Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[slapsh0t]

http://webpages.charter.net/slapsh0t/z.jpghttp://webpages.charter.net/slapsh0t/v.jpgA little landscape, portrait and sports....


http://webpages.charter.net/slapsh0t/x.jpg
(http://webpages.charter.net/slapsh0t/v.jpg)

[RRitch]

Here are a couple that I took last week at the local minor league baseball stadium. These were taken with my 30D on a monopod from the bleacher seats just a little past 3rd base. This was my first time shooting any kind of sports with my 30D. All of these were AI-Servo with all focus points selected. I was actually impressed with the number of keepers that I got from the night.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2577724626_11b7dd27aa_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2577724656_db410f4638_o.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Here's another shot this morning...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/nature-n-wildlife/n-n-w3/images/NNW3_007.jpg

[willy b]

Nice shot Lloyd!

[David Zeno]

I did a quick search early today, and see that a Canon TeleConverter is about $400, is this considered a fair price for a TC ? ( I don't recall the magnification factor however, but it is a pretty penny ).

Ah I just found it, it is a Canon XL 1.6x
http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/product-features.asp?id=843226017

Dave.


thanx paul -- yes i was using a 1.4 TC. the shot of the ostrich was wide open, fully extended and without TC.

ed rader

[WagnerRX03]

Got this lens a few weeks ago and love it, this is one of my better shots that day, it's a 100% crop if I'm not mistaken.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2565704973_bcc9b95b59_o.jpg

[Madweasel]

I did a quick search early today, and see that a Canon TeleConverter is about $400, is this considered a fair price for a TC ? ( I don't recall the magnification factor however, but it is a pretty penny ).

Ah I just found it, it is a Canon XL 1.6x
http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/product-features.asp?id=843226017

Dave.
I believe the XL nomenclature designates a video format. You should be looking at EF extenders, available in 1.4x and 2x variants.

[David Zeno]

I can't get the first image to show up, but this original post was on page 22 of this thread ( it's a close up of a woman , very very blurred background, and the lady is super sharp )

I don't know, but something tells me, this wasn't shot at 70mm ( ?? ) there's no way you are going to get that amout of DOF with the lens at 70mm, - correct me if I'm wrong.

I have a Canon 17-85mm lens, and even at 85 mm I can't get this amount of blur going on.

Dave


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






Same question as above, how far?

[David Zeno]

Amazing shot ! - crisp and clear. How does that look at 100% crop I wonder. I would have loved to see that.

I love the smoke coming off the barrel of the gun. Amazing !

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/46/272611773_de29bd9944.jpg?v=0

[David Zeno]

Nicely done. Did you do that in photoshop ? looks like a gaussian blur
effect.

Dave.






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

[David Zeno]

That's very interesting !

so @ 200mm, one should shoot at 1/320 ? ok good to know.

I always thought 1/125th was more than enough for any lens, but I see I"m wrong. Lots to learn, and I still have to order this amazing lens.


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.

[David Zeno]

so... did you ever get your lens ? :)

OMG i cant handle this!!! i have to save for 2 more weeks in order to buy this lens. :(

[David Zeno]

i see you got your new lens... :-)

beautiful picture !

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/1458511560_b02e596a40.jpg?v=0

[David Zeno]

that's one amazing image. I could see that blown up and on my wall. Amazing composition, angle, etc. Beautiful !
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/1628596141_72abc635a5_b.jpg

[David Zeno]

Very good images !, I'm glad they were still there TMR Design, it gives me a really good idea of what that 70-200 mm can do !

Dave


Hi ozzfavors,

I was out shooting this morning and took some shots for you to see the different field of view when using the 70-200 at 70mm and then at 200mm.

I shot these using my 30D (1.6x crop body) mounted on a tripod. The only change made from the top to the bottom shots is the zoom.

In both sets I was approximately 50 to 60 feet away from the subject (tree in set #2, metal sculpture #2).

[David Zeno]

yeah it is indeed an amazing shot. I hope it wasn't photoshopped, ( I don't have the lens yet, and would love to take this kind of quality ! )

Dave.


That reminds me of the famous National Geographic shot :D man i really need to use this lens more.

[VDMTom]

What do you ppl say about this if i use it for motorsports panning, but only one hand used - on the camera, not on the lense. would it be ok or will it break off eventually if used a lot?

i have problem where i can not use both hands when taking pictures hence why i ask if this lense is ok one handed.

