Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM

[Whippeticious]

I had a chance to play with one of these today :-)







http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3914612444_547c23eda2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3914612444/)



Hey, so that's what Barack Obama does on his days off!

[JernejK]

Without PP @ 1.8

http://www.shrani.si/f/3a/Zl/38TCikRK/2001-8.jpg

[Doctor Sodways]

God i love this lens...

http://www.drmphotography.net/wp-content/gallery/classic-adelaide-2009-prologue/prologue-456.jpg

[PM01]

Hey, so that's what Barack Obama does on his days off!

I doubt that he would know how to use a lens of such regarded status. Much too heavy for the political jello arms. Now if it was attached to their jaw... ;)

[ae8za]

5D Mark II with the Holy Grail at f/1.8,

445010

445011

[jay spec]

I had a chance to play with one of these today :-)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3914511004_c03756034a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3914511004/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3914060543_256ee690c4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3914060543/)



great shots! v6 or 2.0t?

[SeattleSpeedster]

Honestly I used to think IS was for pussies but having tried both flavors of 200mm 1.8 and 2.0 I was impressed how the IS helped deliver great sharp shots at 1/45s

[JhnRX7]

great shots! v6 or 2.0t?

V6 :cool:

[mananetwork]

If I was a bride, I'd be a little scared if a photographer pulled a 200 1.8 on me to do portraits

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^ it scared my dogs....they run when i pull out the camera now

[Skriz]

Beautiful!

[ScatterCrSport]

I had just received my new 1D4 and took it out for a test drive. Put the "Eye" and the 1.4x II extender on it... just to see what it'd do. The 143KB JPEG image here does not do the CR2 file justice. The photo lost most of its sharpness & pop. Shot through a shaded rusty chain link fence. 2010_04_15 5:39PM.

1D4, 200 1.8L+ 1.4x II, CR2, ISO 500, 1/5000, f5.0, AWB, AI Servo, Partial Metering
DPP 3.8.1.0, Brightness -.017, Maximum Sharpness, Converted

[ScatterCrSport]

Here's a tight shot taken with my old 1D2. I love the melt-down in the background. The orange-yellow ghost behind the helmet is the scoreboard and the green in front is the grass. The goal post looks like two light beams. Again, the original CR2 file is sharper and has more pop. 2009_10_02 8:37PM

1D2, 200 1.8L, CR2, ISO 1600, 1/160, f/1.8, AWB, AI Servo, Evaluative Metering, Contrast +2, Maximum Sharpness, Ambient Lighting, Luminance NR 3, Converted

[huhging]

A snap from local school sports event.....

with Kodak SLR/c ...

[dolina]

Saw this last week.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4759870158_720fd590f4_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4759251569_69d90954b6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4759895198_39f30c54ed_b.jpg

[Kramer80]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4851868316_9bb777368a_b.jpg

[x_tan]

Thanks for all the photos / tips.

Just wonder who owns this lens: Pro or Weigh lifter?

:cool:

[Buttkicker]

Not posted in here for a while so lets resurrect this thread
http://www.chrisprocter.com/People/Portraits/Portrait/1057837292_uAJKE-X2.jpg

[PWard]

someone posted that B&H has a couple of these lenses for sale:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=962982

[KayakPhotos]

Not posted in here for a while so lets resurrect this thread
http://www.chrisprocter.com/People/Portraits/Portrait/1057837292_uAJKE-X2.jpg

wow...

[Buttkicker]

This one is hooked upto 1.4x converter
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/1123363087_VfSmn-XL-1.jpg

[JelleVerherstraeten]

This lens is for sale on my local forum for only 2000 euro. It's in great condition. Looks like a steal...?

[sebr]

My local store also has one for about the same price. It is really tempting, but I am away... Saves me from the temptations and keeps my wallet happy :D

[dolina]

sebr how much is your store offering this fine specimen?

[sebr]

sebr how much is your store offering this fine specimen?

