Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[Roy Mathers]

It would be useful to know if theses are cropped at all - or if they have been sharpened. It's difficult to tell without that information.

[RAW-Shooter]

^^^ Second that.

Are there actually copies of that lens, which are not sharp? I don't recall that anybody has ever complained about it.

[rambusanna]

He said they are untouched. Just resized.

[Pete-eos]

Some shots from Longleat Safari Park..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3552670830_0cb02f4369_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3551861731_5de2e7fc06_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3551862309_439e5dcb66_o.jpg

[rambusanna]

^^^ Second that.

Are there actually copies of that lens, which are not sharp? I don't recall that anybody has ever complained about it.

Do lens go bad with use??

[jcp2000]

if you dont take care of them and super abuse them

[RIgnacio]

Some from the park...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3557554019_cf09c57111_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3557553093_5a66f3a514_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3557552901_936bfbf3ed_b.jpg

[DStanic]

^^^ Second that.

Are there actually copies of that lens, which are not sharp? I don't recall that anybody has ever complained about it.

I've never heard of bad copies of the 70-200. The Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 on the other hand... :rolleyes:

[Roy Mathers]

I've never heard of bad copies of the 70-200. The Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 on the other hand... :rolleyes:


Nor have I.

[Pauly_G]

A bit of Frisbee

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3560258906_4fd370734e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3559444563_e2ff16d41b_b.jpg

And a bit of selective colouring....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3559538191_86fc815dce_b.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

Wow - I didn't know this lens picked out frisbees in green!

[Martin.D]

Some great shot's there - I picked up a Canon EF-S 17-55 F2,8 IS USM and now I need a new lens with extra reach, the 70-200 F4.0 L looks a good buy - but I'm not sure to go for the Canon or the Sigma 2,8 :rolleyes:

[trumpet_guy]

http://tswen.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p587705988-5.jpg
wide open, at 70mm

[trumpet_guy]

Some more from this excellent value lens.

http://tswen.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p570554367-5.jpg

http://tswen.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p649383236-5.jpg

[rambusanna]

Excellent photos! The ones with the houses are tack sharp! :-).

[Roy Mathers]

Nice shots Tim - where is it?

[jdlloyd67]

One from this weekend...
http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Madison_Watches_The_Fishermen_sm.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

A few more from the beach this weekend...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/CrabHideout_sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Seashell_Bath_2sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/The_BoatHouse_sm.jpg

[LamontSanders]

To those who own a 5D/Mk II (esp the Mk II), how does this lens hold up on FF? Do you find that the 5D I/II can overcome the lack of IS on this lens with the better ISO performance?

[trumpet_guy]

Nice shots Tim - where is it?

Thanks, Roy.

The first two are from the ferry boat on the "Norway in a Nutshell"
trip that the Norwegian Rail System (NSB) runs.
Western Norway. :D:D

The last one is from San Mateo County coast, California.

I have since sold the lens, and am using the f/2.8 non-IS version instead.
Both are very good.

Tim

[Roy Mathers]

Tim - I should have perhaps recognised the San Mateo one, as I've been there a number of times. Norway looks worth a visit, judging by your photos.

[DStanic]

To those who own a 5D/Mk II (esp the Mk II), how does this lens hold up on FF? Do you find that the 5D I/II can overcome the lack of IS on this lens with the better ISO performance?

My friend photographer upgraded from 40D to 5Dmkii and managed to take perfectly good shots in church (hand-held) with 70-200 f/2.8L (non-IS) at ISO6400. Before he would have needed to use the IS version in that situation. I'm hoping the 70-200 f/4L would work well on a 5Dmkii because I don't like the size/weight/cost of 70-200 f/2.8Ls!

[trumpet_guy]

Tim - I should have perhaps recognised the San Mateo one, as I've been there a number of times. Norway looks worth a visit, judging by your photos.