[skylife]

it probably still wont be heavy, but with only one hand it would be very unbalanced.

[In2Photos]

That's very interesting !

so @ 200mm, one should shoot at 1/320 ? ok good to know.

I always thought 1/125th was more than enough for any lens, but I see I"m wrong. Lots to learn, and I still have to order this amazing lens.
This is just a rule of thumb and a good starting point. Some can shoot at 1/125 @ 200mm. I have a shot taken at 1/60 for 120mm (rule of thumb says at this focal length use 1/200).
What do you ppl say about this if i use it for motorsports panning, but only one hand used - on the camera, not on the lense. would it be ok or will it break off eventually if used a lot?

i have problem where i can not use both hands when taking pictures hence why i ask if this lense is ok one handed.
This lens is quite light. I carry this lens around on my 40D by the camera only all the time. That being said you might wish to get the IS version though as it may help steady the viewfinder while panning.

[Canonised]

Shot this some years ago but found it in my archive as I was cleaning up. One of the sharpest image I have of this lens. Now unfortunately with regret, I sold of this lens thinking I do not need it with the f2.8IS version. I am so wrong.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/_MG_0300web.jpg

f5.6 at 130mm ISO400

[The_Caper]

Evening all, or good morning depending on where we all are. In my case it's in the middle east. You might have seen these in the duck photos thread but I thought I would post them here to show what this lens can do.

The only PP on these photos is one shot of USM. Nothing else was done.
I am not to unhappy with this lens. Just might be a bit slow. ;)

I find the colors this lens produces is also acceptable.

1.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/His_Majesty.jpg

2.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/I_am_Duck.jpg

3.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x72/The_Caper_67/Male_Mallard.jpg

[grizzy]

Canonised,

I'm sending you my doctor bill as I just cut myself on your post.

MAN THAT'S SHARP!!!

[David Zeno]

Hi guys !

I picked up the Canon 70-200 lens -- amazing I say !! ( f4 )

I would appreciate any info on these tele-converters. I want to stick with Canon for this piece of equipment, ( good choice ? )

Which one do I look into ? , I am using the 20D. ( is there only 1 model available ? )

Thank yo for any info and your time !

Dave.

[peber]

In the zoo...

http://www.stortsett.se/potn/080615-063.jpg

/Per

[In2Photos]

Hi guys !

I picked up the Canon 70-200 lens -- amazing I say !! ( f4 )

I would appreciate any info on these tele-converters. I want to stick with Canon for this piece of equipment, ( good choice ? )

Which one do I look into ? , I am using the 20D. ( is there only 1 model available ? )

Thank yo for any info and your time !

Dave.
If you want to stick with Canon then there is 2 models, a 1.4x and a 2.0x. I would only use the 1.4 as the 2.0 might degrade the IQ too much.

I use a Tamron 1.4 with mine and get great results. Plus I got it for $75 second hand compared to $250 for the Canon.

[luisv]

Shot this some years ago but found it in my archive as I was cleaning up. One of the sharpest image I have of this lens. Now unfortunately with regret, I sold of this lens thinking I do not need it with the f2.8IS version. I am so wrong.


So are you hinting that the 2.8 is not as sharp as the f4 model?

[thunnus]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/EOS400D/2008-06-16%20Universal%20Studios/IMG_6598raw_copy.jpg

[pixel_junkie]

Shot this some years ago but found it in my archive as I was cleaning up. One of the sharpest image I have of this lens. Now unfortunately with regret, I sold of this lens thinking I do not need it with the f2.8IS version. I am so wrong.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/_MG_0300web.jpg

f5.6 at 130mm ISO400

Was that shot with your 5D or the 40D?

[willy b]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/EOS400D/2008-06-16%20Universal%20Studios/IMG_6598raw_copy.jpg

Interesting shot...Whats is the car doing? :lol:

[gary88]

This lens never disappoints me for car shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_8480w.jpg?t=1213898748

[thunnus]

Interesting shot...Whats is the car doing? :lol:

Bad case of gas! :lol: Actually, I shot this Monday at Universal Studios. One of the tram ride stops featuring The Fast and the Furious.

[willy b]

Bad case of gas! :lol: Actually, I shot this Monday at Universal Studios. One of the tram ride stops featuring The Fast and the Furious.

