Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[misty66]

Today I found out that this is a sturdy lens....when at the zoo ( I don't know what happend) but suddenly my camera and lens dropped to the ground. My heart stopped beating for a moment. Lens is fine not even a scratch (only on the hood)...but the body needs a check up.....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4837479707_dce4fae647_b.jpg

Finally saw the little Cheetah baby's....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4838096482_e605bc49cc_b.jpg

[Stuntman Mike]

Glad your gear partially made it. Good luck with the body!

I went to the zoo yesterday. Still going through pics.

The baby giraffe was outside playing!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4837545343_8a54c02ebb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4837545343/sizes/l/in/photostream//)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4837543595_0a5ca0f2c3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4837543595/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

[dollei]

I've been neglecting this lens since I got my 135L :(

[misty66]

I've been neglecting this lens since I got my 135L :(

Shame on you...;)

[JMS803]

had to stay very still for this one haha

Larry Braggs of Tower of Power
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4847358042_d5814be69b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joesoriero/4847358042/)

[shane33]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4848516203_66e632cfcf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4848516203/)

[mattymx]

I cant believe they let me in with my gear at the X-Games.

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/motohawk/IMG_0619-2.jpg

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/motohawk/IMG_0443-2.jpg

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/motohawk/IMG_0498-2.jpg

[longsight]

Went out taking landscapes but the weather was poor so i switched to flowers instead.


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4850854911_7304948ba7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4851472502_5a941d686e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4851472286_5c267ef3c5_b.jpg

[shane33]

70-200 F4 280mm kenko 300dgx 1.4Tc
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4851069591_53e58b4d62.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4851069591/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4851642616_95272a8307.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4851642616/)

[jdlloyd67]

Joey...nice butterfly shots!

Here's a couple from this past weekend. Taken with my "new to me" 1DMK3...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/Dad_Visit_080110_0210_sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/Dad_Visit_080110_0262_sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/family-n-friends/Dad_Visit_080110_0271_sm.jpg

[V-Wiz]

What aperture is the "sweet Spot" for this lens, The sharpest/best IQ.

[micallef1990]

how is this lens for panning shots without the is?

[asty80]

loved these 2!


Here are a few from today taken with a 30D





http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/950045057_hdtSm-L.jpg

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/950045748_Hqfk9-L.jpg

[David83]

some of my favorite person on the planet:D and 1 she took of me =D

shot wide open..i love this lens

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4852895837_682d64f394_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4853520756_3940594db5_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4852889101_5f83d39396_b.jpg

[micallef1990]

i just purchased one of these WOOOP WOOOP!

[Treat me like a tourist]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4857973627_9fe8e8a4e5_b.jpg

[V-Wiz]

Still looking for an answer please .What aperture is the "sweet Spot" for this lens, The sharpest/best IQ.

[kissel]

Still looking for an answer please .What aperture is the "sweet Spot" for this lens, The sharpest/best IQ.

http://www.photozone.de/images/8Reviews/lenses/canon_70200_4/mtf.gif

[Roy Mathers]

I'm a little confused by these charts - how can a 70-200mm lens be tested at 280mm?

[misty66]

I'm a little confused by these charts - how can a 70-200mm lens be tested at 280mm?

Using a 1.4 extender maybe..?!

[Roy Mathers]

I thought that, but then it wouldn't be a test only of the lens would it?

[David83]

the sweet spot is wide open..:D

[stephen_g]

the sweet spot is wide open..:D
I second this motion.

[tschzay]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h171/tschzay/bago/paso.jpg

[David83]

wide open :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4859682001_11f02d5421_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4859681383_87b1f835ec_b.jpg

[V-Wiz]

Thanks for the chart but i dont know how to read this, what do these mean. :o


http://www.photozone.de/images/8Reviews/lenses/canon_70200_4/mtf.gif

[JMS803]

basically the more the better, so according to the chart, 5.6. Although I usually shoot mine at f/4 and it rivals my 100mm f/2

[V-Wiz]

I see, okay thanks.

