Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[luvallpups]

I just bought this lens on ebay and I am picking it up from the post office tomorrow. I can't wait to test it out!

[Maffu]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3967123640_885f5bfca1.jpg

[Jannie]

Wish I had one.

[Methodical]

Just received my 70-200 f/4. Spent Sunday at the zoo.

Show off.:p All are nice but really liking the Bengal.

[drb5]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3984990686_c6de8b0e4d_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3984223097_2466ee6a9f_b.jpg

[bhardwaj.deepak]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/3977315397_a1420bb679_o.jpg

[drb5]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3987783832_39590c7d3d_b.jpg

[drb5]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3988305456_719db9e6a7_o.jpg

[Cameron Cushman]

HDR of Mount Hood

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/cushmanphoto/Oregon/2-1-1.jpg

[drb5]

:D Hello Cameron!


LOVE this shot.

[fi20100]

The beautiful Porto Moniz
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3987031076_0d7cab9b46_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/3987031076/)

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3994089386_6f3e760b08_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/3994089386/)

[friz]

Just got it last Friday! Signing in.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/frizz1/IMG_8156_1.jpg

[Welby]

I find this lens to be the perfect hillclimb and rally lens for me.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3982966355_e105e2759d_o.jpg

[SunDevilPilot]

My first outing with my 50D and 70-200 F4 so I wasn't really used to the new setup. Coming from the original Digital Rebel.

Here are a few photos taken of some model aircraft at Gilbert Quiet Flyers. I am really interested in model aviation and enjoy photographing the different events around my state.

The 70-200 is a little short for photographing models but with a little cropping they came out rather nice.

Phil

[ahobden]

A couple from earlier today. Obviously some PP applied, but the more I use this lens, the more I know I couldn't live without it !

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4001396281_7e10aa0e43_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4000871791_cc6d212456_o.jpg

[Pauly_G]

Nice shots and like the processing Adam.

[mochoajr]

A couple of shots from the Fort Worth Zoo shot at ISO 640. The regular bengal tiger was cropped. CC always welcome.

[mochoajr]

A couple of more also at ISO 640. Female lions were cropped. CC always welcome.

[jcp2000]

i dont know what it is but i find myself no longer liking this lens. i bought it used it a hand full of times and now it just sits....

[huyness]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/4003286441_4503fff421_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3996964104_210e5fff86_b.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/4015671716_0205ec2899_b.jpg

[DutchOven]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/4015671716_0205ec2899_b.jpg

hahah nice.

[Spacemunkie]

Mine is on Trademe as I just got a 2.8, but what a great lens...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4022044214_739f7faf7c_o.jpg

[jasongraaf]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4022860927_05ffcda8d6.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/4023619188_def29bc844.jpg

[Madweasel]

Why is he riding in his pyjamas? :-)

[Cameron Cushman]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/4021306047_1f0f6d3d08_o.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4034655062_f8c7d328ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4034655062/)

[jubu]

Some from my first outing with the 70-200 f/4L on my XSi...seems to be the perfect zoo/wildlife lens...I can't take it off my XSi now! Amazing lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4038199445_6fe7db81e4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/4038948846_e48cbec671_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/4038210757_1b4b448691_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/4038210937_63f1e9e8d4_o.jpg

[DutchOven]

Some from my first outing with the 70-200 f/4L on my XSi...seems to be the perfect zoo/wildlife lens...I can't take it off my XSi now! Amazing lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4038199445_6fe7db81e4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/4038948846_e48cbec671_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/4038210757_1b4b448691_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/4038210937_63f1e9e8d4_o.jpg

wow great pictures! care to share settings?

[jubu]

wow great pictures! care to share settings?

Thanks! Settings are as listed below. All handheld and very cloudy day with no sun, which explains why the higher ISOs for outdoor daytime shots. The fish/coral shot at the end was inside in a pretty dark indoor aquarium, but the tanks were lit fairly well.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4038199445_deae3a4f3c_m.jpg
ISO400 - 200mm - f/5.0 - 1/160sec

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/4038948846_6ee601679d_m.jpg
ISO400 - 122mm - f/4.0 - 1/125sec

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/4038210757_64027df9a2_m.jpg
ISO800 - 78mm - f/4.5 - 1/60sec

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/4038210937_956f89a9a6_m.jpg
ISO800 - 70mm - f/4.0 - 1/50sec

[mochoajr]

A10 Warthog at the Fort Worth Airshow.