Norway is stunning! Go if you have the opportunity.
You can see my galleries at my site:
http://tswen.zenfolio.com

Regards,
Tim

[VisualOddity]

I took these two photos on the way home from work last night. I really need to do a PAD project with my real camera, and not just my G1 (www.bittenlips.com (http://www.bittenlips.com)). Both of these were taken with my Canon 30D, and my much loved Canon 70-200mm F/4L.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3566789047_fca01d0fee_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3566788995_414f9d7a10_o.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

Norway is stunning! Go if you have the opportunity.
You can see my galleries at my site:
http://tswen.zenfolio.com

Regards,
Tim

I think I must visit Norway - after all, I'm much closer to it than you are! :)

[In2Photos]

She won't be happy when I do this a few years from now, but oh well.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/113021419/original.jpg

[drigo]

love this lens!


http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/5933/yellowflower2resized.jpg

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7579/yellowflower1resized.jpg

[packham]

love this lens!


http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7579/yellowflower1resized.jpg

Wow beautiful contrasting colour! Did you pp to chage background colour or was it already like that?

[drigo]

thanks...color was mostly like that..just bumped up contrast & colors a tad in LR2

[Cl!ckFoto]

either this, or the 200/2.8 WILL be my next lens.

[jennethorantia]

I took this photo on the 70-200mm f/4L just before I sold it (upgraded to the f/4L IS).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3578027280_6b763a1a5a_b.jpg

[cmosman]

Last weekends captures, first chance to use properly and very pleased with the results...all the excellent reviews proved to be right :D

[[Hyuni]]

wow that must be the coolest swan photo I've ever seen! They are the cutest things ever!

On a sunny day in the front yard
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3580105167_d6e8afdff7.jpg?v=0

[Goincarcrazy]

cmosman: That first pic is absolutely stunning to me. Its truly the softer side of nature. I can honestly say I've not seen a little fuzzball sleeping until that picture.

[cmosman]

;8020689']wow that must be the coolest swan photo I've ever seen! They are the cutest things ever!

cmosman: That first pic is absolutely stunning to me. Its truly the softer side of nature. I can honestly say I've not seen a little fuzzball sleeping until that picture.


Many thanks indeed. It was a big surprise coming across them sun bathing and their parents being friendly !! Only a couple of hisses from the 'dad' swan

[Pauly_G]

Some Puffins from yesterday....I love this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3582082214_6c6aa0e90a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3581271325_d89e0f6925_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3581270529_4aa1c2443c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/3582079640_1043c13ae7_b.jpg

[drigo]

wow pauly...i'm lovin that 2nd and last shot

[Maffu]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3582938376_992ec8b11a.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3582937724_84247f2a15.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3582935724_18de8cfff9.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3582936940_e2935e8131.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3582126349_0b8c657b9e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3582127787_78703d2f9d.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3582936184_9a67eb8fd0.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

Where were these taken Maffu - Silverstone?

[In2Photos]

1DMKII, 113mm, f/4, 1/500s, ISO 640
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/113189582/original.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

A touch over-exposed Mike?

[Maffu]

Where were these taken Maffu - Silverstone?

Yep - today at the Japanese Tuning Show/Time Attack event. First time I've used the F4 in anger at a car show, which is what I bought it for. Very happy with the results. My first go at panning too - need to improve on that.

[jennethorantia]

Amazing shots Pauly_G! The bokeh is stunning and colours are gorgeous!

[rambusanna]

Took these the other day at the zoo! I just got this lens two days ago and I am already impressed/excited/jumping up and down!! Straight from the camera.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m474/rambusanna/IMG_0704.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m474/rambusanna/IMG_0713.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m474/rambusanna/IMG_0751.jpg

[RAW-Shooter]

Just as a matter of interest...did you buy a new one or 2nd hand?
Not that this really matters, I am just curious.

[rambusanna]

Just as a matter of interest...did you buy a new one or 2nd hand?
Not that this really matters, I am just curious.