[In2Photos]

Still looking for an answer please .What aperture is the "sweet Spot" for this lens, The sharpest/best IQ.

Why does it matter? Choose your aperture based on the DOF and or shutter speed you are after. This lens works just fine at all apertures.

[Madweasel]

The fact that all the columns are about the same height backs my own experience that "sweet spot" doesn't really apply to this lens - it is equally good across all settings.

[In2Photos]

All shot on a 1DMKII with a Tamron TC.

f/4, 1/400, ISO 1000
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/126926308/original.jpg

f/4, 1/200, ISO 640
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/126926638/original.jpg

f/4, 1/400, ISO 1250
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/126927468/original.jpg

f/4, 1/200, ISO 800 Some CA on this one from the TC
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/127033258/original.jpg

f/4, 1/800, ISO1250
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/127115201/original.jpg

[misty66]

All shot on a 1DMKII with a Tamron TC.


f/4, 1/400, ISO 1250
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/126927468/original.jpg



Wow Mike I like this one....

[TT-00]

If you can buy the 2.8 IS mark I for $1400 would you sell this lens? ......

[V-Wiz]

Why does it matter? Choose your aperture based on the DOF and or shutter speed you are after. This lens works just fine at all apertures.


When DOF doesnt apply its always good to know which aperture is best to use.

[mattymx]

If you can buy the 2.8 IS mark I for $1400 would you sell this lens? ......


I sold my 2.8L and I am actually happier with this lens. The F4 I have beats my old 2.8 in IQ hands down and I loved that lens too. I do a lot of snow skiing photography and the lighter lens will be so welcomed as far as weight is concerned.

[kf095]

Testing, testing...:D
First picture at home. :!:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TFo9zV9D8qI/AAAAAAAAMqM/_DfwQwnVK2w/s800/2010_08_04_2459.JPG

[Rene@]

A few of mine picture, use this for dog´s


Aperture 4
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i174/Renesj/Buster/_MG_9803.jpg

aperture 5,6
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i174/Renesj/Elmo/_K3E7860.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i174/Renesj/Fluffy%20og%20Gizmo/_K3E8448.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i174/Renesj/Kaido/_MG_1750.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i174/Renesj/miss%20mckenzie%20II/_K3E8925.jpg

Aperture 6.3
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i174/Renesj/Fie%20i%20mosen/_MG_2491.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i174/Renesj/_MG_8546.jpg

[Rene@]

Whit tc 1,4 apeture 5,6

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/Renesk/LK3E8103.jpg

[JPayne]

Got mine last night. My first L :cool:

Some shots from the garden

1
http://www.jpayne.co.uk/images/l/1.jpg

2
http://www.jpayne.co.uk/images/l/3.jpg

3
http://www.jpayne.co.uk/images/l/20.jpg

4
http://www.jpayne.co.uk/images/l/12.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.jpayne.co.uk/images/l/12.jpg
I love this shot! What a cute dog!!! :)

[In2Photos]

Wow Mike I like this one....
Thanks!
When DOF doesnt apply its always good to know which aperture is best to use.
When does DOF not apply?

[Stuntman Mike]

I love this shot! What a cute dog!!! :)
That's the standard "what are you doing, silly human" look.

The eyes say it all. Great shot. :lol:

[Rene@]

My own dog

aperture 8, iso 1600
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/Renesk/_R5F4497.jpg

Aperture 8, iso 640
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/Renesk/_R5F3977.jpg

Aperture 5,6,iso 800
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/Renesk/_R5F4145.jpg

Aperture 5,6,iso 400
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/Renesk/_R5F4068.jpg

[In2Photos]

A few of mine picture, use this for dog´s


My own dog

Fantastic photos!!! You captured some excellent poses and moments of fun!

[JPayne]

That's the standard "what are you doing, silly human" look.

