Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM [Archive] - Page 15 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

big_g

19th of November 2011 (Sat), 07:31

I finally got hold of a copy yesterday and I am absolutely blown away by it. The best piece of glass I have ever used.

Took it for a trip to the beach this morning to see wild seals breeding.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6362925357_109b661d91_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56355379@N03/6362925357/)
Donna Nook 2011 d (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56355379@N03/6362925357/) by Big_g2 (http://www.flickr.com/people/56355379@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6362927175_e70882e673_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56355379@N03/6362927175/)
Donna Nook 2011 h (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56355379@N03/6362927175/) by Big_g2 (http://www.flickr.com/people/56355379@N03/), on Flickr

Canonswhitelensesrule

19th of November 2011 (Sat), 14:58

Love the iridescence of the crow's feathers, Lukich!

Love the subjects in the next photo even more!

(I wonder if the crow wanted a birds eye view of the three lovelies below him?)

Methodical

19th of November 2011 (Sat), 18:19

Big_g, the 1st image is not visible.

big_g

20th of November 2011 (Sun), 03:56

Doh!!

I had moved it on my Flickr site so the link was lost. Re-upped now

Lukich

20th of November 2011 (Sun), 14:03

Love the iridescence of the crow's feathers, Lukich!

Love the subjects in the next photo even more!

(I wonder if the crow wanted a birds eye view of the three lovelies below him?)

Thank you!
Me too!
:)

CLP

23rd of November 2011 (Wed), 09:19

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6042/6389606775_71ac298919_b.jpg

FlyingPhotog

24th of November 2011 (Thu), 23:33

"Here I Go Again On My Own..."
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p721517417.jpg

KayakPhotos

25th of November 2011 (Fri), 13:17

"Here I Go Again On My Own..."
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p721517417.jpg

Cool idea

FlyingPhotog

26th of November 2011 (Sat), 00:06

Thanks... Just saw the little dude tottering off on his own and snapped him.

Golden Lion Tamarin (aka Golden Marmoset)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v35/p774900028.jpg
1DMkIV + 1.4X TC .. 1/250 @ f/4 ISO 100

erdons

26th of November 2011 (Sat), 15:14

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6407256969_db794cf82a_b.jpg

Scott_online

27th of November 2011 (Sun), 16:38

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6412068281_7dd2afb2f9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16866094@N06/6412068281/)
2011-11-10 13-03-15 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16866094@N06/6412068281/) by Scott Grubb (http://www.flickr.com/people/16866094@N06/), on Flickr

tonylong

1st of December 2011 (Thu), 12:34

HeY!

I've been busy on a project organizing my old "archive" photos from the years up to when I actually started to get organized, and then importing everything into LR3 from my old LR1 library.

Anyway, last night I finished with my '08 pics (a very active year) and in the process ran across this photo from the 300mm f/2.8 IS with a 1.4x TC, taken in Oct '08 shortly before I had to sell the dang lens:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/104664872/original.jpg

Lukich

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 18:02

Black-capped Chickadee
http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-pXmcFtr/0/XL/201112044887-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x
Shot at 600 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Aperture-priority AE, 1/320 sec, f/5.6, ISO 2500, Compensation: +1/3

FlyingPhotog

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 18:05

Unexpected Visitor...
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v36/p534597455.jpg
1DMkIV .. 1/90 @ f/13 ISO 100

Lukich

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 18:08

Steller's Jay
http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-n5Scwbf/0/XL/201112044644-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x
Shot at 600 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Aperture-priority AE, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 2000, Compensation: +1/3

Tvw

12th of December 2011 (Mon), 09:13

1. Marcelo
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/140254676/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/140254676/original.jpg

2. Georginio Wijnaldum
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/140254687/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/140254687/original.jpg

3. Dries Mertens
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/140254690/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/140254690/original.jpg

4. Fireworks before kick-off
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935737/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935737/original.jpg

5. Stanislav Manolev
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935850/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935850/original.jpg

6. Ola Toivonen
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935851/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935851/original.jpg

7. Dries Mertens
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935856/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935856/original.jpg

8. Georginio Wijnaldum
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935859/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/139935859/original.jpg

More can be found here: http://www.pbase.com/tvw/football

Tareq

12th of December 2011 (Mon), 12:01

More can be found here: http://www.pbase.com/tvw/football

WOW, finally i see something here that i like to see, i do shoot football and those shots are amazing, i wish to shoot there in Europe, so crisp shots, well done, and those with 7D, then maybe i should try to buy 7D to use it with 300 and keep my old 70-200 for 1D3.

