Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM [Archive] - Page 21 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Madweasel

31st of August 2010 (Tue), 15:11

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

Joey and Madweasel those pics are great.
Thanks both, much appreciated. Here's another - this was a more willing model as he hovered a little now and then.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/lr1small-6629.jpg

bhardwaj.deepak

31st of August 2010 (Tue), 15:15

Geez... This is nice. Never knew you could do such a good macro work with this lens.

Really good.

digger58

2nd of September 2010 (Thu), 18:49

One I snapped on the way home tonight

Mookalafalas

2nd of September 2010 (Thu), 20:18

Geez... This is nice. Never knew you could do such a good macro work with this lens.

Really good.

+1 really remarkable!
But it is not what I think of as macro. Captured in flight? It's amazing but mysterious. It is so well lit, but with a black background. Madweasel, can you tell us more about how you got this one?

Mookalafalas

2nd of September 2010 (Thu), 20:20

BTW, I'm working on getting one of these lenses! I'm basically trading my 15-85 and a bit of cash for a new one. I'm really excited about it!

CamLS

2nd of September 2010 (Thu), 20:28

I've only had this lens for a few months but I absolutely love it and have been utterly amazed how sharp the images are. I was on the golf course while taking this shot, so I wasn't out just looking for ducks to shoot :P

Info: 200mm F/4.0 1/1000sec

drunkjojo

2nd of September 2010 (Thu), 21:56

Just got this yesterday. My first L, not I'm afraid I've got the bug!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4953184262_d5083ede71_b.jpg

nightcat

3rd of September 2010 (Fri), 08:10

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

Love the lines and angles here. nice!

Madweasel

3rd of September 2010 (Fri), 08:20

+1 really remarkable!
But it is not what I think of as macro. Captured in flight? It's amazing but mysterious. It is so well lit, but with a black background. Madweasel, can you tell us more about how you got this one?
Thanks. It was a natural-light shot of a hovering dragonfly, shot into the light, against a shaded background (intentionally). The background is not completely black, but is simply very underexposed when exposing for the sunlit subject.

kf095

3rd of September 2010 (Fri), 08:20

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TIBMtRpHX5I/AAAAAAAANPg/_dIFebvHYpI/s720/2010_09_02_5629.JPG

Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 188mm
Flash Used: No

Madweasel

3rd of September 2010 (Fri), 08:22

Great timing!

Disturbed UTT

3rd of September 2010 (Fri), 09:43

^^^ Agreed, great shot :D

Mookalafalas

4th of September 2010 (Sat), 22:46

Stumbling onto this thread is a dangerous business which can only have one outcome...
I'll be getting mine the day after tomorrow!

Stuntman Mike

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 03:03

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4958485291_b24c175d2c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4958485291/)

gee9iner

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 03:25

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

Very nice shot, acutally amazing colour and depth

Just recently bought the 70-200mm F4 L IS USM lens, cant wait for it to arrive to test, also added a battery grip to balance it all out with the 550D :D

Stuntman Mike

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 20:57

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4961749357_7a476bea3e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4961749357/)

Mookalafalas

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 23:02

You've been busy lately, Stuntman. What, first you visited Hell and then stopped off in South America?

Stuntman Mike

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 05:15

You've been busy lately, Stuntman. What, first you visited Hell and then stopped off in South America?
All in one day... I've seen things. @_@

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4958343283_f4c89782df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4958343283/)

Mookalafalas

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 07:48

LOL:lol::lol:

kf095

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 20:10

Thank you, Mark and Disturbed UTT for nice comments about my last picture on this thread.

Here is my contribution for ducks theme.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TIRUxMzAbiI/AAAAAAAANTE/9l-HKjmr3C0/s1024/2010_09_05_5987.JPG

Mookalafalas

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 20:39

Wow. Simultaneously mooned by 5 ducks! Impressive training!;)

theague

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 11:06

Don't ever let anyone tell this this isn't a landscape lens. :)

http://agueimages.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v17/p496407988-5.jpg

Roy Mathers

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 11:14

Don't ever let anyone tell this this isn't a landscape lens. :)

Nobody ever has!;)

Martin.D

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 15:34

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s8/v11/p235622880-4.jpg

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s8/v11/p817714940-5.jpg

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s9/v13/p214112772-5.jpg

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s7/v8/p1033724632-4.jpg

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s8/v9/p636178913-5.jpg

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s9/v14/p1007547967-5.jpg

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s8/v10/p162021164-4.jpg

theague

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 15:40

Nice images Martin, that's an awesome camera mount for the video Cam! :)

minijag

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 18:31

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4968800403_f0e232f308_b.jpg

Pitts Special S-2B Airplane - shot at a local classic car event.

