Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[hidden forms]

These are my first shots with this lens, can't want to go out and about with it

http://static.flickr.com/60/186261428_4dff76a725_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/59/186261357_f778564912_o.jpg

[michael_]

hmm seriously considering saving the money from the 2.8 IS and getting the f/4 and spending the extra elswhere.

[T_O_M]

Ok here are a few of my best shots with that wondeful 70-200 f4 L lens.

http://www.pbase.com/t_o_m/image/48630379.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/t_o_m/image/52244870.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/t_o_m/image/40345660.jpg

[michael_]

awesome shots Tom got any in full res?

[T_O_M]

awesome shots Tom got any in full res?

Do you mean full size images (to big to post here) or 100% crops?

[michael_]

either or just a link to the image is cool

[Seefutlung]

Here's one.

93626

[Seefutlung]

93625

[762x51]

Ok here are a few of my best shots with that wondeful 70-200 f4 L lens.




A Subaru and a 70-200 f/4....two of my favorite things. :cool:

Nice shots.

[CorruptedPhotographer]

JMAS, niec shot of Vigo!

[gingerneil]

One of my first with this lens.
(my first daughter - Olivia, born on the 26th June)

[T_O_M]

awesome shots Tom got any in full res?

Here is a 100% crop of the Subaru pic. Crop is of the sharpened JPEG some qaulity loss here(sharpening PS CS, FM 20D CSpro plug in, default setting)

http://www.pbase.com/t_o_m/image/63500153.jpg

[michael_]

awesome thx tom.

[justisnmnz]

so after waiting give or take 12 hours for the overnight shipping it finally got here. My first L-glass and it is absolutely incredible, I will never be able to buy anything other than L again.

On an XT.

Inlays are at 100% and unedited.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/918/82406random022copy2fr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[BANick]

All these pictures are quite nice but mostly shot outside. Does anybody have indoor shots or under more difficult lighting conditions ? That could help in choosing between the f4 and f2.8. Thanks

[YARRO]

Banick, take a look here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=207384
Those were shot indoor under difficult light conditions.

[InfamousDX]

Taht's a sharp rooster!! I really love the lens but I'm selling it because I want more light! I loved this thing though... so sharp and VERY lightweight in comparison.

[bluej511]

200mm f/4 1/60
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3789.jpg
200mm f/4 1/250
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3743.jpg
180mm f/4 1/500
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3727.jpg

[RJC]

Has anyone noticed a sweetspot for this lens?

[YosemiteJunkie]

Here's one I recently got. Gonna learn to get that POP yet...
http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-285

[JaGWiRE]

Here's one I recently got. Gonna learn to get that POP yet...
http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-285

Sooo cute :D.

[daneos]

it is different:cool:
http://C:\EOS 400D\mail1\IMG_2549_1.JPG

[daneos]

http://C:\EOS 400D\mail1\IMG_2549_1_1.JPG

[justisnmnz]

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/6926/1125066copy2zk4.jpg

this lens is amazing. i love it.

[TMR Design]

WOW!!! Awesome picture.

[kwsanders]

Great shot, justisnmnz.

[bluej511]

200@ f/4
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_4368.jpg

[chet79]

some freaking AWESOME photos here! I want one!

[Imaginee]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2008/img3652ave8.jpg

[cali]

This lens is fantastic. For the price it is your best opportunity to get your hands on an 'L'.http://farm1.static.flickr.com/122/261767227_9b70a9502f.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

This lens is fantastic. For the price it is your best opportunity to get your hands on an 'L'.http://farm1.static.flickr.com/122/261767227_9b70a9502f.jpg

Amazing shot. I like the contrast of the colors. I think the blue adds something special to the green out of focus background.

[cali]

Amazing shot. I like the contrast of the colors. I think the blue adds something special to the green out of focus background.


Thank you.

[laimis.s]

only 4-5 days until i get my hands on this lens :) have to say i CANT WAIT!!! amazing shots here.

[angelotti]

Hi.

I think these two are my best (since I own 70-200 f4).

http://www.hergim.net/cpg149/albums/Fotos%20Digitales/Ciudades%20y%20Pueblos/Castro/AHP_20061207_5136.jpg

http://www.hergim.net/cpg149/albums/Fotos%20Digitales/Paisajes/SanJuanGaztelugatxe/neblina_mar.jpg

[kwsanders]

You might want to resize those for the forums. :)

Welcome aboard by the way.