[DutchOven]

Thanks! Settings are as listed below. All handheld and very cloudy day with no sun, which explains why the higher ISOs for outdoor daytime shots. The fish/coral shot at the end was inside in a pretty dark indoor aquarium, but the tanks were lit fairly well.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/4038199445_deae3a4f3c_m.jpg
ISO400 - 200mm - f/5.0 - 1/160sec

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/4038948846_6ee601679d_m.jpg
ISO400 - 122mm - f/4.0 - 1/125sec

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/4038210757_64027df9a2_m.jpg
ISO800 - 78mm - f/4.5 - 1/60sec

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/4038210937_956f89a9a6_m.jpg
ISO800 - 70mm - f/4.0 - 1/50sec

interesting. Was there any PP done?

[JWitmer]

I love love love this lens!

Some pre-production shots for a film some buddies and I are starting to work on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_41.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_21.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_33.jpg

[DutchOven]

I love love love this lens!

Some pre-production shots for a film some buddies and I are starting to work on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_41.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_21.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/jwrm315/zack_33.jpg

your lens is dirty :). spotted a spec of dust.

[JWitmer]

It's my sensor. I haven't cleaned it in months, haha.

[jubu]

interesting. Was there any PP done?

Some exposure adjustments and maybe a few bumps in vibrance/contrast/sharpness...but nothing crazy.

[Cicero]

What is he thinking... ?

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/4045095702_4d51abf6f4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4045095702/)

[pappu_srkr]

After viewing this thread and going through the posts and awesome pictures, I have decided to buy this lens, although it was not in my budget, i had to push very hard on my budget. I bought it used, its just being shipped from the U.S, as I am in Thailand, it should be here in next 5 days time. My query to the owners of this lens are:

As the lens is used, how do I check if everything is fine. I will use it On a EOS 40D. Please suggest me all the possible ways to test out this lens once I receive it, so that I know I have got exactly what I should get.

Thank You in advance.

[squarelogo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4022860927_05ffcda8d6.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/4023619188_def29bc844.jpg

So very awesome to see Doug out riding again!

[DutchOven]

After viewing this thread and going through the posts and awesome pictures, I have decided to buy this lens, although it was not in my budget, i had to push very hard on my budget. I bought it used, its just being shipped from the U.S, as I am in Thailand, it should be here in next 5 days time. My query to the owners of this lens are:

As the lens is used, how do I check if everything is fine. I will use it On a EOS 40D. Please suggest me all the possible ways to test out this lens once I receive it, so that I know I have got exactly what I should get.

Thank You in advance.

1. Inspect front lens element for any damage
2. Inspect rear metal contacts and glass for any damage
3. Inspect the zoom and focus rings for any looseness upon turning.
4. Inspect body for scratches and check the switches.
5. Mount on camera, take sample shot, view on computer and inspect picture quality for imperfections.

Congratulations on the purchase! this lens is wonderful.

[ocabj]

Took these last Saturday at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility during the 2009 Creedmoor Cup West Individual Match:

http://photography.ocabj.com/img/v8/p804415252-5.jpg

http://photography.ocabj.com/img/v8/p988988620-5.jpg

http://photography.ocabj.com/img/v6/p945153387-5.jpg

[DutchOven]

Took these last Saturday at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility during the 2009 Creedmoor Cup West Individual Match:





http://photography.ocabj.com/img/v6/p945153387-5.jpg


Wow is that R. Lee Ermey?

[ocabj]

Wow is that R. Lee Ermey?

Yes. He got into NRA High Power Rifle competitions a couple years ago. So he shows up to quite a few matches. He used to shoot at the matches our club holds at MCB Camp Pendleton frequently, but I think he's been busy the past year or so and hasn't showed up to a club match in a while.

[jcp2000]

Wow is that R. Lee Ermey?



thats what i was gonna say! i wanna meet him aha

[misty66]

My girl...yesterday outsite....not really having fun...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5263432601_84de12ceca_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5263432601/)
My girl (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5263432601/) by Photography by Jalomist (http://www.flickr.com/people/56977249@N08/), on Flickr

[billybookcase]

Here's a few from a recent photo shoot of mine

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/685517871_FVGTi-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/685509023_LqTYR-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/685515229_LnbMZ-L-5.jpg

Still loving every minute with this lens!