Martin.D

8th of September 2010 (Wed), 03:07

Nice images Martin, that's an awesome camera mount for the video Cam! :)

Thank you - yes, worked well and the guy was every where with it...

See photo below..

http://www.martins-photography.com/img/s9/v14/p1013357816-4.jpg

jdlloyd67

8th of September 2010 (Wed), 09:47

A few shots from a recent shoot that I assisted on (I was there to help a pro). Stole these shots in between the pro's shots.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/church_street/Jazzmyn_090410_1sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/church_street/Jazzmyn_090410_3sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/church_street/Jazzmyn_090410_2sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/church_street/Jolene_090410_1sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/church_street/Zahide_090410_1sm.jpg

gee9iner

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 08:02

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4973929346_21bae5dc07_b.jpg

Just fitted my new EF f4/L IS USM 70-200mm, took a test shot tonight using my partner as the subject, must say looking forward to some outdoor shooting

bjornli

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 16:46

im thinking of getting this lens for my canon 40d, any reason i should spend way more money for the 2.8 ? i most often shoot 4.0+ anyways..

micallef1990

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 17:27

I have got a 40d and it's awesome

silveradomike

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 09:28

here is one of my first shots.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4975225627_de2733a371_b.jpg

jdlloyd67

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 12:23

I have got a 40d and it's awesome
+1...it's awesome on my 40D.

shane33

11th of September 2010 (Sat), 02:37

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4978972752_94056b4b41.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4978972752/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4978415433_a50d4185db.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4978415433/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/4979053056_1bf9dff5ec_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4979053056/)

Madweasel

11th of September 2010 (Sat), 05:45

Good light, sharpness and framing Shane, but only in the third shot have you captured any sense of movement. The shutter speed in the Porsche shots is too high, making them look like they're parked.

kf095

11th of September 2010 (Sat), 21:42

Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
ISO: 1600
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 200mm

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TIuSGjBjUfI/AAAAAAAANaM/E9S3fP9ErGI/s912/2010_09_10_6345.JPG

Performs well in low light conditions, hand held, sure 2.8 IS would be better, but I can’t justify huge price difference as long as I’m not paid for taking of pictures.

Sometimes it helps to learn how lens and camera works, before spending thousands as well.

Stuntman Mike

12th of September 2010 (Sun), 02:26

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4982059632_5c89c5e50d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/4982059632/)

Mookalafalas

12th of September 2010 (Sun), 04:01

shane33

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 05:11

i know the background is a bit messy but i like the shot of my old man

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4981647711_a2ab11a006_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4981647711/)
Brighton beach 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4981647711/) by shane333 (http://www.flickr.com/people/shane33/), on Flick

Mookalafalas

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:45

I finally got mine! The shop was a week late getting it in. The waiting drove me nuts. Anyway, went out today and did my best to follow in the 70-200 forum tradition. Hope you like it.

Goose Crossing
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4986117035_74465e433e_b.jpg

kf095

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 21:57

Mookalafalas, congratulations for getting one!
Nice shot!

Here is another bird.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TI7Wm9Y_luI/AAAAAAAANgw/rL50LCS2M0g/s720/2010_09_13_6671.JPG

Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
ISO: 800
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash Used: Yes (External on Camera)

1600x1000
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TI7Wm9Y_luI/AAAAAAAANgw/rL50LCS2M0g/2010_09_13_6671.JPG

Mookalafalas

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 22:12

Thanks! BTW, your picture is considerably more exciting than mine, not to mention more patriotic...

kf095

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 22:32

Thanks! BTW, your picture is considerably more exciting than mine, not to mention more patriotic...
With new lens you’ll get yours and better in no time!

It is icon for Americans, not Canadians.
For us it is beaver and Wild Canadian Goose. :)
OK, one more for this archive.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TI7Wk9l9DgI/AAAAAAAANfc/YIIkkimT_nE/s800/2010_09_13_6636.JPG

JoeyBowman

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 22:36

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/1007038638_tsCta-XL.jpg

markhyo

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 22:46

This lens is my goto lens on almost all my shoots. I love this lens!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/4954905440_c161949a25_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markwphoto/4954905440/)
JMango-2_004.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markwphoto/4954905440/) by MarkW Photo (http://www.flickr.com/people/markwphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4949646388_7f703466ed_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markwphoto/4949646388/)
J_Mango-1_001.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markwphoto/4949646388/) by MarkW Photo (http://www.flickr.com/people/markwphoto/), on Flickr

Lantz

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 00:14

Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 200 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4987673306_6d7790a327_b.jpg

Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 81 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4987763652_7463669fc2_b.jpg

Brules

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 13:07

LoL can someone explain the ducks thing?

jdlloyd67

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 15:02

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/1007038638_tsCta-XL.jpg
Wow! This is a fantastic shot!!!