Ooooo lol, makes sence:)

[i_am_hydrogen]

Sweet home Chicago
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1630/nightpano3lm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[overkil2]

That's a nice shot. I haven't been back to Chicago since I left in 77.

Thanks for the memory.

[i_am_hydrogen]

That's a nice shot. I haven't been back to Chicago since I left in 77.

Thanks for the memory.

What can I say... a lot has changed since you left.

[willy b]

Love that shot Kevin! Very nice work!

[Mark-B]

ISO 1600, 1/400, f/5 @ 149mm.
Manual focus through 2 chain link fences.
Used on a 20D.

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p400435789-4.jpg

[willy b]

Very sharp shot there Mark!

[Blackvault]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.stuart/LM3S6847.jpg

[Walkingmanblues]

http://mmacdona.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p123044763-4.jpg

[cvt01]

My favourite panning shot so far (forgot to clean the sensor :oops:):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2601639070_81634a34b7_o.jpg

[In2Photos]

Here are a couple from yesterday (EXIF embedded).

Playing in the sprinkler
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99083293.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99083299.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99083301.jpg

Settling down after a long day.


http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99083310.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

This lens definately does not disappoint as a portrait lens...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Lexi_062108_2.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brian.stuart/LM3S6847.jpg

Awesome action shot Blackvault!!!

[Blackvault]

Awesome action shot Blackvault!!!

Thanks mate.

The story behind the shot was that one team had to attack a base and capture the flag and then get it back to their base and hold the other time off for 5 mins. This guy just made a run for the flag under the cover of smoke and then just went for it.

Pete

[madalin]

Indoor, low light, off camera flash.

http://tjkhome.net/img_8121.jpg
Awesome picture. My wife loves it. What kind of cat is it ?
Do you have the full resolution picture?

[Canonised]

Was that shot with your 5D or the 40D?

It was with my old 20D when I still had it (sold it off with the 70-200f4 as a package. I sure am regretting it).

Cheers

[Gisli]

Few birds.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2573814320_7feb303f03_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2572185403_41e5b7af14_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2572181953_43ea4dda15_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2572146427_1c9b16dec1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2561488948_4c57ceb98c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2572946375_4752874049_o.jpg

Gisli

[Canonised]

So are you hinting that the 2.8 is not as sharp as the f4 model?

Not a hint. I can confirm its not as sharp by photo comparison. I am considering replacing my f2.8 with the f4 IS model.

Cheers

[luisv]

Not a hint. I can confirm its not as sharp by photo comparison. I am considering replacing my f2.8 with the f4 IS model.

Cheers

Wow... very interesting... I guess the f4 is in my future. I originally had an f4 Non-IS and it was a fantastic lens. I needed more reach and sold it to get a 100 - 400. Now I'm thinking of getting a 70 - 200 due the versatility it offers. Thanks again... :)

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/8217/sunsetpano6219a0kn6.jpg

[Crayons15]

Shot this some years ago but found it in my archive as I was cleaning up. One of the sharpest image I have of this lens. Now unfortunately with regret, I sold of this lens thinking I do not need it with the f2.8IS version. I am so wrong.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/_MG_0300web.jpg

f5.6 at 130mm ISO400

holy mother of sharpness!

[flyboy89]

holy mother of sharpness!

Ahhhh that is such a sharp picture!!!! I'm almost sorry I got the Canon 55 - 250 IS.....

[TATER64]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/TLRspud/IMG_0258.jpg

[willy b]

Gisli - there brilliant! So so bloddy sharp! Good work.

Kevin - Love that cityscape! So nice. i find this lens is actually really cool for landscapes, makes you really think about the shot i find.

[Welby]

I've got a few new one's on my new 40D.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2617705712_80233b1478_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2616883393_33a4dbf63e_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2616883269_6f157bc79f_o.jpg

[grizzy]

I like how the pelican's shadow allows you to see the bottom on the first one.

[ipschoser1]

One from yesterday... 40D @ 1600ISO, 70-200 f4L

[willy b]

Wow Eric! and Wow Mark!!

[Tsmith]

Going-to-the-Sun Mountain

Canon EOS 30D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/640s f/8.0 at 70.0mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/99005486/original.jpg

[shadowkipper]

I ordered mine a few hours ago. It should be here in the next 2-4 days.
I cant wait.

