Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

[leoni]

hello!
I want to buy a new lens.
I have the 18-55 is and the 50 1,8 but sometimes a need a tele.

Can you post it some pictures with this lens by maximum magnification ( 1:5), because a want to use for flowers and for portait.

thanx

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2744444067_5f81825866_o.png

[versedmb]

^ - cool shot.

One from today.

5D, f/4.5, 200mm...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/347898669_Sj3eg-L.jpg

[Pandya]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2737036604_7ac6581cb0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandasaur/2737036604/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2737034792_d539e0a5a5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandasaur/2737034792/)

First shot was handheld 1/40th @ 188mm. Keeper rate was abysmally low and IS would have been extremely helpfulf, but I managed without :)

[dinanm3atl]

Couple of my favorite - 17-40 gets here on Monday!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2730620638_c9828a62a9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2730612054_0c0f009b10_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2684415898_f2d9d3d8d1_b.jpg

[KingoftheHill]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2748263117_027a8d23bc_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2737219537_f6345681ae_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2708686340_f6f575c014_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2748105855_2aecbe2dbe_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2729448174_a9ebea2113_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2729453678_3273ceacd4_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2728612519_00f68dd41f_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2708732043_729482efbd_b.jpg

[Tsmith]

Awesome shots everyone.

I don't use the AI-Servo too often with my EOS 40D but do have C1 set for AI-Servo\Continuous High Speed\Aperture Priority f/4\ISO 200\Spot Metering. These Eastern Swallowtails have been swarming over my blooming Lantana but don't stay still for long at all. Used the C1 preset with the lens attached to my Gitzo GT0530\Markins Q3.

Taken at 200mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/101460146/original.jpg

[penodr]

Here is my best to date.

Dave

[jfarsang]

1st post with this lens. I love it although I have a lot more learning to do to get comfortable with it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2742656625_417bab66bf_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2742655631_76fff5f5c7_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2743492414_532b414889_b.jpg

[grizzy]

Awesome shots everyone.

I don't use the AI-Servo too often with my EOS 40D but do have C1 set for AI-Servo\Continuous High Speed\Aperture Priority f/4\ISO 200\Spot Metering. These Eastern Swallowtails have been swarming over my blooming Lantana but don't stay still for long at all. Used the C1 preset with the lens attached to my Gitzo GT0530\Markins Q3.

Taken at 200mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/101460146/original.jpg

Nice Capture!

[davo_robbo]

i'll play!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2728053554_b4c0164e2a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2753282174_62cbfa6fe5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2744917495_3baf9d5fd9_b.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Borababes%20May%202008/IMG_3156a.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Borababes%20May%202008/IMG_3136a.jpg

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Borababes%20May%202008/IMG_3148.jpg

[gary88]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Paris%20and%20Krakow%202008/IMG_9907w.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Paris%20and%20Krakow%202008/IMG_9914w.jpg

[Mintam]

Love the sparrows. These guys look very tame!
Nice pics.

[Tsmith]

Nice Capture!

Thanks!

[Sfordphoto]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Borababes%20May%202008/IMG_3148.jpg


did these girls know they were being sniped, ;)

[dinanm3atl]

They may have... First thought was 'creepy'

Haha

[engrmariano]

did these girls know they were being sniped, ;)

i guess... im not the only snipper in front snipping them.;)

[KingoftheHill]

Let me know what you think...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2759278514_bc04d5ba8b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2755464747_d215709a4a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2737219537_f6345681ae_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2729453678_3273ceacd4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2729448174_a9ebea2113_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2728612519_00f68dd41f_b.jpg

[noodle_snacks]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Paris%20and%20Krakow%202008/IMG_9914w.jpg

I'd love to hand tame some of the birds in my garden, how did you go about it?

[ChunkyDA]

I think I'v seen these up a few posts in # 1057...Let me know what you think...

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Borababes%20May%202008/IMG_3126a.jpg

[sadatk]

I hope those are your friends, because otherwise that's creepy..