XxDJCyberLoverxX

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 23:39

Took this sunset picture of the mountains today. Straight JPEG out of the camera with "standard" picture mode.

478160

shane33

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 02:56

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4991790967_6987d6a212.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/4991790967/)

Mookalafalas

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 04:10

Shane, that picture is kind of freaking me out. The eyes look real, but the rest looks like one of those little statues, but in this case with the dalmation marks just spray-painted on. What gives?

shane33

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 06:00

yea mate its a plaster statue my olds bought.
i used the pic in a Black and white picture contest i liked the pic and thought i would post it here :)

JoeyBowman

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 06:48

Wow! This is a fantastic shot!!!

Thank you!

Roy Mathers

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 07:16

yea mate its a plaster statue my olds bought.
i used the pic in a Black and white picture contest i liked the pic and thought i would post it here :)

:confused::confused:

shane33

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 16:56

olds = parents :)

JoeyBowman

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 22:33

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/1007040464_tGUGr-L.jpg

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/1007036238_Hq2SZ-L.jpg

KlausHeissler

17th of September 2010 (Fri), 05:26

Went for an outing today, and found a family of Ducks. I figure since Ducks seem to be the in thing for this thread ;)

http://i56.tinypic.com/mr8cxu.jpg

Mookalafalas

17th of September 2010 (Fri), 05:42

Wow, Klaus, that's a real beauty.

Stuntman Mike

17th of September 2010 (Fri), 20:04

Wow, Klaus, that's a real beauty.
I agree. Looks awesome.

Congrats on your F/4L. I just used mine as a macro to snap a pic of this lizard that eats bugs off my patio. Working on action shots, but need to bump it up from f/4 to something with a little depth of field.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5000117140_c16bdf9a9f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5000117140/)

ibewill

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 00:08

Just got this lens a week ago. All photos shot on xti.

http://willieandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/16.jpg

http://willieandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/12.jpg

http://willieandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/15.jpg

http://willieandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/8.jpg

http://willieandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/9.jpg

http://willieandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/13.jpg

Treat me like a tourist

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 06:38

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4980093053_2dc7d82549_b.jpg

mbcBulldog

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 10:31

I just got my on this weekend and I loved.http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5000489007_9810b24c49_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4965644141_7f5b211a8e_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4965440425_d7b02cc208_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4965439961_2b3cbf4d1d_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4966039636_18d480d7f2_b.jpg

bhardwaj.deepak

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 10:35

That last one is so precious :) Nice series.

XxDJCyberLoverxX

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 20:52

Here are a few I did from a recent shoot of mine.
478888
478889

locky

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 13:55

I better start saving my pennies for this lens. I would like to comment on this picture below but I am worried my boss might read it so I will keep my mouth shut. oO(It does look like him though)

meno222

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 16:59

here is one i took.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/meno222/dog%20and%20kids/reiiiiis.jpg
what kind of processing do you guys do for the net. my pics loose alot of quality when i upload them to photobucket. the originals look good in my pc

Mookalafalas

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 21:20

I can't speak for anyone else, but I over-process stuff a bit to compensate for that little washout that occurs when they're posted. BTW, I found that if you post to FlickR and then click on the image and go to the size choices and choose biggest, you can post slightly larger/higher res photos than from Photobucket.

Mookalafalas

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 21:23

Here are a few I did from a recent shoot of mine.

Wow. Nice shots, very nice subject. :cool:

XxDJCyberLoverxX

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 21:42

Wow. Nice shots, very nice subject. :cool:

Thanks! Yea, as a first "client," she was definitely a stunner. It was a friend's friend, but nonetheless I took it as if it was my first paid gig.

I had some blurry pics while trying to shoot less than 1/250 for the flash. I guess its time for me to upgrade to the IS version, or work on my technique.

Mookalafalas

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 21:54

I was quite worried when I got this lens that I would have a lot of blown shots, but have been relieved to find that even a bit under 200 I'm doing pretty well. I'm pretty sure I don't have unusually steady hands...I don't know why my ratio is so good. I wondered if the lens has some magic quality:)
If your goal is to go pro, maybe the 2.8 would be a better choice, or the 85mm 1.8? Wouldn't the larger aperture be more beneficial for blurred background portraiture?