[Cotmweasel]

Shot this some years ago but found it in my archive as I was cleaning up. One of the sharpest image I have of this lens. Now unfortunately with regret, I sold of this lens thinking I do not need it with the f2.8IS version. I am so wrong.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/_MG_0300web.jpg

f5.6 at 130mm ISO400


Ah! I cut my self on that pic! you shouldn't leave sharp things laying around ;)

[cvt01]

This one has no sharpening applied just some contrast adjustment and resize, exif should be intact:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2629493348_631962a737_o.jpg

100% crop:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2628674087_1f8aef5282_o.jpg

[xMClass]

I hear nothing but great things about this lens. Nice shots everyone.

[versedmb]

Great lens...

200mm wide open on 5D...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/322148021_e5QU9-L.jpg

[Jbs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2625749875_4ea5404a94_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2625748569_53cb078aef_o.jpg

[da_teacher]

What should one pay for one of these used?

[silverwolf]

What should one pay for one of these used?
Less then $500 but not much.Go to ebay.com or search for one here.Good luck

[JenniferLShort]

Mine will be here tomorrow!! (the 3rd) I AM STOKED!!!

[xMClass]

That M3 looks great. 8)

[Jbs]

That M3 looks great. 8)

thanks, you can check out the rest in the set if you want ;)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbsoxb/2629787955/

[Swift]

http://i29.tinypic.com/2nl5zkn.jpg
It was very dark.

http://i32.tinypic.com/2ronz4p.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/avoq5i.jpg

No flash was used for anything.

[Mintam]

A Couple Of Shots From This Afternoon.

[shadowkipper]

Errgghhhh
A long painful wait until Monday

[Pat H]

Just ordered this lens yesterday, these pictures convinced me. Can't wait :D

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/3325/adlerpanorama13tt9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

EDIT: Forum limits are 1024 pixels for sharing images. Please use a link if your image is larger than that.

[Pat H]

That's one long panoramic! Auto or manual stitch? And how did you go about shooting that if you don't mind me asking?

[willy b]

JBS - there brilliant! Love that car, and love the wheels!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbsoxb/2626719086/in/photostream/

Brilliant shot, and brilliant car!

[Cotmweasel]

Now I've gone and ordered one of these lenses. Look what you guys have done :P

[In2Photos]

Sunrise with the 70-200 f/4 L (not many clouds so I tried a different type of landscape).

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99727637/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99727639.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99727642/original.jpg

[1downfall]

i love this #3...very nice positioning. gj

[In2Photos]

i love this #3...very nice positioning. gj
Thanks!

[Jbs]

JBS - there brilliant! Love that car, and love the wheels!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbsoxb/2626719086/in/photostream/

Brilliant shot, and brilliant car!

thanks!

[shadowkipper]

This lens will hopefully (oh it will or heads will roll) be in my hands sometime Monday.

I cant wait to take this to France in August.

[bakerbranded]

I just bought this lens as my first lens into the digital photography world and I LOVE IT!
Although I do wish it had more reach for the type of shooting I like, but hey this will do to get me started. Here are a few shots of mine taken with it:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2640268149_cd9946a6f7.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2641095636_fe17fbd2d6.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2641095564_aa96d60081.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2640265799_197bacd7ff.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2618560091_89f5cdc679.jpg?v=0

I would recommend it any day! :D

[shadowkipper]

:) Sharpness.

[Mintam]

One Of The Best L Lenses For The Money That Canon Make.

[fi20100]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2636214844_7a8b049235.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/2636214844/)

[shadowkipper]

woop.
This baby turned up this morning.
Worth the wait, a very stylish lens indeed and my first L Glass Lens so far.

Haha, i have to walk into the town centre and catch the bus home. time to show it off :p

[BrinNutz]

Taken at Road America during the Buell 25th Anniversary:

http://wbphotography.smugmug.com/photos/328008327_fyZue-XL.jpg

http://wbphotography.smugmug.com/photos/328136242_GEaKE-XL.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

I just got mine.

<3 UPS.

[willy b]

Really nice shots Scott!

[devgrp]

http://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080501/12/4819f0222697e.jpg

[IBLinKYI]

Some shots at night with this lense.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii130/AldayPhoto/7-04-08%20ARS/IMG_0544_edited.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii130/AldayPhoto/7-04-08%20ARS/IMG_0597_edited.jpg

[shadowkipper]

Nice shots guys.
I cant wait to take this to France in August.