[mizouse]

yea its a little creepy, ive thought about doing it thou when i went to the beach.. hahah.

[leoni]

hello!
can you archive some pictures at maximum magnifaction ( min focus distance) because i want to buy this lens for taking flowers and portrait!

thanx

[Asdam]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/asdam/2765015403/sizes/l/


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2765015403_b67f79d3bd_b.jpg

[davo_robbo]

hello!
can you archive some pictures at maximum magnifaction ( min focus distance) because i want to buy this lens for taking flowers and portrait!

thanx

Better to get a 100mm macro or a 60mm macro... imo
100mm is awesome on full frame and gives such incredible details @2.8 (because its eye bleeding sharp)
60mm is the same.. but more ideal for a portraits on a crop sensor..
both can be used to take nice flower shots with heaps of detail and double as portrait lens's

[scotthayes]

...

That is stunning

[lynfen]

Couple of a friend's show dobermanns.

Hand held as couldn't be bothered lugging a tripod to a dog show. First go with this lens:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e318/LynFen/monika3copy-1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e318/LynFen/rexcopy.jpg

This boy is a champion show dog, you can see why - such a handsome face and lovely nature too.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e318/LynFen/rex13copy.jpg

Panning with the lens
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e318/LynFen/IMG_0530copy-1.jpg

[irishlad]

heres some with mine shot inside, and no editing bar the watermark

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/kitt6159/IMG_1412copy.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/kitt6159/IMG_1417copy.jpg

with 1.4X TC

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/kitt6159/IMG_1479copy.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/kitt6159/IMG_1464copy.jpg

[leoni]

Better to get a 100mm macro or a 60mm macro... imo
100mm is awesome on full frame and gives such incredible details @2.8 (because its eye bleeding sharp)
60mm is the same.. but more ideal for a portraits on a crop sensor..
both can be used to take nice flower shots with heaps of detail and double as portrait lens's


hello!

thanx for reply!
can you archive some pic at min focus distance??

[Madweasel]

hello!

thanx for reply!
can you archive some pic at min focus distance??
In answer to the actual question, here are a couple from me at or near minimum focus distance (which is 1.2m).
Here's a skipper moth at 200mm, 1/250, f/8, ISO 200 on a 30D:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/IMG_7367web.jpg

It can work very well for flowers too. Here is one at 163mm 1/500 f/8, ISO 200 also 30D:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/IMG_7368web.jpg

This lens is seriously sharp when you get it right. Here's a 100% crop from the last pic:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/IMG_7368crop100.jpg

I hope that helps you conclude it's a very useful lens, and for the price you get excellent quality. That at least is my view :)

PS I suspect the artefacts are a result of a fairly course conversion straight to JPEG from RAW. In any case, they are not contributed to by the lens.

[leoni]

thanl you for pictures!:)
a like this lens !
i have seen in your gearlist that you own this 70-200 and a 100mm macro.
wicht do you like more?

a prefer macro for 2.8 aperture and close up but i think teh 70-200 f4 is a great lens.

good luck!

[davo_robbo]

get your webdings on much^^

:D..
but seriously..
anyone got a language converter or something??

looks like japanese

[Swann1]

It's actually Chinese. Using Yahoo Babel Fish gives a translation of:

Good! ~~~ appreciated

[Cotmweasel]

Here's a series with my acoustic guitar.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2778760844_5bdd99ef93_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2778673144_ce0e3008ae_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2777799671_f2ba282417_b.jpg

[Madweasel]

thanl you for pictures!:)
a like this lens !
i have seen in your gearlist that you own this 70-200 and a 100mm macro.
wicht do you like more?

a prefer macro for 2.8 aperture and close up but i think teh 70-200 f4 is a great lens.

good luck!
Thanks! They are both excellent lenses, but I use them for quite different things normally. The zoom is very versatile, and is small, light, and well-built, all of which make it excellent to handle. Although the macro is a stop faster, I rarely use it wide open. When focussed close, depth of field is very shallow. Of course it goes very much closer, so for maximum close-ups the macro is the one to choose.

