Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[joshandlauri]

All nice pics but does anyone have 100% crops?

[TMR Design]

All nice pics but does anyone have 100% crops?

HI joshandlauri,

Check this out.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3139890&postcount=1

[joshandlauri]

HI joshandlauri,

Check this out.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3139890&postcount=1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3139890&postcount=1)

why did you show me this? it looks great

now I'll be reconsidering a 70-200 f4 instead of the 70-300is.

Thanks.:)

[minhi]

another from me, i should've stopped down to incrase dof. i also had to be careful which one to post, some are sharp enough you can read my phone number off the dog tag!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/477467812_345e47414b.jpg

[justisnmnz]

Sorry to post this again, but the inlays are 100% crops, for joshandlaurie

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7610/82406random022copy2ic0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[TMR Design]

Hi justisnmnz,

Nice detail. I'm always surprised at how amazingly sharp this lens is and how the images look, shot in RAW, right out of the camera.

I also find that when I shoot JPG with this lens the images are beautiful.

Optically the 70-200mm f/4 is superb. I'm not a low light shooter and I am very steady when hand holding with this lens so I really can't comment about all those that insist they must have f/2.8 or IS. I mean, if you need it you need it, but I think there are many that are quick to pass this lens up due to f/4 and the stigma of being 'one of Canon's least expensive L lenses'.

For the huge price difference I would really take the time to assess your needs over possible wants, in conjunction with how much cash is in your pocket. There are a lot of people that would be better off with the f/4 L (non-IS) and still have money for another lens or filters or a nice bag and accessories, or tripod, etc.

[joshandlauri]

thanks justin, I guess I should have looked on the other pages, your lens is great.

[YosemiteJunkie]

That Moon shot I put in back on page 20 is approx 98% crop.

[TMR Design]

That's a great shot Herb. I'm looking forward to getting a TC for my 70-200mm for moon shots amongst other things.

[chet79]

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)

That TC seems to work awesomly (is there such a word?)!!

[Medic85]

I think I accidentally posted these in a different archive thread but I'll go ahead and post them again for the correct thread.

176684

176685

[YosemiteJunkie]

Thank you, Robert & Chet. I have to admit that I think the Mirror Lockup may have played a roll in it also. But for the cheap versions (non Pro) of the TCs they have done good by me.

[handyhaver]

I guess you could say it's one of my best o far with this lense since I just got it a few days ago.....:cool:

[TMR Design]

Congratulations handyhaver,

Nice shot. Let's see some more.

[handyhaver]

This lense is unbelievable.............This is why I got back into photog after about a 15 layoff. I still consider myself a noob, and am struggling through pp, but the images this lense produces is what I was looking for. ANd these are just some cheesy shots off my back deck. I can't wait to get enough time to get out and fill a card or 2........................................

[Medic85]

Very nice, handyhaver!

I'm enjoying my lens all the time, in fact, I store it mounted to my camera. Great shots.

[Dorman]

Lookin' good Handyhaver, the 70-200 is one of my least used lenses (I'm trying to remedy that) but man it never disappoints as long as I do my job right!

[handyhaver]

Yes I can see this lense is going to be on my camera alot. The size is going to take some getting use to, and I'm going to have to practice keeping it steady at the long end, but I'm lovin it...............................

Thank you for the kind words

Mark

[Samgoit]

Handyhaver, that's one of most beautiful bokehs I've ever seen. Looks like nature's stained glass. Very nice. I knew I bought this lens for a reason! ;)

[EVOL]

This lens is very nice and sharp if used properly.

I was upset at first because I got spoiled using IS on my 300mm. Sometimes it takes me a while to get the shot without blurring the photo (especially at 200mm). I'm getting better and I think this is one of those "build your skills" lenses that you can learn a lot from. Really great build quality, USM, auto-focus, and bokeh.

Here is a shot I took today.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/EVOL_1/Zoo3.jpg

EVOL

[sf1]

I love this lens....it usually does not come off my camera.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u198/shanef1/_MG_5479.jpg

[jgogums]

We now know the Gerber baby belongs to sf1:lol: Beautiful shot of beautiful child!