FlyingPhotog

14th of December 2011 (Wed), 02:18

Say Hello to Boris...
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v36/p223484653.jpg
1DMkIII .. 1/1500 @ f/4 ISO 100
Nik SFX Pro 2 Conversion

glazzers

14th of December 2011 (Wed), 11:07

Lilac Breasted Roller, taken Kruger Prk South Africa

butterfly2937

14th of December 2011 (Wed), 11:11

^^
Glazzers,
Stunning image and a very beautiful bird

Lukich

14th of December 2011 (Wed), 13:14

The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), or the Sparrow Hawk. Taken at Sauvie Island, in the U.S. state of Oregon
http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-9DhzLtF/0/XL/2011120858171-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x
Shot at 600 mm
Exposure: 1/1,000 sec, f/6.3, ISO 320, Compensation: +2/3

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-VCCLRRP/0/XL/201112085622-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x
Shot at 600 mm
Exposure: 1/1,000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1000, Compensation: +1

Lukich

14th of December 2011 (Wed), 13:16

Lilac Breasted Roller, taken Kruger Prk South Africa

Beautiful creature and nice shot!

Tvw

14th of December 2011 (Wed), 13:19

WOW, finally i see something here that i like to see, i do shoot football and those shots are amazing, i wish to shoot there in Europe, so crisp shots, well done, and those with 7D, then maybe i should try to buy 7D to use it with 300 and keep my old 70-200 for 1D3.

Thanks for the compliment Tareq!
Do you own the 1D3? And how to you like it (there are so many different stories about the AF on this body). I do like the "cheap" 7D for sports, I sometimes imagine what a MKIV would be like, but that's just to darn expensive for me. The MKIII should (as a 1-series body) also be great for tracking football. How are your results?
You really should give the 7D a try!

Tareq

14th of December 2011 (Wed), 14:45

Thanks for the compliment Tareq!
Do you own the 1D3? And how to you like it (there are so many different stories about the AF on this body). I do like the "cheap" 7D for sports, I sometimes imagine what a MKIV would be like, but that's just to darn expensive for me. The MKIII should (as a 1-series body) also be great for tracking football. How are your results?
You really should give the 7D a try!

I didn't check the last football match i did shoot, that match i used 3 cameras and 3 lenses, i took it as a test match, i used my friend's camera and lens, his 7D + 70-200 f2.8L IS mkII, against my 1D3 and 1D2n with 300 2.8IS and 70-200 2,8IS mk1
I wish to get few new gear, as in this order: 1D mk4[to replace my 1D2n], 70-200 f2.8L IS mkII[to replace my mk1], 7D[to replace my 30D].

Doublea17

15th of December 2011 (Thu), 23:54

Here are a few

tonylong

16th of December 2011 (Fri), 23:12

Lukich

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 11:36

Nice Sauvie Island shots -- good stuff to be found there!

Thank you! Yes, its always fun to visit Sauvie Island.

dennykyser

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 12:30

Not a bad lens for basketball either.

Tareq

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 17:26

I think my lens need a calibration or micro-adjustment, i really feel my shots are not sharp even if i use one point and single shot, using high shutter speed and still it is not tack sharp, f3.2, i try to find where is the sharpest area in the shot and i can't find it, not sharp overall, so will the calibration or micro-adjustment will make an improvement?

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3806/d36480.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9767/d36484.jpg

Tomorrow [it is now today in our side of the world] Thursday i will go to shoot a match after about 2 weeks [i didn't go last week to shoot], and i am not sure what settings as shutter speed/aperture/ISO i should set to have better results.

newworld666

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 00:46

Tareq

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 01:14

:rolleyes: your pictures are maybe with a small backfocus, but basically they are sharp. On your really small samples when can't get your real focus point. I don't know if IS was turned off too ?

With 1DMKIII @1600iso, you should just shoot in RAW and use noiseware to clean the picture, then sharpen a bit after having cleaned the noise. You won't get a real chance to have an ultra sharp picture in jpg mode at such Iso level (dynamic is more or less @ 9ev) and shooting white cloths in the night can be a real challenge to keep all details.

1/800 can also be still a bit slow for football players if you want to freeze feet or hands (1/1250 is a minimum speed).

I see, well i want to discuss few points then to see what solutions can be achieved.

First of all, i ALWAYS shoot in RAW.

Second, those above shots or even previous shots are all cropped, hope this is not making this problem or it could be the reason.

What do you mean by IS turned on or off? I always keep it on, also i know many will point it as an issue, i don't use a monopod, always handheld, but this problem is with 70-200 lens as well, and honestly speaking, the problem of sharpness/AF issue is with 1D MarkIIn as well, both lenses, 300 and 70-200, i was impressed a little bit when i tested my friend's lens 70-200 II, was better and tad sharper, not huge buy noticeably it is sharper on 1D3, and way way much sharper with 1D2n over my old mk1.