The eyes say it all. Great shot. :lol:

Haha thanks. That's what he does when I ask him if he wants to go for a walk, wants come chicken, his dinner or a bone. :p

[neonlazer]

Tried something fun while taking pics of the gear
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4864103956_f155b8cf89_b.jpg

[Filoup]

450D + 70-200 F4 L USM

My dog "Filoup" :

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9955/2010070117215003.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8259/2010070117242603.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/7817/2010070312564204.jpg

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/2972/2010070821070355.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6283/2010070821083486.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9003/2010080320004302.jpg

and his favourite toy :

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/2426/2010072921310203.jpg

[micallef1990]

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp133/micallef1990/IMG_3139.jpg

[RSphoto]

One from me!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4863748727_4610756e27_z.jpg

[Stuntman Mike]

The afternoon bird gets the grub.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx29/StuntmanMikeATL/Lenses/IMG_0132.jpg

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx29/StuntmanMikeATL/Lenses/Bouncing_bird.jpg

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx29/StuntmanMikeATL/Lenses/Grubbing.jpg

[micallef1990]

couple from me (from ford fair today)

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp133/micallef1990/Ford%20fair%202010/IMG_3398.jpg

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp133/micallef1990/Ford%20fair%202010/IMG_3414.jpg

[shane33]

few from today these where taken from 100meters away
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4871450388_b2b89f9c53.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4871450388/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4870631507_22302676b4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4870631507/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4871238090_7d25e10819.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4871238090/)

[mattymx]

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/motohawk/IMG_9633.jpg

[RSphoto]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4873656624_f26d581a65_z.jpg

[DutchOven]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4873656624_f26d581a65_z.jpg

That's super cute. instantly put a smile on my face. great shot!

[RSphoto]

Thanks a million Kevin! :)

[kf095]

From Fort Erie (Niagara River, Ontario).

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TF4MIb9GieI/AAAAAAAAMwI/FXuCtExa6vE/s1024/2010_08_07_3018.JPG

[Rene@]

Fantastic photos!!! You captured some excellent poses and moments of fun!

Thanks Mike :-)

[flyterbut]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4875322260_ee11aec831_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4874745907_0f1bb831f7_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4874785599_f9e9febbd1_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4874846305_44bc52a1a8_b.jpg

[thievery]

This lens rocks so much!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4879016517_75c2537e13_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4879629446_fef367189e_z.jpg

[micallef1990]

lmao at that dog

[Roy Mathers]

This lens rocks so much!

]

It shouldn't do - there must be something loose inside!

[photographergirl]

[QUOTE=thievery;10694578]This lens rocks so much!

Yes this lens does ROCK! And love the images.

[photographergirl]

Have had this lens for 3 weeks and finally got to really use it. I love how sharp this lens is. While I was in Dallas a friend of mine had the 2.8 USM version and I did not see much difference in weight. Course I was not holding it for a long period of time either. Plan to get the 2.8 in the future but for now the f4L rocks!

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/slingnau/logancanonforum.png

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/slingnau/birdcanonforum.jpg

[EDG*salv]

For how much goes this lens again?

[kf095]

Amazin pictures with dog!



This one is SOOC

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TGILKioForI/AAAAAAAAM0Q/3YVckxYFNY0/2010_08_10_3343_org.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TGILKioForI/AAAAAAAAM0Q/3YVckxYFNY0/s720/2010_08_10_3343_org.JPG

[photographergirl]

For how much goes this lens again?

New 639.99. And its worth every penny.

[Roy Mathers]

For how much goes this lens again?

If you mean how much does it cost, I would suggest you Google it - you will be able to find the lowest price that way.

[it`s me]

New 639.99. And its worth every penny.

just about double that price in this Japanese city.

[photographergirl]

just about double that price in this Japanese city.

How much new there?

[it`s me]

119,600 yen...at today`s rate...about $1400.00US.

[RAW-Shooter]

119,600 yen...at today`s rate...about $1400.00US.

Ouch! :cry: That's insane.