[hiddengamer7]

That model is absolutely stunning.

[RAW-Shooter]

^^^ Nobody will ever know to whom you are talking to.
Thanks for sharing though... :rolleyes:

[bigyearn]

Here is A shot of my derby car the day after the race.
just trying to figure out how to post pics embedded from flickr.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/4051310813_321cc19dc8_b.jpg

[jubu]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4060968572_d8008cffbb_o.jpg

[SALT]

duck shots :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4093072449_979c8fedf6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4058815147_05ff3b94a0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4057836636_22bc151647_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4058628741_4c225b77a0_o.jpg

[pappu_srkr]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4066414473_8ab766553b.jpg

This is my very first test shot with the 70-200mm F4l, 100% Corp, sharpness and contrast applied, exposure reduced, Shot in raw and processed in CS3 Raw Editor. Please comment.http://www.flickr.com/photos/pappu_srkr/4066414473/

[Grady69]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pappu_srkr/4066414473/sizes/m/This is my very first test shot with the 70-200mm F4l, 100% Corp, sharpness and contrast applied, exposure reduced, Shot in raw and processed in CS3 Raw Editor. Please comment.

Sorry not seeing a picture?

[pappu_srkr]

Sorry not seeing a picture?

I am new and i am trying, but can not figure out how to post the flickr pictures here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pappu_srkr/4066414473/

[Grady69]

I am new and i am trying, but can not figure out how to post the flickr pictures here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pappu_srkr/4066414473/

OK thats weird now im seeing it this time! dont understand that, but oh well Nice shot!

[pappu_srkr]

two more shots

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/4066866903_24f56d90c9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4067594576_77811cc554_b.jpg

[pappu_srkr]

My first Night Potrait shots with this lens, Please comment, what you think or any suggestion.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4071534456_db6a829261_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/4070775611_f1d57e727d_b.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

duck shots :)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4058628741_4c225b77a0_o.jpg
Mighty fine ducks!!

[ckfishel2001]

For anyone looking through this thread to try and convince themselves to buy this lens....it's a very, very good lens, for a very very good price. I have a used copy that's in 9.9 condition that's very sharp. Only reason I'm selling is I wanted IS to help my sometimes shaky hands.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=775916

[unchman14]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/4066044978_ed72e98290.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/4010189192_2c6eb0a7d6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/4023707541_1d8ca3cbfd.jpg

[neonlazer]

Finally planning to pull the trigger on getting this lens to accompany my fairly new 17-40L..it has shown me the value of the red ring!..I have the 70-300 IS but ever since the 17-40 i realize how slow the focus is..i cant shoot any fast moving objects in AF worth a hoot.(such as small plane or big bird)

[jcp2000]

ill trade you mine for your 17-40 mine is pretty much new been mounted about 2-3 time with about 50 frames on it has a uw date code pm me!


ps i didnt know people still played paintball =p

[neonlazer]

Ohhh no, I meant accompany as in fit in with my 17-40L, I absolutely love it! So i can have a pair of stickin good L lenses..

[unchman14]

paintball is actually thriving right now. Many regional and national tournaments and there is even college NCPA leagues (guy in last picture above plays for RPI, which plays in the AA division. He's also a photographer). It's fun to shoot, but you always carry the risk of getting hit in the body or lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4010195332_74f3e54f99.jpg

[jcp2000]

paintball is actually thriving right now. Many regional and national tournaments and there is even college NCPA leagues (guy in last picture above plays for RPI, which plays in the AA division. He's also a photographer). It's fun to shoot, but you always carry the risk of getting hit in the body or lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4010195332_74f3e54f99.jpg


yea i know i use to play too but i dropped it in the beginning of 08 got burnt out and just dont care for it. Hit semi pro before i gave it up though aha but i still keep ties with it i think its just on the back burner for now

[rdenney]

http://www.rickdenney.com/images/MtWrangell2007.jpg
Mt. St. Elias, Alaska, 2007 at 70mm on 10D.

http://www.rickdenney.com/images/ranier-ridge-lores.jpg
Near Mr. Ranier, Washington, 2004 at 70mm on 10D.