ComeBack

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 22:49

Went to Sonoma State and this was my first time shooting with this lens.....AND I FREAKING love this thing!!!
(all shot with 450d)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5007119600_5f0581e3b9_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5006510387_f14537bc72_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5006516555_aa1768244d_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5006518311_9a07718e37_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5006529527_7ce2495c24_z.jpg

ComeBack

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 22:50

Continued...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5006527963_810c202cb5_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5006530523_fd167953bd_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5006531479_4e9522bec1_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5007148316_9372542d26_z.jpg

meno222

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 00:12

this was cropped pretty heavy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/meno222/misc/moon9-19-10.jpg

shane33

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 03:58

few from the weekend

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5007720724_3d090419ca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/5007720724/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5007102517_3ed11dc0dd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/5007102517/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5006980718_11a69fb9f3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/5006980718/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5006968632_dfe6b0d83a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/5006968632/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5007728904_90ec1c10f4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/5007728904/)

shane33

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 21:24

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5009951877_a389789928_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/5009951877/)
Fly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shane33/5009951877/) by shane333 (http://www.flickr.com/people/shane33/), on Flickr

kf095

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 21:43

ComeBack, nice and kind of solid looking pictures. Like all of them.
Just one notice

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5007148316_9372542d26_z.jpg

looks like left eye is red from the flashlight.

Methodical

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 08:25

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v1/p386681093-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v4/p84054962-5.jpg

Mookalafalas

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 10:06

Took these today. I knew this lens was good, but it is a *&%$in' monster! Just unbelievable. It can do anything. Took the sparrow shots zoomed out to 200, handheld at 1/125 of a second.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5011371043_1f9cfda858_b.jpg

from the first one:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5011977496_7f2628a1ae_b.jpg

Actually, I don't know any more about dragonflies than I do about ducks, but when in Rome...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5011974630_0aff1a0c7e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5011974366_c1a67c40e1_b.jpg

Just for fun:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5011974302_067f7d42b4_b.jpg

Stuntman Mike

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 10:10

Got this after sunrise this morning. The leaves have just started falling.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5011293441_6db24555ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5011293441/)

Brules

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 14:59

Love the moped shot and the PP on it!

Mookalafalas

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 19:56

Love the moped shot and the PP on it!

Thanks! I was playing with "split-toning." I really am not very good with colors so chose fairly randomly, but I like the result too. I took a bunch of pix of this parking lot, but in color it was just an overwhelming mess...

kf095

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 20:18

Thanks! I was playing with "split-toning." I really am not very good with colors so chose fairly randomly, but I like the result too. I took a bunch of pix of this parking lot, but in color it was just an overwhelming mess...

Common, those are very good pictures, I can't get even close to it.

Mookalafalas

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 21:13

Common, those are very good pictures, I can't get even close to it.

I'm a Noob! In March I didn't know what a DSLR was, honest. However, I take a lot of pictures. I took almost 400 yesterday, and only had a few that were any good. I've taken about 6,000 since I got this Canon at the end of June. I also have lightroom 3 and work pretty hard at figuring out how to use it and spend considerable time cropping and tweaking... If you go wander around with your camera, you just start lucking into stuff. I went to a little pond at the local university. Kids feed the sparrows there, so they just fly up close. That's how I got that shot. Its early autumn and I saw a bunch of dragonflies buzzing around and and went over to a quiet spot and those two just landed in front of me and started bonin' (well, I stood around for about 30-40 minutes getting shots). Everytime I go out, my first 50 or 60 shots are just garbage, but I don't worry about it and just snap away...:D:D

yorgak

22nd of September 2010 (Wed), 00:17

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

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/1342692892_36e9a2acd1_z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2701740848_fa7a68aec5_o.jpg

All natural light, all on my old Rebel XTi

mbcBulldog

22nd of September 2010 (Wed), 19:23

Another shot from today..who needs IS??http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5016344104_7d555190a0_b.jpg

Stuntman Mike

22nd of September 2010 (Wed), 20:53

Another shot from today..who needs IS??
Great pic.

Funny you say this. I saved up for the IS version, but can't spend it after looking at the sharpness from this lens. Especially since I mainly use it for birds and random stuff. A friend has one for sale for $950 and it's tempting.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5014031727_518f6ac06f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5014031727/)
Emo Mockingbird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5014031727/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

I know there are sharper lenses, but that's not bad. I've thought about getting a 100-400L, but that would open up another can of worms...

HoosierHorridus

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 06:52

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5009385409_19c4030ca2_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4996839683_5cfd56de78_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/4996888590_2a8c4a95c3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5009988448_260a6c8f2a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4996888616_4366b4c281_b.jpg

MarineManiac

24th of September 2010 (Fri), 23:57

love this on 1D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5021717717_2596a3f65b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30025457@N07/5021717717/)
FFAD6226 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30025457@N07/5021717717/) by MarineManiac (http://www.flickr.com/people/30025457@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5022324564_fac9554af4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30025457@N07/5022324564/)
FFAD6222 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30025457@N07/5022324564/) by MarineManiac (http://www.flickr.com/people/30025457@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5021717405_8655725613_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30025457@N07/5021717405/)
FFAD6217 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30025457@N07/5021717405/) by MarineManiac (http://www.flickr.com/people/30025457@N07/), on Flickr

mbcBulldog

25th of September 2010 (Sat), 13:00

Great pic.