[it`s me]

yeah and I crossed it off my list after seeing how much it goes for outside Japan. I can wait till I get back to Canada for good to buy one. I know many things cost more here in Japan but there is a limit to how much I will allow myself to over pay for goods. Read many outstanding reviews on the Tamron 28-75 at this site, looked though over a hundred pages of images and was so impressed that I picked one up yesterday for less than half the retail price so there are deals out there, they just don`t seem to come from Canon very often.

[meno222]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/meno222/kids/IMG_3619.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/meno222/kids/pch18x24.jpg

[meno222]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/meno222/kids/lucymodel.jpg

[photographergirl]

This is my new favorite lens. It used to be my 85mm but now its the 70-200 f4L.

File info

Canon 40D
1/40 sec
Aperture priority
f/4
ISO 800
focal length 126mm




http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/slingnau/IMG_7258.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/slingnau/IMG_7263.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/slingnau/IMG_7277.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

This is my new favorite lens. It used to be my 85mm but now its the 70-200 f4L. I shoot this in AV which I NEVER shoot in. It was around 8pm sun is sitting to the right of me and setting fast. Shooting on AV helped make the camera think it was 6pm. Why my son thinks he needs to put the loser sign over his head every time I ask him to pose is beyond me.

File info

Canon 40D
1/40 sec
Aperture priority
f/4
ISO 800
focal length 126mm
Continuous burst mode to make sure to get a sharp image.

No tripod hand held sitting on the grass using my knee as a tripod to steady myself.


There are some things I don't understand here.
1. Why would you use AV on this lens and not the others?
2. Why does AV make the camera think it's two hours earlier?
3. How does continuous burst mode ensure a sharp image?

[RAW-Shooter]

There are some things I don't understand here.
1. Why would you use AV on this lens and not the others?
2. Why does AV make the camera think it's two hours earlier?
3. How does continuous burst mode ensure a sharp image?


I cannot speak to 1 and 3 - I'm confused by this also.

#3 however, makes sense and I use the same "trick". If the shutter speed gets to low for my hand holding skills, I just shoot at the fastest rate. One of the 10,20 or 30 shots will be the keeper I am looking for.

[Stuntman Mike]

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx29/StuntmanMikeATL/potd/OH_HAI.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4891493386/in/set-72157624673084800)

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx29/StuntmanMikeATL/potd/IMG_3888.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4891521872/in/set-72157624673084800)

[kissel]

There are some things I don't understand here.
1. Why would you use AV on this lens and not the others?
2. Why does AV make the camera think it's two hours earlier?
3. How does continuous burst mode ensure a sharp image?

Answer to #2 may be that in Av mode camera is trying to ensure the object is properly exposed. It has absolutely no idea you want your image underexposed, so just let it know about it by adjusting exposure, or simply use M mode.

[cobra671]

Hey all, I just bought a used one today and I was wondering how do most of you shoot with this lens, hand hold or pods? If hand holding, I need to work a little harder on being steady. I really suck at this. :(

[RAW-Shooter]

I don't understand number 1. Why does it matter what mode you shoot in with any lens? Each lens is not designed for certain camera settings. This is really up to the user. I use Manual 100% of the time because I like full control of my settings. But last night I could not get the lighting I wanted and decided to give AV a try. They reason why I said AV makes the camera think its 2 hrs earlier is because the camera set every for me. It chose the right camera settings to shoot in which was perfect. I did adjust the shutter a little but left my fstop at 4 and my iso at 800. Remember I am shooting at 8-8:30 pm and the sun is way on the other side of the town and behind buildings.

I also hate on camera flash and my external still needs to be sent to Canon to be fixed. Daughter dropped it and it needs new bulbs. Every thing else on the flash works fine. Just wont flash.

