it around.

Also, how many people have their camera's perminately (or at least 'most of the time' )attached to this lens??

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

During soccer/football season (which never ends BTW), I'm always using this lens. I'll often adopt this posture. It steadies the lens, and changes my point of view. I get tired of seeing the same viewpoint. At times I'll camp at one of the goals and lie prone, just for a change in perspective.

At first it was tiring, but my left arm toughened up. :D

[nik.hisham]

This was shot with a 50D + 70-200 combo. I didn't quite get the focus and DoF right so the 'Canon' on the strap is blurred. Also, I didn't clean up some of the blemishes on the camera body, but I was just messing around with a DIY 'studio' setup.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3375263907_f2e22403fc_b.jpg

And how it was done (yes, I'm a cheap skate.. - or actually, it would also be because the 70-200 cost so much, I can't afford to get proper lighting :p )
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3376081988_a244c21628_o.jpg

[David S]

A different angle on Giraffes...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3378992734_7032bd10d9_o.jpg

[bwell]

is this lens worth spending the extra 700 or whatever for IS?

I shoot mostly sports. I keep getting them from the school's equipment room, but would Like my own at this point. I feel like, usign a quick shutter speed around 1000 like I have to for basketball and such, the IS wouldn't really do anything except make me lose a stop...

thoughts?

[S-S]

is this lens worth spending the extra 700 or whatever for IS?

I shoot mostly sports. I keep getting them from the school's equipment room, but would Like my own at this point. I feel like, usign a quick shutter speed around 1000 like I have to for basketball and such, the IS wouldn't really do anything except make me lose a stop...

thoughts?

the IS version is generally accepted to be noticeably less sharp than the non-IS version...

IS is no use for freezing fast-moving subjects

[The Ghost of FM]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G1342copy1024x701.jpg



Cheers!

[airbutchie]

^ Fantastic!!! Great capture Jeff...

- airbutchie

[Coppatop85]

Taken with a 1.4x T-con:

1.
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v5/p466617118-4.jpg

2.
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v6/p425527973-5.jpg

3.
http://www.coppatopphotos.com/img/v8/p459511277-4.jpg

[Sfordphoto]

A different angle on Giraffes...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3378992734_7032bd10d9_o.jpg

that's totally the wild animal park! woohoo i've been there :)

[The Ghost of FM]

^ Fantastic!!! Great capture Jeff...

- airbutchie
Thanks, man!

I've been out on my balcony for the past 2 days waiting for something to fly close enough to pick up some detail and finally had some luck today!

Cheers!

[David S]

that's totally the wild animal park! woohoo i've been there :)

You are correct. I did try to crop out anything that resembled the park. ;)

[TaDa]

Couple landscape shots from today

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/ScgJwxZdIoI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/vkuQRkwMKE0/s800/Duo-9816.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/ScgPbY6IMhI/AAAAAAAAA9A/DpnLgkRNW-w/s800/Duo-9772.jpg

[SamHunter]

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3371578111_85c6fb6535.jpg?v=0
Full Size - http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3371578111/
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3372374126_5fd7210bb9.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3372374126/
3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3332857210_a9d8d50e9f.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3332857210/
4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3317599000_dcba53e999.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3317599000/
5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2883562383_e6c3cb554f.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/2883562383/in/set-72157614364583406/
6.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/2998618072_94e8d0ce44.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/2998618072/in/set-72157614364583406/
7.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3051418701_ccf862e22d.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3051418701/in/set-72157614288269933/
8.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3268544582_3b1e7598bd.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3268544582/in/set-72157614288126359/

[SamHunter]

Sorry for the big post, haven't been in here in awhile

[BC-guy]

Thanks to everyone that told me about what sites they use to post their photos. I am in the process of making my own so I can post my latest pics here.

One thing...I lost my lens cap yesterday in the snow and slush (did I mention I hate Winter?). Just wanted to ask if I needed a 77mm sized cap? Just wanted to make sure before I ordered.

thanks for your time in advance, gary-

[shimmishim]

Thanks to everyone that told me about what sites they use to post their photos. I am in the process of making my own so I can post my latest pics here.