[TMR Design]

Here are a few I just shot. This was my first day out with this lens and I am happy as a clam. I'm in love.

[TMR Design]

More.

[TMR Design]

Another.

[Dorman]

Nice shots TMR!

[TMR Design]

Nice shots TMR!

Thank you Brad,

I've been like a little kid all day using the lens and telling everyone about the new toy. The pictures tell it all though....and the ease of use, it handles and balances so nicely, fast and silent AF, tack sharp, brilliant color. I found that to be one of the most noticable differnces with lenses.

My 85mm f/1.8 I find to be very similar in that the color and sharpness are there and there's no reason to pixel peep looking for crap. The Sigma 17-70mm is a great lens but the color seems different, and the same is true with the 50mm f/1.8. Even when sharp, it's not as sharp or as saturated with rich color as this lens. As you can tell I am completely in love with it.

It's my first L and probably not the last now that I've gotten a taste of it. Prior to the L I got a taste of USM with the 85mm f/1.8 and that blew me away. Any shots I got today that were not tack sharp was my fault and had nothing to do with the camera or the lens. Those were shots with moving subjects, but anything that was static, there was never any question about whether it could focus or how fast.

I'm just going to keep saying "WOW!"

[Imaginee]

My pup Zahara:
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1346/zaharall5.jpg

[Coco-Puffs]

200mm f/4 1/60
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3789.jpg
200mm f/4 1/250

oh sweet jesus!!

[chet79]

Hi.

I think these two are my best (since I own 70-200 f4).

BUGGER ME... that second shot is so freaking awesome. so sharp! so moody! I WANT this lens now!

[kwsanders]

I've been like a little kid all day using the lens and telling everyone about the new toy. The pictures tell it all though.

Those photos really pop, Robert. Fantastic detail.

[TMR Design]

Those photos really pop, Robert. Fantastic detail.

Thanks Kerry,

I was blown away when i was out shooting that day. What a fantastic lens this is. I don't know how the f/2.8 or the IS is but I didn't need either for the type of shooting I do. The reviews are so consistently excellent and every owner of one loves it. The only reason people seem to get rid of them is to upgrade to a faster lens or for IS, but never due to poor performance. Gotta love that!

[kwsanders]

Yea... I have the same lens... f/4 non-IS. I love mine. It was the first L that I ever purchased. It is fast, easy to hand hold, and delivers outstanding IQ every time.

[Twisted Image]

great shots...everyone..I just picked this lens up last Friday. I am fairly happy with it.
I just think the camera and lens are much better than the operator at this time. LOL

I will post some pics soon.

[kwsanders]

Welcome to the forums, Twisted Image. Congrats on the new glass. I think you will really enjoy the lens. Did you get the IS or non-IS version, by the way?

Looking forward to seeing some of your photos.

[TMR Design]

great shots...everyone..I just picked this lens up last Friday. I am fairly happy with it.
I just think the camera and lens are much better than the operator at this time. LOL

I will post some pics soon.

Hi Twisted Image. I've never owned and L and never had a lens longer than 70mm before I got this lens. I have to say, I wasn't sure what to expect while handholding a 200mm lens but it was a dream. I shoot mostly in daylight and I didn't miss f/2.8 a bit, nor did I have to drop down my shutter speeds. I was shooting in all kinds of light using ISO 200, 1/400 or faster, and anywhere from f/4 down to about f/11. Every shot was tack sharp.

Just get out and shoot a lot and you'll see the 'operator' improving. Enjoy!

[wonny]

http://xd2.xanga.com/76aa853040031100171354/w70529497.jpg

With Canon 1.4x

[Johan Groenewald]

great shots...everyone..I just picked this lens up last Friday. I am fairly happy with it.
I just think the camera and lens are much better than the operator at this time. LOL

You won't get any twisted images with this lens, I can promise you that. Great buy!

[RonnieA]

Great lens. Rented it for a weekend this past summer. Considered buying it but opted for the faster 2.8Lhttp://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/356747233_c3c6196286.jpg?v=0
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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/356747232_2029d913ec.jpg?v=0

[laimis.s]

http://xd2.xanga.com/76aa853040031100171354/w70529497.jpg

With Canon 1.4x

i couldnt help but add some levels :D

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/ginklas/w70529497.jpg

anybody thinks it looks better this way?