As for continuous if you ever shoot any thing moving at a fast rate or even children for that matter you would know that continuous mode which is rapid fire and you holding you holding the shutter button down while your camera is click click clicking away. Out of the serious of images you just captured you will have several or one or two that are sharp and exactly what you want. This I don't use often only on fast moving toddlers and if my shutter is low and I am to lazy to get my tripod. Which my tripod was in the car with my husband off some where else and my knee makes a perfect steady foundation.

Very confusing and patronizing as well...

[Stuntman Mike]

Hey all, I just bought a used one today and I was wondering how do most of you shoot with this lens, hand hold or pods? If hand holding, I need to work a little harder on being steady. I really suck at this. :(
I do both. Give it a little time and practice.

[Roy Mathers]

I don't understand number 1. Why does it matter what mode you shoot in with any lens? Each lens is not designed for certain camera settings. This is really up to the user. I use Manual 100% of the time because I like full control of my settings. But last night I could not get the lighting I wanted and decided to give AV a try. They reason why I said AV makes the camera think its 2 hrs earlier is because the camera set every for me. It chose the right camera settings to shoot in which was perfect. I did adjust the shutter a little but left my fstop at 4 and my iso at 800. Remember I am shooting at 8-8:30 pm and the sun is way on the other side of the town and behind buildings.

I also hate on camera flash and my external still needs to be sent to Canon to be fixed. Daughter dropped it and it needs new bulbs. Every thing else on the flash works fine. Just wont flash.

As for continuous if you ever shoot any thing moving at a fast rate or even children for that matter you would know that continuous mode which is rapid fire and you holding you holding the shutter button down while your camera is click click clicking away. Out of the serious of images you just captured you will have several or one or two that are sharp and exactly what you want. This I don't use often only on fast moving toddlers and if my shutter is low and I am to lazy to get my tripod. Which my tripod was in the car with my husband off some where else and my knee makes a perfect steady foundation.

You say you don't understand my first question and yet it was you who said 'I shoot this in AV which I NEVER shoot in'. Therefore, my question ( Why would you use AV on this lens and not the others? ) is perfectly reasonable.

As for the other questions, AV doesn't fool the camera into thinking it's a couple of hours earlier - it simply adjusts the exposure the same way as does TV, M or P. I didn't understand the relevance of your comments about your broken flash.

Lastly, I don't need a lecture about what continuous shooting is. I am perfectly aware of what it is and what it does - and I have used it many times myself. My point was that continuous mode does not necessarily guarantee sharp results. For instance, if the shutter speed is too slow for the subject movement (or camera movement) it doesn't matter how many shots you take in burst mode, they will all be soft. My query was to the effect that to imply that 'continuous burst mode' ensures a sharp image is wrong.
In fact, the pictures you posted are not the sort for which you would use burst mode, a good camera technique being probably more likely to get you sharp results(eg the shutter speed was far too slow for the focal length used))

[cobra671]

I do both. Give it a little time and practice.

Thanks Stuntman! Perhaps I should switch to decaf? :)

[Pauly_G]

A few shots from the Vattenfall Cyclassics in North Germany earlier today.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4893620919_419979ee6d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4893620919/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4894213594_7ac82c5b3c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4894213594/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4893620371_a4a5d1ac9f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4893620371/)

[JPayne]

Hey all, I just bought a used one today and I was wondering how do most of you shoot with this lens, hand hold or pods? If hand holding, I need to work a little harder on being steady. I really suck at this. :(

Bump the ISO and use a faster shutter speed if handholding. ISO800 or even 1600 isn't uncommon for me with this lens. So long as you expose the shot correctly you shouldn't notice the noise particularly. A noisy shot is better than a blurry one.