Bought it brand new. I got a good deal. I took all those shots wide open at f/4 btw.

[Disturbed UTT]

Got mine 2nd hand. Exchanged it for my old car with a fellow POTNer ;-)

[Pauly_G]

wow pauly...i'm lovin that 2nd and last shot

Amazing shots Pauly_G! The bokeh is stunning and colours are gorgeous!

Cheers both.

Conditions were ideal and the lens was flawless as per usual.

[In2Photos]

A touch over-exposed Mike?
It was done intentionally with a LR preset. The original is exposed properly, I just preferred this look.

[Disturbed UTT]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3582186341_94e74696b9_b.jpg

[crazydays]

CMOSEMAN- The clarity of your photos is absolutely wonderful. Are you using tripod? What time of day was the shoot? PAULY G -same, excellent for sharpness.
To get this quality with this lens, are you using tripod? I haven't been able to get to this level...but I try.

[lgunnz]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3589214372_e469d25160_o.jpg

[Pauly_G]

PAULY G -same, excellent for sharpness.
To get this quality with this lens, are you using tripod? I haven't been able to get to this level...but I try.

Nope these were all handheld, the EXIF is available through my Flickr page I think so you'll be able to look at the settings.

[misty66]

I also still love this lens......

[jasongraaf]

Would anyone care to post a few 100% crops without sharpening? I have this lens and really like it, but some of the pictures in this thread seem way sharper than mine...

[In2Photos]

Would anyone care to post a few 100% crops without sharpening? I have this lens and really like it, but some of the pictures in this thread seem way sharper than mine...
Here is one from when I first got the lens. And also a link to some crops of a comparison I did. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=333670

I posted this same thing in a new thread also.

WOW! WOW! WOW!

I just got my EF 70-200 f/4 L (non-IS) Thursday night and yesterday was the first opportunity that I got to spend a few minutes with it. I upgraded from the EF 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 USM and while I enjoyed that lens quite a bit I have to admit that there is no comparison. The L is in an entirely different league. My keeper ratio went through the roof with this lens. Focus seems to be dead on, the color are awesome, and I am seeing things that I didn't see before. I am still going to do a full blown comparison between the two lenses sometime this week but for now I have to show this shot.

1/2500s f/4.0 at 131.0mm iso200
NO! PP (from RAW!), just resize. (click for 1200 pixel image)

http://www.pbase.com/image/80264089.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/80264089/original)

And the 100% crop.

http://www.pbase.com/image/80264101.jpg

[NYNCTC]

i am hopeing to pick up this lens so it can replace my 55-250. I can't wait to get it.

[cmosman]

CMOSEMAN- The clarity of your photos is absolutely wonderful. Are you using tripod? What time of day was the shoot? PAULY G -same, excellent for sharpness.
To get this quality with this lens, are you using tripod? I haven't been able to get to this level...but I try.

Thanks for the comments crazydays.

I shot these 2 sundays ago at about 5:00pm, it was still very bright, but the sun was at a nice height for shadows. All hand held at a shutter speed of 320th sec. I was bike riding so no tripod, and just found them all sun bathing and a cycle track by a river!!

I am very please with this lens, especially as it is not IS but can produce wonderful pictures.:D

[crazydays]

CMOSEMAN- thx . I will just have to keep trying. Tried my first at sport (dogs on the beach) Hardly got a sharp shot-think maybe I should have had shutter speed 1/1000. My pics show 1/650. Other problem I think- spot metering.
Anyway....you really got some terrific shot...yahooooo!!!!

[jcp2000]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3596759690_1b2f973494.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3595951133_2d70243aea.jpg

[Disturbed UTT]

CMOSEMAN- thx . I will just have to keep trying. Tried my first at sport (dogs on the beach) Hardly got a sharp shot-think maybe I should have had shutter speed 1/1000. My pics show 1/650. Other problem I think- spot metering.
Anyway....you really got some terrific shot...yahooooo!!!!