Rick "telephoto for landscapes? you bet" Denney

[Swann1]

One from yesterday evening:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SvbBZgZRLmI/AAAAAAAAAbg/QpmwEsN9D4k/s912/IMG_6923_lr2.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

That's very nice Michael. May I suggest two small things that I think would improve it! You might like to straighten the horizon, and I think reducing the exposure a little would make it better.

[Kekumba]

http://www.rickdenney.com/images/MtWrangell2007.jpg


Wow, beautiful.

[Swann1]

That's very nice Michael. May I suggest two small things that I think would improve it! You might like to straighten the horizon, and I think reducing the exposure a little would make it better.
Thanks for the advice Roy. I thought I'd managed to get the horizon pretty straight when I shot it - I guess not.

As for exposure, that was a consequence of the Auto Tone button in Lightroom. Guess I need to make an adjustment (or not rely on the software so much). I'm relatively new to Lightroom so still learning.

[Roy Mathers]

Michael - I've taken the liberty of straightening the horizon and darkening it a little. I wonder if you think it's any better?

[Swann1]

Michael - I've taken the liberty of straightening the horizon and darkening it a little. I wonder if you think it's any better?
It's an improvement. I might have a look later and see what Lightroom did to my exposure. I wonder if there's a way to Autotone with affecting the exposure slider?

[Roy Mathers]

I don't use Autotone personally but, if it does affect the exposure, just correct it with the slider.

[Swann1]

Come to think of it, I've found that Auto Tone doesn't do so well with photos taken in low light conditions. Might have to reset the tone settings on the later photos and see what it looks like.

[Roy Mathers]

I would think that you're better off doing it manually by using the sliders.

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/4087895286_00faf3d500_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4087895286/)

[Swann1]

Another attempt. I think this is much better:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SvfKnpdHXLI/AAAAAAAAAcs/F1yruC3Njxc/s912/IMG_6923_lr2-2.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

That's better.

[Mr.Duck]

Here´s one from last night.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4089440200_e279a5aa2f_o.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

moar from yesterday:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/4087897020_89be84e6fe_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4087897020/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4087134149_c67118a78e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4087134149/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4087913606_974dfe7299_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4087913606/)

[yeow_Z]

mine also last night,
1/60 handheld (no pp done, just resized and watermark added)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4088093699_d16214c7c5_o.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

from a picnic this spring...face painting by clowns:)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/4089108659_e180af3ef9_b.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

I can't see any face painting!:D

[ckfishel2001]

I can't see any face painting!:D

but you can see the clown:)

[[Hyuni]]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ChangHyun84/_S5P0055.jpg
missed focus
cut off parts of the head
composed awkwardly

but I realized if you break enough rules, the photo could actually work!
Plus, the more I shoot, the less time I try getting the 'perfect' shot and strive more to capture those fleeting moments.

[jimmy_racoon]

not sure how to put a picture on here yet, but this one was taken this summer

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmy_racoon/3914178454/sizes/l/

[cppalermo]

I love all of these. The picture with him eating the smaller fish is just breathtaking. Seeing pictures like these makes me so very excited to get this lens for the holidays.

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

[DutchOven]

not sure how to put a picture on here yet, but this one was taken this summer

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmy_racoon/3914178454/sizes/l/

Wow!! great shot! I've never seen a grounded hummingbird

[minijag]

Hello everyone.

I would like to buy this lens, but I was wondering if any of you guys uses it with a Canon EOS 450.

I've seen a lot of photos taken with EOS 40D, and dont know who to "blame" :) for the good photos - the camera or the lens??

Thanks

Nuno - (Minijag) - Portugal

[neonlazer]

Hello everyone.

I would like to buy this lens, but I was wondering if any of you guys uses it with a Canon EOS 450.

I've seen a lot of photos taken with EOS 40D, and dont know who to "blame" :) for the good photos - the camera or the lens??

Thanks

Nuno - (Minijag) - Portugal

I am getting the lens wednesday(gosh im so excited!) i will upload some pics when i get it!

[jimmy_racoon]

Hello everyone.

I would like to buy this lens, but I was wondering if any of you guys uses it with a Canon EOS 450.