I would like to do micro-adjustment but i forgot where i can follow instructions to do that, also it will not help in my 1D2n because it doesn't have this feature, it may help for 1D3 somehow, would like to give it a try.

Maybe you are right about pp, i will try later to use NR [noiseware or similar] and sharpen later, in those samples above i was just using Canon DPP software for everything, no PS or anything else, maybe i should try those software for comparison if it will help.

About shutter speed, will, i have also some shots at 1/1000-1/2000, not that much big difference, it depends on the player speed or action more even higher speed will make it more frozen, but i saw many shots at 1/500-1/800 tack sharp or way sharper than my 1/1500 shots, some stadiums here are not so great, but others i can perform 1/2000 at ISO2000-3200, i can use that for 1D3, but not 1D2n, i don't like 1D2n high ISO 1600 and above.

Tareq

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 01:20

Today is a game, would like to leave my 70-200 and use another lens [prime] alongside with my 300, what i should use, EF85 1.8 or 135L? both lenses will perform sharper at f2.8 than my 70-200 on both those two FLs at f2.8.

newworld666

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 01:37

Tareq

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 02:22

IS shouldn't have an impact on sharpness, but for any sports (I turned it off, at less I don't get any apparent latency)

Menu for MA adjustment is easy to find C.FNIII - 7 ... assuming AF point is centred on the white player, probably -2 or -3 should arrange the focus.

Maybe you should lower the speed (1/640) or shot @f2.8 to get some more dynamic (it's better to do it by adjusting exposure +1/3 ev ) you will still be able to recover the white part of the shirt without getting burned part).
I think 300L2.8 IS is already ultra sharp @f2.8, just DOF can be too thin if players are too near you..

When I shoot with 2 bodies (1DMKIII and 5DMKII) I always need to compensate night shooting 1DMKIII body by 1/3EV (while 5DMKII is perfect).

The game will start in the evening, before the sunset about 40 minutes and the second half after which will be under the lights.

Why lowering the speed? too bad that one of the teams will be wearing white, hope this will be fine today.

i was meaning to find how to do micro-adjustment step by step, i know where it is in the menu, but from the shot above you said i have front focus, how do you know if the lens is back or front focus just looking at samples? and can you tell how much amount i need to adjust? I don't know if i will have time to micro-adjust as i need to rest/sleep or nap now for a bit to get ready for the match, not sure i can do MA on time, and also my 70-200 on 1Dn will not do the job properly for me, so i may try with either 85mm or 135L for sharper results i hope.

newworld666

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 02:46

The game will start in the evening, before the sunset about 40 minutes and the second half after which will be under the lights.

Why lowering the speed? too bad that one of the teams will be wearing white, hope this will be fine today.

i was meaning to find how to do micro-adjustment step by step, i know where it is in the menu, but from the shot above you said i have front focus, how do you know if the lens is back or front focus just looking at samples? and can you tell how much amount i need to adjust? I don't know if i will have time to micro-adjust as i need to rest/sleep or nap now for a bit to get ready for the match, not sure i can do MA on time, and also my 70-200 on 1Dn will not do the job properly for me, so i may try with either 85mm or 135L for sharper results i hope.

In such situation in real life shooting (without a target) , I just look at the ground how the sharpness of the grass is distributed front and back of the player (with 1DMKIII it's like a challenge, as screen is not as sharp as for 5DMKII). In your samples, players and ball are really just in front border of the "in focus sharp grass", so basically I would adjust by -2 to -3 to correct it.
It's not as scientific as such methods http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html .
But it can be helpful to do it as you haven't done the job at "home".

To get more dynamic you need either to lower speed or open more your lens. Basically, you will get less dynamic (and sharpness feeling) if your picture is under exposed ... noise is increasing too if it's under exposed like your samples.

Usually I like pictures with white cloths as it can make more impressive pictures if you manage to get all details of the cloths.
You should control with the histogram if you are not over exposed (unfortunately, 1DMKIII screen is not bright and reliable enough for controlling exposures without histograms). It's not that complicated to do it while shooting, just a question of training.
Try to put the histogram on the right as much as you can, without going out (means burned parts). A I said my own experience is more than +1/3ev correction for night sports with white shirts, otherwise 1DMKIII makes pictures too dark and noisy.

Tareq

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 10:40

In such situation in real life shooting (without a target) , I just look at the ground how the sharpness of the grass is distributed front and back of the player (with 1DMKIII it's like a challenge, as screen is not as sharp as for 5DMKII). In your samples, players and ball are really just in front border of the "in focus sharp grass", so basically I would adjust by -2 to -3 to correct it.
It's not as scientific as such methods http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html .
But it can be helpful to do it as you haven't done the job at "home".