[Throlkim]

All of these have very little or no sharpening applied to them. The helicopter shot is slightly cropped and sharpened. The church photo is a composition of a moon photo onto a blank sky (I know it looks slightly unrealistic, but meh - 5 minute job :P )
All taken indoors with onboard flash.

http://solati.subtle-edge.com/files/potn/IMG_7182.jpg

http://solati.subtle-edge.com/files/potn/IMG_7167.jpg

http://solati.subtle-edge.com/files/potn/IMG_7458.jpg

[justisnmnz]

sadly I'm selling my f/4L to fund a Siggy 2.8

so anyone who liked my shots can own the beast that took them:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=262938

[TMR Design]

sadly I'm selling my f/4L to fund a Siggy 2.8

so anyone who liked my shots can own the beast that took them:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=262938

What types of shooting do you do? I would think that you are needing f/2.8? Is that the reason for getting rid of the f/4 L?

[justisnmnz]

Night/Indoor Sports is the biggest use for my 70-200, so the 2.8 is becoming more and more neccesary. I know I'm definitely going to miss the shaprness of my 4L, but the 2.8 will give me so much more headroom for night sports.

I will probably upgrade to the Canon 2.8 eventually, but being a 16 year old with a very small income that isn't quite plausable right now.

[TMR Design]

Night/Indoor Sports is the biggest use for my 70-200, so the 2.8 is becoming more and more neccesary. I know I'm definitely going to miss the shaprness of my 4L, but the 2.8 will give me so much more headroom for night sports.

I will probably upgrade to the Canon 2.8 eventually, but being a 16 year old with a very small income that isn't quite plausable right now.

Understood. That makes perfect sense.

[juy_socal]

My first try with the 70-200 f4 @ 1/250, f8, 70mm

[juy_socal]

one more from yesterday olive oil on the buffet table, 1/125, f4, 104 mm

[wonny]

i couldnt help but add some levels :D

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/ginklas/w70529497.jpg

anybody thinks it looks better this way?

I like the additional contrast, but the colors looks much more saturated than what I remember... the picture does pop more.

Thanks.

[David S]

Some shots...

200mm wide open:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/360291301_453ff6a532_b.jpg

200mm wide open (1/125sec hand held):
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/30/368845495_8cc0af081b_b.jpg

Another 200mm wide open w/flash:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/368845501_a725b7fcce_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/368857271_168ff66e6f_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/368763229_95d135a67f_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/368756002_53c5824d82_b.jpg

[eggrollboy]

My fave shot using this lens:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/170120433_85fe8fcaf0.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/170120236_65cfcefa1f.jpg

Cesar Millan!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/65/170089727_8a5710db44.jpg

[Ves]

Uncropped:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o94/roadpilot/Heidi/72l1.jpg
100% Crop:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o94/roadpilot/Heidi/72l2.jpg

Nice n' sharp :D

[capitanandrew]

pee-wee soccer game

[capitanandrew]

and another shot today

[David S]

Pretty decent portrait lens.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/412390794_b1f640348d_o.jpg

[fi20100]

I love this lens!!!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/417471225_7b4e6974be_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/417471225/)

Shot @ 200mm, f/5.6, 1/1000, ISO 200.

[pepperoni]

Here's a few 70-200 F/4L pics..

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/city%20life22.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/city23%20copy.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/city24%20copy.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/city39%20copy.jpg

[wonny]

what happened to that duck's beak?!

Great pictures.

[fi20100]

The poor thing was injured. Part of the beak was gone, but it still seems like she has been able to eat properly, so I'm sure she'll make it :)

[YosemiteJunkie]

Here's a duck at one of the local parks.
http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-218

A Veterans Memorial
http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-260

[tjespo22]

wow all these pics are amazing!! i cant wait to get my lens!

[SLED-WERX Racing]

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6108/demenagement9hv.jpg

Question:

How do you do this? meaning have some objects in the same pic in color, the rest in black and white??