I've seen a lot of photos taken with EOS 40D, and dont know who to "blame" :) for the good photos - the camera or the lens??

Thanks

Nuno - (Minijag) - Portugal

here are a few of mine with the 450D:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmy_racoon/sets/72157622771344680/

you won't be dissappointed

one more to show you how she mounts:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmy_racoon/3338745806/in/set-72157622771344680/

[jm_usmc]

Mine works great on my 350D.:D

[DutchOven]

Hello everyone.

I would like to buy this lens, but I was wondering if any of you guys uses it with a Canon EOS 450.

I've seen a lot of photos taken with EOS 40D, and dont know who to "blame" :) for the good photos - the camera or the lens??

Thanks

Nuno - (Minijag) - Portugal

I use this lens with my 450D :D LOVE it. Autofocus is a little slow at times though (camera body's fault)

[neonlazer]

I use this lens with my 450D :D LOVE it. Autofocus is a little slow at times though (camera body's fault)
Sometimes slow?..what is wrong with the XSi? I know i read that it focuses slower when zoomed out..but that has nothing to do with the camera body.

[DutchOven]

Sometimes slow?..what is wrong with the XSi? I know i read that it focuses slower when zoomed out..but that has nothing to do with the camera body.

Well I said this because I've tried shooting birds in flight and have not been able to get sharp focused results. Camera was set to ai servo.

I tried the same thing with the same exact lens on a 40d and results were stunning.

Perhaps I'm not doing it right? How bout some tips from more experienced shooters?

[neonlazer]

Well I said this because I've tried shooting birds in flight and have not been able to get sharp focused results. Camera was set to ai servo.

I tried the same thing with the same exact lens on a 40d and results were stunning.

Perhaps I'm not doing it right? How bout some tips from more experienced shooters?

Oh, I see, well if its a small bird i know it happens cause i just sold my 70-300 is usm..which i hated cause it had slow focus..was hoping this one would help with that..im guessing you had it on auto select for all the AF points, correct?..i sometimes set mine for the center dot.

[minijag]

Thanks, everyone!

I'm convinced!! I must ask Santa, now... :D

Cheers

Minijag

[RIgnacio]

Here's a couple of my daughter which unfortunately comes with a story. So I'm at the zoo with my daughter. We're at the Panda exhibit when another photographer barrels in front of us totally oblivious of my daughter (bumping into her and almost knocking her over). Well he continues to shoot, so I wait for him after he comes out and say to him..."Hey man did you get some good shots?" he responds with "Yeah I did" then I say "Good because you ran over my daughter getting them." He apologizes and I say "I know sometimes it's all about getting the shot but you gotta be a little more considerate" He then responds by calling me an "Ass" and tells me "If you want I can come out here and run you over too!!" I gave him the "Whatever man KEEP WALKING". And that was that. Was I in the wrong to confront him?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4094365786_0701fcf70a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/4093602047_6472705e68.jpg

[hiddengamer7]

Nah, if he almost knocked your daughter over, thats being inconsiderate. You weren't in the wrong for confronting him.

[RIgnacio]

Nah, if he almost knocked your daughter over, thats being inconsiderate. You weren't in the wrong for confronting him.

Okay thanks. People can be so stupid....

[jubu]

What an idiot...it's a zoo, not some Papparazzi event...I totally would've done the same thing...

[ckfishel2001]

Nah, if he almost knocked your daughter over, thats being inconsiderate. You weren't in the wrong for confronting him.

you dealt with it very well

[minijag]

Was I in the wrong to confront him?




I know some guys who would have made him join the Panda...

...flying!!! ;)

You were completely right! First, it's not a Papparazzi event, as Jubu mentioned, and, more important, nothing can justify his attitude, when a child is at stake!!

By the way: Lovely shots. Congratulations.


Cheers.

Minijag

[RIgnacio]

Wow thanks guys. I was kinda bummed out by the whole situation. Reading all your comments are reassuring. I greatly appreciate all the input. Oh and to top it off......he was shooting with a Nikon!

[jubu]

I know some guys who would have made him join the Panda...

...flying!!! ;)



If I didn't have my kid with me, that probably would've been my reaction. Especially since he asked him to. :)

But the kid comes first in every situation...well handled I say.

