Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM

[FuturamaJSP]

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

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6650166249_5034acf28e_b.jpg

Surf City, USA!!!

:D


Great shot! I totally wish I live in a place where there is no winter and snow :cry:

Is that Keanu Reeves in Point break? :D This guy looks so much like him.

[airbutchie]

^ He does kinda look like him... Hhahahahahaha... Anyhoo... A few more captures from this glass...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6652965511_9ccf90cf9b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6652965511/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6659615649_c931d2f148_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6659615649/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6659619273_da4e62e70f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6659619273/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6659617489_d2d7034242_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6659617489/)

:D

[patrickf117]

^^ nice...very nice especially # 3. It's gotta be the glass hehehe...:cool:;):)

[morriark]

wanted this glass for a while; finally got a grip! May I join the club :?:
First shooting with 5D:
http://morriark.deviantart.com/gallery/34300408

[airbutchie]

^ Welcome, welcome, WELCOME morriark...

:D

PS. Hey Patrick... It's DEFINITELY the glass... hheheeheee... :D

[airbutchie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6701617721_8f4e75d590_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6701617721/)

[airbutchie]

Landscape shooting with this glass? SURE... WHY NOT!!! Hehehehehhehe... 10 image stitch of this wonderful mountain-scape!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6720649225_10a58e4faf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6720649225/)

:D

[uljens]

FINALLY brought my "light pump prime" out for a walk (sorry Butch no dudes this time :D )

was at my country side
so one of my 4 dogs:

ISO400, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/800 sec
http://85mm.lv/downloads/WT2L0019.jpg

100% crop, straight out of camera
http://85mm.lv/downloads/WT2L0019_crop.jpg

ISO400, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/400 sec
http://85mm.lv/downloads/WT2L0024.jpg

100% crop, straight out of camera
http://85mm.lv/downloads/WT2L0024_crop.jpg

ISO400, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/500 sec (thats not me - my bro)
http://85mm.lv/downloads/WT2L0036.jpg

p.s. hope to make some nights shoots at railway bridge soon (like THIS (http://85mm.lv/images/20101101214341_WT2L0277.jpg) one, but some other dude ;) )

[newworld666]

:cool::cool: ... really pity it's that heavy !!! your samples are really convincing ;) ..

I love dogs too .. but for dog shows I have to carry 3 lenses and 2 bodies for 6 to 8 hours .. so I am looking now to replace my 300L2.8nonIS with a 200L2.0 .. just waiting a few more months if Canon will use their new patent with a 200L2.0ISDO for less than 2.0kg ..

[uljens]

:cool::cool: ... really pity it's that heavy !!! your samples are really convincing ;) ..

I love dogs too .. but for dog shows I have to carry 3 lenses and 2 bodies for 6 to 8 hours .. so I am looking now to replace my 300L2.8nonIS with a 200L2.0 .. just waiting a few more months if Canon will use their new patent with a 200L2.0ISDO for less than 2.0kg ..

I understand how heavy the lens i only then I carried it in the bag all the day (oh my shoulders), but shooting for hour and less it is no problems (for my biceps :D),...will try in ice hockey also - for that reason already bought monopod.

Isn`t the 300mm F2.8 almost the same weight as 200mm F2.0?

[newworld666]

Isn`t the 300mm F2.8 almost the same weight as 200mm F2.0?
No same as yours 200L1.8 ..:( but pictures are marvellous too...
Just, 3 days quad bike racing, is a definitely a real pain !!! I use a mono-pod, but I have too walk around de track and carry it too :lol:

[airbutchie]

Love those dog captures, uljens... Tack sharp, I tell ya... Even wide open!!!

:D

[airbutchie]

Uljens... This one's for you, my friend... Model Minerva's dark side... 1D3 + 200 1.8L @ f/2... Natural light and converted to B/W for substance and feel... Hheheheheheh...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6809356999_a24fdbf70b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6809356999/)

;)

[Buttkicker]

Butch
I see your putting that 200mm to good use
really like this image
cheers
Chris

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Chris... More to come from that days' photoshoot...