If you only want one, you need to think about what you want to photograph. You won't be disappointed with either one in terms of quality. Good luck choosing!

[cl0ne666]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2779944878_e0bae94295_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2779085111_a8b219186e_b.jpg

[jfarsang]

Over the weekend. No PP. Straight from the camera resized. I love this lens. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2779711107_0d6f0b4a05_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2779711881_3d86c2ee0f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2779714143_2693ea2ee4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2780572024_c85740c953_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2779715749_87e9541443_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2780573834_592a8700d8_b.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

And since I can't leave the other child out... here she is

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2779368148_6d3ced125e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2778510257_8ef753b80f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2779368286_0efbffc493_b.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

Random moon picture lol (sorry abit bored right now)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2787089751_d68d0c9cb5_b.jpg

[mizouse]

i posted this on my for sale thread but i like these.

http://www.pbase.com/mizouse/image/102041188/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/mizouse/image/102041191/original.jpg

[pointerDixie214]

Here's a couple I got today with this one.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/pointerDixie214/IMG_4456.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/pointerDixie214/IMG_4459.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/pointerDixie214/IMG_4462.jpg

This is probably my favorite lens. Had it for a couple months now and this is the one lens I can guarantee I will never get rid of...

[chrismac]

Got my lens today here is my first photo ,to bad the background is a bit messy ,and the sun went away when i went to grab my camera.This has been cropped also

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/hippie4/dragonflytrim.jpg

[davo_robbo]

looks like you got a sharp copy ;) ^^

[SuperBet]

At the zoo...

http://superbet.smugmug.com/photos/323857527_9FskS-L.jpg

Bigger here (http://superbet.smugmug.com/photos/323857527_9FskS-X3.jpg)!

[x2x3x4x5x]

Good picture of an ugly subject!

Here's good ol' dad.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2806729478_14a49361a3.jpg?v=0
More on my flickr.

[Naturalworldphotographer]

Yay love the duck that is cute and ugly simultaniously.

i also like the shot of your dad x2x3x4x5x how did you convert it for that effect?

[x2x3x4x5x]

That's just a little curves adjustment, a little burning, and a mild amount of contrast. :lol:

I shot with a 430EX behind him to his left (1/4th power), and metered a stop underexposed. Add in the flash to balance the exposure and I think I nailed it!

No sharpening. I love this lens!

[Naturalworldphotographer]

That's just a little curves adjustment, a little burning, and a mild amount of contrast. :lol:

I shot with a 430EX behind him to his left (1/4th power), and metered a stop underexposed. Add in the flash to balance the exposure and I think I nailed it!

No sharpening. I love this lens!

Well it definatelty worked as you intended anyway. :)

[nyy]

At the zoo...

http://superbet.smugmug.com/photos/323857527_9FskS-L.jpg

Bigger here (http://superbet.smugmug.com/photos/323857527_9FskS-X3.jpg)!
Very crisp and clear.

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/5213/finaluicfinalfm1.jpg

[ESMcBlurM3]

1st post here - I tripped upon this forum through a google search as I'm thinking of purchasing this lens. WOW! I had one lined up for 400 bucks a few months back, but I dropped the ball and haven't pursued since.

Joining this forum could be the most expensive thing I've done all week...:)

[RRitch]

Joining this forum could be the most expensive thing I've done all week...:)

You'll be lucky if it is only this week :lol: More like this year for most of us.

[ptbarnum]

here's my best wildlife shot with mine...no pp.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2582007774_68243e9b13_b.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8105/searssunset2bh8.jpg

[Tsmith]

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/800s f/5.6 at 200.0mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/102719579/original.jpg

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/250s f/8.0 at 200.0mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/102288486/original.jpg

[silverwolf]

Nice frame work buddy:)

[Tsmith]

Nice frame work buddy :)

thank you much

[JasonRussell]

I must add to this thread now. This is my first shot with my 70-200/4.