[angryhampster]

Even though I cant stand slow lenses, I still want one of these so badly. I hate having other priorities. :lol:

[ipschoser1]

http://www.modelrailroadphotos.com/photos/data/540/IMG_1861.JPG

[sf1]

We now know the Gerber baby belongs to sf1:lol: Beautiful shot of beautiful child!

Thanks.

[TMR Design]

I went to a local park today and the horses were out and about. This big boy seemed to enjoy the attention I was giving to him.

Both images at ISO 125, f/8, 1/250s
First image @118 mm
Second image @ 200mm

Whenever I put this lens on my camera it's a whole other world. I love it.

[handyhaver]

Very nice shots Robert.................My daughter rides twice a week and I'm out there alot snapping picks of the horse's & the kids.... Great place to shoot.

Mark

[minhi]

here are a few from this weekends bike race, i have to come clean though, some of them are with a kenko 1.4x TC. more can be found here, csc clarendon 2007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/sets/72157600306795690/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1087/531119759_d5c26aee17.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1052/529246949_d73ba9ab62.jpg

and one more, just for fun.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1043/529022698_5518eb693d.jpg

[In2Photos]

I posted this same thing in a new thread also.

WOW! WOW! WOW!

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

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

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

And the 100% crop.

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

[blur07]

How far away do you have to be to take a picture like this when using the lens on 70mm?

Pretty decent portrait lens.

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


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

Same question as above, how far?

[TMR Design]

I'm not exactly sure about the second shot but you'de have to be about 4-6 feet from the subject to capture that image at 70mm on a 1.6x crop body.

[YosemiteJunkie]

I posted this same thing in a new thread also.

WOW! WOW! WOW!

I just got my EF 70-200 f/4 L (non-IS) Thursday night and yesterday was the first opportunity that I got to spend a few minutes with it. I upgraded from the EF 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 USM and while I enjoyed that lens quite a bit I have to admit that there is no comparison. The L is in an entirely different league.

WEll. Another one bites the dust. L-coholism hit hard. ;) Welcome to the club. That's a beautiful baby also. I love this lens.

[YosemiteJunkie]

These two were taken in May with the EF 70-200 f/4 with a 2x TC hand held.
http://photography.dunnnet.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/8354Framed.jpg
http://photography.dunnnet.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/8351Framed.jpg

[Dorman]

Those look great for using a 2x TC Yosemite. That combo would be manual focus only right? In general how do you find the IQ of the 2x vs. the 1.4x? I know there's no substitute for reach when you need it and it's better to get the shot than not. Just wondering if using the 1.4 and cropping to the fov of 2x would be better?

[YosemiteJunkie]

Actually, Dorman, they were both caught with auto focus. These two are of the mom and she had two cubs with here and they were constantly on the move. When I saw them, I was so excited with this chance I grabbed for my longest reach combo and ran. Didn't even think of using the 1.4 TC but you are right. They very well may have come out better using the 1.4 TC. I was really surprised at how well they did come out though.

[In2Photos]

WEll. Another one bites the dust. L-coholism hit hard. ;) Welcome to the club. That's a beautiful baby also. I love this lens.
Thanks. Haha, yes I have been struck. I am doomed. Luckily I have a wonderful subject for which to shoot. :)

[Dorman]

Herb, how did you retain the autofocus with the 2x tc on?

[Medic85]

Well, I'm glad to see that the Keeper has finally decided to post a pic with his new lens. Congrats again, Mike and welcome to the cLub.

[In2Photos]

Well, I'm glad to see that the Keeper has finally decided to post a pic with his new lens. Congrats again, Mike and welcome to the cLub.
Thanks neighbor.

[YosemiteJunkie]

Herb, how did you retain the autofocus with the 2x tc on?
The Tamron TC just does (on mine anyway). The other night I was tinkering with both, the 2x & 1.4 TCs at the same time and about half the time it even caught on the auto focus. Surprised the daylights out of me. :)

[conbu19]

Taken Memorial Day weekend,with a rented (Rentcameragear.com) 70-200mm f/4.

[In2Photos]

Herb, how did you retain the autofocus with the 2x tc on?