[willy b]

Blinky there really good! Coped well in low light! Nice to see!

[IBLinKYI]

Blinky there really good! Coped well in low light! Nice to see!

Thanks man! I was really impressed with the results from those shots. The XTi did pretty damn good at 1600 iso too.

[misty66]

Thanks man! I was really impressed with the results from those shots. The XTi did pretty damn good at 1600 iso too.
Wow was this handheld???? Never thougth of taking my 70-200 to a gig. Cool...Thanks for those.

[silvex]

http://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080501/12/4819f0222697e.jpg

WOW!!! UNreal!!!!

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/396/0701yz2.png
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6401/0667ce3.png
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7779/0665resizeox8.png
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/1600/0649yl4.png
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1589/0581nr6.png
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/4577/0616vr7.png
Pictures of my little brother.

[willy b]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
There very cool indeed!!

[bhardwaj.deepak]

A quick question for all 70-200 users.
I am planning to go for 70-200 f/4 non IS (have limited budget :( )
Can i get sharp pics while hand holding this lens? Or will i always need the tripod.

Actually speaking, i dont use the tripod much. Is it a sensible decision to go for f/4 non IS, or should i wait to collect some more money?

[x2x3x4x5x]

Shoot your current lens at f4.

If your shutter speed is around 1/200-1/320th, you will get sharp handheld shots at 200mm even if you shake like Michael J. Fox.

I've gotten sharp results handheld at 1/15th of a second around 80mm with this lens. It's well balanced, and I used my knees as a tripod. :)

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/1903/0868ed4.png

[Cotmweasel]

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/1903/0868ed4.png

Absolutely Beautiful!

[x2x3x4x5x]

Thanks! I'm really starting to get attached to this lens.

A few more from today's zoo trip.
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/1152/0924ka7.png
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/8816/0962zq8.png
(The halo around his head isn't from the lens or PP, it's just the way the light bounced off his fur)

[photojournalista]

A quick question for all 70-200 users.
I am planning to go for 70-200 f/4 non IS (have limited budget :( )
Can i get sharp pics while hand holding this lens? Or will i always need the tripod.

Actually speaking, i dont use the tripod much. Is it a sensible decision to go for f/4 non IS, or should i wait to collect some more money?

If you can stretch it, go for the IS. I've tried it and it's great.

This is a handheld shot from my non-IS version.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b162/cubclubpics/random/IMG_1207.jpg

[In2Photos]

A quick question for all 70-200 users.
I am planning to go for 70-200 f/4 non IS (have limited budget :( )
Can i get sharp pics while hand holding this lens? Or will i always need the tripod.

Actually speaking, i dont use the tripod much. Is it a sensible decision to go for f/4 non IS, or should i wait to collect some more money?
Absolutely! I seriously doubt that many of the pics here were taken using any kind of support. I have managed sharp shots handheld and with my monopod, but I mainly shoot it handheld (including when I use the 1.4x TC). My wife handholds this lens as well. ;)

[Mike Deep]

Osprey showed up in the back yard last week...
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/mdeep88/wildlife/IMG_13326.jpg
Figures I have more luck at home than at the local nature preserves. Oh well.

[willy b]

Brilliant catch Mike! :)

[condyk]

If you can stretch it, go for the IS. I've tried it and it's great.

This is a handheld shot from my non-IS version.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b162/cubclubpics/random/IMG_1207.jpg

Now that is a fine shot ...

[Cotmweasel]

Testing mine out (got it yesterday)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2657229470_a40b2b4e5f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2657229200_1e88bb1191_b.jpg

[silvex]

Osprey showed up in the back yard last week...
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/mdeep88/wildlife/IMG_13326.jpg
Figures I have more luck at home than at the local nature preserves. Oh well.

WOW! Your very own model...!! very very fortunate...put some raw meat to keep him coming...:)

[Cotmweasel]

As required for all new lenses here is my "Duck" picture

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2659326379_5a3685348b_b.jpg

also an Egret

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2660151518_5c7bbedc87_b.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2661226418_b8b4982bd7_o.png
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2660113130_eba0a7c9d6_o.png
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2661227404_9edbeea523_o.png
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2661226412_7d92bafbc1_o.png
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2661221142_8624d730b9_o.png
Recent eShoot.