I am not telling :lol:

[sebr]

Sorry, just kidding ;)

They ask for 22995 SEK, or around 3300 USD. Complete with the box, small mark on the outside. 6 month warranty.

[dolina]

Sorry, just kidding ;)

They ask for 22995 SEK, or around 3300 USD. Complete with the box, small mark on the outside. 6 month warranty.
A good price. Someone I know paid more than the price of a 200mm IS for a 200/1.8. Pity the person didn't ask me.

[Jonko]

One was recently sold on a Swedish photo forum for 16000sek in nice condition but lacking the leather cap.

[Oz Visuals]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5680033413_516a8337c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36117123@N03/5680033413/)
OZV_6459 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36117123@N03/5680033413/) by Oz Visuals (http://www.flickr.com/people/36117123@N03/), on Flickr

[wernersl]

Couple here from a 5Dc...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/mike%20n%20mary/IMG_2186_web.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/mike%20n%20mary/IMG_2329_web.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/wernersl/mike%20n%20mary/IMG_2118_web.jpg

[idd]

http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/pr0/86987/1865014.jpg

http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/pr0/86987/1215915.jpg

http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/pr0/86987/1070466.jpg

[Buttkicker]

A quick one from yesterday with this fine Lens

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Aircraft2011/Breighton/i-pN8PF35/0/XL/G-ECAN-2-pass-XL.jpg

[airbutchie]

Soon... REAL SOON!!!

:D

[Buttkicker]

a couple more for this thread
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Sports/American-Football/CRIS1180/248409614_fHxvQ-X3.jpg

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Aircraft2011/Breighton/i-VDVLwkV/0/XL/G-ABVE-RUN-XL.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Nice BK... Can't wait to contribute to this thread...

:D

[Buttkicker]

You will have a huge smile Butch

[airbutchie]

You will have a huge smile Butch

I'm already grinning, BK... Hehehehehee...

:D

[airbutchie]

Well... Here it is!!! Product photography, first... Mounted on my 1Ds2... Test shots forthcoming...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6028483557_4c9379b03e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6028483557/)

:D

[Buttkicker]

Welcome to the Club Butch.. heavy little beast aint it LOL

[airbutchie]

^ It sure is... Sheesh!!! Compact and heavy... Anyhoo... Here's the obligatory "DUCK" shot @ f/1.8...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6031639191_2c34567000_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6031639191/)

:D

[ni$mo350]

Very nice and congrats Butch. Maybe some day I'll pick either this or the f/2 up haha. What made you choose this over the f/2, if you don't mind me asking?

[airbutchie]

Hey Chris...

Three factors made me switch to this glass than the 200 2L IS; price, glass history, and seller... Price was too good to pass up... WAY TOO GOOD... This particular glass was actually used in the entertainment industry; still shots from 8 Mile and Poetic Justice, to name a few... Lastly, the seller Mark (P51Mstg) was absolutely amazing... I seriously pondered picking up this glass for over a month... I went back-and-forth with him regarding his sale and I know it probably wasn't easy for him... Nonetheless, he stuck with me and I acquired this glass through him...

Anyhoo... I hope that answered your question, Chris... And I added you on Flickr, as well as 500px!!! Hehehheehee... PEACE!!!

[airbutchie]

Keeping the new glass in use...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6038349722_a2df5ea3bc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6038349722/)

:)

[Buttkicker]

A couple more
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Horses/Gypsy-Roadside-Horse/i-gdDvWXx/0/XL/IMG3187-XL.jpg

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Horses/Gypsy-Roadside-Horse/i-JNkdkG4/0/X2/IMG3202-X2.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ #2 is AMAZING!!!

[S.Horton]

It would be a real battle to pick whether or not the new f/2 is 'better'. This thread is budget toxin.