One thing...I lost my lens cap yesterday in the snow and slush (did I mention I hate Winter?). Just wanted to ask if I needed a 77mm sized cap? Just wanted to make sure before I ordered.

thanks for your time in advance, gary-

Yes 77mm cap is what you want.

[JelleVerherstraeten]

I'm waiting for the cashback to buy this lens.. Can't wait!

[sheawyatt]

I posted these in the 1DII admirer's thread as well.

A few shots from last weekend, at a local raptor centre. All with the 70-200 @ f/2.8 or 4.0, ISO 400/800, AV-mode with CW-average metering, AI-Servo

Sakir Falcon Posing in GORGEOUS Light
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-03-21_12-55-23_PNWR.jpg

Turkey Vulture doing a dance
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-03-21_12-25-52_PNWR.jpg

Spectacled Owl in flight
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-03-21_12-21-07_PNWR.jpg

Golden Eagle
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-03-21_11-39-11_PNWR.jpg

Bald Eagle doing a fly-by
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/2009-03-21_12-13-08_PNWR.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

^^^ Wow .. Great Series!

[johngpt]

Outstanding Shea

[TitusvilleSurfer]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3383863959_1742413f4a_o.jpg

[DozerLYP]

this one is made of 9 vertical images, handheld.

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

[nik.hisham]

^^^ Great shot! Love the colors on the buildings and their reflection in the water.

[FlyingPhotog]

Dale Chihuly's "Nature of Glass" exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/110600014/original.jpg
MkIII .. f/4 ISO100 70mm

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/110600020/original.jpg
MkIII .. f/8 ISO100 200mm

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/110600006/original.jpg
MkIII .. f/2.8 ISO100 200mm

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/110600011/original.jpg
MkIII .. f/8 ISO100 200mm

[tom1s]

Beautiful shots, FlyingPhotog. The last two are just stunning!

[FlyingPhotog]

Beautiful shots, FlyingPhotog. The last two are just stunning!

Thank You very much. It's an amazing exhibition.

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Lily_3.28.09-044.jpg

[johngpt]

From yesterday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3397469962_9cf9c8be65_o.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Another day, another picture of the clouds.

Cheers!



.

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/5 200mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3400918938_d2855d0995.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3400918938/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3400112687_5fed3ae0f1.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3400112687/)

[wallybud]

Yours truly! Haha...Testing out lighting before a wedding

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/Me_Lighting.jpg

[seesaw]

First attempts with the lense

[cyruz]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Lily_3.28.09-044.jpg

wheres that dam taco bell?

[4g63photo]

I just bought this lens. I sold my trusty 70-200 2.8 non is. I hope its just as sharp.

[rpphoto]

After spending about an hour going through all these links I am slightly concerned. I just bought one of these paired with the 5d mk ii and i've noticed that I've missed some shots that I thought were easy, and too many of the pictures have come out a little soft. It seems that our gallery does have a lot more "soft" pictures than the 70-200 f4 IS. I'm not sure whether our f4 would be better than their f4, but either way they seem to have more "tack sharp" pictures.

I'm not considering getting rid of mine or anything but do any of the others feel the same way?

[Sharpstat]

After spending about an hour going through all these links I am slightly concerned. I just bought one of these paired with the 5d mk ii and i've noticed that I've missed some shots that I thought were easy, and too many of the pictures have come out a little soft. It seems that our gallery does have a lot more "soft" pictures than the 70-200 f4 IS. I'm not sure whether our f4 would be better than their f4, but either way they seem to have more "tack sharp" pictures.

I'm not considering getting rid of mine or anything but do any of the others feel the same way?


F4 to 2.8 is it that big of difference with adequate light? Unless one has used a 70-200 a lot you are going to induce camera shake until one gets steady with a telephoto. That was my problem, rushing shots and not holding both hands steady enough. I seldom get soft shots anymore.

[seesaw]

F4 to 2.8 is it that big of difference with adequate light? Unless one has used a 70-200 a lot you are going to induce camera shake until one gets steady with a telephoto. That was my problem, rushing shots and not holding both hands steady enough. I seldom get soft shots anymore.