Funny you say this. I saved up for the IS version, but can't spend it after looking at the sharpness from this lens. Especially since I mainly use it for birds and random stuff. A friend has one for sale for $950 and it's tempting.

thanks!!I think does't make sense espend a double of money just for the IS.No IS you can make good pictures with nice price.

mbcBulldog

25th of September 2010 (Sat), 13:10

and a few more from yesterday..all are hand holded :)http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5023038539_dfa078cf94_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5022730197_bb38dd2315_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5023337290_5b579dee67_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5023336068_84d1d286e8_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5022728269_b868911a07_z.jpg

Mookalafalas

25th of September 2010 (Sat), 18:47

I grabbed this yesterday when a storm seemed to be approaching. The sky in one direction got really dark, but the light around me was still really good.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5023386346_af3fcc2692_b.jpg

Brules

25th of September 2010 (Sat), 22:45

Just got my used 70-200 F4L Friday, took my daughter out to shoot some pics today. PP is a bit over done in the shadows as I just realised my laptop monitor is waaaaay off brightness/contrast wise compared to my 2nd monitor. :(

Some are a bit dark, but none the less, this lens is simply AMAZING.

Token waterfowl shot:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5025033608_84712e3351_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5025043084_942ae4cf47_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5025039102_1b50681ab5_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5025037434_04db545e64_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5025029950_8c2b96cf72_z.jpg

Like has been said before, keep the shutter speed up and this thing will work magic!!!!

Dores

26th of September 2010 (Sun), 14:14

Some shots from my test-drive of this wonderful lens today!

http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/269/d/3/fall_06_by_fagerheim-d2zj8wb.jpg

http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/269/2/e/fall_03_by_fagerheim-d2zj8sq.jpg

http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2010/269/3/6/fall_04_by_fagerheim-d2zj8qf.jpg

http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2010/269/8/e/fall_02_by_fagerheim-d2zj8nm.jpg

http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/269/d/9/fall_01_by_fagerheim-d2zj8mi.jpg

Mookalafalas

26th of September 2010 (Sun), 18:56

Wow, Dores, those are some really great shots!

kf095

26th of September 2010 (Sun), 21:27

Nice pictures at this page, sharp!

Went to local Fair and loval Apple Orchards this weekend.
Only used this lens.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TJ_tzsOenAI/AAAAAAAANyo/C6opfMvTRM4/s912/2010_09_26_7540.JPG

Amazing lens for its price.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TKAA6Hr8hRI/AAAAAAAANzw/qA8HyFtNM2Q/s912/2010_09_25_7353.JPG

Dores

26th of September 2010 (Sun), 23:45

Wow, Dores, those are some really great shots!

Thanks! Being my first L lens, I was really surprised by the wonderful bokeh, SHARPNESS and color rendition!:cool:

Mookalafalas

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 00:40

Thanks! Being my first L lens, I was really surprised by the wonderful bokeh, SHARPNESS and color rendition!:cool:

I just got mine two weeks ago and couldn't agree more. When I do my PP I still apply a little sharpening, but it is mostly out of habit. It really doesn't seem to do much--its like its already at "max"! The thing that amazes me the most is how few shots I lose due to blur. I really worried I would regret not paying double for IS, but couldn't bear to spend $600 for $100 worth of technology. I am a noob and have never used a longer non-IS lens, but I find my success rate almost perfect, even when I am going well below the recommended "safety limits". Now I'm relieved that I didn't get the IS.

Dores

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 04:25

Yes indeed. With physically smaller lenses, I used to match the shutter speed with the focal length. Say 1/200th for 200mm. But with this lens, because it´s so massive (at least compared to my nifty fifty...) I can easily get sharp pics with 1/60th or maybe 1/30th at 200mm. It gets comfortably heavy with the 1D Mark II.

Now weather sealing would be nice though...

Mookalafalas

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 04:39

Dores

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 04:48

I find that the heavier (up to a limit of course) the camera and lens, the less vibrations I get. :)

Mookalafalas

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 04:55

OK. I'll buy that. I was going to use the same numbers (well, the 1/60th at 200mm anyway) that you used, but thought it would sound hard to defend. I'm really happy to hear the same results from someone else. If I had bought the IS version, I would have been expecting these same kinds of numbers! It's nice to buy a lens that so easily lives up to its hype!

Brules

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:00

I am going to be picking up a monopod and ball head....still cheaper than the IS version. :)

JPayne

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:01

Well unfortunately I have just part exchanged my version of this lens for a new IS version.