[Obey]

The way i do it is: use the magnetic lasso tool and go around what you want to keep in color. then right click inside the selected area > new layer via copy. Then go back to the first image, and make it black and white

[sodjdobe]

Ok, here`s one more from me:
#1
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w16/sodjdobe/_MG_1360okvir.jpg

[Richard7481]

Ｔｈａｔ　ｐｉｃ　ｉｓ　ｔａｋｉｎｇ　ｔｈｅ　ｐｉｓｓ！

[Antihero47]

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/651/eos20d009duckir0.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7836/eos20d087flowerwc8.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7380/eos20d098pineconecopyuo9.jpg

[SLED-WERX Racing]

I have to say, that after extensive reading and seeing comparable pic's by both the F4L and 2.8L - the F4L has to be the winner . I would only use this lens in good lighting / outdoor applications, most on a tri-pod so the $$ difference , along with most users in agreement that the sharpest images are actually coming from the F4L is the deciding factor.

think I'll opt for the IS just because of the $$ savings not going to the 2.8L

[fi20100]

I have to say, that after extensive reading and seeing comparable pic's by both the F4L and 2.8L - the F4L has to be the winner . I would only use this lens in good lighting / outdoor applications, most on a tri-pod so the $$ difference , along with most users in agreement that the sharpest images are actually coming from the F4L is the deciding factor.

think I'll opt for the IS just because of the $$ savings not going to the 2.8L

IS is actually the only thing I would like on my F4L... but I couldn't afford it when I bought the lens. You'll love that lens! :)

[dave_bass5]

Ive only been out once with my new 70-200 f/4 IS and it wasnt a great day but im very impressed with the IQ of this lens.
Just wanted to post a few of snaps. All low res jpgs from RAW files, developed in C1.
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/138585759-O.jpg

http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/138755236-L.jpg

http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/138755210-L.jpg

[Rene_Vienna]

the orchid was taken with 70-200 F4L and 2xConverter! :D

[SLED-WERX Racing]

KooL pics.... I'm now thinking the extra 4-500 US $$ doesn't warrant us haveing the "IS" feature when we'll be using a tripod for the most part.

Looks like we got this wrapped up with a $550 lens ( F4 L ) and $120 for a tripod ring holder thingy

[Dunlop]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/436515310_e38bc4453f_o.jpg

[busterboy]

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/ducks/swan=1.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/ducks/swan=4.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/ducks/swan=5.jpg

[SLED-WERX Racing]

Again.. look at these amazing pic's? for $500-$600 less than the 2.8L non IS lens

I think this 20-400 F 4/L lens is highly under-rated

[Pasukun]

Here is my contribution to this thread.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1696/bird2xy8.jpg

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/5605/birdlj5.jpg

[nyy]

Just paid for this lens and I can't wait for it to come. It'll be my first L (or professional grade lens for that matter).

[SLED-WERX Racing]

Now... why would the f4 L be less sharp than it's "IS" brother the f4 L IS ? is it just because of the stops, or are both lenses equally as sharp and apparently (according to the majority online ) sharper than the 2.8 L or 2.8 L IS

[Bimmerfest]

Why do I always experience buyer's remorse after purchasing camera equipment?

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/images/smilies/confused1.gif

Just recently I swapped my (both practically brand-new) 28-135 IS and my 100-300 for a 70-200 f/4, after fantasizing/obsessing for a long time. I mainly shoot surfing, and my 400mm has rendered the 100-300 obsolete. I figured that upgrading to L glass was a smart thing to do -- even if it meant losing the image stabilization of the 28-135.

Did I make a mistake? Should I have just waited and saved for the 70-200 f/2.8?
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/images/smilies/iono.gif


Will I be happy with the image quality of the 70-200 f/4 (i.e. is it a true step above the 28-135)?

Here's one of the few pics I've taken with it so far:
http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=102970&d=1175567951

[Texsrt4]

whats not to love about that pic? i cant wait to get mine...bonus check comin in soon!!!!!

[Bimmerfest]

whats not to love about that pic? i cant wait to get mine...bonus check comin in soon!!!!!

Exactly!

I think I'm being neurotic. Everyone is always posting how the 70-200 f/2.8 IS is THE lens to have...

Am I suffering from an inferiority complex?

[SLED-WERX Racing]

even from a novice's visual viewpoint after surfing hundreds of pics from both lenses, the f4 L is giving NOTHING up if not being capable of providing the sharpest image.
again, just a noobie's 2 cents, but I'm a big fan of the over-achiever in anything and this lens comparison keeps showing the champion isn't always the Biggest ticket $$ item

[cookie99]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/cookie99/IMG_8522Birdy.jpg

[Pete-eos]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/BluePete85/IMG_9618.jpg

[dave_bass5]

Is there a smaller hood that fits the 70-200f/4?
I do use the supplied one but its a bit tight in my camera bag when mounted on the lens. I was just wondering is there si a shorter one thats worth using.