For myself and I am new to the whole camera thing, but enjoy it alot, I think it is rushing the shot and getting a better understanding of photography in general. I considered the F4, but decided to get the F2.8 since I will be in arenas for most of my pics, but I cannot wait until we start getting nice weather in Alberta so I can use it outside with my kids

[nik.hisham]

Taken today during the 2nd free practice session at the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix.
All shots are with the Tamron 2x TC. Thanks for looking.
Feel free to check out the detailed exif on my *here* (http://www.flickr.com/photos/meandmycanon/sets/72157616220084725/)

1. F1 Merchandise.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3410007476_d8df0c950f_b.jpg

2. Track inspection just before they opened the track for the practice session
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3409170117_91768933c9_b.jpg

3. I was wondering what kind of IQ the Tamron 2x TC would get me. People say that it is soft.... verdict is that it is a bit soft, but nothing that a little USM can't fix.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3410066140_52520bbb7f_b.jpg

4. Heiki Kovalainen, on the limit.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3410031938_cf62f6c55e_b.jpg

[Trek_203]

Taken today during the 2nd free practice session at the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix.
All shots are with the Tamron 2x TC. Thanks for looking.
Feel free to check out the detailed exif on my *here* (http://www.flickr.com/photos/meandmycanon/sets/72157616220084725/)

WOW! awesome pics nick!

[4g63photo]

Very nice shots.

[drPheta]

In the photo with Heiki, did you use the TC? Either way AWESOME panning!

[shimmishim]

@nik.hisham that last shot is AWESOME. You can clearly see the front left wheel is not spinning!!! nice capture.

[nik.hisham]

WOW! awesome pics nick!

Very nice shots.

Thanks guys!

In the photo with Heiki, did you use the TC? Either way AWESOME panning!

Yep, I used the TC for all the shots. If I'm not mistaken, that one was at 140mm FL, wand wide open at f/5.6.

@nik.hisham that last shot is AWESOME. You can clearly see the front left wheel is not spinning!!! nice capture.

Thanks. I took quite a few pics but my keeper rate was not as high as I wanted.. and I think it was because my shutter speed was set too low. I locked it at 1/100 in Tv mode. The cars were taking a hairpin turn and were not that fast, but if you look at the 'motion' in the wheels, it looks like they are going really fast. I think 1/250 would have worked better, and gotten me more keepers. But this one is my favorite so far.

Thanks for looking!

[rpphoto]

http://ozvisuals.smugmug.com/photos/504902938_wVpou-XL.jpg

[rpphoto]

disregard prior, i'm still trying to figure out how to attach images. sorry

[Marloon]

I LOVE THIS LENS... I WAS USING IT FOR AN EVENT YESTERDAY.. ITS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

AFs IN LOW LIGHT! SO FREKING AWESOME... I LOVED IT BEFORE, BUT NOW, I LOVE IT WAY MORE.

[FlyingPhotog]

I LOVE THIS LENS... I WAS USING IT FOR AN EVENT YESTERDAY.. ITS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

AFs IN LOW LIGHT! SO FREKING AWESOME... I LOVED IT BEFORE, BUT NOW, I LOVE IT WAY MORE.

Did you drop it on your Caps Lock key? :lol:

[origamione]

Taken today during the 2nd free practice session at the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix.
All shots are with the Tamron 2x TC. Thanks for looking.
Feel free to check out the detailed exif on my *here* (http://www.flickr.com/photos/meandmycanon/sets/72157616220084725/)



4. Heiki Kovalainen, on the limit.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3410031938_cf62f6c55e_b.jpg


Wow!! Stunning capture Nik, love the panning effect, this is shot handheld without any aid of monopod?

[nik.hisham]

Wow!! Stunning capture Nik, love the panning effect, this is shot handheld without any aid of monopod?

Thanks Frank. Yes, this, as well as the rest of the shots were all hand held and no monopod.

[seesaw]

Seeing those F1 pics makes me even more excited for the Indy this summer. And my wife says thank you Nik for the extra $200 i am spending on my new purchase of a TC, hahahaha.