For me, in England I was struggling with the shutter speeds and this made things difficult for me when shooting weddings. I was really having to bump the ISO higher than I would have liked.

I'm not quite sure how you guys can say you can shoot at 1/60th at 200mm. Even with a steady hand this was never possible for me. More like 1/250th or something if you ask me for a reliable shot. Sometimes you'd get lucky but I couldn't run the risk.

When the shutter speed was right, this lens was brilliant. It wowed me every time I used it. The F4 IS though, is that bit sharper and from some tests at 1/15th @ 200mm in low light, I'm amazed again.

Mookalafalas

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:35

Well, IS won't hurt anything, I'm sure. If you are shooting professionally in low light, however, hadn't you better go the whole way and get the 2.8? F4 isn't truly a low light lens, IMO...

JPayne

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:39

Well, IS won't hurt anything, I'm sure. If you are shooting professionally in low light, however, hadn't you better go the whole way and get the 2.8? F4 isn't truly a low light lens, IMO...

Agreed it isn't but the MK1 2.8IS just doesn't produce as sharp images. When I say low light, I mean dull light. I just don't want to be at ISO800, outside in the day to ensure I don't get any handshake. F2.8 would have been nice but the price hike for the MKII wasn't justifiable at the moment. Plus F2.8 is nice to aid with lighting but isn't always a good aperture to be shooting at at semi-close distance.

Mookalafalas

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:57

I am going to be picking up a monopod and ball head....still cheaper than the IS version. :)

Hey, Brules, You've been on a real buying binge lately! Did you get that flash? On the previous page there is someone called kf095 who has both the Nissin and the Yongnuo listed in his stuff. I PM'ed him for his opinion about them, but haven't heard back...Using the 70-200 indoors with a flash might really be the unbeatable discount solution. Have you tried it yet?

ThreeGuysPhoto

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 10:21

Some band photos I shot this last weekend:

http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/Hi-Roller-Band092520100014/1023068791_pqXLe-L.jpg (http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/13933111_cVVcm#1023068791_pqXLe-A-LB)

http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/Hi-Roller-Band092520100059/1023068920_wmTi9-L.jpg (http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/13933111_cVVcm#1023068920_wmTi9-A-LB)

http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/Hi-Roller-Band092520100024/1023068978_aLSNF-L.jpg (http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/13933111_cVVcm#1023068978_aLSNF-A-LB)

http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/Hi-Roller-Band092520100065/1023068503_EjGB9-L.jpg (http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/13933111_cVVcm#1023068503_EjGB9-A-LB)

http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/Hi-Roller-Band092520100074/1023068572_WDZHH-L.jpg (http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/13933111_cVVcm#1023068572_WDZHH-A-LB)

http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/Hi-Roller-Band092520100077/1023068598_3p9hw-L.jpg (http://www.threeguysphotography.com/Gallery/The-Hi-Roller-Band-09-25-2010/13933111_cVVcm#1023068598_3p9hw-A-LB)

kf095

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 23:14

Hey, Brules, You've been on a real buying binge lately! Did you get that flash? On the previous page there is someone called kf095 who has both the Nissin and the Yongnuo listed in his stuff. I PM'ed him for his opinion about them, but haven't heard back...Using the 70-200 indoors with a flash might really be the unbeatable discount solution. Have you tried it yet?

I answered about 20 minutes ago...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TH0TYRYxkkI/AAAAAAAANNE/cFDQNZEkmtE/s720/2010_08_19_4117.JPG

Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/15 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 78mm
Flash Used: YN-468 at Hot Shoe

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TH0TYRYxkkI/AAAAAAAANNE/cFDQNZEkmtE/2010_08_19_4117.JPG

70-200 is very good portrait lens with flash indoors and even without flash outdoors.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TIRU2b-6zyI/AAAAAAAANTg/K9psWK5zhN0/s720/2010_09_05_6069.JPG

Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash Used: No

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TIRU2b-6zyI/AAAAAAAANTg/K9psWK5zhN0/2010_09_05_6069.JPG

Brules

27th of September 2010 (Mon), 23:53

Indoor with the flash looks fantastic!

Dores

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 15:54

More shots from me, I'm still in love with this piece of glass!

http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2010/270/4/3/red_by_fagerheim-d2zlpwb.jpg

http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/270/b/8/you__ve_got_mail_by_fagerheim-d2zlpvj.jpg

http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/270/b/4/silhouette_by_fagerheim-d2zlptz.jpg

agent_O

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 17:49

More shots from me, I'm still in love with this piece of glass!

http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/270/b/4/silhouette_by_fagerheim-d2zlptz.jpg

bw!