Thanks

[fWord]

This lens was my first L, and I sold it away shortly after buying it because the range didin't seem right for me on an XT. That said, I'm still somewhat guilty for selling it off because I was a complete newbie at that time, and didn't take the opportunity to use the lens to its fullest. It's amazing bang-for-the-buck. Very cheap, as far as L lenses go, and it really doesn't give up anything because of the cost either. Now that there's an IS version on the market, there's actually a chance I would buy it again.

So here's my personal tribute to the lens that was so excellent, but I had used too infrequently:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/NationalDogWalkJackRusselWalk.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/NationalDogWalkGreyhound2.jpg

[Ukuleleman]

This lens is a minor miracle worker, it even makes my shots look good!
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n220/Ukuleleman_2006/Portrait/2a-1.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n220/Ukuleleman_2006/Portrait/3d.jpg

[decrink]

Two of my very early pics with the 70-200 f/4L IS, pretty tight crop on the bud. After working with this lense I am really starting to enjoy its wide capabilities with every type of shooting.

[SLED-WERX Racing]

I'm pretty much sold on this lens, especially when I have no fear of using a tri-pod like it's an extra appendage

I just don't see enough of a difference in any 2.8 L shots posted anywhere online to warrant the difference in $$ or weight

[TBAATAR]

i love the 70-200 f/4, compared to my previous Sigma 70-200 f2.8 it is so much lighter and easier to shoot handheld for longer period.

The optics are amazing and it gives decent bokeh.

http://xs414.xs.to/xs414/07153/park_football2.jpg

The colours look little washed on broswer. (BTW NOT ME) LOL
http://xs414.xs.to/xs414/07153/_MG_4502.jpg

[Nikolas]

All taken with the 1.4 teleconverter
http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~smeegles/Stuff/TigerIsland/Tiger.jpg

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~smeegles/Stuff/TigerIsland/tiger2.jpg

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~smeegles/Stuff/TigerIsland/tiger3.jpg

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~smeegles/Stuff/TigerIsland/tiger4.jpg

[sodjdobe]

OMG!! Is that a liger?

[FelixW]

http://www.felixwinqvist.com/20060831surffffffffffftw.jpg
Not sure if I posted this one before...

[khrest]

Just got mine today and had a quick blast (172 shots!) in a local country park. Light was bad with the sun only an hour from setting playing havoc with exposure and white balance, but I have some keepers.

PLUS A DUCK OR TWO OF COURSE !!!


http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p164068818-4.jpg

http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p329921957-4.jpg


http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p523442650-4.jpg


http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p21270957-4.jpg


http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p133489705-4.jpg

[Samgoit]

With extension tubes:

http://members.cox.net/samgotit2/Dragon-fly-70-200-f4.jpg

[Cleo199]

Here's a picture of my friend using my lens (300 2.8IS) with his DRebel, using his 70-200 f4 on my 10D.


I so wanted to make a comment about that lens, but I'd end up being the butt of a joke or two on the *Post the most ridiculous comments you've received with a big lens on!* thread.........

:rolleyes:

[TMR Design]

I took this while at a local park this afternoon.

I love everything I shoot with this lens, even a goose.

[pepperoni]

One from yesterday afternoon..

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Skate/s9935.jpg

:cool:

[Nikolas]

OMG!! Is that a liger?

Rare white tiger

[sodjdobe]

He`s one big kitty that`s for sure!! Beautifull captures!

[divinemethod]

after trying out a bunch of lenses... I still consider this lens my fav.

http://divinemethod.zenfolio.com/img/p306856719-4.jpg

[fWord]

http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p21270957-4.jpg


Whoa...that is super-sharp...the subject just pops out of the background!

[divinemethod]

You can see the waterdroplets in the full version of this...did i tell u i love this lens?
http://divinemethod.zenfolio.com/img/p634390210-5.jpg

see full version here: http://divinemethod.zenfolio.com/img/p634390210.jpg

[khrest]

Whoa...that is super-sharp...the subject just pops out of the background!

Thanks, I was also amazed the way that the dust and fur floating in the air shows up because that was not noticeable by eye at the time.

[fWord]

Thanks, I was also amazed the way that the dust and fur floating in the air shows up because that was not noticeable by eye at the time.

Absolutely. That reminds me of a photo of a chimp that I took at the zoo. It was chewing on a fruit of some sort and my photo actually caught the spray of juice from it.