I always have trouble getting my dog sharp when he's running.
What mode were you shooting in?
I might be wrong but in sports mode the camera focuses on a moving object, so if you were panning it would be trying to focus on the background and not the object you're following.

Anyone, please correct me if I am wrong on this.

[jasongraaf]

First attempt at a horse show, so the angles suck

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3590351162_2ae1f05ca2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3599107188_55599cd125_b.jpg

[NYNCTC]

wow i love the colors.

[Merkin]

Would this lens be ok to shoot football games with? As long as I had a monopod?

[cedew]

No problem in the daytime, and a monopod will only fix half the problem if you try to use it for night games.

[zoom_zoom]

Pauly_G: Those puffin pictures are really nice. How close were you to the birds (especially the guy with all the fish in his mouth)?

[Pauly_G]

Pauly_G: Those puffin pictures are really nice. How close were you to the birds (especially the guy with all the fish in his mouth)?

Cheers! Anything from several feet to 30 feet. The guy with the fish was pretty close probably about 10 feet or so, I shot that at 200mm and managed to get great separation from the background.

[Simply Ravishing]

Snapped this one last night as the sun was setting in Edmonds Washington.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3612471731_e38448b1a3.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Snapped this one last night as the sun was setting in Edmonds Washington.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3612471731_e38448b1a3.jpg
Ravishing...you're shots are awesome! I sure wish that I had both the skills and the time to get the shots you are out of my 40D. You're an inspiration!!!

[hiddengamer7]

I cant wait for my copy to get here. It shipped today!

[The_Caper]

Took these shots right in my back yard. Sometimes those long hikes in the woods are not required. I absolutely love this lens, it never comes off my 40D.

1.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/June112009005.jpg

2.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/June112009004.jpg

3.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/June112009001.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/June112009005.jpg

Awesome shot! Great job!

[jasongraaf]

Little test shoot that shows the sharpness that the lens is capable of:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/IMG_5780.jpg

and at 100%

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/IMG_5780crop.jpg

All settings at 0 and no editing other than resizing

[nick400d]

Love this lens. The IQ and build quality are great!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3457982016_717a326511.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3216704903_95b2672363.jpg?v=0


Detail on this one at full size is amazing.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3243177049_79773cd49e.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1191/3353550928_bb04ccba28_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3250382022_7d5570cf78.jpg?v=0

[Cotmweasel]

Love this lens. The IQ and build quality are great!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3216704903_95b2672363.jpg?v=0

Great shot!hard to do on this lens too. :D

[brighenne]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3627729601_c43ecc7512_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3627732091_6909f526e0_b.jpg

[willy b]

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/102-5.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/129-5.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/184-1.jpg

[silvrr]

^^Might want to check your post. Lots of repeated images.

[willy b]

^^Might want to check your post. Lots of repeated images.

Thanks :o:rolleyes:

[rambusanna]

My American Bulldog, Bruce! :D

http://busanna.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p223276174-3.jpg
http://busanna.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p528116121-3.jpg

[speedster00]

Just got this lens yesterday afternoon. This is literally the 3rd pic I took with it. SOC except for resizing. Im impressed allready...

[Methodical]

? Do you hand hold or use the tripod with this lens. Which of these shots are hand held?

Thanks

Al

[speedster00]

? Do you hand hold or use the tripod with this lens. Which of these shots are hand held?

Thanks

Al


handheld. If your outside in the daytime, your shuterspeed is well beyond using a tripod.

[silvrr]

? Do you hand hold or use the tripod with this lens. Which of these shots are hand held?

Thanks

Al

I rarely use a tripod (with all my lenses) with the 70-200 I sometimes will use a monopod but with proper light you dont need it.

[rambusanna]

Rule of thumb: Shutter Speed = (1/focal length); x 1.6 for crop sensors.

[Omaru]

I demand photos that come from the 450D body!