Paul Miller

29th of September 2010 (Wed), 11:47

Just ordered mine. It will be my first Canon lens having always used Sigma. I should have it in the morning as it's being sent by next day delivery. As it's being sent to my work address, I will be out at lunch time taking some sample shots. Can't wait !!

Brules

29th of September 2010 (Wed), 12:09

Set it to F4 and enjoy!

TooManyShots

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 14:50

Shots from the zoo.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5038224102_426b797507_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5038224102/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5039892978_39a871e157_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5039892978/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5038223898_6fe293176f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5038223898/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5037603985_d2c4f7d81a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5037603985/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5039893186_84fcce33f7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/5039893186/)

Stuntman Mike

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 16:11

I'm starting to use this lens for everything.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5040128240_d1368292e2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5040128240/)
Why I Need New Curtains (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5040128240/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

Paul Miller

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 17:38

Well my lens duly arrived at about 10am in work. But I had to wait until lunchtime before I could get out to play. Typically, it poured with rain and I spent most of my photo-time sheltering and trying not to get my new toy wet.

Here are a few pictures taken onthe Liverpool waterfront. All taken with ISO 100 f4 and are unprocessed jpegs.

1) Liver Buildings

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5039706505_a54efdcc1d.jpg

2) Raindrops on Ballustrade showing narrow DOF

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5039706403_bf00824dcb.jpg

3) Lamp

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5040326628_cbf05de557.jpg

4) Statue of King Edward - Liver Bird in background

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5040326540_1e9b420de5.jpg

The lens feels good and the first quickly taken pictures are certainly sharper than my Sigma produced.

I'm in love with it already. It could be the start of a beautiful friendship :)

Paul

Brules

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 20:17

I honestly think this lens could make a turd look good! :)

V-Wiz

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 23:38

lol.

Mookalafalas

1st of October 2010 (Fri), 00:10

I honestly think this lens could make a turd look good! :)

Yeah, well, if anyone wants to confirm the validity of this assertion, how about just letting us know without actually posting the proof:rolleyes: I promise I'll take your word for it!

Brules

1st of October 2010 (Fri), 02:41

Well I guess I will cancel that upload then.............

I give you: cool flower looking thing instead:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5025037434_04db545e64_b.jpg

V-Wiz

1st of October 2010 (Fri), 14:03

This lens really shines on a FF.

minijag

1st of October 2010 (Fri), 18:15

Shots from the zoo.

N.er 1 is just great!!

Brules

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 16:12

Madweasel

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 16:26

Can anyone tell me what I did wrong here (other than shooting into the sun :) ):

I think that's about it Brules. The blacks are black and the whites are white, so the exposure is ok - it's just the harshness of the light. In post-processing you could reduce contrast, which might recover some of the lost shadows. If you shot the original in RAW there will be more detail to draw out.

EDIT: I'd already forgotten you'd said jpeg.

jptsr1

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 16:49

Can anyone tell me what I did wrong here (other than shooting into the sun :) ):

F8
ISO 200
1/800
AI servo
1 Focus Point
WB set to daylight

Sitting on the east side of the stadium, sun was aiming right at me.....shawdows look a bit strong. Anything different I could have done?

Shot in jpeg (M size).

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5045450254_e94baa2e4a_b.jpg

Maybe choosing one of the metering modes weighted towards the center or possibly spot would have helped. you would give up some of the detail that is exposed correctly in this version but could have gotten what I assume is your subject (the QB action). then you just crop the stuff that blows out. cant fight the light and win most of the time. if you shot it in raw you could have gotten a stop or so back.

themonk3y

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 21:20

I wanna pull the trigger on this lens so bad! Its such a big step up from my nifty and the kit lens. So much money!!

Brules

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 21:44

I wanna pull the trigger on this lens so bad! Its such a big step up from my nifty and the kit lens. So much money!!

I am in love.....well worth every penny. You can slap it on anything and it makes gorgeous pictures. Even mine above, other than the blown out shadows is still crisp and detailed with amazing colors. Do it!

Brules

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 21:58

Maybe choosing one of the metering modes weighted towards the center or possibly spot would have helped. you would give up some of the detail that is exposed correctly in this version but could have gotten what I assume is your subject (the QB action). then you just crop the stuff that blows out. cant fight the light and win most of the time. if you shot it in raw you could have gotten a stop or so back.

Ahhhh.....now that I think about it, I think it was dropping my exp comp -3, but I didnt put 2 and 2 together. I will keep an eye on it next time and maybe start shooting in RAW. Thanks everyone!