The Tamron TC just does (on mine anyway). The other night I was tinkering with both, the 2x & 1.4 TCs at the same time and about half the time it even caught on the auto focus. Surprised the daylights out of me. :)
Soem TCs do not report to the camera. Therfore the camera still thinks you are using a max aperture of f/4 and can retain AF. The Tamron doen't report (at least the older black versions) while the Canon and Sigma TCs both do.

[adned]

Testing my new 430EX range.

[TMR Design]

I just posted these images to a new thread but I think they belong here. I had fun today at the park.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=181353&stc=1&d=1181939186

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=181359&stc=1&d=1181939768

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=181355&stc=1&d=1181939325

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=181361&stc=1&d=1181940209

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=181357&stc=1&d=1181939360

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=181358&stc=1&d=1181939360

[Dorman]

Well if were ever to get a 2x TC for my F/4 that's the one I'd want! Thanks for the info Keeper and Yosemite!

[JaCkaL829]

Here are my favorites. The 70-200mm f/4L is a fantastic lens for the price compared to other Ls.
All pictures taken on my XT.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/102/272611778_11fd618058.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/225/511251855_c6afd65edf.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/381277283_40be523a7c.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/315832518_6fd4c61d1e.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/46/272611773_de29bd9944.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/193018219_af9660e658.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/75/208690756_a92365a5fe.jpg?v=0

[Swift]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/kninja0/Lasers/XT%20Camera/deadly.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/kninja0/Lasers/XT%20Camera/peti.jpg

[artyboy]

wow! those are razor sharp crispy images!! today seems to be "70-200 F/4 Day"...

[TMR Design]

They are razor sharp and I only tightened them up a little but with USM in Photoshop. I'm always a happy camper when shooting with this baby.

[Tsmith]

Here are my favorites. The 70-200mm f/4L is a fantastic lens for the price compared to other Ls.
All pictures taken on my XT.


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/315832518_6fd4c61d1e.jpg?v=0

Sharp indeed but good gosh what happen to the Boiler?

[cookie99]

Beaut lens under almost all conditions and most sports.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/cookie99/IMG_3734CRRZ.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/cookie99/IMG_3839CRRZ.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/cookie99/IMG_3351RZ.jpg

[TMR Design]

I love everything I shoot with this lens.

[handyhaver]

Had my first official shoot yesterday with it. (70-200 f4l)..................All of them were shot in jpeg. Very little pp. I shot around 400 pics...Had a blast. These aren't the cream of the crop (no pun intended) but I am happy with them. This is the first time I really got to use my new lense, still trying

Mark

[In2Photos]

Man, I am loving this lens!

This one is with the Tamron 1.4x TC. Only PP was slight Highlight recovery, bump in shadows, and very slight bump in curves (all in Lightroom), then USM of 100/.5/3.

http://www.pbase.com/image/81024395.jpg

[TMR Design]

Holy crap Mike!!!!
Beautiful image. The Kenko 1.4x TC is getting more tempting every day.

[In2Photos]

Holy crap Mike!!!!
Beautiful image. The Kenko 1.4x TC is getting more tempting every day.
Thanks Robert. This was the Tamron though. I bought mine used from a forum member for $75. I didn't like its performance on my older 70-210 and had planned on selling it. But on this lens, I don't see any IQ difference. I am glad I kept it.

[TMR Design]

Hey Mike,

Yeah I saw that it was the Tamron. I'm going to get the Kenko if and when I get one. I'm still trying to figure out whether I want to bypass the TC and go straight to the 300mm or the 100-400mm.

[In2Photos]

Hey Mike,

Yeah I saw that it was the Tamron. I'm going to get the Kenko if and when I get one. I'm still trying to figure out whether I want to bypass the TC and go straight to the 300mm or the 100-400mm.
Yeah, I think since I have the TC I want the 100-400 next. I wanted the 300 for so long but the 70-200 plus TC does fine.

[JaCkaL829]

Sharp indeed but good gosh what happen to the Boiler?

Too much pressure and it blew through the brick wall :eek:

This was at the hospital I work at and thank god nobody was hurt, it was kinda freaky being in a completely empty hospital as all the patients we're transferred to other hospitals while it was repaired.

[Mindshed]

Just got the lens today. I am a newbie photographer, what do you think?

http://www.mindshed.com/photography/poolcapacity.jpg

Canon 30D 1/1600 sec at f/4.0 200mm ISO 100

[fox au]

heres some of my shots with my 70-200

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/450748252_8c10485c11_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/221/478157666_04f4cb2ee4_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1073/527511617_56602d229f_o.jpg

[Suedezu]

Here is a sample from my 70-200.

[TMR Design]

Yoda meets the Tin Man meets Mr. Spock?

[e r y k]

i have a chance to pick up an f4l for 480 new locally, should i jump on this? i was looking to replace my kit lens first and buy a flash, but im not sure right now

[Suedezu]

Yoda meets the Tin Man meets Mr. Spock?

I could not have said better myself.:D

In fact, the guy is a mime doing his act on the famous Ramblas, Barcelona.

[TMR Design]

i have a chance to pick up an f4l for 480 new locally, should i jump on this? i was looking to replace my kit lens first and buy a flash, but im not sure right now

Hi eryk,

If it's new then that's a good price and I wouldn't hesitate to jump on it.

[BenJammin]

Here is a couple shots!

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3940/img0991yq9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+DIGITAL+REBEL+XTi&make=Canon) at 2007-06-27

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/9352/img1113to4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/65/img1161em6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/4143/img1158qg2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1714/img1249dn6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I love my 70-200 4L:D :D

[nyy]

http://jpegd.com/Photos/butterfly.jpg

[In2Photos]

Here is a couple from this past weekend with ZERO PP including sharpening.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/81493739.jpg

Wifey took this shot:

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/81493741.jpg

[TMR Design]

Look out Mike..she already knows how to look into the lens and give 'the look'. Great shots!

[Gisli]

Love this lens, pictures from our national day

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/564717135_cfaf51f2bf_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1120/564246110_1a1c6a9d34_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1214/564654799_ee31ab7135_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1384/564656967_86df0415f7_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1324/564219934_f6e67f2974_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1020/564240994_87b38630d6_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1149/564217146_736a9484d5_o.jpg

[TMR Design]

Shot tonight at the local Firemen's Fair and Parade.

Both shot at ISO 1600. Untouched. Crop only.

[TMR Design]

Another.

[imanyabob]

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4416/ls4potncu6.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/390/meisha4potn2lj9.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3457/tg4potnfx4.jpg

[Medic85]

186443


I know it's in another thread but I love this lens!

[TMR Design]

Hey Medic85,

I love mine too. It's a fun lens to shoot with and is very versatile, even in relatively low light. It's so light I hardly know it's there.

[bigtallguy]

Not my best, but one of my first as i've only had this stonker of a lens a few days...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1365/719074112_dca0fbf1d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtallguy/719074112/)

[IBLinKYI]

Here are three of my shots. Two from the local airport where my classes are, and one more of my friend on his 600RR.


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1125/635710170_66eac32e5b_o.jpg


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1134/635710150_515cf03423_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/498854091_d135eab099_o.jpg

[gravy graffix]

10d and 70-200L

1st pics with it... :) im happy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/xb8slim/GravyLabs/IMG_1405desktopcopy800.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/xb8slim/GravyLabs/IMG_2241copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/xb8slim/GravyLabs/IMG_2026copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/xb8slim/GravyLabs/IMG_1820copy.jpg

100% crop, no sharpning

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/xb8slim/test/IMG_1405-100crop.jpg

[DDan]

Here is my favorite so far. :D

http://DDan.smugmug.com/photos/130587021-L.jpg

[G35Driver]

Two more. Same settings, only change is 1/10 shutter speed.
First one with IS
2nd with IS turned off
Hey I have thi scalendar on my desk

[QX56]

2 more here 70-200F4L + Raynox DCR250 close up .

http://vietdetroit.com/macro/IMG_5309_RS.jpg

http://vietdetroit.com/macro/IMG_5317_RS.jpg

[gravy graffix]

wow! very nice!!!

[oic929]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/oic929/IMG_5352potncopy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/oic929/IMG_4596potn.jpg

[tlg5464]

with Canon 300D

[bestfromnw]

I just joined the club :)
can't wait to take some pictures!

[In2Photos]

with Canon 300D
That image looks a little overcooked on my calibrated screen.

[Medic85]

Mine's not calibrated and it lookes overcooked too.

[madhatter04]

Here's a portrait shot i took of a friend, pre-retouching.
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5766/teleff3.jpg

[TMR Design]

Nice shot. I'm actually going to be using this lens to do some outdoor portraiture myself. From all the prelimnary tests I've done and portraits I've seen I think it's going to work beautifully.

[Jaetie]

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3457/tg4potnfx4.jpg

pretty girl.

[bestfromnw]

http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/70-200/IMG_4101.jpg

http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/70-200/IMG_4078.jpg

http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/70-200/IMG_4083.jpg

http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/70-200/IMG_4158.jpg

[OSURico112]

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs17/i/2007/203/4/b/Fight_by_OSURico112.jpg
Took this today out on the beach while my mom was feeding some seagulls. I love this lens.

[stenchlord]

I took these while out near the harbour a couple weeks back.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z302/stenchlord/IMG_4092.jpg

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z302/stenchlord/IMG_4094.jpg

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z302/stenchlord/IMG_4152.jpg

[sodjdobe]

a svallow

Great one!

[farmdog fan]

Great one!

thank you.

[imanyabob]

pretty girl.

Yes, they are. Good look runs in the family ;). Thank you.

[pworm14]

This has got to be the "best bang for the buck" lens out there. Got mine from a fellow POTN member.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/2007_SAA_Prelims063.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/2007_07_22_Finals_126.jpg

[OSURico112]

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs17/i/2007/203/f/b/Fly_by_by_OSURico112.jpg

[fi20100]

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs17/i/2007/203/f/b/Fly_by_by_OSURico112.jpg

That's a very interesting shot :) WOW!

[OSURico112]

Thanks! I was just shooting away at all the seagulls and saw one take off and spun around on the spot and snapped that one in midflight. I boosted the Contrast and Saturation a bit and applied 2 rounds of USM. I think it really pops maybe even a little too much but I think it's a cool shot.

[on da move]

Borrowed this lens from my brother and was stunned with the IQ.

193815

193816

[Saturation]

Hehe some more swimming pics from this lens...
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8730/10800sw5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with Canon EOS 30D (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+30D&make=Canon) at 2007-07-31
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5861/4800kw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with Canon EOS 30D (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+30D&make=Canon) at 2007-07-31
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3161/3800ji0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot with Canon EOS 30D (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+30D&make=Canon) at 2007-07-31

[gravy graffix]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/xb8slim/GravyLabs/IMG_4814copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/xb8slim/GravyLabs/price2copy.jpg

[Donnaree]

This is my first post here. But have been reading up on this lens and looking at the photos taken with it. Let's just say.............. Mine will be here tomorrow!!
Thanks

[In2Photos]

Here is one from my latest vacation. 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/2000s

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/83232473.jpg

[Cassie]

That's a great shot Mike!

[gravy graffix]

very cool!

[sanil]

excellent shot

[In2Photos]

That's a great shot Mike!

very cool!

excellent shot

Thanks everyone.

[Peter Ho]

Visited an opera show which are put up in makeshift theatres. But the lighting and costumes were fantastic that made me visit the show almost every nite. Here is a shot of one of the actors taken using existing light at f2.8 asa250 at 1/400.

[TMR Design]

Here is one from my latest vacation. 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/2000s

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/83232473.jpg

I really like this shot Mike. The black and white looks great!

[In2Photos]

I really like this shot Mike. The black and white looks great!
Thanks Robert. I have received better response here than in the people section. Go figure. :)

[Mrvile]

The 70-200/4L paired with an extension tube is a great combo for shooting dragonflies:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/Mrvile/DSLR%20Photos/bugs/dragonfly11.jpg

[Cleo199]

Here is one from my latest vacation. 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/2000s

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/83232473.jpg

the more I see pictures like this one, the more my visa says, "spend me! spend me!" What a great shot!

[TMR Design]

the more I see pictures like this one, the more my visa says, "spend me! spend me!" What a great shot!

I had to put a muzzle on my Mastercard so I don't hear what it's saying. It has a mind of its own.

[aladyforty]

All in conjuction with the EF 1X4 TC except the face closeup which is from the lens bare

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/404288435_b704a6f1a2_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/427969424_d5763dd96e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/333760707_44979e9d7f_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/247/455965956_9dabf549db_o.jpg


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1111/768661110_d95082b917_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1393/757656862_f3d809cd47_o.jpg

[TMR Design]

Hi aladyforty,

Absolutely beautiful shots! Nice and sharp. Great color. This lens never disappoints.

[Overkill]

Here is mine... shot with 1.4TC on the 70-200 4L!

http://www.kiek.info/fotoalbums/richard/Animals/slides/014.asp

[aladyforty]

Hi aladyforty,

Absolutely beautiful shots! Nice and sharp. Great color. This lens never disappoints.

Thanks, I love this lens, great value for money

[aladyforty]

Here is mine... shot with 1.4TC on the 70-200 4L!

http://www.kiek.info/fotoalbums/richard/Animals/slides/014.asp

Nice shot, I dont think Id have got to close to a hippo, even with a zoom LOL

[In2Photos]

the more I see pictures like this one, the more my visa says, "spend me! spend me!" What a great shot!
Thank you. This is one of those pieces of equipment that never dissapoints. Fortunately I sold another lens, did a side job, and got the rest of the money as a father's day gift to be able to buy it. I love it.

[Cleo199]

I had to put a muzzle on my Mastercard so I don't hear what it's saying. It has a mind of its own.

don't you just hate it when the credit cards talk to you? I'm glad it's not just me! :rolleyes:

--if I get the job I applied for next week, my visa will get an answer......

[Mum2J&M]

Adding another of my youngest son taken today at the pool.
http://cleo68.smugmug.com/photos/180074033-M.jpg

[koalawalla]

I just got one today :D I can't wait to start using it tomorrow at the Seafair!!

[TMR Design]

Adding another of my youngest son taken today at the pool.
http://cleo68.smugmug.com/photos/180074033-M.jpg

He doesn't look very happy. Good Capture though.

[Mum2J&M]

Yeah, well. That bloody bright mid-day sun. Gets me every damn time... :(

[ijshethi]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1368/1004139250_b43ad2d744.jpg?v=0

[aladyforty]

Took this one today handheld at 200mm ISO 400 F8

I do love this lens

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1420/1008394834_ed46ef4eb4_o.jpg

[Vitruvius]

I have a beef with mike right now for setting up the whole lens archive concept.....

I mean at first I loved it seeing what kind of results you can see with a lens but now it has taken residence in my wallet and has allied itself with my credit cards against me.

Thinking I might be looking at this lens as the future replacement to my 70-300 quantaray. Hopefully I can keep the forces in my wallet at bay long enough to recoup the costs of my previous gear investments.

my only reservations are the size of it but the image quality and sharpness compared to my own is amazing. (of course)

[TMR Design]

Face it Nathan.. you're doomed as doomed can be .. LOLOL

[In2Photos]

I have a beef with mike right now for setting up the whole lens archive concept.....

I mean at first I loved it seeing what kind of results you can see with a lens but now it has taken residence in my wallet and has allied itself with my credit cards against me.

Thinking I might be looking at this lens as the future replacement to my 70-300 quantaray. Hopefully I can keep the forces in my wallet at bay long enough to recoup the costs of my previous gear investments.

my only reservations are the size of it but the image quality and sharpness compared to my own is amazing. (of course)
Hehe, sorry dude!:D

[Vitruvius]

I think this will just have to be one of those necessary evils :p

Could always be worse at least I haven't worked my way up to the really expensive gear yet.