Here it is:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/SingaporeZooPrimate.jpg

[khrest]

Enough with the ducks!

Motorsport:
http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p293244738-4.jpg

http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p453800690-4.jpg

http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p186810755-4.jpg



Cricket!!!

http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p68639690-4.jpg

http://garybrown.zenfolio.com/img/p145543623-4.jpg


At 100% crop those cricketers are sharper than a very sharp thing who has just been elected President of Sharpness of Sharptown University Sharp Society....

I do like this lens a lot after these two sessions, but I still want IS for all the other times when the British weather isn't as accomodating or I cannot use the tripod.

[Space]

Not one of my best with this lens, but I always liked it. BTW, it's hand held.

[pepperoni]

70-200 f4L with 1.4x TC.


http://jellybeanracing.com/John/NWR-SCCA%204-28-07/Webgallery/images/0411_jpg.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/NWR-SCCA%204-28-07/Webgallery/images/0815_jpg.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/NWR-SCCA%204-28-07/Webgallery/images/0940_jpg.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/NWR-SCCA%204-28-07/Webgallery/images/0949_jpg.jpg

[Samgoit]

70-200 f4L with 1.4x TC.



Which brand!

[gymell]

Couple of an education raptor, this is under very contrasty light in an outdoor enclosure.

http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/77295182/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/77295186/original.jpg

[pepperoni]

Which brand!


Kenko Pro.

[TMR Design]

Couple of an education raptor, this is under very contrasty light in an outdoor enclosure.

http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/77295182/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/77295186/original.jpg

Ouch!! The little guy in the second image is surely a goner.

[divinemethod]

Something Random by my house.,..

http://divinemethod.zenfolio.com/img/p902127532-4.jpg

[nyy]

http://jpegd.com/Photos/Paintball/Atlas5-6/pinkegosm.jpg

B+W UV filter was used

[Pasukun]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/Pasukun/flower_bud.jpg



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/Pasukun/flower.jpg



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/Pasukun/lion_seed.jpg

[Pasukun]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/Pasukun/Blue_Parrot.jpg



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/Pasukun/Geese.jpg



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/Pasukun/cat.jpg

[MONDONGO_CON_CUAJITO]

Here's 3:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/202/495241744_7cd22c2462.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/495292172_7587d86f5b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/489383900_beba075378.jpg

[tjespo22]

how is this lens in a little low light conditions.. is it as horrible as everyone makes it seem to be? will a external flash make it work?

[TMR Design]

Hi tjespo22,

Well, I don't do a lot of real low light shooting but I shoot with this lens a lot and the light is not always what I would like.

I must have missed all the people saying it was horrible in low light, but I always put things in perspective and know that many of the people that are not crazy about this lens are owners of the f/2.8 or f/2.8 IS and I'm sure the difference is significant in terms of low light shooting.

[TMR Design]

Hi Pasukun and MONDONGO_CON_CUAJITO,

The shots from both of you guys are really nice. Pasukun...your shots are very sharp. Love them!

[justisnmnz]

I miss this lens so much. :(


I need to leave this thread or I'll start crying. :lol:

[Pasukun]

Hi Pasukun and MONDONGO_CON_CUAJITO,

The shots from both of you guys are really nice. Pasukun...your shots are very sharp. Love them!

Thank you. :)

I had to let go of my copy as I just bought 70-200 f/4 IS to replace it.
Hopefully.. it will allow me to shoot 1/50 sec @ 200mm. :)

[minhi]

some street photograph shots, i'm not completely happy in terms of composition but i blame the shooter (me) and not the lens. you can look at the series here http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/sets/72157600242107299/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/508796278_6a6458bc15_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/508811237_aea19fda88_b.jpg

[colinradford]

some street photograph shots, i'm not completely happy in terms of composition but i blame the shooter (me) and not the lens. you can look at the series here http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/sets/72157600242107299/



Wow! That 2nd shot is great, excellent work.

[matryska]

minhi, the second shot is one of the best I have ever seen!

[YosemiteJunkie]

The Moon on May 22, 07 with a 2x TC (400mm)
http://photography.dunnnet.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_8619Framed.jpg

[grimreaper]

The Moon on May 22, 07 with a 2x TC (400mm)
http://photography.dunnnet.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_8619Framed.jpg


nice , what were your settings for this shot?