[Cotmweasel]

Wow thanks guys. I was kinda bummed out by the whole situation. Reading all your comments are reassuring. I greatly appreciate all the input. Oh and to top it off......he was shooting with a Nikkon!

That explains it! ;)

[DutchOven]

he had no right to jeopardize another person's safety JUST to get the shot, especially if the person is a child. You had every right to say whatever you wanted to him.

[jsinon]

You handled it better than I would have.

[RIgnacio]

Yeah if my daughter wasn't with me and if I wasn't holding L glass in my hand at the time, things could have gotten ugly.

[jubu]

Yeah if my daughter wasn't with me and if I wasn't holding L glass in my hand at the time, things could have gotten ugly.


Haha...I like how we treat our "L" glass as if it were our children...

[unchman14]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4096975730_50c6732abd.jpg

'nother one from paintball. This fall lighting is getting to be really difficult.

[jsinon]

Haha...I like how we treat our "L" glass as if it were our children...

Well, with the economy the way it is, and my wife being laid off since just after the first of the year, it would be easier to make another kid than come up with the $$$ to add another "L" to the family:lol:

[jubu]

Well, with the economy the way it is, and my wife being laid off since just after the first of the year, it would be easier to make another kid than come up with the $$$ to add another "L" to the family:lol:

LOL...I hear ya!

[jsswish]

a few new ones from today:


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/jsswish/November%202009/IMG_5114.jpg


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/jsswish/November%202009/IMG_5138.jpg


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/jsswish/November%202009/IMG_5151.jpg

[jsswish]

One more, full zoom, around 10-15 feet away through branches and medium cropping:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/jsswish/November%202009/IMG_5156.jpg

[TristanCardew]

Can someone tell me what the auto-focus speed is like on this lens? I'm considering going 70-200 f/4L + 135 f/2L over the 70-200 f/2.8L (non IS), even though it'd be a more expensive route, just for the fact i'd have two lenses - one to cover events and the other for portraits. But i'd still like moderate AF-speed, if it's possible on this lens?

[rdenney]

Can someone tell me what the auto-focus speed is like on this lens? I'm considering going 70-200 f/4L + 135 f/2L over the 70-200 f/2.8L (non IS), even though it'd be a more expensive route, just for the fact i'd have two lenses - one to cover events and the other for portraits. But i'd still like moderate AF-speed, if it's possible on this lens?

I doubt there is any lens in this focal range, at any price, that focuses faster, and that observation is based as much on experience with a 10D as with a 5D.

And except for cases where you needed extreme selective focus, it's a darn good portrait lens with excellent bokeh.

Rick "much better than moderate" Denney

[jsinon]

Can someone tell me what the auto-focus speed is like on this lens? I'm considering going 70-200 f/4L + 135 f/2L over the 70-200 f/2.8L (non IS), even though it'd be a more expensive route, just for the fact i'd have two lenses - one to cover events and the other for portraits. But i'd still like moderate AF-speed, if it's possible on this lens?

The focus seems pretty fast to me, and if you put the focus distance switch to good use it is even faster. If you know that what ever you are shooting will not come within 3m, set the lens to 3m to infinity and it won't have to run through the whole range. That being said, I set mine to 1.5m with no complaints as to focus speed.

[Roy Mathers]

Well, with the economy the way it is, and my wife being laid off since just after the first of the year, it would be easier to make another kid than come up with the $$$ to add another "L" to the family:lol:



....and probably more fun!

[hiddengamer7]

Yea, the focus speed on this lens is very quick, even with my 5D.

[neonlazer]

So my first impressions on this lens when i received it last night. I was surprised at how skinny and light is was, the only problem i have is it wont fit in my lame camera case cause its longer than the 70-300..but thats fine..ill keep it on the camera mostly anyways. I am going to the park and maybe a local lake to test it out later today!

[hiddengamer7]

Yea, its deceptively small, but it makes it nice for carrying, its much nicer to carry than my 24-70 thats for sure! Plus, its super sharp, like razor sharp.

[Cotmweasel]

So my first impressions on this lens when i received it last night. I was surprised at how skinny and light is was, the only problem i have is it wont fit in my lame camera case cause its longer than the 70-300..but thats fine..ill keep it on the camera mostly anyways. I am going to the park and maybe a local lake to test it out later today!