Mookalafalas

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 23:54

Brules, don't think about it, just set it to raw!! It gives you an incredible power over your images. They become elastic, and you can pull this way and that way and reshape them into the picture you meant to take in the first place. Sometimes its like magic how you can take a "blown" picture and turn it into a gem.

jptsr1

3rd of October 2010 (Sun), 01:01

Ahhhh.....now that I think about it, I think it was dropping my exp comp -3, ......

that'll do it for sure.

Brules

3rd of October 2010 (Sun), 14:24

Shooting flag football today....beyond my settings I posted yesterday, anything else I should do besides go RAW and make sure the exp comp isnt diving on me?

CPL filter on or off?

ComeBack

3rd of October 2010 (Sun), 20:35

Some quick shots at my parents house.

w/ 2x
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5045972693_42afe31030_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5045972921_f145aee0d2_z.jpg

themonk3y

4th of October 2010 (Mon), 18:06

Pulled the trigger!!! In a few short days a lightly used 70-200mm f/4L will be all mine!! And now we play the waiting game...

ComeBack

4th of October 2010 (Mon), 19:50

Pulled the trigger!!! In a few short days a lightly used 70-200mm f/4L will be all mine!! And now we play the waiting game...

Hahaha Congratulations.... and I hope you you didn't use your wonder ring to transform into what Peter did lol.

Stuntman Mike

4th of October 2010 (Mon), 20:34

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5050912300_767cc929e0_z.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5050912300/)Wine Glass in the Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5050912300/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5053833209_c6916f9177_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5053833209/)
Wine Glass 100% Crop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5053833209/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

sekhar

5th of October 2010 (Tue), 17:30

dharrisphotog

5th of October 2010 (Tue), 20:33

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5055339875_090f52335c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5055965122_ed361b4f9d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5055343717_37c3e3cb7d_b.jpg

w7cma

5th of October 2010 (Tue), 21:11

200mm 100% crop hand held.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/1035720300_8CS2w-L.jpg

V-Wiz

6th of October 2010 (Wed), 10:41

WOW i love those parrots.

dharrisphotog

6th of October 2010 (Wed), 15:26

Thanks!

kf095

8th of October 2010 (Fri), 22:37

Could anyone plz tell me their experiences with this lens of their shutter speeds at the tele end for portraits in outdoor/shadow spot shots ( hand held ).

Would 1/125 or below be an issue ( unless you have really stable hands) or should one think about going for IS version if they are using the above mentioned shutter speeds more often.

I have been reading the posts by Mookalafalas and j28 in pages 207 and 208, so a little bit of explanation for a noob shall be very much appreciated

Many thanks

Canon EOS REBEL T1i
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash Used: No

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TKgBx88xMDI/AAAAAAAAN9w/t6VBd2keYI0/s720/2010_09_25_7496.JPG

cvt01

9th of October 2010 (Sat), 12:12

Shooting flag football today....beyond my settings I posted yesterday, anything else I should do besides go RAW and make sure the exp comp isnt diving on me?

CPL filter on or off?

Brules, I think your football image is underexposed quite a bit (-3 exp comp). The green grass should be in the middle of the histogram if exposed correctly (it is in the fifth zone in the zone system). If you look at the histogram of your image the big bump in it is the grass and it is shifted towards the left by a stop maybe more. Keep the bump in the middle of the histogram or a little towards the right side and everything else should fall in its place. I'm just hoping I'm making any sense here.

I have made a printscreen to show you the histogram (Let me know if you don't like your photo presented this way and I take it down):
483681

Brules

9th of October 2010 (Sat), 15:56

No, its great! I have now figured out the exposure thing.....I briefly saw it flash down but didnt think about it......shooting into the sun is HARD! :) Thanks!

themonk3y

9th of October 2010 (Sat), 17:27

I'm in love with this lens!! I'll be sure to get some pictures up from today's tournament soon.

digger58

9th of October 2010 (Sat), 21:15

One more shot recently.

XxDJCyberLoverxX

9th of October 2010 (Sat), 23:58

Could anyone plz tell me their experiences with this lens of their shutter speeds at the tele end for portraits in outdoor/shadow spot shots ( hand held ).

Would 1/125 or below be an issue ( unless you have really stable hands) or should one think about going for IS version if they are using the above mentioned shutter speeds more often.

I have been reading the posts by Mookalafalas and j28 in pages 207 and 208, so a little bit of explanation for a noob shall be very much appreciated

Many thanks

At 200mm, the keeper rate at 1/125 does get rather low, unless you're bracing youself against a park bench or rail. Depending on how picky I am with the shot (sometimes I even find it too silly to judge picture sharpness at 100% lol), 1/125 is one of the slowest SS I would go. 1/60 will work if you're shooting towards 70mm... but if you're already outside (but in the shadows), just bump up the ISO a little bit more. Better than having a blurry picture.