[Martin.D]

Purchased this lens this morning, I shall post some pictures when I have time to get out there! :D

[hiddengamer7]

My copy should FINALLY get here today!

[wernersl]

got this of my wife the other day. sometimes wish for the 2.8 or the 4 IS but i make do with this one. shot on a 5d...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/IMG_9653_web.jpg

100% crop (after processing and sharpening)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/IMG_9653_100crop.jpg

[wernersl]

this was on a 1D classic

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/POTN%20uploads/Tahoe_067boardsize.jpg

[jasongraaf]

One of the dog:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3490464172_c667c0507f.jpg

[hiddengamer7]

Mine just got here!!!!

[Martin.D]

First shot with my new Canon EF 70-200 F4 L

1) - My daughter

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3636764224_934025a8c5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/3636764224/sizes/o/)

[Disturbed UTT]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3638860959_7b759ce334_o.jpg

[CarDogg13]

I know this is a random shot of nothing, but let me explain: this is the very first photo I ever took with this lens. Straight from the camera, no pp. I met someone in front of a bookstore to buy it, and wanted to take a test shot first, to make sure it worked. Needless to say, once I saw how sharp this pic was, I happily gave the guy my money! This is a great lens for the price! (I took this with a Rebel XT)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h26/CarDogg13/IMG_4219.jpg

[jm_usmc]

I got mine recently. I love this thing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3609718444_f589a810ea_o.jpg

[jasongraaf]

Nice! That was with an extender?

[AUtigers350z]

Here's are a few pictures I took with a rented 70-200 f/4L..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3350283449_9722343e74_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3351108336_d18dcab3b3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3324726207_23956ded42_b.jpg


I think I'm going to buy one in the next day or so.

[rambusanna]

Fabulous shot at the hockey game! I thought this lens wasn't for indoor sports....I guess it depends on the person using it, lol.

[jm_usmc]

Nice! That was with an extender?

No, 200mm at minimum focus distance. I wish I had extension tubes, though.

[jasongraaf]

huh, must be very heavily cropped? I tried and failed dismally...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/IMG_5439.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/IMG_5432.jpg

Nice colors though, lol....

[jm_usmc]

huh, must be very heavily cropped?

Here is the original, resized only.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3644203454_84918f423c_o.jpg

[ssabripo]

just got my 70-200m F4 L....first couple of shots with it. Still learning:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3644664074_7379a96345_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3644659616_c131c4532f_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3643862589_d212c8fbca_b.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

A little fun with motion

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3651248139_a6054e80c8_b.jpg

[thievery]

A few from Skagen, northern Denmark.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3654297245_c16579344c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3654576934_be9a96c850_b.jpg

[In2Photos]

A few of my recent ones.

1DMKII, 84mm, 1/1250, f/5, ISO 100, 430EX fill flash
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/114210090/original.jpg

1DMKII, 113mm, 1/1000, f/5, ISO 100, 430EX Fill flash
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/114210092/original.jpg

1DMKII, 104mm, 1/200, f/4, ISO 500
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/114211318/original.jpg

1DMKII, 188mm, 1/400, f/5.6, 430EX fill flash
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/114210584/original.jpg

[Racer46]

I have not viewed all the 118 pages but does anyone have a pic with this lens in low light like say......a gymnastics meet?

[jdlloyd67]

I have not viewed all the 118 pages but does anyone have a pic with this lens in low light like say......a gymnastics meet?
This lens doesn't do well for indoor sports. I used it to shoot my niece's basketball game and not one shot was worth a darn. Very disappointing but to be expected from an f/4 lens I guess.

[Racer46]

That is what I was concerned about. Don't want to spend the difference for the 2.8 so what would be a comparable lens for this type of photography? Comparable in price and quality that is....

[In2Photos]

I have not viewed all the 118 pages but does anyone have a pic with this lens in low light like say......a gymnastics meet?
I have one from a few years ago of my daughter at a b-day party held at a gym. You really need something faster.