To get more dynamic you need either to lower speed or open more your lens. Basically, you will get less dynamic (and sharpness feeling) if your picture is under exposed ... noise is increasing too if it's under exposed like your samples.

Usually I like pictures with white cloths as it can make more impressive pictures if you manage to get all details of the cloths.
You should control with the histogram if you are not over exposed (unfortunately, 1DMKIII screen is not bright and reliable enough for controlling exposures without histograms). It's not that complicated to do it while shooting, just a question of training.
Try to put the histogram on the right as much as you can, without going out (means burned parts). A I said my own experience is more than +1/3ev correction for night sports with white shirts, otherwise 1DMKIII makes pictures too dark and noisy.

I see, good catch and note.

I didn't go to the match today because i was so tired, so i think i will have tim to adjust my lens today, i may go for tomorrow game but not sure, in all cases i will read more and will try to do something before.

I got your point, ok, i will try to keep my exposure about normal or slightly over exposure, in fact if the teams don't wear white shirts/shorts then i can go a bit underexposed and increase later, i got nice results with that, i don't care much about the noise, i prefer sharper noisy shots over clean not so sharp shots, and when i checked the small LCD of my camera i think i set it about +1/2-2/3 above 0 for exposure comp.

I missed today match which is on a stadium with very good lights, there i can shoot at ISO 800-1000 with 1/1000 f2.8 no problem, but i want to know, why in some games i can get the colors very nice and sometimes the colors are off, i mean the green of the shots are green nice and other time i feel it is green or yellow cast overall.

Thanks for the link

keith breazeal

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 03:23

7D, 300+1.4X 50% crop

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6563314333_cebef1cd99_b.jpg

FlyingPhotog

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 12:59

Is that Dasher in Ruby?

keith breazeal

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 15:17

Is that Dasher in Ruby?

It's Tim Decker at the California Capital Airshow. We ask all pilots to buzz us at some time in their routine. Patriots solo holds the record for actually making some of us duck or run! :) :) :)

FlyingPhotog

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 20:14

Ah, I thought it was Reno...

Lukich

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 22:08

7D, 300+1.4X 50% crop

Super!

Lukich

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 22:17

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Airshow/2011-San-Francisco-Fleet-Week/i-cLFwcvc/0/XL/201110075514-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +1.4x
Shot at 420 mm
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/2,500 sec, f/4, ISO 200

Lukich

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 22:18

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Airshow/2011-San-Francisco-Fleet-Week/i-6pvVNg7/0/XL/2011100896421-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +1.4x
Shot at 420 mm
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/2,500 sec, f/4, ISO 160

keith breazeal

25th of December 2011 (Sun), 00:17

Methodical

26th of December 2011 (Mon), 19:36

All those Blue Angels are nice

Lukich

26th of December 2011 (Mon), 21:01

Nice catch!!!!!
All those Blue Angels are nice
Thank you!

proletsearch

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 14:37

The whole thread is full with great shots. I wonder what the price of this lens right now is. I could not find it in Amazon. Did most of you guys get it from Canon directly?

keith breazeal

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 14:53

The whole thread is full with great shots. I wonder what the price of this lens right now is. I could not find it in Amazon. Did most of you guys get it from Canon directly?

I get my gear through B&H Photo. The 300 is now $7,299.00
link to the 300 at B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732108-USA/Canon_4411B002_EF_300mm_f_2_8L_IS.html
is is out of stock right now

Tareq

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 15:01

WOW, how crazy the prices rising up so high, i bought my 300 2.8IS mk1 back in 2007 i think, i remember it was costing me around $3600 New and no regret, Canon just producing new mk2 of many of old lenses and increasing the price to about the double, is that really worthy to do this move from Canon?

Lukich

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 15:26

The whole thread is full with great shots. I wonder what the price of this lens right now is. I could not find it in Amazon. Did most of you guys get it from Canon directly?
I bought lens through Amazon from Ace Photo Digital. I decided not to wait for mkII, but still paid little over $5k. Nevertheless, I am very happy I bought this lens.

proletsearch

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 16:40

Thanks for the information, guys. The price is a dreamkiller...Maybe I should look around for a used one, although I doubt that the price will be much lower...