Don't forget the Duck shot! :D

[silvrr]

A few recent ones from me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4066408593_2fefb3df45_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/4067161890_e8c22ee433_b.jpg
the strange background pattern is from the mesh of the fence I shot through.

[rdenney]

the strange background pattern is from the mesh of the fence I shot through.

I'm glad you explained that. I was going to have to conduct my bokeh test all over again.

Rick ":shock:" Denney

[Elan22]

UPS dropping off this lens for me tomorrow. Can't wait!

[Roy Mathers]

A few recent ones from me.




the strange background pattern is from the mesh of the fence I shot through.


Then surely it's a foreground pattern?:)

[cppalermo]

Does anyone have any sports shots with this lens?

[neonlazer]

One of my first pics with this lens! Though the sharpness mainly shows when i crop its head :P http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4101407490_6b102474be_o.jpg

[RAW-Shooter]

One of my first pics with this lens! Though the sharpness mainly shows when i crop its head :P

Yes, very sharp, the head will come off clean with a single cut. Works on a Turkey too... ;)

BoKo

[neonlazer]

Yes, very sharp, the head will come off clean with a single cut. Works on a Turkey too... ;)

BoKo

Well kind of hard to cut the head off when its buried into its feathers..haha....heres another pic i took about five minutes ago..giving my, only two total now, L lenses some love..HA!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4101780220_0b00cbe15c_o.jpg

[billybookcase]

70-200mm f/4L is still one of my favorite lenses and always gives me great results, as much as I would want the 70-200 f/2.8L, I work around the limitations of the f/4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4100165632_73907400a5_b.jpg

[zoom_zoom]

A few recent ones from me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4066408593_2fefb3df45_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/4067161890_e8c22ee433_b.jpg
the strange background pattern is from the mesh of the fence I shot through.


Wow, these are sharp! Mind if I ask if you used a tripod? And exif data?

[silvrr]

Wow, these are sharp! Mind if I ask if you used a tripod? And exif data?

No tripod, I just try to stick to the 1/focal length rule*crop factor, I find it usually works for me.

Little guy on the branch - 200mm f/4 1/800 Iso200
Sandhill Crane - 200mm f/4 1/500 Iso200

[SunDevilPilot]

RC Model of a Beech Staggerwing. Taken with a 50D and 70-200 F4L Lens:

SunDevilPilot

[kissel]

Great lens, great pictures! I haven't got one yet, but in the process of getting :)
Has anyone compared the AF speed of this lens with EF 100-300USM? I just sold mine, and have to admit that AF speed is just great on it. I wonder what 70-200 has to offer here.

[Cotmweasel]

Great lens, great pictures! I haven't got one yet, but in the process of getting :)
Has anyone compared the AF speed of this lens with EF 100-300USM? I just sold mine, and have to admit that AF speed is just great on it. I wonder what 70-200 has to offer here.

Seemed faster to me (the 70-200), but I had some time between the two lenses.

[kissel]

Well, i think it'll be the same story with me :) Thanks for answering!

[unchman14]

yeah, i'm sure it'll be a faster AF. You'll love your L glass.

[unchman14]

shot a team practice today. Also got a media pass to shoot a tournament in syracuse on the 29th.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4106310427_ceba840f1a.jpg

[Grady69]

shot a team practice today. Also got a media pass to shoot a tournament in syracuse on the 29th.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4106310427_4764f7a767.jpg

Cant see the picture?

[Elan22]

I can't see it either. View the actual picture on flickr so you can see the .jpg extension on the end and then img tag that.

[unchman14]

fixed it.


edit- did flickr go through an upgrade recently? Can't right click the image like before, you gotta go to "See all Sizes".

[ckfishel2001]

flowers from my cousin's wedding in june
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3668193286_96c5a7191d_b.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

Rainy, outdoor funeral this summer
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3711678001_3353418034_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3712487772_085220019a_b.jpg

[cppalermo]

I cant wait to get this Lens....all of these shots are amazing!

[cppalermo]

had a chance to borrow one for a few hours and these are a few results.

[ckfishel2001]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3711888182_140d019223_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3711899470_ab821ae40d_b.jpg