:D

[uljens]

Uljens... This one's for you, my friend... Model Minerva's dark side... 1D3 + 200 1.8L @ f/2... Natural light and converted to B/W for substance and feel... Hheheheheheh...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6809356999_a24fdbf70b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6809356999/)

;)

nice one butch :)

[uljens]

have been away for a while, so...
here are few from las tSaturday (all hand held), was at my birth place and there was a sledge dog "Baltic winter cup 2012"

ISO 100, 200mm, f/4.0, 1/1250 sticked together from 3 images
http://85mm.lv/images/20120213195714_WT2L0043.jpg

ISO 100, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/2500
http://85mm.lv/images/20120213195702_WT2L0023.jpg

ISO 100, 200mm, f/2.5, 1/4000 (tried to close a little, because of the snow and sun => @ 1.8 shutter >1/8000 :D )
http://85mm.lv/images/20120213195645_WT2L0108.jpg

ISO 200, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/3200
http://85mm.lv/images/20120213195626_WT2L0198.jpg

enjoy :)

[airbutchie]

WOWZERS!!! Love, love, LOVE #2 and #4... Very nice, good sir!!!

:D

[newworld666]

:shock: WOW .. I love all ... I feel cold but envy you .

[airbutchie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6875305345_8c85e54f36_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6875305345/)

Mounted on a 1Ds2 with a Kenko Pro 2x TCon...

:D

[Buttkicker]

Those Husky's look fantastic

[uljens]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6875305345_8c85e54f36_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6875305345/)

Mounted on a 1Ds2 with a Kenko Pro 2x TCon...

:D

looks great with 2x, how in practice - is it eating down the sharpness and color on not?
will need to borrow and try out on some animals :)

Those Husky's look fantastic
tx :)

[airbutchie]

^ Sharpness, color, and contrast wasn't too bad at all, uljens... Quite surprised, actually, since I was expecting the worse with IQ when I mounted the 2x TCon to this glass... But there was minimal image degradation; I'd say 10% at worst... Good to know, eh?!

:D

[airbutchie]

This one's for you, uljens... Shot @ f/2 with natural light...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6938115741_eb869cb1d5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6938115741/)

:D

[laxlife1234]

ISO 200, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/3200
http://85mm.lv/images/20120213195626_WT2L0198.jpg

enjoy :)

Wow! That is a spectacular image, man!

[PACO11]

+1 i would kill a man for this lens!

[airbutchie]

+1 i would kill a man for this lens!

Kill is a bit too harsh... How 'bout renting it first... Hehehhehe... Anyhoo... More bokeh love from this glass...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6794881458_1834f4229c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6794881458/)

:D

[laxlife1234]

:cool: Wow. I can't wait until I have money for this lens! All I have now is about $0 :lol:

[patrickf117]

Kill is a bit too harsh... How 'bout renting it first... Hehehhehe... Anyhoo... More bokeh love from this glass...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6794881458_1834f4229c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6794881458/)

:D

.....it's Bokehlicious !!! hehehehe....:cool::D:)

[airbutchie]

^ Sure it... HEY PAT!!!

:D

[uljens]

This one's for you, uljens... Shot @ f/2 with natural light...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6938115741_eb869cb1d5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6938115741/)

:D

tx tx butch :)

laxlife1234: tx

the "turky" is nailed in center of bokeh :D

[airbutchie]

"Behind the scene" capture with this glass... Shot @ f/2... Gotta love that bokeh this glass produces!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6813368604_7aff06fceb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6813368604/)

:D

[uljens]

"Behind the scene" capture with this glass... Shot @ f/2... Gotta love that bokeh this glass produces!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6813368604_7aff06fceb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6813368604/)

:D

simply can`t love such one :) looks like there is someone else with a light pump prime at the party :)

[airbutchie]

^ Just me, uljens.... :)

[GOA510]

How do you guys like the 200 1.8 with either 1.4 or 2.0 extenders? I can't make up my mind on my next lens purchase (geared towards motorsports use) and now throwing the 200 1.8 into the mix :)