[SamHunter]

LOVE those F1 captures

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2998616784_ac43f3a026.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2998616784_b1b53d1675_o.jpg

[tonylong]

One from last year, taken with the 1DM3:

http://www.pbase.com/image/101060118/original.jpg

[nik.hisham]

Seeing those F1 pics makes me even more excited for the Indy this summer. And my wife says thank you Nik for the extra $200 i am spending on my new purchase of a TC, hahahaha.

Lol! I guess this means I should say, "You're welcome". Looking forward to seeing those Indy pics!

[JeremyJ]

Tony and Nik, those are some excellent action captures. And Sam, that is a definite keeper there. Here is one from a few weeks ago at a local wildlife preserve.
This was also with my first try at using Nik Silver Efx.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/jjee4301/wildlife/IMG_5845-Edit.jpg

[phamster]

from this months senior job..

great lens for portraits.

http://i42.tinypic.com/34obl1y.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/2dca4c0.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/hvrzus.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2yuj4ud.jpg

phamster

[drPheta]

Pham, did you use a layer mask to get the skin soft? Nice shots. 2nd one is excellent, but the hair in the 3rd disturbs me.

[phamster]

Pham, did you use a layer mask to get the skin soft? Nice shots. 2nd one is excellent, but the hair in the 3rd disturbs me.

Pheta,

you are every where !!! ha ha..

my work flow is this.

raw to jpeg using DPP
Imagenomic portraiture 2 software using almost basic defaults -sliders never move more than -+ 2 increments.. don't want to over do it.

then i l mask the finished over the original to blend in what i don't want too soften..hope it makes sense.. erasing using a soft brush and opacity of 50 and flow of 50..

now you know my secrets and i hope i won't go out of business.. ha ha.. ha..

phamster

[drPheta]

Pheta,

you are every where !!! ha ha..

my work flow is this.

raw to jpeg using DPP
Imagenomic portraiture 2 software using almost basic defaults -sliders never move more than -+ 2 increments.. don't want to over do it.

then i l mask the finished over the original to blend in what i don't want too soften..hope it makes sense.. erasing using a soft brush and opacity of 50 and flow of 50..

now you know my secrets and i hope i won't go out of business.. ha ha.. ha..

phamster


I'm everywhere on the forums cause I like em lenses you like. Your secrets out, but you're in Ohio. Most boring state I've been to... I wouldn't worry about it. Hah!

[SBPhoto]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3435515010_61b4646d52_o.jpg
1D MKIII and 70-200/2.8L IS

[phamster]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3435515010_61b4646d52_o.jpg
1D MKIII and 70-200/2.8L IS

that horse looks like it is 3D !!! jumping out of my monitor !!!

nice

phamster

[Sfordphoto]

from this weekend

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1795/img2389l.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5400/img2130f.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1972/img2342k.jpg

[SBPhoto]

that horse looks like it is 3D !!! jumping out of my monitor !!!

nice

phamster

Thanks phamster, love your senior portrait session shots

[SamHunter]

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3437402364_e39f442022_o.jpg
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3436595039_3eae74518e_o.jpg
3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3437402088_3d31fa8eab_o.jpg
4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3437401960_be933f6a28_o.jpg
5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3437401656_e8c8bfd6c0_o.jpg
6.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3437401486_b69c179c56_o.jpg
7.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3437400858_c4dec6f68c_o.jpg

[BrantG]

from this months senior job..

great lens for portraits.

http://i42.tinypic.com/34obl1y.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/2dca4c0.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/hvrzus.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2yuj4ud.jpg

phamster

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3435515010_61b4646d52_o.jpg
1D MKIII and 70-200/2.8L IS


Both of these sets are amazing!!!

[johngpt]

So are Sam's. Subtly delicate.

[phamster]

@BrantG thanks..
@SAM.. i used to live in lousiville.. i miss Olies Trollies hamburgers' and their fries !!