[airbutchie]

^ I was struggling with that decision for several months, Sam... In the end, it came down to cost/budget... And I got a great deal from a fellow POTN'er on this glass... Anyhoo... First portraiture work done with this amazing lens...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6045640558_b16c81392e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6045640558/)

Canon 1D Mark II N + 200 1.8L (wide open) + 580EX II (fill light)

:D

[Buttkicker]

Butch
Just because this Lens is very sharp wide open - do some portraits at around F4 at those apertures it is Razor sharp

when I first got mine it was never off F1.8 (which is great of course) but stopping down a few stops really makes it sing

the child in your image is real cute little fella - no doubt you will gets lot more practice on him

Sam
which is best!! on image quality I would think it impossible to tell them apart if shooting the same subject with the same settings - it would be some kind of Laboratary test to see the difference IMHO

I also have a Canon 300mm F2.8IS which is absolutly superb, but it's the 200mm that makes me smile most when seeing the results after a days shooting
my 2p
Chris

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Chris for the info... Still on a learning curve with this glass... I will definitely remember the f/4 suggestion when I shoot my next portraiture!!! I love it when glassware 'sings'!!! heheheheheehhehe... Thanks again!!!

:D

[patrickf117]

Handsome fella....I'm happy for you Butch. That's one nice lens. I like the cool colors. Well done brah.

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Patrick... And I don't know if you recently gone to the 400 2.8L "non-IS" thread, but I just sold this lens... Nonetheless, I hope we can still shoot up-and-around the OC!!! Hehehehehehee...

:D

[Csae]

Beautiful shots!

I could definitely not afford the 200 1.8 or 2, but i was actually thinking of selling/trading my 100 2.8usm for the 200 2.8 :o or maybe i should go back to the 70-200 f4....

The subject isolation and bokeh at 200mm is quite pleasant!

[S.Horton]

@ air and butt -- When the tine comes, I am tempted by the price difference. I swear this old lens has something different about the images. Cannot put my finger on it. I know about the IS advantage but I really cannot see many handheld slow SS shots with this lens. When that happens with my 50L I know I am pushing too hard to get something.

[ni$mo350]

Hey Chris...

Three factors made me switch to this glass than the 200 2L IS; price, glass history, and seller... Price was too good to pass up... WAY TOO GOOD... This particular glass was actually used in the entertainment industry; still shots from 8 Mile and Poetic Justice, to name a few... Lastly, the seller Mark (P51Mstg) was absolutely amazing... I seriously pondered picking up this glass for over a month... I went back-and-forth with him regarding his sale and I know it probably wasn't easy for him... Nonetheless, he stuck with me and I acquired this glass through him...

Anyhoo... I hope that answered your question, Chris... And I added you on Flickr, as well as 500px!!! Hehehheehee... PEACE!!!

Thanks for the adds! I checked out the f/2 at Pro Photo in Portland and wow, it's definitely intimidating. Looking forward to seeing this thread have a bit more samples in the future for the rest of us to drool over haha

[airbutchie]

Another one with this glass...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6052816728_143cceeef3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6052816728/)

:D

[dandan1]

No words for what this monster lens is capable of, insane IQ.

[Brian_R]

amazing piece of glass. wish i had one

[Harleypugs]

Great work Butch!

[airfrogusmc]

Great work Butch!

Agree 100%

[airbutchie]

Thanks Jon/Allen... I'm just following both of your foot steps!!! You guys do amazing work with glass and I love to learn from you guys!!!

:D

[pete_samsonite]

Video with the 7d just a test of bokeh and sharpness at 1.8 close range to infinity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPXzT-MBw_M

[airbutchie]

^ Purdy cool... Thanks Pete for the video link...