Handheld
1/400
f4
200mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2857577646_187cd56074_b.jpg

[davo_robbo]

nice bokeh :)
if you tilted his head back just a tad you wouldnt get the shadows under his eyes/jaw
kinda like this shot here

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2827639144_6b98930bff_b.jpg

[JasonRussell]

Thanks Davo. It was a spur of the moment thing so I just really wanted to see what this thing can produce :) That and the fact that when I actually try to get pictures of him, I get the worst looking fake smiles you have ever seen. Guess thats what happens when you grow up around cameras and are only 5.

I have a local festival to shoot Friday so that should be a real test...haha.

[davo_robbo]

yeah its a lovely shot, really relaxed pose and really connects with the viewer, even though he's not looking at it

[JasonRussell]

yeah its a lovely shot, really relaxed pose and really connects with the viewer, even though he's not looking at it

Yours is better though...lol.

Reminds me of one I took last year with my nifty fifty. The angle and eye contact.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Portraits/First1Dshots127copycopy-1.jpg

[steevo2008]

Not nearly my best but just a couple from yesterday I was processing today.

40D with 70-200 f/4 L

Steve
From NZ

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Borababes%20May%202008/IMG_3183a.jpg

[locky]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Borababes%20May%202008/IMG_3183a.jpg
It wouldnt matter what lens you use I think this shot would look nice.

[silverwolf]

Nice shot Steevo i like how you got him with the shore line. Sean .L:)

[Treat me like a tourist]

just a few from my trip to the zoo last weekend

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2856438845_a8e46ae869_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2857417598_aa0b18cfe8_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2857488686_1404b5d44a_b.jpg

[silverwolf]

just a few from my trip to the zoo last weekend

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2856438845_a8e46ae869_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2857417598_aa0b18cfe8_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2857488686_1404b5d44a_b.jpg Great pictures i love them. Question what zoo was these taken at. Thanks Sean .L:)

[Treat me like a tourist]

Thanks, i really should have stated that in my original post. They were taken at chester Zoo, England.

[silverwolf]

Thanks, i really should have stated that in my original post. They were taken at chester Zoo, England. Very cool we live a world apart im in the US. Cheerz Sean .L:)

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2865507184_002cb2bdfd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2844332519_cf3344379c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2863924523_efae14d9e3_b.jpg

[tin.risky]

These are from my last trip to Malaysia. I sold the lens after I got back, but I'm hoping to pick up another copy as soon as I can afford it.

http://tinrisky.smugmug.com/photos/265261405_xCbHM-M.jpg

http://tinrisky.smugmug.com/photos/265261712_nbztx-M.jpg

http://tinrisky.smugmug.com/photos/265261692_LBj2u-M.jpg

[Pete-eos]

These guys really pushed me and the Ai-Servo of my 40D with this lens, specially when mid air!, saying that I was the biggest let down so easy to let focus slip onto the background. None the less it did me well, some may be taken with a Kenko Pro 1.4TC..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2878987112_98ffaec189_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2878988118_3ea426bd82_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2878154997_90acbaaf1a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2878986610_7bfc56e0ca_o.jpg

My personal favorite..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2878153525_c3427d0837_o.jpg

Happy with the lens but did make me want a 100-400! :twisted:

[CameraBuff]

Good picture of an ugly subject!

Here's good ol' dad.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2806729478_14a49361a3.jpg?v=0
More on my flickr.
That is an awesome photo - just love that lighting!

[x2x3x4x5x]

Thanks!

[Icediamond]

beautiful shots everyone!! love this lens

[Stormin_24]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2851843918_9c35d069ed_o.jpg

[fi20100]

A lot of super shots in this thread! :)

[silverwolf]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2851843918_9c35d069ed_o.jpg I see you added the 70-200 to your inventory congratz.Nice picture by the way. Sean .L:)

[x2x3x4x5x]

I sold my 70-200.