Butch Cassidy

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 17:46

I bought mine " 2.8 " within the last 2 years and paid around $ 4,000.00 or little more. But it is a GREAT lens.

navydoc

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 20:07

I bought mine in mint condition from a fellow POTN member and paid $3900 for it.

keith breazeal

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 21:58

I just looked back to see- it was $4,100 in May 2009 from B&H

Lukich

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 22:51

Today's visitor
http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-jRLTNkm/0/XL/201112276679-XL.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x and 20 mm Kenko Extension Tube
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 3200

dolina

2nd of January 2012 (Mon), 12:22

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6465061347_a0f33109e4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6465061347/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6465061347/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Lukich

4th of January 2012 (Wed), 21:44

Common Starling

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-DMkd2P9/2/XL/201112306819-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x and 20 mm Kenko Extension Tube
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1600

Tareq

5th of January 2012 (Thu), 03:51

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/6219/d36972.jpg

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7656/d36907.jpg

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/3222/d36937.jpg

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/9308/d36998.jpg

Methodical

5th of January 2012 (Thu), 11:12

Man, I got lucky when I purchased mine. The guy thought the the II was coming soon, so I got mine for $3200 in pristine condition. He since then purchased another one.

http://www.methodicalimages.com/img/s9/v13/p435028008-5.jpg

Staszek

5th of January 2012 (Thu), 18:18

Dang thats a good price for a clean lens! Mine has slightly more character haha

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5123/5359455072_5d6169585e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/s_olszewski/5359455072/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/s_olszewski/5359455072/) by Stan Olszewski (http://www.flickr.com/people/s_olszewski/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6644022151_29662cf46a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/s_olszewski/6644022151/)
20101128_Oakland_Raiders_vs_Miami_Dolphins-326 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/s_olszewski/6644022151/) by Stan Olszewski (http://www.flickr.com/people/s_olszewski/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6618828717_9fb967e517_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/s_olszewski/6618828717/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/s_olszewski/6618828717/) by Stan Olszewski (http://www.flickr.com/people/s_olszewski/), on Flickr

Methodical

5th of January 2012 (Thu), 19:28

I really like that last shot.

Btw, the gent only use the 300 for photographing backyard birds, so really hadn't seen a good workout until I got it.

dolina

6th of January 2012 (Fri), 16:06

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6504115173_514048cac8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6504115173/)
Philippine Azkals vs LA Galaxy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6504115173/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Lukich

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 19:21

Kirby Chambliss: “Cobra” takeoff on Zivko Edge 540
http://lukich.smugmug.com/Aviation/2011-California-International/i-5tFFvmf/0/XL/201109250214-XL.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/1,000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 125

FlyingPhotog

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 19:40

I've seen that maneuver somewhere before! ;)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p661687443-5.jpg
300 + 1.4X TC

dolina

9th of January 2012 (Mon), 14:33

Lukich

9th of January 2012 (Mon), 15:30

I've seen that maneuver somewhere before! ;)

Nice shot and good weather!

MakeMeShutter

9th of January 2012 (Mon), 16:39

with 2x II teleconverter

http://www.shawnkrausphoto.com/FeaturedBirdImages/January-2012/i-VtXsTn5/0/L/SMK12187adj-L.jpg (http://www.shawnkrausphoto.com/FeaturedBirdImages/January-2012/20863548_Kzmx25#!i=1661372778&k=VtXsTn5&lb=1&s=A)

Lukich

9th of January 2012 (Mon), 16:59

with 2x II teleconverter

Beautiful!

FlyingPhotog

12th of January 2012 (Thu), 15:39

Waitin' On Gravity
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v38/p967129145.jpg
MkIV .. 1/180 @ f/6.7 ISO 100

keith breazeal

12th of January 2012 (Thu), 16:36

added gravity ;)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5010879696_288596e01b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5010275137_80ca5d301c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5056537604_4aa2985a20_b.jpg

dolina

12th of January 2012 (Thu), 17:00

Keith gorgeous shot of the jet.

FlyingPhotog

12th of January 2012 (Thu), 17:18

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5056537604_4aa2985a20_b.jpg

Gravity Need Not Apply... ;)

tonylong

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 02:19

Wowser, Jay and Keith!

llenuts

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 02:42

Waitin' On Gravity
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v38/p967129145.jpg
MkIV .. 1/180 @ f/6.7 ISO 100

That looks like such a happy plane!