XT, 1/200, f/4, ISO 1600.
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/83419682/original.jpg

[zelseman]

The sigma 70-200 f/2.8 is a good alternative and in the same price range.

[jdlloyd67]

+1 for the Sigma f/2.8. I've contemplated selling my Canon f/4 for the Sigma.

[Methodical]

I have one from a few years ago of my daughter at a b-day party held at a gym. You really need something faster.

XT, 1/200, f/4, ISO 1600.
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/83419682/original.jpg


A faster lens or camera body that has good high ISO performance, or both

[Canajun]

Stretching the limit :D

http://www.gregorio.ca/eyeboll/archives/640xPeople/IMG_0175.jpg

[Brennan.M]

mine will be here tomorrow :) so excited

[jasongraaf]

Posted in the Bokeh thread as well...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3658135428_90966c280b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3658137586_c9539e5caf.jpg

[unbeatable]

@jasongraaf

nice pics man. I really like your pics...

I can't wait for mine I just order it today :D...

[Methodical]

Stretching the limit :D

http://www.gregorio.ca/eyeboll/archives/640xPeople/IMG_0175.jpg

Was this taken with the IS version and the 40d? What was the ISO? Good shot

Racer46 does this shot help?

I can agree with others, it's not only the gear, but the one behind it.

[The_Caper]

This lens never ceases to amaze me. One of the best purchases I have ever
made.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/Bokeh015.jpg

[Canajun]

Was this taken with the IS version and the 40d? What was the ISO? Good shot Yes it was the IS version. I'm sorry is this a non-IS thread only? My bad.

I used 40D, ISO 1600 (I didn't know what "ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200" ), Apperture wide open. Hhandheld.

Thanks

[jasongraaf]

@jasongraaf

nice pics man. I really like your pics...

I can't wait for mine I just order it today :D...

Thanks, I love this lens as well. If it were only the 2.8, it would be perfect. When you have enough light though, I really can't imagine it being any better.

2 more from the horse show

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3660272358_d0e9c9e8e8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3660274534_33419fb7cf.jpg

straight out of the camera BTW..

[Brennan.M]

Got to test it out tonight and I love it!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3661340039_2b7e04b0e0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3661342385_eb6eef641f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3662144412_39f1aa0919_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3661346553_8067e88360_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3661348629_06a37ef688_b.jpg

[Katzé]

nice photos :)

[hiddengamer7]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3664508940_000cbe5058.jpg?v=0
This lens makes a nice light walk around lens when I dont want to get too close to people, haha

[Methodical]

Yes it was the IS version. I'm sorry is this a non-IS thread only? My bad.

I used 40D, ISO 1600 (I didn't know what "ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200" ), Apperture wide open. Hhandheld.

Thanks

I don't have a problem with it but I was just curious of the settings as I have been debating whether to sell mine and get the IS version.

Thanks

[grizzy]

Some recent outdoor fun (c&c welcomed):

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p158238169-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p258621570-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p411747129-3.jpg



http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p246741173-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p798359221-3.jpg

[Patriks7]

I just went through all the 119 pages and have to say I really am amazed... now to decide if the 400€ is worth the IS... gotta go through that thread as well :p

[willy b]

I forgot how much i love this lens, it really is just great :)

A few here:

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/monty1.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/monty2.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/page1.jpg

[jasongraaf]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3670384104_bd8f707140_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3670415408_dcb530d2e8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3669629467_16c526094f_b.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

The Lineup...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/BeerBottleLineup_sm.jpg

[jasongraaf]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3674018434_158afae70a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3669629467_16c526094f_b.jpg

[Disturbed UTT]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3680191328_98493bdd3c_b.jpg

[[Hyuni]]

Traditional Korean Drums
http://cyimg25.cyworld.com/common/file_down.asp?redirect=%2F250017%2F2009%2F6%2F30%2 F13%2FKS5P0607.jpg

Shot indoors under some very harsh lighting.
f/4 - 1/40 - ISO1000

I noticed that I'm getting signifcantly better at hand-holding this sucker.
To get maximum stabilization, I use my hand grip for my right hand and wrap my left hand around the barrel. I plant my right elbow next to the right side of my ribs and dig the left elbow on the opposite side and position my body 90 degrees from the subject. From there, I exhale and snap the shot.