:D

[Buttkicker]

Keep this thread active
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/i-N5VVKPc/0/XL/i-N5VVKPc-XL.jpg

[banpreso]

This one is hooked upto 1.4x converter
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/1123363087_VfSmn-XL-1.jpg

nice shot! looks like the box art of a model kit

[Buttkicker]

Set your motor running - head out on the highway
This guy sure is looking for adventure!! Loving his face wear
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Motorcycles/Harley-Charity-Ride-2011/i-CmcKZBD/0/XL/Masked-harley-rider-edited-XL.jpg

200mm F1.8

[Rezolution]

200L owners I'd like to hear your thoughts on this deal: one of the "big" camera retailers offered a 200 1.8 in what he called "excellent/ minimal wear condition" for $3500 including a two year Mack warranty as well as a generous return policy. I was considering selling my 300 2.8 IS but and picking up a 200 f2 but considering this would save me between $1600-2000 I would be able to keep it.

[airbutchie]

200L owners I'd like to hear your thoughts on this deal: one of the "big" camera retailers offered a 200 1.8 in what he called "excellent/ minimal wear condition" for $3500 including a two year Mack warranty as well as a generous return policy. I was considering selling my 300 2.8 IS but and picking up a 200 f2 but considering this would save me between $1600-2000 I would be able to keep it.

Tough call... I was in a similar situation, Rezolution... The target was acquiring the 200L IS this year... Pondering whether or not to sell my 400 2.8L II to purchase said glass (200L IS)... Then I was introduced to the 200 1.8L and its legendary stature and history... OY VEY!!!

I seriously agonized for over a month between the 200L IS and 200 1.8L... In the end, I went with the 1.8L because of price and the amazing patience of the seller; and I still had my 400 2.8L II...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6058960310_5cdcc82e85_b.jpg

This is one of the few captures I took with both lenses... With that said, the 400 2.8L II has recently been sold since the 200 1.8L has been acquired... I honestly didn't need to sell the 400 2.8L II, but price offers were too good for me to sell off... Nonetheless, the 200 1.8L has been an amazing piece of glass... I've done a few portraiture sessions with it with wonderful results...

Anyhoo... I hope my experience has given you some direction/insight with my experience between acquiring either the 200L IS and the 1.8L version... No regret or buyers remorse since acquiring this glass...

:D

[Buttkicker]

200L owners I'd like to hear your thoughts on this deal: one of the "big" camera retailers offered a 200 1.8 in what he called "excellent/ minimal wear condition" for $3500 including a two year Mack warranty as well as a generous return policy. I was considering selling my 300 2.8 IS but and picking up a 200 f2 but considering this would save me between $1600-2000 I would be able to keep it.

its a question of what focal length you really intend working at most.. I have a 300mm F2,8IS as well as the 200mm F1.8
both work brilliantly with both converters
I cant give you a comparison between the 200mm F2 v 200mm F1.8 as I have never used the F2 version all I know is that my 200mm is the sharpest Lens I have ever used and has BOKEH to die for
the sharpness really comes to the fore on big prints which are breathtaking with the detail
IS is not an issue for me at all and F1.8 certainly beats F2 with that bit of extra light gathering - make no mistake though both Lenses are 'Stellar' thats why they cost the big bucks
as for which you should get only you can decide that
my 2p
Chris

[Rezolution]

Thanks Butch and Chris. I ended up going with the 1.8. I have to option to send it back and pick up a grey market 200 f2 if the lens is not in the condition described. I'm not a pro shooter so saving a few bucks makes more sense as does keeping the 300 2.8. As for IS, it would be nice but the majority of what I will shoot with it is dance, HS band, and some indoor sports. I have a great Gitzo monopod to help as well. My two concerns, before buying, were the lack of Canon support and reading something about leaded glass. I wasn't sure if the external glass was leaded or if it's an internal element material.

[krb]

...and reading something about leaded glass. I wasn't sure if the external glass was leaded or if it's an internal element material.
As I replied in the other thread, you have nothing to worry about so long as you are not using it for long term storage of alcoholic or acidic(i.e. citrus) liquids which you intend to consume. You consume more lead in the food you eat than you will ever get from licking any leaded glass elements in a camera lens.