[markhyo]

Hey all, I just bought a used one today and I was wondering how do most of you shoot with this lens, hand hold or pods? If hand holding, I need to work a little harder on being steady. I really suck at this. :(

When it comes to hand holding to avoid blur the rule of thumb is to make sure your shutter speed is no slower than the focal length of the lens. For instance if you're zoomed in at 200mm your shutter should be no slower than 1/200. If you're using a crop sensor camera you will actually have to shoot a bit faster to compensate for the zoom effect of the crop. On the XXD cameras there's a crop factor of 1.6x. Multiply 1/200x1.6x and your minimum shutter is 1/320. Like suggested bumping up your ISO can help you achieve a suitable hand held shutter speed. Other options may be to use a flash to freeze motion and of course a tripod/monopod. One other option is a poor man IS; a piece of string that doesn't stretch tied to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera (I've tied the string to the latch on the tripod plate). Place a big metal washer at the other end of the string and step on it to pull it tight. This will help minimize up and down motion of your camera and lens. Plus it takes up no space in your camera bag!

[Roy Mathers]

Hey all, I just bought a used one today and I was wondering how do most of you shoot with this lens, hand hold or pods? If hand holding, I need to work a little harder on being steady. I really suck at this. :(

Ninety per cent hand-held.

[In2Photos]

This thread is for images, not chit chat about photography. Please use the appropriate sections of the forum for that!

To bring this thread back on topic.

1DMKII, 1.4x TC, 1/400, f/4, ISO 1250
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/127490039/original.jpg

[cobra671]

Here's my first attempt. It looks terrible to me. I think I will be getting a monopod today.

Thanks for the tips j28 & markhyo, I apprciate it!

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab122/czaki72/70-200%20f4L/1sttry70200.jpg

[turkleten]

One other option is a poor man IS; a piece of string that doesn't stretch tied to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera (I've tied the string to the latch on the tripod plate). Place a big metal washer at the other end of the string and step on it to pull it tight. This will help minimize up and down motion of your camera and lens. Plus it takes up no space in your camera bag!

Thanks! You've cut the time in half for me to save for a 70-200mm f/4 non-IS!

[David83]

a few from the beach last week

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4897620271_31bd0e4d8e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4897578707_5cfbd311f3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4897579403_e6ba757904_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4898176848_310d14141b_b.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

This thread is for images, not chit chat about photography. Please use the appropriate sections of the forum for that!



I didn't realise the thread was purely for images. Surely there's no harm in people asking for advice about the lens and its use?

[In2Photos]

I didn't realise the thread was purely for images. Surely there's no harm in people asking for advice about the lens and its use?

The harm is that it clutters up these threads which were specifically laid out for images. We have an entire forum for discussing the lens itself.

From the rules thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=574173

And try to keep the chatter to a minimum.
We have an entire forum dedicated to the discussion of lenses and their merits, this forum is dedicated to the Image Samples!

[In2Photos]

a few from the beach last week


Good stuff David, I love the lighting on these. The crab shot is really cool!

[kf095]

Good stuff David, I love the lighting on these. The crab shot is really cool!
+1. Sharp!

One from me.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TGlp__DCAnI/AAAAAAAAM9Y/UB6BGrxS3I8/s1024/DPP_0113.JPG

[Roy Mathers]

The harm is that it clutters up these threads which were specifically laid out for images. We have an entire forum for discussing the lens itself.

From the rules thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=574173


Yes, I'd overlooked the fact that this was an archive thread. Apologies.

[RAW-Shooter]

I hope I have not posted this before...lost a bit track...

[cobra671]

Great shots David!

Now If only my shots could look that good. :(
I will be returning mine this weekend if I can't get the results I'm trying for.

[David83]

Great shots David!

Now If only my shots could look that good. :(
I will be returning mine this weekend if I can't get the results I'm trying for.

thank you... heres some more i like from this awesome lens :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4897586103_c3f067652e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4899536847_c6d5db8830_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4899537945_c6faf708b3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4899536931_560b09f71c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4897589155_250ee71c94_b.jpg

[mj_photo]

Wow, these pics are sharper then most of others in this topic. What pp did you use? What camera?

[David83]

Wow, these pics are sharper then most of others in this topic. What pp did you use? What camera?

using a 50D and converted to jpeg in DPP... some sharpened just a touch and some none at all . the copy i have i bought used and has outperformed all other lenses ive had. it never leaves my camera:D

[dizzye36m3]

David, those pictures are ridiculously sharp! Care to share some exif data?