FlyingPhotog

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 02:44

It does, doesn't it? :D

A couple of people have pointed out the "Happy, Smiling Cub..." :lol:

keith breazeal

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 02:59

Gravity Need Not Apply... ;)

For Sure :)

anti-gravity craft with a hard pull to the vertical with no "G" effect

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6688787453_923300ecec_b.jpg

Chris Newberry

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 19:20

One of mine.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6692500523_63db521065_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6692500523/)
Rylea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6692500523/) by ChrisNewberry (http://www.flickr.com/people/43744311@N03/), on Flickr

Chris Newberry

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 19:28

Another one
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6687176287_5685ac3a4f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6687176287/)
Healthy Doe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6687176287/) by ChrisNewberry (http://www.flickr.com/people/43744311@N03/), on Flickr

butterfly2937

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 19:35

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6687549379_86ae53e245_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6687549379/)
A47W8524.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6687549379/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6682601791_0783b9d164_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6682601791/)
A47W8200.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6682601791/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6687546475_c59bce0b58_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6687546475/)
A47W8101-2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6687546475/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6679420025_c8296c6322_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6679420025/)
A47W7385-2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6679420025/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6690222967_b62492cbcd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6690222967/)
A47W6207-2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6690222967/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6690220473_ca2169135d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6690220473/)
A47W8062.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6690220473/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

butterfly2937

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 19:50

1D4 , 300mm f2.8 IS + 2x 111:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6679413497_73bc241554_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6679413497/)
A47W7952-2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6679413497/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

butterfly2937

14th of January 2012 (Sat), 19:51

These photos and the above photos were all hand held:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6698202395_f55f4c689f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6698202395/)
A47W8736.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6698202395/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6698201893_47f883fe2e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6698201893/)
A47W8841.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/throughcarolslens/6698201893/) by Through Carol's Lens (http://www.flickr.com/people/throughcarolslens/), on Flickr

tonylong

16th of January 2012 (Mon), 01:34

Carol, wowser, your photos really rock, it really hit with the egret!

butterfly2937

16th of January 2012 (Mon), 06:59

Carol, wowser, your photos really rock, it really hit with the egret!
Thank you. The egret was one of my favorites too. I was just about to put the camera away and this beautiful egret showed up. If it was a couple seconds later I would have missed it.

keith breazeal

20th of January 2012 (Fri), 14:46

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6732435365_086ed9d096_b.jpg

keith breazeal

20th of January 2012 (Fri), 17:29

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6733164921_3bf7ab6676_b.jpg

Art Vandelay

21st of January 2012 (Sat), 03:19

Really like both those Keith, the B&W suits very well too.

keith breazeal

21st of January 2012 (Sat), 13:12

Really like both those Keith, the B&W suits very well too.

Thanks Art. :) Been on a B&W quest lately

keith breazeal

22nd of January 2012 (Sun), 03:16

P-38 "Honey Bunny"

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6741011841_9527f33719_b.jpg

KayakPhotos

24th of January 2012 (Tue), 23:19

P-38 "Honey Bunny"

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6741011841_9527f33719_b.jpg

Fantastic capture of one of my favorite planes!

keith breazeal

25th of January 2012 (Wed), 01:12

Thanks Daniel :)

FlyingPhotog

25th of January 2012 (Wed), 01:19

That truly is a sweet shot Keith!

keith breazeal

25th of January 2012 (Wed), 01:31

That truly is a sweet shot Keith!

Thank you Jay. It was a long time before I got a true keeper P-38. The angle of the aircraft is really narrow for a great shot- just the right bank angle and approach angle.

FlyingPhotog

25th of January 2012 (Wed), 01:33

Oh I know... :(

adityap

25th of January 2012 (Wed), 03:08

50d + 300 2.8 L II + 2x III

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5923/img4780a.jpg

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2514/img4770n.jpg

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/8673/img4889uy.jpg

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3300/img5037x.jpg

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2207/img5058s.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5043/img5316n.jpg

my golden, taken with the TC removed, 5d mk2

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2100/img1205x.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/9479/img12262.jpg

FlyingPhotog

27th of January 2012 (Fri), 19:31

1DMkIV + 300 + 2X TC in very flat light
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v45/p1052509060.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v41/p625535856.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v40/p815679175.jpg

All shot to test the above combo on a Wimberley MkI and Gitzo that I recently purchased used
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v37/p540106751.jpg

agv8or

27th of January 2012 (Fri), 20:51

1DMkIV + 300 + 2X TC in very flat light
All shot to test the above combo on a Wimberley MkI and Gitzo that I recently purchased used

That's been my problem, I need the 1DMkIV! I bought a 300 2.8 IS and have been very disappointed with its performance using a 2X III TC on a 7D. I think instead of spending money on another camera body I'll just replace it later on this summer with a 600 f4 IS II and be done with it. That is if rumors are true with the release of the new 500 and 600 coming in late summer.

butterfly2937

27th of January 2012 (Fri), 21:23

That's been my problem, I need the 1DMkIV! I bought a 300 2.8 IS and have been very disappointed with its performance using a 2X III TC on a 7D. I think instead of spending money on another camera body I'll just replace it later on this summer with a 600 f4 IS II and be done with it. That is if rumors are true with the release of the new 500 and 600 coming in late summer.
I am surprised mine works great on both camera bodies.

keith breazeal

27th of January 2012 (Fri), 21:58

I am surprised mine works great on both camera bodies.