Plus, I don't have much caffeine intake :D

[jasongraaf]

Random capture of a raindrop caught with the flash. Thought the reflections were pretty cool. (Would post bigger, but this is at 100%)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/IMG_6408.jpg

And another random pic from a shirt that I just had printed with my name. Gotta love the colors!

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/IMG_6393.jpg

Hope to have some real pics soon; My 1D classic is arriving Monday!

[jdlloyd67]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3680191328_98493bdd3c_b.jpg
Very cool shot!

[Roy Mathers]

It looks hot to me:)

[Disturbed UTT]

Very cool shot!

Thanks :D

I think I'm getting over my fear over upping the ISO. Never like taking it off 100 for fear of niose.

This was ISO 200 - F/4 - 0.005 sec (1/200)

[wernersl]

Thanks :D

I think I'm getting over my fear over upping the ISO. Never like taking it off 100 for fear of niose.

This was ISO 200 - F/4 - 0.005 sec (1/200)
ive got one similar to yours. this was from camping last year.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/IMG_7064_web.jpg

200mm; f/10; 1/4 sec; iso 100...handheld (braced on my chair)

[Disturbed UTT]

Panning at 200mm above a river Manual Focus.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3684621031_20e631d7c5_o.jpg

[willy b]

Love those fire ones

couple here from other day:

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/020-8.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/019-11.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/014-7.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/013-11.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/001-12.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/044-8.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/029-11.jpg

8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/034-8.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

I posted this one in the Nature & Landscape section too. It's a shot of the St. Johns River as we were passing under the new I-4 bridge near Sanford, FL. The sun was setting and hitting the side of the bridge thus casting the colors of the bridge into the water. Made for a really interesting image.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/StJohnsRiver_sm.jpg

[Madweasel]

^ Good catch!

[Pauly_G]

A few from the weekend....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3690911907_4bb0f08d66_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3691672824_e70dc5a4db_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3689406363_817574187f_b.jpg

[jasongraaf]

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/A73A0193.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/A73A0230.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/A73A0342.jpg

[unbeatable]

I just got this lens... :) I just wanna share my first experience...

http://toelwin.smugmug.com/photos/584153689_UCLVv-L.jpg

http://toelwin.smugmug.com/photos/584153739_MBksc-L.jpg

http://toelwin.smugmug.com/photos/584154121_FPFCn-L.jpg

http://toelwin.smugmug.com/photos/584154361_7Mswh-L.jpg

http://toelwin.smugmug.com/photos/584154573_fCkjq-L.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

Some from the beach

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3694962445_32890ccddb_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3694851473_e4c435b61b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3694978441_5fb787de41_b.jpg

[Madweasel]

Good fun shots - especially that last one.

[SpanishREBEL]

This lens is next on my "To Buy" List

[RIgnacio]

One from Sequoia National Park this past week...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3710290637_b33b9b6c56_b.jpg

[SpanishREBEL]

just picked up this lens last night, brand new locally.

My first impressions: very solid build, great focusing rings, super silent focusing, and fast focus.

My impressions after the first pic: I took the first picture in the lobby of his apartment complex, with decent light, ISO 100, and the shutter speeds were too slow but it is an f4 so i kinda expected that. Super super sharp, excellend contrast and color, i guess the copy is a good one.

Brought it home, took some more shots, and im very impressed. I know im going to be limited to many situations, so i have a feeling this bad boy is gonna be up for sale very soon...