I will get the IS version, or the 2.8 IS version once the money is in my bank account. :lol:

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2884413000_88dd8a596a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2883591583_ac99c04e9b_b.jpg

[Stormin_24]

I see you added the 70-200 to your inventory congratz.Nice picture by the way. Sean .L:)


Thanks... Yes, it was my second purchase... Great lens as long as you hold it steady... :)

[bigtallguy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2865595648_6dc2a750be_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtallguy/2865595648/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2864762995_44e5dd000a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtallguy/2864762995/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2630792242_e382715189_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigtallguy/2630792242/)

[Keduf]

Stunning shots bigtallguy! :D

[1downfall]

wow Big.......fascinating teeth on those bad boyz.....wow. oooh...the pics, ver nice shots. I really like the zebra work

[Cotmweasel]

Went shooting today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2893669151_f34423599b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2893699475_e9239cb6ac_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2894509074_e50ab1e660_b.jpg

[massi.ra]

Here my contributes (sorry about Jpg files compression):

[bloh]

Heres mine, shoot from top....after rain....


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2795136210_99c9965b0a_o.jpg

[gixxer]

Mine is coming in the mail today! :) I can't wait to get out and put it to use. I'll post pictures this weekend.

[Katzé]

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9122/img1579mw3.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8804/img1673zk6.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/424/img1997fg2.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6896/img2156hs4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2526/img2236vp2.jpg

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5687/img2336hv9.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/9307/img2572ky4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9936/img2855ud9.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7826/img2823ns4.jpg

[gixxer]

Well I got mine Friday, I'm loving it so far. This is from my first outing with it Saturday.
140mm iso500 f4 1/2000sec
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/method25/Canon%20Forum/Elk1.jpg

[The Fox]

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
HAWT!:rolleyes:

[Menelaus]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2916857926_5ff5363a81_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2916818628_ebb13971a2_b.jpg

[Katzé]

118mm, f/4.5, 1/200sn, ISO 400

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6695/img3671de1.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5395/img3704sx1.jpg

[ThomasW]

http://www.thomasvanderwillik.com/pp/images/20081008233427_img_7919.jpg

100% crop @ 200mm

[geekaleek]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2924535995_980a82c799_o.jpg

[The Fox]

Here is mine I just got on this forum (thanks BadgirlIROC <3).

Mounted on my 20D at the wetlands at 5pm today. Very windy so the birds were slow and it was overcast.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f228/nicolas41390/pelican3.jpg
1/800th @ F5.6
800 ISO

100% crop of center with default sharpening (25) and not noise reduction in ACR.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f228/nicolas41390/pelican3_100.jpg

I am in love with the sharpness of this lens. I have rented and borrowed the 2.8L IS and it is not this good in terms of accuracy on my body.
Nick

[Flashstan]

W/ tamron 1.4

PP contrast and sharpen with DPP
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2866440282_cec2ee4ef2_b.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5665/panorama14oocd9.jpg

[Katzé]

ISO 800
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3382/img3771qz7.jpg

ISO 1600
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6083/img3825yr4.jpg

[J-B]

Like your photo of the dog Geekaleek. Awesome bokeh

[ExpensiveHobby]

http://www.thomasvanderwillik.com/pp/images/20081008233427_img_7919.jpg

100% crop @ 200mm


hey any tips on how to get it so sharp? I tried taking a shot of the moon just yesterday and it wasn't nearly as sharp as yours.

[krs2fer]

so I have a question. What's the difference between the 70-200 f/4L and the 70-200 f/2.8? I know this has been asked before but I did a search and didn't find a good answer.

[davo_robbo]

2.8 will give you that extra lenience with the aperture, hence better bokeh, probably a bit sharper than the f4 at 2.8.. shooting at 2.8 indoors iss much better than f4, specially when you're shooting at the longer focal lengths and need to get faster shutter speeds

[digger58]

One from yesterday, straight out of the camera

[krs2fer]

2.8 will give you that extra lenience with the aperture, hence better bokeh, probably a bit sharper than the f4 at 2.8.. shooting at 2.8 indoors iss much better than f4, specially when you're shooting at the longer focal lengths and need to get faster shutter speeds
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Thanks,:cool:

[ThomasW]

hey any tips on how to get it so sharp? I tried taking a shot of the moon just yesterday and it wasn't nearly as sharp as yours.

I used a tripod and mirror lockup.

[Icediamond]

awesome pictures everyone!

The thing I'm really impressed with about this lens is that it looks really good straight out of the camera at most times, which is awesome because it saves me time from post-processing!

[In2Photos]

awesome pictures everyone!

The thing I'm really impressed with about this lens is that it looks really good straight out of the camera at most times, which is awesome because it saves me time from post-processing!
This is one of the things that impressed me the most when I got mine. I came from the 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 which is a great bargain lens, but straight out of the camera the L is awesome!

[ExpensiveHobby]

I used a tripod and mirror lockup.

ahhh... i c thanks. i used a tripod but didn't use the mirror lockup. i'll give it a shot :)

[geekaleek]

Like your photo of the dog Geekaleek. Awesome bokeh
thanks

[Katzé]

ISO 1600
1/50sn
f/4.0

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/222/img3915yv3.jpg

[grizzy]

One from today on safari:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p884295111-4.jpg

[silverwolf]

One from today on safari:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p884295111-4.jpg Very lovely shot there grizzy!! i love it. Sean .L;)

[Roy Mathers]

Was this actually on safari - or in a zoo?

[grizzy]

Thanks Sean L.!



Roy,

:cool:...Busch Gardens here in Tampa

[geekaleek]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2945935999_d494c7b07f_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/geekaleek/2945935999/)

[DStanic]

Please welcome the newest member to the "L" club!! :D

Sold my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 macro... and it was a wise move!! Picked up the Canon last night, for $450 CAD (that's like $383US right now!) I've only shot a few test pics, and the IQ blows the Sigma to smithereens!

This is straight out of the camera, shot while I was very tired :lol:

TACK FRIGGEN SHARP!

[Dom_Cabarete]

Please welcome the newest member to the "L" club!! :D

Sold my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 macro... and it was a wise move!! Picked up the Canon last night, for $450 CAD (that's like $383US right now!) I've only shot a few test pics, and the IQ blows the Sigma to smithereens!

This is straight out of the camera, shot while I was very tired :lol:

TACK FRIGGEN SHARP!

What did you not like about the Sigma? because i need a 70-200 for shooting kitesurfing and im trying to see weather the Sigma would be better over the L f4

[JasonRussell]

Kitesurfing :D My other expensive hobby...haha.

FWIW I had the Sigma version too at one point and didnt like it at all. Always seemed soft and slow to focus. For anything action I would go with the 2.8 but the canon version. You may be able to get away with the f4 since you will most likely be shooting out in the bright sun so you may still get high enough shutter speeds to stop the action.

[DStanic]

What did you not like about the Sigma? because i need a 70-200 for shooting kitesurfing and im trying to see weather the Sigma would be better over the L f4

I had the DG macro version (about 2yrs old) and it was soft at f/2.8 especially past 100mm. So soft, you really don't want to use it- I always bumped it up to f4 or higher. Also, at f/2.8 200mm the image was darker by about 1/3 stop compared to f4 or higher. I don't know it this was a defect or what, but I wouldn't recommend the DG macro lens to anybody. The older non-macro ones are suppose to be the sharpest, and the newer macro II version is suppose to have the softness issue fixed, but I don't think it would be "L" sharp. Also, the 70-200 f/2.8s are way heavy, the f/4 lens weight difference makes it more enjoyable to use.

[kouasupra]

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8457/fongfinalxe4.jpg

[ned1]

And my first action shot with this Lens

[krs2fer]

And my first action shot with this Lens

Nice, I like the look of motion with the blurred background and wheels.

[strancali]

First time with this lens (handheld is freaken hard!)