[prime80]

how is this lens in a little low light conditions.. is it as horrible as everyone makes it seem to be? will a external flash make it work?

Mine works quite well in low light. These were shot in very low light handheld at 135mm(1st pic)/109mm(2nd pic) 1/40 f/4.5, straight conversion from RAW with the exception of boosting exposure .2 in the first one and .5 in the 2nd...no sharpening in either. (2nd pic in next post)

[prime80]

Here's the 2nd pic. I was very pleasantly surprised how well these turned out.

[cskn0125]

I dont think it is my best, but deffinetley a good picture to my standard.

Resized.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/cskn0125/Sportentrycopy.jpg

[Momtothefurmonsters]

There are some great pictures here and I'm considering a 70-200F4L and was wondering...were these all taken with a tripod, or can I use this lens and hand hold? Help Please!

[TMR Design]

Mine works quite well in low light. These were shot in very low light handheld at 135mm(1st pic)/109mm(2nd pic) 1/40 f/4.5, straight conversion from RAW with the exception of boosting exposure .2 in the first one and .5 in the 2nd...no sharpening in either. (2nd pic in next post)

Hi prime,

I'm with you on that. I find I can shoot very comfortably handheld at 1/40s and the really grat thing about this lens is it's a real performer at f/4.

[prime80]

There are some great pictures here and I'm considering a 70-200F4L and was wondering...were these all taken with a tripod, or can I use this lens and hand hold? Help Please!

Don't think about it, just do it! :) It's a great hand-holding lens. I never use a tripod unless I'm doing set portrait stuff. I will use a monopod with sports sometimes, but 80+% of the time it's handheld. The ones I just posted were handheld.


Hi prime,

I'm with you on that. I find I can shoot very comfortably handheld at 1/40s and the really grat thing about this lens is it's a real performer at f/4.

My lens rarely comes off of f/4. It's unbelievably sharp wide open. The only reason I ever come off of f/4 is for DOF preference or if there's just too much light.

[Saturation]

All hand held.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4982/26jq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/3561/14gf7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/207/20wb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/6695/25ud2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/6677/10fq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jgogums]

There are some great pictures here and I'm considering a 70-200F4L and was wondering...were these all taken with a tripod, or can I use this lens and hand hold? Help Please!

Not sure if this has been discussed here but given your question it sounds like you want to handhold this lens (and you should). You may want to consider getting the IS version of the f/4. The latest Canon IS technology used in the f/4 L IS is reported to give you 4 stops over the non-IS (thus you can handhold at lower shutter speeds with less camera shake. IS has no effect on stopping subject blur from moving though...i.e. 'fur monsters').
In my head lower shutter speeds = more light available to my sensor. So in low light conditions, for handholding, you have some more latitude to get the shot.
If you shoot in half way decent light, or with mono/tripod, or flash then IS probably isn't worth the extra money :lol::lol:!

Prices around $900 new thru B & H after instant rebates are really good, but still a bit more than non IS f/4...

Again, sorry to OP for hijacking a bit...trying to help momtothefurmonsters with some samples. Mods please delete/move if spirit moves you:).

All shot at 200mm end of my 70-200 f/4 L IS. No crop or sharpening/PP. Handheld (no supporting/bracing), M mode, AF center point. Just quick shots of a poster on wall. All at ISO 100 so exposure is a bit off. Didn't shoot multiples and pick best/worst. Just quick test of IS capabilities at slower shutter speeds.
First image 1/30 with IS
Second image 1/30 with IS turned off.

[jgogums]

Two more. Same settings, only change is 1/10 shutter speed.
First one with IS
2nd with IS turned off

[Momtothefurmonsters]

Thanks for the help! I'm fairly new to digital and wanted to get some opinions and comparisons on this lens! Your help and kindness is much appreciated!

[YosemiteJunkie]

nice , what were your settings for this shot?
Apreture & Shutter Speed:f/8.0 - 1/8 sec Focal Length:400mm ISO:100 Camera & Lens:Canon EF 70-200 f/4.0 L (with Tamron 2x TC)

[grimreaper]

Apreture & Shutter Speed:f/8.0 - 1/8 sec Focal Length:400mm ISO:100 Camera & Lens:Canon EF 70-200 f/4.0 L (with Tamron 2x TC)



Cheers,

now to decide between the 70-200 f4 L or 200 f2.8 L to go along with a 400 f5.6 L :confused: