Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[In2Photos]

Here are a few from the Riverbanks zoo in Columbia, SC from this past weekend. All shot with a 40D and Tamron 1.4x TC attached.

Harris Hawk
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/91633954/original.jpg

Flamingo
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/91633955/original.jpg

Lorikeet
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/91633963/original.jpg

Brown Bear
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/91633972/original.jpg

[TMR Design]

Very nice shots Mike :D

How are you liking your 40D?

[In2Photos]

Very nice shots Mike :D

How are you liking your 40D?
Thanks Robert. I love the 40D, especially since I got one that works now. ;) AF rocks, the VF is amazing compared to my XT, noise is way better too. I had very few missed shots from my trip, only a few action shots of the Saimang Gibbons and one of the Harris Hawk in flight (my technique sucks there though).

[Mediation]

Superior L glass

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2164885029_38ae3ef019_b.jpg

[versedmb]

New England apples in January. Love this lens.




Out of season.....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/238155251-L.jpg

[ipschoser1]

Barge passing under a railroad draw bridge, 2 minute exposure.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2184602758_b3de9e8189_o.jpg

Mom's puppy.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2401/2149057168_2244ea6f36_o.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

Trump Tower under construction:
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4645/trumpvert118mr3.jpg

[versedmb]

Here's a couple of recent ones....





f/4.5....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/238541910-L.jpg





f/5...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/243415561-L.jpg

[PalmBayFlo]

Love those snow shots versedmd, may I ask what part of the country that is?

[gary88]

f/8, 1/50", 145mm. Straight from the camera, except for a slight curves adjustment.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_9792WM.jpg
[/URL]

[versedmb]

Love those snow shots versedmd, may I ask what part of the country that is?


Thanks; I live in New England - here's a few more Winter shots with the 70-200.....



http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/243502225-L.jpg







http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/243501893-L.jpg






http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/245500405-L.jpg

[PalmBayFlo]

Somemore great shots verse...I'm originally from NY and miss the white stuff here in FL!

[The_Caper]

This currently is my most used lens. Of course, this may change soon.;)

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/Project1.jpg

[TMR Design]

Hey versedmb,

I love all your Winter shots. Really nice!!

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 30D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/100s f/8.0 at 126.0mm - handheld

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/92174821/original.jpg

[AlexuRO]

My first attempt with 70-200 f4 L on 300D !

[gvg45]

My first attempt with 70-200 f4 L on 300D !
This picture may have turned out better if the face was in focus. Manually select a focus point (in this case upper point) as opposed to letting your camera choose one (in your case the camera selected the center and lower point) which affected the area which should have been in focus.

[Madweasel]

Here's a couple of recent pics that show what a good lens the 70-200 f/4 can be for astrophotos. First, Comet Holmes a few weeks ago:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/Comet-Holmes-1.jpg

Next, the Pleiades or Seven Sisters, or M45 (I cropped this quite a bit, hence the bigger-looking stars):
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/IMG_0092blackweb.jpg

I love this lens!

[PalmBayFlo]

Canon 30D Focal length=200 ISO100 1/50 @ f/4.0
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/palmbayflo/IMG_5129-Edit.jpg

[randomgrafix]

Here's a couple from this weekend macro droplet session.
Xti + manual tubes.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/2225988008_a18e13651e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2029/2225198459_7ba7382466.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2241/2225198165_5a3ce2f9cc.jpg

[HiImSean]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/HiInSean/fish/IMG_1846.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/HiInSean/fish/IMG_1848.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/HiInSean/fish/IMG_1849.jpg

[Cap0ne]

:)

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=43923

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=43922

[cesstrelle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2113/1849379861_c211f29ee3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2098172037_24e5a51ea5.jpg

The next shots were with the 1.4x II attached to the 70-200mm f4/L


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2157348099_14e5e0f0ef.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/2153917045_d5f6e3798a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2049/2166571882_ff3fd735e2.jpg

[Cassie]

Aww, what a cutie:D I love this!

:)

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=43922

[jm4ever]

Madweasel,

Those are some excellent space shots. I really like the first one with the comet. I never thought about the 70-200 having enough reach for a shot like that. Well done.

James

[Madweasel]

Madweasel,

Those are some excellent space shots. I really like the first one with the comet. I never thought about the 70-200 having enough reach for a shot like that. Well done.

James
Thanks James, much appreciated! The stars, being bright points against a dark background, are a stern test for the quality of a lens. The 70-200 is great.

[willy b]

Dam this is such a sharp Lens!!!! I really really want to get it!

[grizzy]

:)

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=43923

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=43922

Love these!

Would love to know the exif data if you've got it.

[Cap0ne]

first - f4, 1/400s, iso 200 @ 100mm
second - f4, 1/250s, iso 200 @ 163mm

Thanks :)

[Madweasel]

My wife wants to know what breed of dog that is.

[Cap0ne]

Dogue de bordeaux. Here's a picture with an adult male and a female :)
http://www.pups4sale.co.nz/dogue_de_bordeaux_04a_puppies_for_sale.jpg

[cesstrelle]

A few from yesterday :)

Big Cypress, FL

70-200mm f4/L with 1.4xII TC

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/2241192796_681bc54762.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2241166416_7d78fe7296.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/2241167664_8a0646edf0.jpg

[willy b]

Dam there Sharp Heather!

[cesstrelle]

Thanks Willy b :)

[equetefue]

I had to sell mine to fund the 400L but I will be getting another one for sure. I like it more than the f2.8 version

http://s152588970.onlinehome.us/PiCs/Birding/Viera%20Wetlands/For%20Web/IMG_0065-copy.jpg

[willy b]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Love that!

[cesstrelle]

Equetefue, you like the 70-200mm f4/L better than the 2.8 version? Could you tell me why? I'm curious :D I love my f4 but always assumed I'd love the 2.8 version better but didn't get it due to price.

[Andy Favors]

Here are a few I've taken. I've only had this lens and my 40D about 3 weeks, but absolutely love it.

Water Drop......

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/ozzfreak/2008_02_06_IMG_1133-rs.jpg

This one is in HDR......

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/ozzfreak/2008_02_03_IMG_0825_3_4_tonemapp-1.jpg

A bunch of deer were crossing the road, and got this shot, at ISO 1600

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/ozzfreak/2008_02_03_IMG_0844-rs.jpg

And finally a moon shot. This one is obviously cropped......

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/ozzfreak/moon.jpg

[equetefue]

Equetefue, you like the 70-200mm f4/L better than the 2.8 version? Could you tell me why? I'm curious :D I love my f4 but always assumed I'd love the 2.8 version better but didn't get it due to price.


It's sharper, lighter, cheaper. Did I mention is Sharp !!

[willy b]

Ozz! That drop, the deer and the moon! Wow!

[Andy Favors]

Thanks willy. I forgot to mention, on the deer shot, it was just barely daylight. Had a hard time handholding that one.

[willy b]

Even better than lol!

[jmann12180]

All I can say is WOW!!!! To each and every one that has shared their pics.

Please forgive me asking this, but, 99% of all this pics are so crystal clear, at least to me. These shots were with the non-IS lens?

Did most of you use a tri or mono pod for these? If not, what is your secret for hand held shots?

Wow!!

Mike

[Mediation]

This lens has got great IQ

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2165682160_a2a0a654a5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2164885029_38ae3ef019_b.jpg

[willy b]

Any from the surfing Matt?

[Mediation]

lul

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1558/crw6859resizedly4.jpg

[Andy Favors]

All I can say is WOW!!!! To each and every one that has shared their pics.

Please forgive me asking this, but, 99% of all this pics are so crystal clear, at least to me. These shots were with the non-IS lens?

Did most of you use a tri or mono pod for these? If not, what is your secret for hand held shots?

Wow!!

Mike

Out of the 4 I posted, all were with tripod except for the deer shot. I have the non IS version.

[willy b]

Nice shot Matt!

[cesstrelle]

Wanted to add this one.....one of those shots you get home and look at and go 'doh!'. I was so upset I didn't get more of the little fishy in the picture but that Snowy Egret was FAST...at least you can still see the water getting squeezed out of the fish a little ;)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2223658752_9b1ebbd155.jpg

[willy b]

Yeh but Heather...Still a very impressive shot!

[Travisj]

Great capture Heather..

[photonick]

Excellent lens, a real reliable work horse.

A few of mine all on a 350D

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/photonicks/Motorsport/2007%20Prescott%20Hillclimb/IMG_2107.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/photonicks/Motorsport/2006%20Stratos%20Sprint/IMG_4465.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/photonicks/Motorsport/2006%20Stratos%20Sprint/IMG_4455.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/photonicks/Motorsport/2007%20Severn%20Valley%20Rally/IMG_3149.jpg

[cesstrelle]

Thanks everyone :) Catching birds in action is alot harder than horses (which I'm used to), lol.

[willy b]

Nick there good!! Very sharp!

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4361/tribunenightlk5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Tsmith]

Just messing around with my new EOS 40D + EF 70-200 f/4L taken haldheld ISO 400 1/400s f/4.0 at 149.0mm in the Shade.

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/92781877/original.jpg

[Boily]

I just got this lens yesterday !!

Heres 2 shots I took to test it ...

http://i29.tinypic.com/b3mog7.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2s0lph2.jpg

[adamp88]

A couple from a fall trip to the Rockies last year

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
http://web.mac.com/adamp88/Site/Rockies_Fall_07_files/Media/IMG_6295/web.jpg

Kebler Pass in the Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
http://web.mac.com/adamp88/Site/Rockies_Fall_07_files/Media/IMG_6677/web.jpg

[willy b]

Adam that last shot is stunning!

[adamp88]

Thanks, willy! Kebler Pass in the fall is a must see - I only had a day to spend there but it just blew me away. Home to the largest aspen groves in the world, and spectacular views around every bend.

[Tsmith]

Every time I consider selling this lens and upgrading to the IS version I find myself admiring the sharpness wide open at f/4. If I ever do decide to someone will be getting a very good copy but of course most are that I've seen.

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/92815076/original.jpg

[willy b]

Nice and Sharp shot Tsmith!

[THE TROOPER]

I am in the process of buying the I.S version. Would you not recomend this?

Would you go for non. is. and why.

Regards

Ian

[Tsmith]

Nice and Sharp shot Tsmith!

much appreciated

I am in the process of buying the I.S version. Would you not recommend this?

Would you go for non. is. and why.

Regards

Ian

Ian there is no way this Lens can't be recommended, its just that good for what its designed for. The only reason I'd go for the IS version would be the Stabilization but I keep asking myself is it worth the additional cost for a lens that I don't use very often.

[grizzy]

Haven't posted in a while...LOVE this lens. Here are shots of our little dude:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p18158323-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p371155135-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p646152669-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p819461222-4.jpg

[fi20100]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2223/2271674166_4635c45667.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/2271674166/in/photostream)

[willy b]

Ordered mine today:)

Dam this forum! Looks like an even bigger budget next term!!

[TitusvilleSurfer]

Hahahahaha your squirrels look funny! :)

[96whiteknight]

Amateur here. :oops:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Size10LeadFoot/EJ8%20Florida/IMG_3870a.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Size10LeadFoot/EJ8%20Florida/IMG_3870b.jpg

[Tsmith]

I like the first photo Michael, good job!

[willy b]

Michael that first photo is brilliant! Can't wait for this baby to come now :)

Are there any moon shots anywhere? I'm wanting to try (if it comes) to get some of the eclipse tonight...Wonder what theyt will come out like

[THE TROOPER]

Woo hoo! got mine. Just need to get out and use it:)

Part ex'd my EFS 17-85 kit lens which i thought wasn't the best. Got £200 for it:(

So ended up getting it for £500 less £45 cash back.

All good.

Great pics by the way.

Ian

[willy b]

It is hear now:) Now to go out shooting!

[Over Actor]

It is hear now:) Now to go out shooting!

willy kinda funny, i liked the photos you took with the sigma 17-70 ( climbing pics)
and now you in here aswell haha I plan on buying both this and the sigma.

[willy b]

Lol, thanks Over Actor

*i also have a nifty fifty lol (there so rare)* lol

[willy b]

Right well got this lens today at 1pm so at 1.01pm i was out testing it. Think it will take some getting used to, but hear are some simple starts:

Are they sharp, i think they are, well...resizing them has lost a little quality, but you get the idea *some crapness may be down to user error with a new lens lol*

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/003-4.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/038-6.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/053-5.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/068-8.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/078-8.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/083-3.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/086-3.jpg

[Andy_Cam]

I thought that I would contribute some of mine. This was my first piece of L glass and I love it. The majority of the shots in the thread put mine to shame but we can't all be pros can we? ;)

The little guy that helped fall in love with photography all over again.

http://home.planet.nl/~andjen/Images/Rockin.jpg

http://home.planet.nl/~andjen/Images/cheekychappy.jpg

A recent cold spell:

http://home.planet.nl/~andjen/Images/Nippy.jpg

http://home.planet.nl/~andjen/Images/hihosilver.jpg

even found this guy!

http://home.planet.nl/~andjen/Images/Icebeer.jpg

[willy b]

2nd from last shot is nice. ^^^^^

[Over Actor]

Lol, thanks Over Actor

*i also have a nifty fifty lol (there so rare)* lol

Everytime Im ready for a new lens Im going to have to check to see if you have it haha then Decide if I want it haha

[willy b]

Everytime Im ready for a new lens Im going to have to check to see if you have it haha then Decide if I want it haha

:rolleyes:Test pilot am i lol! Well this lens is amazing, so...

[bigtallguy]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1158/790917505_065f6a3573.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1158/790917505_752adb79ab_o.jpg)

[willy b]

^^^^^^^^^^^^Dam that is sharp! Good work!

How much PP?

[lcpete]

Hi Here's a couple of my favourites taken recently 70-200F4L and 350D :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/lcpete/6977reconvertedsharpnesshighcs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/lcpete/7073awbhighsharpnessbwgs.jpg

[willy b]

Now there Brilliant shots Pete, that first is brilliant!!

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/500s f/4.5 at 200.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93341591/original.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5314/pvwest223fj3.jpg

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/200s f/4.0 at 200.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93368366/original.jpg

[Mum2J&M]

Anyone have some examples of what this lens can do on a 5D? Forgive me if they've already been posted. I've searched the thread a few times and couldn't find a 5D in a sig? Thanks.

Woops - just found a couple... doh!

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/1000s f/4.5 at 200.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93408908/original.jpg

[logiclee]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/200s f/4.0 at 200.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93368366/original.jpg

Was that handheld? Very sharp at 1/200s @ 200mm.

Still trying whether to buy this or the 70-300mm IS.

Cheers
Lee

[Tsmith]

Was that handheld? Very sharp at 1/200s @ 200mm.

Still trying whether to buy this or the 70-300mm IS.

Cheers
Lee

Yes it was Lee _ this lens is excellent at its wide open aperture. I never think twice about not using it a f/4.

I've considered upgrading to the IS version on this Lens but every time I get results as these I can't quite justify the cost difference.

[willy b]

Taken in very foggy conditions with drizzle lol, just wanted to see what it could do really:

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/028-3.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/035-8.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/036-10.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/042-6.jpg

And some randoms:
5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/001-4.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/002-5.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/006-6.jpg

[willy b]

Some more:
8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/086-4.jpg

9http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/091-5.jpg

10http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/098-6.jpg

11http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/100-4.jpg

12http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/101-3.jpg

13http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/104-4.jpg

14http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/105-3.jpg

[DocZ65]

I really like mine, these are with some extension tubes.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/DocZ_2006/70-200F4L/G_2868.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/DocZ_2006/70-200F4L/G_2899.jpg

[Welby]

Had mine for just on a week and i'm loving it. Here's a few shots.

http://www.users.on.net/%7Eonexi/IMG_3173.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/%7Eonexi/IMG_4089.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/%7Eonexi/IMG_3113-1.jpg

[azhikr]

I just returned my 70-300 IS to BH for an exchange - waiting on the 70-200 now!

I bought a refurbished 70-300 and just didn't like it. It was way soft at 300 and I'm a big fan of tripod shooting anyway- just didn't seem like the IS added much to my style of shooting. I'm crazy excited (especially after looking through this entire thread)- should just be a week or so!

I'll join in the fun when my new lens arrives.

Mike

[willy b]

You will love it!

[Tsmith]

I'm loving mine every time I use it.

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/1000s f/4.0 at 200.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93455905/original.jpg

[nburwell]

Good landscape/cityscape lens as well...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/nburwell/philadelphia_pano.jpg

[thievery]

this lens is absolutely insanely sharp!!!

Canon EOS Rebel XT Canon EF 70-200 L
1/1250 @ f/5.6 at 163mm

[willy b]

Nice shot Tsmith!

[Epix]

I WANT this Lens!

[jptsr1]

already posted this in the bridge thread but since i took it with the 7-2 i thought id put it here as well.

J.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2294735155_19b185b12b_b.jpg

[Tsmith]

Nice shot Tsmith!

Much appreciated _ :D

Here's another taken heldheld at 1/100s f/4.5 at 200.0mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93474778/original.jpg

[willy b]

Very Sharp!!

[Suedezu]

Mine is also very sharp and a joy to use.

Top lens!

Here is a sample of what it can do for portraits.

http://andreimorar.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p318108969-5.jpg

[Azzure_7]

http://picasaweb.google.com/muliadi27/Portfolio/photo#5171549853553703026
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23236523@N06/2296871807/sizes/m/

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/Azzure7/bench.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/Azzure7/bungalampu.jpg

[ninab]

http://www.focusphototahoe.com/photos/tricycle.jpg

[shadowkipper]

OMG. I was gonna opt for the more expensive IS version but seing the reuslts on these has opened my eyes.

I'll just make sure to use a tripod/monopod.

[willy b]

I don't use mine with a tripod, and it find it fine to hand hold!

[ninab]

shadowkipper,

Though I love this lens, and it's sharp, I do have a hard time handholding it when it's not superbright out, and I am in the market for the 2.8 IS. I have to mention that I'm a bad "handholder", even 1/60 is almost too slow for me. I purchased this one thinking that with a third of the weight, I should be able to get about equally sharp shots, but I am not so sure anymore. But then, I have to admit I haven't tested the 2.8 IS either. Hm.

[willy b]

Ninab - Sounds like you need to go to the gym lol I was shocked at how light/easy the 70-200 is to hand hold!

[logiclee]

I do struggle holding the small 400D without the grip when this lens is fitted. With the grip fitted it feels far more balanced and far easier to keep stable.

Cheers
Lee

[willy b]

I was thinking of getting a grip, but on a silver 400d they look a little daft i think, plus i need to save the ££ But if they help then...

[Tsmith]

OMG. I was gonna opt for the more expensive IS version but seing the reuslts on these has opened my eyes.

I'll just make sure to use a tripod/monopod.

75% of my images taken with this lens are handheld.

[shadowkipper]

omg

[aladyforty]

I was thinking of getting a grip, but on a silver 400d they look a little daft i think, plus i need to save the ££ But if they help then...

I would not worry about how it looks, I had the silver 300D with the grip which was black, looked ok and upgraded to the 30D. My hubby just got the 400D (admittedly black) but he would not buy the camera without the grip, big hands and longs lenses.

[willy b]

Fair point Alady:)

[logiclee]

I was thinking of getting a grip, but on a silver 400d they look a little daft i think, plus i need to save the ££ But if they help then...

I don't know if it works out so good for US buyers but I bought one of these from ebay.

Battery Grip (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Battery-Grip-for-Canon-350D-400D-Rebel-XT-XTi-BG-E3_W0QQitemZ170196648551QQihZ007QQcategoryZ50512QQ tcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262)

Build quality is excellent and my work mate is kicking himeself for paying more than twice the price for a genuine Canon grip.

Cheers
Lee

[willy b]

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/007-5.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/013-8.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/054bw-1.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/025-6.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/028-4.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/038-7.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/041.jpg

8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/043-5.jpg

[willy b]

200mm f4 @1/20
9http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/016-6.jpg

200mm f4 @ 1/50
10http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/042.jpg

11http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/044-4.jpg

12http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/045-6.jpg

13http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/048.jpg

14http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/049.jpg

15http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/050.jpg

16http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/008-11.jpg

[ninab]

Ninab - Sounds like you need to go to the gym lol I was shocked at how light/easy the 70-200 is to hand hold!

If you saw me that's the last thing you would say to me; I shoot with the 24-70L most of the time which is much heavier; I just can't hold still, and the longer the focal length, the more pronounced, as we all know!

I like the 70-200, but personally need a lot of light

[Mediation]

I swapped this lens for a new Sigma 10-20mm :(

AWW! Willy a very unique eye you have there. Great set.

[willy b]

Unique eh lol, cheers Matt!

[Tsmith]

Nice contributions Will


Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/400s f/4.0 at 109.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93821756/original.jpg

[the_ghi]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/kykoshou/358f9e57.jpg

[willy b]

Nice contributions Will


Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/400s f/4.0 at 109.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/93821756/original.jpg

Thanks! Love the expression on that gorrila's face :D

[shashidar]

I like this lens very much!

[willy b]

Shash - that seagull is very good!!

[jesusdelallata]

Here's one of my daughter.

251708

[blur07]

This lens is f*cking magic!

http://www.christianekblad.se/pics/and.jpg

http://www.christianekblad.se/pics/katt.jpg

http://www.christianekblad.se/pics/and2.jpg

More pictures @ www.christianekblad.se

[Nick Pro]

If anyone has one for sale.... Let me know! Im desperate!

[RRitch]

If anyone has one for sale.... Let me know! Im desperate!

Check out the FS section here, or craigslist. I see them on CL all of the time. I got mine from the DC CL for $450.00 and it was only a month old.

[Fedxpress]

Here is a pic I got today with the lens.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s90/tccustom/Gull3.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

^Beautiful shot.

[Sfordphoto]

http://stanford.edu/~yanong/gull.JPG
http://stanford.edu/~yanong/gull%202.JPG

nabbed a couple similar pics :D

[Sfordphoto]

Ansel reincarnated!

A little Yosemite B&W. Sometimes it's hard to resist going wide in a place like Yosemite, but the 70-200 is probably my second most used lens whenever I go there. :)

Sentinel through the Storm
http://web.mac.com/adamp88/Site/Yosemite_in_06_files/Media/IMG_3063bw_1/web.jpg

http://web.mac.com/adamp88/Site/Yosemite_in_06_files/Media/IMG_3066_1/web.jpg

Half Dome
http://web.mac.com/adamp88/Site/Yosemite_in_06_files/Media/IMG_3091bw/web.jpg

El Cap
http://web.mac.com/adamp88/Site/Yosemite_in_06_files/Media/IMG_3143bwcrop/web.jpg

[aladyforty]

handheld with 1X4 TC

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2320812796_eb8023276e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2319999529_b16bc0bc2c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2319999891_b2bc4ebda9_o.jpg

[willy b]

Straight out of camera, no PP just a resize.

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/070-4.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/162.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/219001.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/210001.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/201001.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/193001.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/189001.jpg

8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/176001.jpg

[willy b]

9http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/204001.jpg

10http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/002001.jpg

11http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/011001.jpg

12http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/050001.jpg

13http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/053001.jpg

14http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/078001.jpg

15http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/129001.jpg

16http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/145001.jpg

[willy b]

17http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/141001.jpg

18http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/160001.jpg


Sorry for picture overload lol

[96whiteknight]

http://www.gulfster.com/Daily/2008PictureGallery/3908/IMG_4864a.jpg

[bigtallguy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2297281937_ed4c751c73_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtallguy/2297281937/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2101624088_e7b37946ec_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtallguy/2101624088/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2293006649_26fb2d6967_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtallguy/2293006649/)

[Tsmith]

Nice additions guys and Willy the 400D seems to be tracking just fine with this combo.

[willy b]

Yeh i wasn't sure what it would be like, but a friend with a 30d and a 70-200 f2.8 sigma says mine was faster!

[logiclee]

Another 400D with 70-200 f/4l at the same event as willy b.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/logiclee/rallysharp-4.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/logiclee/rallysharp-1.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/logiclee/rally-71.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/logiclee/rally-22.jpg

Cheers
Lee

[willy b]

Nice shots Lee! Didn't see any other F4 L's out that day, what stages were you at?

[fobCSVT]

These were taken during my first spotting attempt at YUL (Montreal, Dorval)

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9033/img3867mod006qr1.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1278/img3830mod005me7.jpg

[logiclee]

Nice shots Lee! Didn't see any other F4 L's out that day, what stages were you at?

Clipstone North SS8 Sunday morning. Only other white lens I saw was a chap with a 40D with 70-200mm f/2.8 IS on a monopod.

Cheers
Lee

[willy b]

Ow i was at Blidoworth on ss6 then went onto clipstone onto ss7