[TiKTaC]

Here is a few I took yesterday with my 70-200:
#1

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/TiK-TaC/zoo209.jpg

#2
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/TiK-TaC/zoo187.jpg

#3
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/TiK-TaC/zoo058.jpg

[Moschero]

Well for no more than it costs, (relative to the other L Lenses) it sure gets the job done!

http://www.pbase.com/moschero/image/83284188/original.jpg

[joakim]

Ok, just got my lens...
In the harbour in Stockholm, Sweden, the ship "the world" arrived some days ago, i tested my new 70-200 on my 5D, about 100meters away I took this picture:

http://www.jlindberg.net/theworld.jpg

Its a really big picture, about 8mb so beware :) straigt from the camera and saved for web in photoshop.

[Cap0ne]

Me too just got my lens 2 days ago, and i think i'm in love. Again :D
Great value for the money (my first L).
That's one of my first shots with it. Till now i'm not missing the IS option, cause my hands are still like a rock :D

1/125s, @170mm, iso 640

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/Cap0ne2006/IMG_8671res.jpg

[nyy]

http://jpegd.com/Photos/duck1b.jpg

[hz536n]

Darwin flying high in an open field with late Afternoon Sun. Not a pasted image, this is cropped from a 35mm Fuji Sensia slide shot with my Canon EOS 5 and 70-200 f/4L lens.

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/5775331-lg.jpg

Darwin with four feet on the ground.

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/5786152-lg.jpg

Florida Pine EOS 5 Fuji slide

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/5583216-lg.jpg

[adned]

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5592/img2383webresub3.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 30D (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+30D&make=Canon) at 2007-08-14

[Cap0ne]

One picture from last night, at a footbal game.
200mm, 1/125s, iso 1250, f4, hand held

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32006

[EF FD]

This lens is magic. Here are two photos - not even my best - just to show how magnificent this piece of glass truly is. They are completely unedited, I didn't even sharpen them, and they have a 100% crop underneath them.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/720/70200l1el8.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5600/70200l1cropkh1.jpg


http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/7913/70200l2rj2.jpg

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/5962/70200l2cropni1.jpg

The colors this lens produces are just awesome, and the bokeh is always creamy and smooth. It's the best 'bang for the buck' lens on the market for sure.

[Mediation]

Hey all :)

I have started the process of saving up for this lens :) i cant wait!!
Just a question. Is this lens able to be held in hand to take photographs... Is a tripod essential. Or its ok for me to hold in hand and take photo's. Because i dont have a tripod and i like holding the camera and taking snapshots :)

[fi20100]

It's more than ok to hold in hand. Actually, it feels very nice in your hand.

[In2Photos]

Hey all :)

I have started the process of saving up for this lens :) i cant wait!!
Just a question. Is this lens able to be held in hand to take photographs... Is a tripod essential. Or its ok for me to hold in hand and take photo's. Because i dont have a tripod and i like holding the camera and taking snapshots :)
Handholding the lens is not a problem. My wife and I do it all the time. Just make sure you have an adequate shutter speed. Of course each person is quite different but the general consensus is that you should use speeds of at least 1/effective focal length so at 200mm you should be using speeds at least 1/320 for a crop camera and 1/200 for a full frame camera. I have shots taken at speeds slower than this with great results though so it really depends on the user.

[Mediation]

ah ha interesting. Is this lens overly big in hand? and long.

Can someone post a pic of them holding this lens and perhaps a shot of this lens attached to a camera. Sorry im in obsessive mode. Just want to see everything :p

[nyy]

It's smaller than you would think, and definitely small/light enough to be handheld.

[TMR Design]

This is a great lens for hand holding, even with a 1.4x TC. And with f/5.6 as the maximum aperture I still get amazing results in daylight and well lit areas without having to raise the ISO or compromise shutter speed.

[In2Photos]

ah ha interesting. Is this lens overly big in hand? and long.

Can someone post a pic of them holding this lens and perhaps a shot of this lens attached to a camera. Sorry im in obsessive mode. Just want to see everything :p
A friend of mine shot me using the 70-200 on my XT but I was also using my monopod. You can see it here:

http://www.carolina-sportsphotography.com/gallery/3332690#185616200-M-LB

[WhoisDAN]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1423/1134667165_c60b94ce17_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1356/1135357686_6f33b27dce_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1436/1136348870_ba1beb66ba_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/1355924549_6e825564f4_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1211/1355885501_50f54432a5_o.jpg