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/271/1617ssi5.png
Shot handheld, ISO 1600, no flash.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Wow... I really like the shot.
Do you mind telling how do you control noise leve at higher ISO?
You used ISO 1600 without flash. I am not able to capture such details with my Xti at high ISO value.

[x2x3x4x5x]

No noise reduction. That pic is pretty much straight out of camera.

The black and white conversion does help a bit though.

[photojournalista]

Now that is a fine shot ...

Thanks. :o :)

[freestylee30]

Here's one with a pretty significant crop.

200mm F/4 1/640
288972 (http://www.fcwolfpac.com/mclovin/sc_eye.jpg)

And the original image here (http://www.fcwolfpac.com/mclovin/IMG_2614.jpg) - straight out of camera (resized for web)

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Will it be a wise decision to sell off my 85mm 1.8 priime for this lens?
I really love the 85mm one, but at times i feel the need of more range, so planning to go for 70-200 f/4 non IS. But budget constraints are pushing up.

Will it be a wise decision? I know i'll miss the 85mm one badly as it is really sharp and i love the IQ.

[breadandbutter]

Will it be a wise decision to sell off my 85mm 1.8 priime for this lens?
I really love the 85mm one, but at times i feel the need of more range, so planning to go for 70-200 f/4 non IS. But budget constraints are pushing up.

Will it be a wise decision? I know i'll miss the 85mm one badly as it is really sharp and i love the IQ.

I wouldn't, but then again I find myself shooting in low light and mostly portraits. It just depends on what you are shooting.

[KingoftheHill]

Just got this lens 2 days ago, here are some shots:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2678263213_54a6706302_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2676089978_a6584be802_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2675263579_ca0bf106fd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2678294399_456e92b456_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2679457922_fb2a3356dc_b.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

This lens always amazes me to be honest.

105% crop.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/7080/100cropss2.png
(the glasses reflection makes me look short and fat! =D)

[VisualOddity]

I went to a Strobist meet a few months back, and someone let me use thier 70-200 F/4L. These two shots came from that lens, and my 400D... :D


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/2275754586_4989a49d86_o.jpg



&



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/2275754614_928ca7978d_o.jpg



&



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2274959827_9b13e9d49f_o.jpg

[NeoTokyo]

Here is my humble offering.
Shots taken with my now returned/malfunctioning XTi. I have a great 40D now ^_^

Location: Springfield Missouri next to Hammons tower on a parking garage.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2638252379_945ca1ebe9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2638252379/)

[lpj8]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z276/ljporter/IMG_1809.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z276/ljporter/IMG_1803.jpg

[paiintballa182]

1. http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/verynicephotography/june9TG/005.jpg

2. http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/verynicephotography/potnRESIZE/010.jpg

3.http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/paiintballa182/topgggggun1.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Two shots from a moving boat, handheld...

f/8.0, 1/500, ISO 200, @ 163 mm
http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Jeff-n-Brittany1_small.jpg

f/8.0, 1/500, ISO 200, @ 200 mm
http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Sierra-n-Dave5_small.jpg

[rehype]

Just got my 70-200mm and im pretty impressed. Heres some pics of my new pup. No pp.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/kitsune0002.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/kitsune0003.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

Awesome little dog you've got!

What breed is that? I can't quite put my finger on it but that dog looks familiar.

[rehype]

Awesome little dog you've got!

What breed is that? I can't quite put my finger on it but that dog looks familiar.


Thanks. Shes a shiba inu.

[sinisa]

Hello to everybody and greetings from Croatia :)
I have 70-200 non IS and Im very unhappy because I can't shot sharp pictures.
I have 'oldie' 300D and Im thinking that it can be a problem.
Can somebody report if there are any issues with focusing with 300D or have 300D and some other body and see are IQ of both equal (in sharpness).
thank you,

very sad owner
sinisa

[sai-gon-xua]

Is that a 18-55? Looks like a 28-135.

[castaneda]

F4 - ISO 640 - 1/80th - 94mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/djjinx/trk21-1.jpg

F4 - ISO 640 - 1/80th - 200mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/djjinx/trk21-2.jpg

[thievery]

the colors are really captured well by this lens;
Playa de Coco, Costa Rica

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2706486361_856aa08644.jpg

[rehype]

the colors are really captured well by this lens;
Playa de Coco, Costa Rica

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2706486361_856aa08644.jpg


Wow thats a stellar pic!