Mine is super on the 7D.

Lukich

28th of January 2012 (Sat), 01:13

I'm very happy with my 300 2.8 IS and 2X III TC

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-9hqm72N/0/XL/201201267147-XL.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x
Shot at 600 mm
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 250

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Animals/Birds/i-R5njVth/0/XL/201201267004-XL.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2x
Shot at 600 mm
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/400 sec, f/5.6, ISO 500

tonylong

28th of January 2012 (Sat), 20:15

Nice shots guys!

I was recalling using this lens in another thread, the subject of birding in the Pacific Northwest came up in our PNW thread, and I did put this lens to use with the "old" 2X TC and was pretty happy with it! There's never enough reach when it comes to the critters!

keith breazeal

28th of January 2012 (Sat), 21:27

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6614997521_dcf686edfd_b.jpg

FlyingPhotog

29th of January 2012 (Sun), 18:53

Healthy Bow Wake .. Somebody needs to lay off the shore-side feedings! :D

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v41/p950104063.jpg
1DMkIV / 2X TC .. 1/90 @ f/5.6 ISO 100

keith breazeal

29th of January 2012 (Sun), 19:12

theme for "Jaws" playing...

keith breazeal

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 02:49

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6788180375_9c73374909_b.jpg

keith breazeal

31st of January 2012 (Tue), 17:53

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6798389099_58a8dd3f46_b.jpg

keith breazeal

1st of February 2012 (Wed), 03:59

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6800479681_97fbb9954a_b.jpg

FlyingPhotog

1st of February 2012 (Wed), 04:13

Damn Keith! Awesome shot of JC!

keith breazeal

1st of February 2012 (Wed), 12:54

Damn Keith! Awesome shot of JC!

Thanks :) I was on top of the Patriots trailer- great for shadows and less heat shimmer. That is a 100% crop from a 50D body. I think it was my first airshow with the 300.

keith breazeal

1st of February 2012 (Wed), 17:57

The Red Bull MiG-17 flown by the late Bill Reesman. I long time friend I sorely miss.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6803949919_9f1ec9e26e_b.jpg

Tareq

2nd of February 2012 (Thu), 05:39

I feel i should sell my old 2X TC and get the new one if i will use it with my lenses such as 300/70-200/100-400,....etc.

Very nice shots everyone on all pages.

Chris Newberry

2nd of February 2012 (Thu), 22:16

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4041/4634944214_f898148b3a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/4634944214/)
Cotton mouth (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/4634944214/) by ChrisNewberry (http://www.flickr.com/people/43744311@N03/), on Flickr

tonylong

3rd of February 2012 (Fri), 23:08

The Red Bull MiG-17 flown by the late Bill Reesman. I long time friend I sorely miss.

Wow, Keith -- that, well, hits -- I had an old friend "pass" yesterday, someone who was "known" for his own life accomplishments...

FlyingPhotog

3rd of February 2012 (Fri), 23:35

A-10 Thunderbolt II .. Affectionately known as the "Warthog"
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v44/p34953649.jpg

FlyingPhotog

4th of February 2012 (Sat), 21:36

At the other end of the technology scale...
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v35/p580904358.jpg

keith breazeal

4th of February 2012 (Sat), 23:11

nothing like wooden props! Nice :)

Double Negative

8th of February 2012 (Wed), 16:54

Nothing special, but a quick grab shot in the backyard today. Heard this woodpecker up in the tree, about 60' away. Tried the 100-400mm first but wasn't impressed. Swapped it for the 300L and 1.4x. Much better. :)

1D Mark IIn, ISO 1250, 1/640s @ f/5.6:
http://litpixel.com/ee/images/normal/_1D_9276.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=4745&exhibition=2)

FlyingPhotog

8th of February 2012 (Wed), 17:08

2012 Coast Guard Flight Demo

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v40/p551899128.jpg

glazzers

11th of February 2012 (Sat), 09:35

Martial Eagle, taken Hluluwe National Park, South Africa

FlyingPhotog

12th of February 2012 (Sun), 22:09

MonoYak
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v43/p676894971.jpg
1DMkIV .. 1/180 @ f/11 ISO 100

Salmo22

18th of February 2012 (Sat), 11:26

Morning Hop - Version #2

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6897182863_3ac1375d7a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6897182863/)

Chrome Angels

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6897164627_d27d6b51f6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6897164627/)

Opposing Solo

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6898347381_ca32cd8804_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6898347381/)

Leeuwarden

18th of February 2012 (Sat), 11:37

Nice toxic smoke on the first one, like the last one too! I've seen better B&W from you :-)

FlyingPhotog

18th of February 2012 (Sat), 20:50

Nice toxic smoke on the first one, like the last one too! I've seen better B&W from you :-)

Actually, the Blue Angels are using hybrid fuel this year...