[Rezolution]

As I replied in the other thread, you have nothing to worry about so long as you are not using it for long term storage of alcoholic or acidic(i.e. citrus) liquids which you intend to consume. You consume more lead in the food you eat than you will ever get from licking any leaded glass elements in a camera lens.

Well I have been known to get a little over excited about new glass so who knows what may happen. So if I lick the outer element I'm okay as long as I don't over do it or do it while drinking a wine cooler?

[krb]

Well I have been known to get a little over excited about new glass so who knows what may happen. So if I lick the outer element I'm okay as long as I don't over do it or do it while drinking a wine cooler?
Wine cooler? You would have a slight cause for concern if you filled it with brandy and used it as a decanter whenever guests were visiting.

[Buttkicker]

A few more
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Aircraft2011/Breighton-1/i-wTph7kR/1/XL/Female-pilot-XL.jpg

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Otley/Otley-Fell-Race-2011-1/i-gN5QRxT/1/X2/IMG8336-X2.jpg

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Motorcycles/British-Superbikes-Cadwell/Crash-4/91280524_tKqcg-L-1.jpg

[Rezolution]

Wine cooler? You would have a slight cause for concern if you filled it with brandy and used it as a decanter whenever guests were visiting.

Okay all should be well then. I only drink scotch.

[krb]

Okay all should be well then. I only drink scotch.
You have excellent taste in libations. :D

[Rezolution]

Anyone here use an arca swiss plate or replacement foot? If so, which one?

[Buttkicker]

Pitts Machine
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Aviation-2009/Breighton-June-1/G-OSIT/559435492_fKorJ-XL-1.jpg

[airbutchie]

Anyone here use an arca swiss plate or replacement foot? If so, which one?

There's two types: complete foot replacement (http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=LCF-40&type=0&eq=&desc=LCF-40%3a-Foot-for-Canon-200mm%2ff1.8&key=it) or adding one unto the foot (http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=L97L&type=0&eq=B97L-004&desc=L97L%3a-For-Canon-200mm-f%2f1.8-lens&key=ait)... Anyhoo... Did an impromptu late-night car shoot... Here's one sample, wide open...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6099341765_ca8f46f48f_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6099341765/)

[Rezolution]

Nice shot. Thanks for the links. I ordered the foot sot that there's no problem with reversing the hood.

[airbutchie]

^ I'll probably do the same... And you're welcome!!!

:)

[Rezolution]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6108241160_b0a032a5be_b.jpg

[Rezolution]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6112630696_24c433303f_b.jpg


A sharpness test: handheld with 1.4x mk III TC with 5D mk II
(100% crop)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6113967540_235cee5ab4_b.jpg

Another 100% crop during a HS football shoot (band)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6114526881_dab86aa147_b.jpg
Here's the uncropped shot to display the actual image (BTW, I admit that I specifically took this shot to focus on the instrument as I was testing the lens a few hours after it arrived :lol:)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6115081540_b5e02f1e72.jpg













.

[airbutchie]

Cool stuff, Rezolution!!! More from moi real soon...

:D

[Rezolution]

Cool stuff, Rezolution!!! More from moi real soon...

:D

I've got nothing exciting to shoot until Friday. I may be shooting some HS football with a 1.4x. This thing is heavy and I'm really wishing it had IS so I may end up parting with it and going for the 200 f2.

[patrickf117]

That late night car shootout is pleasant to look at. The colors and tone...well done my friend.

[R3medy]

I've been browsing through this thread and I gotta say it - stunning piece of glass!

[airbutchie]

That late night car shootout is pleasant to look at. The colors and tone...well done my friend.

Thanks Patrick... Here's one mounted on my newly acquired 1D3... It's first sample shot, actually...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6130996187_9907eafd0b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6130996187/)

Wide open, of course... Not too bad for its first go-around, eh?!

:D

[patrickf117]

^... that lens is in good hands !!!

[BrianB.]

Looks fantastic. I have a chance to pick one up in the $3000 range. A little pricy but the results look like they might be worth it.