[RSphoto]

one of my shots with the 70-200 F4L

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4902280083_4f19b90466_z.jpg

[Stuntman Mike]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4908364191_f228e5bb1b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4908364191/)

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/photoblog/blog_images/Day_14.jpg

[jasongraaf]

I've given in and done a duck shot...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4909272109_c55fdd33c0_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4905819428_5520335160_z.jpg

[micallef1990]

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp133/micallef1990/vw%20meet%20harewood%20house/IMG_3785.jpg

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp133/micallef1990/vw%20meet%20harewood%20house/IMG_3767.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4908210255_17e14f8aef_b.jpg

[HeleneD]

Just got this lens today. I think I'm going to really enjoy it.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q71/HeleneD1971/IMG_0491.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q71/HeleneD1971/IMG_0497.jpg

[jkohio]

Great shots. The pic of the dog would be even better (imo) if all you saw were its eyes, nose and mouth in all that fur and not the negative space above is head. Tack sharp htough. I must get this lens!!!

[jkohio]

I love this lens. Super sharp.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4188252638_f49ac0a55e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4188251762_72a66fcfeb_b.jpg
uh...tilt shift? doesnt look like a zoom.

[jkohio]

wow!!!! i mean WOW!!! I do mostly portraits and i am now sold on this lens. great image!!!!!!!!!

[jkohio]

Have you found it hard to use this lens for weddings? I am a bit of a non-traditionalist so the f4 doesnt scare me but it scares me...lol. Before digital i shot a minolta 800si with the "beer can" 70-210 f4 in some pretty dark clubs with only stage lighting and spares at that and i got great shots. Just hoping i can get the same and better.

[jkohio]

Those clouds!!!! Ansel eat your heart out for real!!!!!!

[jkohio]

Thats crazy! Arent they made there or thereabouts?

[Roy Mathers]

Great shots. The pic of the dog would be even better (imo) if all you saw were its eyes, nose and mouth in all that fur and not the negative space above is head. Tack sharp htough. I must get this lens!!!


What dog are you talking about?

[Roy Mathers]

Those clouds!!!! Ansel eat your heart out for real!!!!!!

Thats crazy! Arent they made there or thereabouts?

It would be easier for others if you mentioned, or linked to, the pictures you are talking about.

[stanthemanchan]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4894833746_6704a0e0d0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanthemanchan/4894833746/)
IMG_1876 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanthemanchan/4894833746/) by stanthechanman (http://www.flickr.com/people/stanthemanchan/), on Flickr

[forestmat]

couple of shots from this afternoon in Bangkok, hours after buying this lens...

http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv77/forestmat/Thai%20Portraits%20and%20candid/IMG_3469.jpg

http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv77/forestmat/IMG_3464a.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/sierra/Aug2010/Sierra_Shoot_081910_0177sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/sierra/Aug2010/Sierra_Shoot_081910_0207sm.jpg

[drunkjojo]

These are some excellent shots. I'm trying to decide between this lens which I cant get now or the F2.8 next year.

[jbkalla]

I think the f/4L is good enough that the extra year of shooting with it will be worth it! I was in similar circumstances at the time and still am not sure the extra stop or the IS is worth the money and increase in size/weight, even though I will be able to afford it soon. I use the f/4L non-IS as my go-to lens for people. The bokeh is not as dramatic on a crop-sensor camera, but it's still very good. Really, the f/4L rarely comes off my camera!

[shane33]

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4915058953_223546ca56.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4915058953/)

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4915151699_39dfa3675f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4915151699/)

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4915857078_e6d17afef2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4915857078/)

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4915256973_0b5ca7b571.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4915256973/)

[forestmat]

Whomsoever is thinking about buying this - I promise that you won't be disappointed. I searched the internet for weeks looking for sample images to convince me. Eventually thanks to POTN in particular, I went out (yesterday) and bought it. The minute it was coupled with my EOS 7D I knew I had made the right decision!