Not as toxic as it used to be. ;)

Salmo22

18th of February 2012 (Sat), 23:52

Nice toxic smoke on the first one, like the last one too! I've seen better B&W from you :-)

Thanks for the comments Lee - I'll keep trying on the monochrome. Here is another effort taken with the 300 f/2.8L IS USM.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6900666073_1aac768aa1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6900666073/)

FlyingPhotog

18th of February 2012 (Sat), 23:54

Jeebus Jeff, that damn thing is turning, I swear it! :shock:

Salmo22

19th of February 2012 (Sun), 00:06

Jeebus Jeff, that damn thing is turning, I swear it! :shock:

Thanks Jay - it is kind of hypnotic ;)

FlyingPhotog

19th of February 2012 (Sun), 00:22

Kind Of? Dude, I'll be seeing that in my SLEEP!

dolina

19th of February 2012 (Sun), 11:50

Great images Jeff and Jay.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6698289181_1bd18ba260_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6698289181/)
Puzakals vs German Club Manila (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6698289181/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Voaky999

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 06:52

One from a couple of weeks ago.

stormjury

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 07:10

Opposing Solo

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6898347381_ca32cd8804_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6898347381/)

2 Words ............... WOW WOW!!
a beautiful image!

Lukich

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 18:06

Opposing Solo

Awesome shot!

FlyingPhotog

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 18:08

The 2012 Blue Angel Diamond from winter practice at NAF El Centro...
(Yes, they mix and match numbers during training)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v36/p226684072.jpg

F/A-18C "Legacy" Hornet still wearing the Centennial of Naval Aviation heritage scheme
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v39/p161517825.jpg

Lukich

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 22:27

Tim Decker on his Pitts S-2B
http://lukich.smugmug.com/Aviation/Airplanes/i-td5nVjc/1/XL/201107305708-XL.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/500 sec, f/8, ISO 100

samsen

23rd of February 2012 (Thu), 10:02

Morning Hop - Version #2

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6898347381_ca32cd8804_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6898347381/)

This Is "The Million Dollar Image".
You don't see this view of birds often, let along the fantastic effect in display.
Brilliant one.

JDE001

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 16:04

Here's one taken with the 5DII with the 2x Mk III attached. Number 2 is an almost 100% crop.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/john_e_photos/IMG_3125.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/john_e_photos/IMG_3125-2.jpg

proletsearch

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 16:07

Morning Hop - Version #2

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6898347381_ca32cd8804_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6898347381/)

A great shot!

VegasBoz

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 18:34

I went to Anchorage, Alaska for 4 days and wish I could have spent more time! I'll go back for sure just so I can take pictures! It's truly an amazing state...and I hate the cold...but I'm going back!

1D4 + 300mm - 2012 Fur Rondy Sled Dog Race

http://www.jcbosworth.com/Travel/2012/2012-Alaska-Trip-Random/i-W2Jxdjm/0/L/Fur-Rondy-Sled-Dog-Race-L.jpg
Race start

http://www.jcbosworth.com/Travel/2012/2012-Alaska-Trip-Random/i-VLWztCC/0/L/IMG0062-L.jpg
Final stretch

x_tan

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 18:52

Here's one taken with the 5DII with the 2x Mk III attached. Number 2 is an almost 100% crop.

Love this bird!

Lukich

2nd of March 2012 (Fri), 13:16

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Birds/Birds/i-hKDc5PZ/0/XL/201202269100-XL.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure: Auto exposure, Aperture-priority AE, 1/200 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100

Salmo22

2nd of March 2012 (Fri), 20:31

samsen & proletserch: Thanks for the kind words.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6801400006_2c620b43fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6801400006/)

Chris Newberry

4th of March 2012 (Sun), 00:32

50d with the 2x extender ii
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6805112998_ffbebe9fd9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6805112998/)
Coming in (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6805112998/) by ChrisNewberry (http://www.flickr.com/people/43744311@N03/), on Flickr
2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6804593944_67b2dbf219_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6804593944/)
Killdeer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43744311@N03/6804593944/) by ChrisNewberry (http://www.flickr.com/people/43744311@N03/), on Flickr

macui1

4th of March 2012 (Sun), 04:26

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6803693038_41e22a1faa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/conon-d-450/6803693038/)
starling2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/conon-d-450/6803693038/) by macui1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/conon-d-450/), on Flickr

samsen

4th of March 2012 (Sun), 11:11