[airbutchie]

^ True test will be today... Shooting a wedding at a church with 'no-so-ideal' light and I can't use flash/strobes... We'll see how she handles today... Wish me luck...

:?

PS. Thanks Patrick!!!

[patrickf117]

With those impressive gears no need to wish you luck :cool: ... You'll do great at this wedding.

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Patrick... This lens did exceptionally well in the low-light church... Focusing was quick and locked on the subject in an instant... I had it mounted on a monopod (thank God the church allowed it), so the stability for getting crisp shots were increased... In any event, this glass has earned its first positive stripes on the "wedding" battlefield... One sample shot below:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6143828668_1429cb9e01_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6143828668/)

:D

[newworld666]

:shock: I like it, was it with FF or APSH ?

[airbutchie]

^ Full frame (1Ds2), newworld666... Thanks for asking...

[filharmoniusz]

^ Thanks Patrick... This lens did exceptionally well in the low-light church... Focusing was quick and locked on the subject in an instant... I had it mounted on a monopod (thank God the church allowed it), so the stability for getting crisp shots were increased... In any event, this glass has earned its first positive stripes on the "wedding" battlefield... One sample shot below:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6143828668_1429cb9e01_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6143828668/)

:D

Wow, what a clean floor :)

[airbutchie]

^ Hehehehehehhe... Come to think of it, it was rather clean that morning...

:D

[patrickf117]

Butch, I'm really liking the cool colors. It's pleasant to look at. Nicely done my friend.

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Patrick... Uno from moi...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6152826970_67db87f97a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6152826970/)

Sony got SHOT? My Canon 200 1.8L DID!!! Hehehhehehehhe....

:D

[Buttkicker]

One from a Horse event at the weekend
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Horses/Allerton-Park-2011/i-Xt6pSKS/0/XL/Biffa-XL.jpg
Chris

[airbutchie]

^ Fantastic, Chris... Love the DOF of the scene... More so @ f/3.5... NICE!!!

:D

[Buttkicker]

^ Fantastic, Chris... Love the DOF of the scene... More so @ f/3.5... NICE!!!

:D

Cheers Butch
I liked this one the second I saw it

[MarkivAntony]

Found one on craigslist. HEAVY lens.
Just a bokeh and sharpness demonstration. Camera was ~12 ft away. AF point is center purple flower. Tree is about 1.5 ft behind flower.
f/2.2, 1/2500, ISO 200.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54823475@N00/6165184870/sizes/l/in/photostream/

[airbutchie]

Cheers Butch. I liked this one the second I saw it
Yup yup... Sensational capture... Tack sharp + DOF = Amazing!!!

Found one on craigslist. HEAVY lens.
Just a bokeh and sharpness demonstration. Camera was ~12 ft away. AF point is center purple flower. Tree is about 1.5 ft behind flower.
f/2.2, 1/2500, ISO 200.
Congrats, Tony, on the new toy!!! Looks good coming from a 1D4... Hehhehehehehehe...

Anyhoo... Uno from moi... 1D3 mounted with this glass (shot wide open)... Candid capture and converted to B/W... Introducing Chloe...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6168718929_d6acbfaeba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6168718929/)

[Buttkicker]

Another from this wonderful Lens
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Horses/Allerton-Park-2011/i-WK9zKRB/0/XL/CRIS6887-XL.jpg

[Buttkicker]

and another
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Horses/Allerton-Park-2011/i-3XZ6cPn/0/X2/CRIS688511111-X2.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Yummy... Even with the CA on the white blanket...

:D

[airbutchie]

Bumpity bump for this wonderful piece of glass... Shot @ f/4 and mounted on a 1D3...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6269956934_c4f875da73_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6269956934/)

:D

[airbutchie]

Shot @ f/2...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6285592109_ba20bb8be5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6285592109/)

:D

[newworld666]

:( only weight makes me away from that lens !!! .. I am already using a 300L2.8 with same weight .. But, I am really impressed :D

[airbutchie]

^ Yup... Weight is definitely an issue with the older glass construction... BUT DAMN, the images they produce are OUTSTANDING!!! I'm sure your 300 2.8L non-IS still can compete with today's glassware!!! Hehehehehhehe... Anyhoo... Thanks for the comment, Marc!!!