[1downfall]

Wow thats a stellar pic!
UNBELIEVABLE!,....awesome colors!!:lol:

[winmazing]

Still debating between this and the 55-250 IS... Which one would you choose and why?

[nyy]

Still debating between this and the 55-250 IS... Which one would you choose and why?

I haven't been overly impressed with the 55-250is.
I like the 70-200 f4l's IQ a lot better, and you can't beat Canon L build quality.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

I'll go woth 70-200 f4. I havent tried my hands on 55-250, but i am pretty much happy with 70-200, and there isnt a way i want to move off it for this focal length.

[lostmytoy]

They are very different lenses. I've tried both and like them both, 55-250 has IS and is small and light, PQ is very good, easy to use in any environment. 70-200 f4 has better BQ and PQ, but heavy and white, sometime get too much attention. For normal use 55-250 should be good enough but if PQ is priority than go for 70-200 f4.

[In2Photos]

Still debating between this and the 55-250 IS... Which one would you choose and why?
You already know the answer to that question don't you? ;) 9/10, if not more, will say the 70-200. I am one of them. It is a great lens.

[hammer418]

Butterfly. Taken at 10' distance, as he perched in my Blue Spruce tree.
I have grown to love this lens.


292926

[rooftopsuicideclub]

god, you guys are KILLING me.
it's bonus time at work again. i was going to put it all into my house fund, but i think i'm buying this.

...damn POTN awesomeness....

[silvex]

Hello to everybody and greetings from Croatia :)
I have 70-200 non IS and Im very unhappy because I can't shot sharp pictures.
I have 'oldie' 300D and Im thinking that it can be a problem.
Can somebody report if there are any issues with focusing with 300D or have 300D and some other body and see are IQ of both equal (in sharpness).
thank you,

very sad owner
sinisa

Post the message int the cameras/lens forums. With some sample photos along their exif.

[winmazing]

thanks for all the info.. it's a lot take in, but i'm not yet convinced.

If you were to go sightseeing, which lens would you take - the 70-200 f4L or the 55-250 is? Is camera shake a big deal with the Non-Is f4l? is a tripod necessary? sorry for all the questions, but thanks for the help!

[rehype]

thanks for all the info.. it's a lot take in, but i'm not yet convinced.

If you were to go sightseeing, which lens would you take - the 70-200 f4L or the 55-250 is? Is camera shake a big deal with the Non-Is f4l? is a tripod necessary? sorry for all the questions, but thanks for the help!


I had the 55-250 for about a week and sold it. I bought the 70-200mm and im really impressed by the image quality of this lens.Its sharp throughout its entire range. (It doesnt have that red ring for nothing) So far ive taken all my shots handheld with no issues. I think IS can always be helpful but given the conditions you plan to shoot in its not an absolute nescessity. You can get fantastic shots handheld. Just look at the photos in this thread. The results speak for themselves. Not to knock the 55-250 but the 70-200mm is in a completely different league IMO.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

thanks for all the info.. it's a lot take in, but i'm not yet convinced.

If you were to go sightseeing, which lens would you take - the 70-200 f4L or the 55-250 is? Is camera shake a big deal with the Non-Is f4l? is a tripod necessary? sorry for all the questions, but thanks for the help!


You just seem to be a bit confused about spending some money. I was in similar situation till i bought a used 70-200 on this forum. n i dont doubt my decision a bit now.

When you talk about sightseeing, if i have to carry only one lens, then i'll probably go with my 17-55, but just because of the focal length. If i need extra reach, then yes 70-200 is the best for me.

Some points to notice:
* You might face issue with this lens in low light. But its f/4, what do you expect?
* If you are shooting at reasonable shutter speed, this lens wont need IS. Yes, if you need some extra exposure time, then IS is helpful.
* Its not that for every shot you need IS or tripod. Normally for me, a non IS version is good enough.

If i was in your place, i would have no issue in going with 70-200. Try some used good condition lens. I bet you'll love it, plus in case you dont (which i highly doubt) you can always resell it, without loosing any considerable money.

Best of luck

[Cotmweasel]

Some pics from the beach

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2715022035_d495cbe819_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2715022103_84e62315f3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2715836042_d37b48fde0_b.jpg