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/9674/birdju6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/birdju6.jpg/1/w876.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img413/birdju6.jpg/1/)

This one is blurry but I still like it

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3972/leafgi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/leafgi5.jpg/1/w876.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img504/leafgi5.jpg/1/)

[Dom_Cabarete]

i love the way you dont actually crop the picture, it looks awesome

[strancali]

thanks Dom_Cabarete :)

[willy b]

Love that 2nd leaf picture, brilliant work!!

[Dick Jagger]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/asg9000/IMG_6298.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/asg9000/IMG_6300-1.jpg
At Hyannisport, MA with the 70-200 F4 IS, EOS Rebel XTi

[DStanic]

Does anyone have pics of the 70-200 f/4 used with a cheap (ie Kenko or Sigma) teleconverter?

[cbouchez]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z112/cbouchezphotography/f22/f22067.jpg

[Dom_Cabarete]

thats a beast

[jcp2000]

nice photos on this thread. Im stuck choosing between 70-200 f4 or the 17-40 f4!!!! i have no idea which way to go. i played with both and im still undecided, when i first seen the 70-200 i laughed cause it was ALOT smaller then i thought it was when you see it in pictures it looks so big! and the same with the 17-40.


i am starting to do more portrait work then just random shooting what should i do!?

[DStanic]

nice photos on this thread. Im stuck choosing between 70-200 f4 or the 17-40 f4!!!! i have no idea which way to go. i played with both and im still undecided, when i first seen the 70-200 i laughed cause it was ALOT smaller then i thought it was when you see it in pictures it looks so big! and the same with the 17-40.


i am starting to do more portrait work then just random shooting what should i do!?

The 70-200 f/4L is indeed small! Which is a GOOD thing! I had a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 and it was large and heavy (same size as any 70-200 f/2.8 lens).

Getting a 17-40 would more or less replace the 18-55 you have now. It would definatly be an upgrade for image quality, but IMO it's a lens best used on a full-frame for wide angle use. Getting a telephoto would open more oportunities especially for outdoor work. If you are planning to shoot portraits and use indoors, I think you should look at a different lens altogether, perhaps a zoom with f/2.8 like a Sigma 24-60 f/2.8 or Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (which all will be around or below the price of the Canon lenses). Or, add another prime to your collection like an 85 1.8 or 100 f/2.8

[bhardwaj.deepak]

I did not understand your confusion. These two lenses are separate class all together. Just see what you want to shoot, whether you need a wide angle or a telephoto. N you are done. But if money is a constraint, then I agree to the Tamron 17-50 and Canon 85 1.8 combo.

[geekaleek]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2971518519_b34ee30c07_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/geekaleek/2971518519/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2972361932_e5c05c9365_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/geekaleek/2972361932/)

[gary88]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2969940073_71660b0022_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2970783222_8c133c0662_o.jpg

[anything]

Hi, I planned to get a 70-200 f/4L USM, should I choose the IS version (but more expensive)? Or, the non-IS is good enough?

[DStanic]

Hi, I planned to get a 70-200 f/4L USM, should I choose the IS version (but more expensive)? Or, the non-IS is good enough?

If you just shoot outside in good light mainly, the non-IS should be fine. But if you want to use it indoors, or if you aren't all that steady with a camera, the IS version is definatly a bonus. Also you'd be able to shoot at a lower ISO, if that's important to you. The IS version also has full weather sealing (not something that I would need, but it's there).

[misty66]

Hi, I planned to get a 70-200 f/4L USM, should I choose the IS version (but more expensive)? Or, the non-IS is good enough?
I've had the non IS for about a year now, and I love it....but when I go to the zoo these days, when the weather is not sunny......the photos come out more blurry, because it gets to dark to soon. For me time to save for the IS. But it depends on what you wanna shoot ofcourse....

[gary88]

Hi, I planned to get a 70-200 f/4L USM, should I choose the IS version (but more expensive)? Or, the non-IS is good enough?

The non-IS is a wonderful value, but the more I use it the more I wish I had IS in a lot of situations.