:D

[Rezolution]

Shot @ f/2...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6285592109_ba20bb8be5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6285592109/)

:D
Nice shot and very pretty chicken.

[airbutchie]

^ Too bad we can't eat them, Rez... Hehheehhehee...

;)

[uljens]

Shot @ f/2...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6285592109_ba20bb8be5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6285592109/)

:D

nice, hope to post some time also here :D

[airbutchie]

^ I hope so, too, Uljens... I'll gladly trade the peacock for one of your beautiful models... hehehhehehehe...

:D

[tomcat7886]

A few more


http://www.chrisprocter.com/Otley/Otley-Fell-Race-2011-1/i-gN5QRxT/1/X2/IMG8336-X2.jpg

Christopher Lylod? Looks like him....:lol:

[airbutchie]

Self portrait... Hhehehhehehehee....

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6314900246_69c888e986_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6314900246/)
:D

[mbn]

:D

Seems like the Big Smile is already included in the sales price!

[newworld666]

:D

Seems like the Big Smile is already included in the sales price!

+1 ... :lol:

[uljens]

Self portrait... Hhehehhehehehee....

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6314900246_69c888e986_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6314900246/)
:D

stop to tempt me :)

[airbutchie]

^ Sorry Uljens... I'll stop... ;)

Ducktastic bokeh from a wide open 200 1.8L...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6328270735_17285578d0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6328270735/)

:D

[airbutchie]

Baby peacock REVEALED!!!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6346742441_4a9242ac9c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6346742441/)

:D

[dolina]

Is this a 200/1.8?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6234/6354633099_e50f815ae4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6354633099/)
200/1.8? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/6354633099/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

[mbn]

Nope the 200 1.8/2.0 have their Lens collar near the front element.
Looks like a 300 2.8.

[newworld666]

I think not a 300L2.8 EF or FD I don't see any filter place .. or he sticked a black rubber around that place ?.

[Jonko]

Got to test one of these for another member of this forum today and wow! Anyone who wants to buy a kidney? I creates quite an urge.. If I only had the funds I would have bought it right away.

[airbutchie]

This one's for you, Jonko!!!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6265926837_288ef1cb8b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6265926837/)

And you're definitely correct... This glass does give some 'WOW' factor to your images!!!

:D

[Jonko]

This one's for you, Jonko!!!


And you're definitely correct... This glass does give some 'WOW' factor to your images!!!

:D


Don´t tempt me...

Yeah it certainly brings out something special, to bad they cost ~4000USD over here but one day I will lay my hands on one.

[KayakPhotos]

This one's for you, Jonko!!!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6265926837_288ef1cb8b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6265926837/)

And you're definitely correct... This glass does give some 'WOW' factor to your images!!!

:D

I'm digging that flash bracket. Would you mind sharing the the make and model?

[airbutchie]

I'm digging that flash bracket. Would you mind sharing the the make and model?

It's the RRS Perfect Portraiture Package... Here's the link:

http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=B87-QR-PPP&type=3&eq=&desc=B87-QR-Portrait-Perfect-Package-(Medium)

My version is an older model, but it still serves the same purpose...

:D

[tomcat7886]

Cute baby peacock you have there, Butch :)

[KayakPhotos]

Thanks for the info.

[Jonko]

One of the test shots i took...

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6055/6385455577_ab9a45667f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonasvonhofsten/6385455577/)
EF200 f/1.8L (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonasvonhofsten/6385455577/) by Jonas von Hofsten (http://www.flickr.com/people/jonasvonhofsten/), on Flickr

@1.8 ofcourse

[airbutchie]

Cute baby peacock you have there, Butch :smile:
Thanks, Larry!!! Hehehehhehe...


Thanks for the info.
My pleasure... Glad I could help!!!

:D

[airbutchie]

Two week bumpity bump... Hhehehehehe...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6492264721_300a940903_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6492264721/)

:D

[uljens]

saying bing thanks to Jonko, I joined the 200mm f1.8 club and for a shame left 85mm f1.2 L II club (hope not for a long time).

There is one qoetion I wanted to ask - my lesne hood is missing one mounting tab and hood is not sitting in place, maybe someone can help me out, if can please PM :)

[airbutchie]

^ Uljens... I remember seeing the mounting tabs and locking screw tab replacements on eBay a few months back... But looking on Ebay now, I don't see it... I'll be going to Canon Professional Services this Friday to get my camera sensors cleaned... I'll ask them if there are any available for purchase... I can't promise anything, but I'll give it a try... Stay tuned!!!

:D

PS. Welcome to the 200 1.8L club... Can't wait to see what you can do with it!!! Post when you can...

[uljens]

^ Uljens... I remember seeing the mounting tabs and locking screw tab replacements on eBay a few months back... But looking on Ebay now, I don't see it... I'll be going to Canon Professional Services this Friday to get my camera sensors cleaned... I'll ask them if there are any available for purchase... I can't promise anything, but I'll give it a try... Stay tuned!!!

:D

PS. Welcome to the 200 1.8L club... Can't wait to see what you can do with it!!! Post when you can...

tx Butch

will leave the last marks in 85mm forum, and then try to test the light pump some weekend :D

[airbutchie]

^ All good, fellow 200 2.8L user!!! hehehehehhe... I seriously can't wait to see what you can do with this glass... And is the "Light Pump" its name for this glass? Works for me... Hehehehehe... Perhaps "Light Pump PRIME!!!!" Hehehehehhee...

:D

[uljens]

^ recommendation accepted :D

[Jonko]

saying bing thanks to Jonko, I joined the 200mm f1.8 club and for a shame left 85mm f1.2 L II club (hope not for a long time).

There is one qoetion I wanted to ask - my lesne hood is missing one mounting tab and hood is not sitting in place, maybe someone can help me out, if can please PM :)


As I wrote the 85 thread I´m jealous...

I honestly didn´t notice the missing tab and appologize for that.

You need to register a new domain now :D www.200mm.lv

[uljens]

As I wrote the 85 thread I´m jealous...

I honestly didn´t notice the missing tab and appologize for that.

You need to register a new domain now :D www.200mm.lv

No need to apologize, thanks that you helped me out ;)

Will think about domain :D

[airbutchie]

^ Uljens... CPS didn't have any replacement tabs for the hood lens... Sorry man... I tried for ya...

:(

[uljens]

^ tx for a try Butch ;)
will try to find somewhere else or make DIY

[airbutchie]

So uljens... Any captures with beautiful models on this glass?

<---- Anxiously awaits...

:D

[newworld666]

<---- Anxiously awaits...

:D

+1 .. I'd like to see some samples too ..:D

[uljens]

So uljens... Any captures with beautiful models on this glass?

<---- Anxiously awaits...

:D

+1 .. I'd like to see some samples too ..:D

have not time when to test :( and weather outside is nothing, N-Year at the door but no snow at all :D

will be, will be pictures :)

[Jonko]

have not time when to test :( and weather outside is nothing, N-Year at the door but no snow at all :D

will be, will be pictures :)

Find an indoor location then :D

I wan´t to see you work your magic with this beast :D

[airbutchie]

^ What Jonko said... hehehehhehe... With that, Happy New Year to ya'll...

:D

[airbutchie]

Here's what 'winter' looks like in Southern California....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6650166249_5034acf28e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6650166249/)

Surf City, USA!!!

:D

[patrickf117]

^^ brrrr....brrrr.... can't wait for summer hehehe :cool: Nice shot !