Provided you are not shooting at night (I use my 85mm F/1.8) you will be very happy.

[mikemo618]

Here's one from me:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4640316418_e5b424311e_z.jpg

I have hundreds of great pics form this lens that I could have posted, it just never stops performing. Tack sharp and amazing. Love it.

[mikemo618]

Here are a couple more I found as well worth sharing:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4916492958_38049d7643_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4915887707_193d8675c6_z.jpg

[samismurf]

Here are a couple more I found as well worth sharing:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4916492958_38049d7643_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4915887707_193d8675c6_z.jpg

i really like the first one

[jdlloyd67]

One more of my niece...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/sierra/Aug2010/Sierra_Shoot_081910_0041sm.jpg

[RaKLeZ]

http://a.imageshack.us/img227/3/z1rog.jpg

[misty66]

One more of my niece...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/sierra/Aug2010/Sierra_Shoot_081910_0041sm.jpg

She is pretty.... I really like this one...

[misty66]

Yesterday

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5274059489_6c157881b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5274059489/)
Sunset (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5274059489/) by Photography by Jalomist (http://www.flickr.com/people/56977249@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5274666700_c312ba7a71_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5274666700/)
Sky (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5274666700/) by Photography by Jalomist (http://www.flickr.com/people/56977249@N08/), on Flickr

[macsteelship]

thank you... heres some more i like from this awesome lens :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4897586103_c3f067652e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4899536847_c6d5db8830_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4899537945_c6faf708b3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4899536931_560b09f71c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4897589155_250ee71c94_b.jpg

My god, these pics are insanelly sharp !!!!

[shane33]

i love this lens
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4922488994_0622b6ded6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4922488994/)
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 100 mm
ISO Speed 400

[Pauly_G]

Here's three from yesterday, a bit of street shooting in Hamburg, Germany. Not normally my thing...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4921692004_7827c79bc9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4921692004/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4921691692_a4a544b9c5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4921691692/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4921095211_c409c4b39b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4921095211/)

[thievery]

uh...tilt shift? doesnt look like a zoom.

Nope! Shot from Twin Peaks in San Francisco. I was basically looking down the hill and applied the photoshop tilt-shift to give that effect.

[angml]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4925948581_32311a67cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/angml/4925948581/)

[dFlex]

My Great Dane puppie.

http://www.strand.ws/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_4791.jpg (http://www.strand.ws/?p=1126)

[kf095]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/THcqPbWu7iI/AAAAAAAANJI/3T8cNDPxy18/s912/DPP_0019.JPG

[Svenno]

http://svenhampe.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/15.jpg

1024 PIXELS MAX PLEASE!!!

[micallef1990]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4914420336_5dc0cc0cbd.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4913820029_524c880b10_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4913835507_99c8c6c315_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4913833623_deaecc892b_z.jpg

[yorgak]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1149/872047861_e3d7e70789_z.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4048213875_7158f739eb_z.jpg?zz=1

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3830817324_6c73c9344a_z.jpg?zz=1

[Pauly_G]

A couple from a lovely early outing this morning

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4934383716_f78b9a43e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4934383716/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4934383852_6645d5e05b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4934383852/)

[bhardwaj.deepak]

A couple from a lovely early outing this morning

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4934383716_f78b9a43e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauly-g/4934383716/)



bw!

[JoeyBowman]

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/986595588_Ur4Yf-L.jpg

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/986591149_tXR9n-L.jpg

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/986596518_jrhV3-L.jpg

[Madweasel]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/lr1small-6461.jpg

[Stuntman Mike]

Wow! I've tried getting some of those shots. Great job.

[jm_usmc]

Joey and Madweasel those pics are great.

[Mookalafalas]

My God, this thread is amazing! :shock: You guys are doing some very fine work. I think I'm going to be getting me one of these...