BrantG.. if you ever want a tour of the Subaru plant..
i am an engineer there in the indiana plant.. i can make it happen..

sadly we don't make the Impreza's there, but we do make the Spec B's, Outbacks and Tribeca's.. i saw your photo of the hatch back wrx on your flicker account..
you might say i am an expert of subaru's -2000 to current models.

also we make the Toyota Camry's out of the same plant too !! yes i said toyota camry's..

[johngpt]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3436276983_5c4304160b_o.jpg

[SamHunter]

So are Sam's. Subtly delicate.

I appreciate that man

[phamster]

@SAM.. i used to live in lousiville.. i miss Olies Trollies hamburgers' and their fries !!

also very nice shots of the children enjoying the sweetness of life !! you captured the moment well. i am sure lots of children are totally confused when easter comes around. Eggs and Rabbits? they really don't match.. ha ha..



from a recent wedding.. i shot most of the wedding with my 35L, but here are some solo time with the couple with the 70-200.


1
http://i41.tinypic.com/29y2fwi.jpg
2
http://i44.tinypic.com/qq95bq.jpg
3
http://i43.tinypic.com/xdxw69.jpg
4
http://i40.tinypic.com/ehyglt.jpg
5
http://i41.tinypic.com/2hfuxds.jpg
6
http://i40.tinypic.com/2u8wby8.jpg
7
http://i39.tinypic.com/dzjrdx.jpg
8
http://i40.tinypic.com/2agrvkj.jpg

[johngpt]

Phamster, so nice, but man, this makes me feel OLD!

[Azzure_7]

Some of mine recently.
I was about to sell this lens. But then. . .
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3443524082_48d111d840.jpg

[Geno DM]

Phamster, so nice, but man, this makes me feel OLD!

Funny, I was feeling the exact same thing.

[SBPhoto]

PHAMSTER..Love the wedding shots, excellent.

two more horse racing ones
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3435985814_004eef7d63_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3437308145_a87e8fe6d8_o.jpg

[phamster]

PHAMSTER..Love the wedding shots, excellent.

two more horse racing ones
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3437308145_a87e8fe6d8_o.jpg

it is so looking like the horse is jumping out of the monitor again.. like i have those weird 3d glasses on.. ha ha.. very nice.. look at the veins on the horse.. wow

phamster

[bbeck4x4]

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/511279550_zfnKb-M.jpg

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/511279239_bHFGW-M.jpg

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/511279783_TMQec-M.jpg


I finally get to post in this thread, It has only taken a little more than a year.

[BrantG]

@BrantG thanks..
@SAM.. i used to live in lousiville.. i miss Olies Trollies hamburgers' and their fries !!

BrantG.. if you ever want a tour of the Subaru plant..
i am an engineer there in the indiana plant.. i can make it happen..

sadly we don't make the Impreza's there, but we do make the Spec B's, Outbacks and Tribeca's.. i saw your photo of the hatch back wrx on your flicker account..
you might say i am an expert of subaru's -2000 to current models.

also we make the Toyota Camry's out of the same plant too !! yes i said toyota camry's..

I may have to take you up on that offer.

[SamHunter]

it is so looking like the horse is jumping out of the monitor again.. like i have those weird 3d glasses on.. ha ha.. very nice.. look at the veins on the horse.. wow

phamster

I think it's a mix between a great photo, some shadow/highlight tool, and some USM

[S-S]

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/511279550_zfnKb-M.jpg

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/511279239_bHFGW-M.jpg

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/511279783_TMQec-M.jpg


I finally get to post in this thread, It has only taken a little more than a year.

well worth the wait!

[phamster]

well worth the wait!

+1 on that.
nice shots.. i agree.

[FlyingPhotog]

"Peace With Honors"

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/111395187/original.jpg
1DMkIII + 70-200mm f2.8L IS .. 1/2000 @ f/4 ISO 100 .. LR Edit

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Fort_Worth_Reptiles-007.jpg

[phamster]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Fort_Worth_Reptiles-007.jpg


reflection and weirdness of the that reptile !!! wow.. awesome

Like a GAR-CA-DIAL...

phamster

[phamster]

i had some fun with 580 EXII's with the wescott 28 apollo..it does a good job. if it isn't being blown over by the wind.. ha ha.

still no new pocket wizards yet.. aaaughh !! i guess i can make due with out them..


this lens is a great lens.. it is one of my go to portrait lens..

if you are toying with getting the non is version.. note towards the end i was still hand holding this.. no tripod..

last image was 1/40 shutter speeds.. you can not do that with the NON IS and have keepers.


http://i39.tinypic.com/3304gh0.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/3507xbl.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/wik9pl.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/20i6seg.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/ndv4p2.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/35jhwt0.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2vkdd8z.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/6fzjwp.jpg

[drPheta]

Pham, you use only one light for this shoot? I think I would have preferred some sort of fill in the first two camera left (be it a weaker strobe or a reflector. But I like your work. Good stuff, man! PS, who was the guy in white?

[phamster]

Pham, you use only one light for this shoot? I think I would have preferred some sort of fill in the first two camera left (be it a weaker strobe or a reflector. But I like your work. Good stuff, man! PS, who was the guy in white?


white outfit guy is a friend of mine that plays amazing tennis..

he is a male model, so we were helping each other out.

when she was in the spot light, he would look up the next pose... and vice versa..

i took some photos of him too. i will post those later..

phamster

[phamster]

and some more photos..
this is my friend, he is from germany, and plays an amazing game of tennis..
"phil"

http://i44.tinypic.com/2s1vypf.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2zpqfk7.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/aujejk.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2lm8847.jpg

[johngpt]

I think your lighting set up lends itself better to male portraits than female, unless it was a specific 'look' you're trying to achieve. The single light creates more bold shadows which are generally 'male' associated.

[phamster]

I think your lighting set up lends itself better to male portraits than female, unless it was a specific 'look' you're trying to achieve. The single light creates more bold shadows which are generally 'male' associated.


John.. thanks for your input..

i have never thought of bold as male only.. but in softness of light for female makes sense..

i have 3 portable light source in which i can use, but only like to lug around a single softbox.. being lazy..

yes.. i can fill in the other side with a hint of soft light - shoot thru umbrella on low power.. but maybe next time..

what i was going for was just some good photos.. hard light or soft, how ever it comes out.. - i am really just learning this stuff to be honest.

phamster

[shimmishim]

@phamster.... i think they all look great... not really sure that 1 light is for just males or just females or whatever...

keep shooting! you got some good stuff!

[phamster]

@phamster.... i think they all look great... not really sure that 1 light is for just males or just females or whatever...

keep shooting! you got some good stuff!


thanks.. some more stuff..

http://i44.tinypic.com/5bda9z.jpghttp://i39.tinypic.com/2qtlp1j.jpg

[drPheta]

Pham. The male shots def look better IMO. I tend to like softer like for MOST female shots... But that's why photography is considered art. We all have our own interpretations. Again. Fantastic shots. Nice work, and I'm sure your clients would agree. If your too lazy to setup two lights, a white sheet or board strategically placed could work to soften the shadows.

[phamster]

love this lens.. did an engagement session with it.. here are some i liked..
1.
http://i40.tinypic.com/11jsprb.jpg

2.
http://i40.tinypic.com/28tbd3p.jpg

3.
http://i44.tinypic.com/32zt6i9.jpg

4.
http://i40.tinypic.com/25hi8mx.jpg

5.
http://i42.tinypic.com/o096a.jpg

6.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2vvp6q0.jpg

7.
http://i40.tinypic.com/2icr6.jpg

8.
http://i41.tinypic.com/34rwtip.jpg

[johngpt]

phamster, yes, the lens it awesome, but it's the guy behind it taking the photos. Whenever I see your stuff, I'm learning. Thanks for posting.

[steven_lawrence]

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

Very sweet! Way to keep your finger on the trigger.

[Sfordphoto]

from this weekend

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5400/img2130f.jpg



oops this one was with 100 f/2.8 macro. sorry ;). but expect something very similar from the 70-200 at 100mm and f/2.8 ;)

[laxative]

Very stellar lens, but sharpness at full aperture just doesnt cut it for the price at 200mm. Anything below that at 2.8 is tack sharp. Oh yeah, as everyone knows, build quality is exceptional. Also has one of the best bokeh quality i've ever seen in a lens. Not quite as stunning as the 85L, but at least this one doesnt have the so called 'targets' in out of focus hilights like 85L does :)

Heres a full size image from my 5D with this lense at 130mm f/2.8:
http://mickocastren.1g.fi/muut/suttutsuumi130mm_f28.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/tytti02.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/lakuihmetys.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/mette13.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/poikapentu03.jpg/_medium.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Hahhahhaa... Loved the last shot, Lax...

- airbutchie

[laxative]

Thank you Airbutchie! He sure is a cute little puppie although he looks a little slow :rolleyes: :lol:

[SamHunter]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3456899143_3b223450cc_o.jpg

[SamHunter]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3457717436_08df066f6a_o.jpg

[ajbalazic]

I just got this lens... upgraded from f/4 non-IS. Impressive.

http://alanbalazic.smugmug.com/photos/515901430_2QrgA-XL.jpg

http://alanbalazic.smugmug.com/photos/515901079_j8Sxp-XL.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

From a pre-race walkaround at Phoenix International Raceway prior to the NASCAR event on April 18.

Beauty and Three Beasts

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/111476696/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/111476692/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/111476693/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/111476694/original.jpg

[adrianjudy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3457717436_08df066f6a_o.jpg

Funny, I have a few pics that look remarkably like these from Thunder. I guess there are a few hundred of us that do, but regardless, great shots.

[phamster]

Very stellar lens, but sharpness at full aperture just doesnt cut it for the price at 200mm. Anything below that at 2.8 is tack sharp. Oh yeah, as everyone knows, build quality is exceptional. Also has one of the best bokeh quality i've ever seen in a lens. Not quite as stunning as the 85L, but at least this one doesnt have the so called 'targets' in out of focus hilights like 85L does :)

Heres a full size image from my 5D with this lense at 130mm f/2.8:
http://mickocastren.1g.fi/muut/suttutsuumi130mm_f28.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/tytti02.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/lakuihmetys.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/mette13.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/elukat/poikapentu03.jpg/_medium.jpg

these photos are amazing.. subjects are so cute..
good shots..

phamster

[SamHunter]

Funny, I have a few pics that look remarkably like these from Thunder. I guess there are a few hundred of us that do, but regardless, great shots.

Thanks. Here's another
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3456898579_a5cbd25b9c_o.jpg
and another
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3456897867_de3db0f421_o.jpg

[phamster]

Thanks. Here's another
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3456898579_a5cbd25b9c_o.jpg
and another
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3456897867_de3db0f421_o.jpg

where were you on the first shot here.. on a tall tower?

phamster

[phamster]

From yesterday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3397469962_9cf9c8be65_o.jpg

looks like the goaling is going to rip this ball !! nice capture with the plant foot not on the ground.

and thanks for your comments too..

phamster

[SamHunter]

where were you on the first shot here.. on a tall tower?

phamster

Yessir... 21st floor

[phamster]

Yours truly! Haha...Testing out lighting before a wedding

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/Me_Lighting.jpg

wally.. nice octa.... lighting..

phamster

[phamster]

a couple of photo shop jobs i did for purdue tennis using this lens.

http://i34.tinypic.com/2qb9kxi.jpgkay
http://i33.tinypic.com/os48z4.jpggriff
http://i37.tinypic.com/jfkod5.jpgremi
http://i34.tinypic.com/2pqqj3o.jpgslavko
http://i37.tinypic.com/m9r1j6.jpgtatiana

[johngpt]

Great job on a great idea.

I'd like to steal your idea for posters of our soccer players.

[drPheta]

Pham, awesome work.

I can't help but laugh, but is her name really Remi Martin?

[phamster]

Great job on a great idea.

I'd like to steal your idea for posters of our soccer players.

all from this lens again.. sweet sports lens..

here are better ones that i like, and easy to do.. purdue coaches wanted the 3 in 1 posters..

i like the 2 in 1 posters..

http://i43.tinypic.com/34hx8bk.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/xbe1z6.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/24xkmtd.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/6o1svl.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/nwmyh2.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/z70ww.jpg

phamster

[adrianjudy]

Thanks. Here's another
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3456898579_a5cbd25b9c_o.jpg
and another
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3456897867_de3db0f421_o.jpg

Great shots, I missed the Chinook (must have been getting a beer). I posted a few in the 55-250 forum.

[phamster]

Pham, awesome work.

I can't help but laugh, but is her name really Remi Martin?

drink drink.. drunk drunk... blam the parents.. yes.. her name is that..

phamster

[silvex]

http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/517313456_SArre-XL.jpg
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/517313239_XaaBb-XL.jpg
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/515601079_EJbef-XL.jpg
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/515696107_4pXXN-XL.jpg

[phamster]

@ silvex , nice colors man..

[Scott111184]

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/518077086_YueBn-L.jpg

[bbeck4x4]

very nice, here is one that I took today at lunch

ISO 100
f 4.0
1/800 sec
200mm shot

I had less than 1/2 second to take the shot

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/518054983_LWopD-L.jpg

[silvex]

@ silvex , nice colors man..

Thanks!

[wgr73]

Silvex, bro...that last photo of the blue one is SICK!! I love the sharpness, being able to see the exhaust waves (whatever those are called)!! Nice!

[phamster]

here are two new ones..

http://i44.tinypic.com/2z7n9c9.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/wbz245.jpg

and the rest of the photos are in this post..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=683162

phamster

[CrazyRuskie]

very nice, here is one that I took today at lunch

ISO 100
f 4.0
1/800 sec
200mm shot

I had less than 1/2 second to take the shot

http://photos.planetbeck.com/photos/518054983_LWopD-L.jpg

Great shot!!

[Ryski]

Couple of shots from Thailand. Such a great lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3469691691_70bd1507d1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3470504600_77652dd3c4_o.jpg

[SamHunter]

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3471464663_8640654979.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3471464663/
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3471464441_49df2c7f68.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3471464441/

[tomhide]

Taken with 30D :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3471434461_4a77934d04.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhide/3471434461/)

[shimmishim]

water balloon explosion :)

http://blog.johnshim.com/uploads/309R3494.jpg

[pratman64]

Love the expression on her face, John. Well done.

[skill]

Shot during the fire fighter reward ceremony i was covering.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3477578229_333ed58d9f_o.jpg

[skill]

Another from fire department shoot.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3478219579_cff79b422a.jpg

[phamster]

new one from this lens.

did a prom job..


http://i44.tinypic.com/244a0bn.jpg

rest of the photos are here..


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=684556

phamster

[skill]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3478262195_d9d965d27e_o.jpg

[wgr73]

Skill I love that photo!!! What kind of PP did you use??

[skill]

Skill I love that photo!!! What kind of PP did you use??
Well it was originally shot in color, so i converted it to B+W.
The main adjustments was pumping up the exposure so it was overexposed some, and pumping up the contrast and blacks.

When i do black and white photos i always make sure the image is over worked more so than not to get a more dramatic effect in the highlights and shadows.
This will also increase some of the noise in the image so it looks more authentic i guess.

[wgr73]

Awesome, thanks!

[BenJohnson]

1
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/517979406_SveyV-M.jpg

2
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/517976946_waaBA-M.jpg

3
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/517977084_4sKod-M.jpg

4
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/517987517_jyXfD-M.jpg

5
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/517982168_GyfpA-M.jpg

6
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/518853620_HRGPT-M.jpg

7
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/519468838_dnm7r-M.jpg

8
http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/519467325_EVSow-M.jpg

[tonylong]

Great shots, Ben! Knowing this lens, I can imagine how great it is to work with this sport -- high performance and crisp shots, until, that is, it's splattered beyond hope:)!

[nik.hisham]

Awesome, awesome shots Ben! But don't you ever worry about the pellets hitting your front element?

[skill]

Love paintball.

I'm surprised they are letting you shoot from inside the net.