[Buttkicker]

How do you guys like the 200 1.8 with either 1.4 or 2.0 extenders? I can't make up my mind on my next lens purchase (geared towards motorsports use) and now throwing the 200 1.8 into the mix :)

works good with both converters

[airbutchie]

How do you guys like the 200 1.8 with either 1.4 or 2.0 extenders? I can't make up my mind on my next lens purchase (geared towards motorsports use) and now throwing the 200 1.8 into the mix :)

Here's a couple with a Kenko Pro 1.4x TCon...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6794881458_1834f4229c_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6794881458/)

:D

[BenjaminMH]

Here's a couple with a Kenko Pro 1.4x TCon...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6794881458_1834f4229c_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6794881458/)

:D

Lovely Bokeh.

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Benjamin... BTW, could you change your 'incoming PM' settings to be able to receive messages... It won't let me respond to your inquiry... Thanks a bunch!!! Anyhoo... Here's a few more captures with a 1.4x TCon, GOA510...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6652965511_9ccf90cf9b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6652965511/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6659617489_d2d7034242_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6659617489/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6659619273_da4e62e70f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6659619273/)


:D

[GOA510]

Wow! Great shots airbutchie! Think my next lens choice just got a bit harder :) What I really like is that even with extenders your still able to go with larger apertures than you normally would with other lens/extender combos.

[airbutchie]

^ Oh so true... Not only can TCon extenders work well, you can also apply macro tubes... Case in point:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7006306877_11d1b8d17d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7006306877/)

Captured with a 1Ds2 + 200 1.8L + Kenko 36mm Tube...

:D

[uljens]

Bon Appetit @f/1.8 :)

http://www.85mm.lv/downloads/WT2L0020.jpg

[airbutchie]

^Yummy, uljens!!!

:D

[Buttkicker]

Not added to this thread for a while so here's a few recent one's

1
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Aviation2012/Breighton/i-W8P8Xk7/0/XL/G-CGYI-XL.jpg

2
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Aviation2012/Breighton/i-rwGVVqQ/0/XL/G-GOLF-XL.jpg

3
http://www.chrisprocter.com/Aviation2012/Breighton/i-2kHSSPn/0/XL/G-AYFC-XL.jpg
Chris

[cwood]

I just got one of these yesterday... and did my first shoot with it today.

All shot with 1DmkIV at F1.8
http://christopherwood.smugmug.com/photos/i-rTNMTX7/0/XL/i-rTNMTX7-XL.jpg

http://christopherwood.smugmug.com/photos/i-cnWTxpC/0/XL/i-cnWTxpC-XL.jpg

http://christopherwood.smugmug.com/photos/i-5FFpZbr/0/XL/i-5FFpZbr-XL.jpg

[uljens]

I just got one of these yesterday... and did my first shoot with it today.

All shot with 1DmkIV at F1.8
http://christopherwood.smugmug.com/photos/i-rTNMTX7/0/XL/i-rTNMTX7-XL.jpg


Bokehlishous & welcome to the club ;)

[airbutchie]

^ What uljens said!!! Glad you're aboard!!!

:D

[newworld666]

I am not a team member !!! .. but I love to watch those pictures !! :lol: ..

[airbutchie]

^ You're still welcomed here, Marc!!!

:D

[Buttkicker]

A couple from yesterday

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Animals/Birds-1/i-WmrBkRt/0/XL/IMG0267-XL.jpg

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Animals/Birds-1/i-592MZ3B/0/XL/IMG0224-XL.jpg
Chris

[mihaii]

Wow.. the last pictures are great.. (Buttkicker and cwood)

[airbutchie]

Very surreal, Chris... LOVE THEM!!!

:D

[laxlife1234]

A couple from yesterday

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Animals/Birds-1/i-WmrBkRt/0/XL/IMG0267-XL.jpg

http://www.chrisprocter.com/Animals/Birds-1/i-592MZ3B/0/XL/IMG0224-XL.jpg
Chris

:cool: Very good!

[Buttkicker]

:cool: Very good!

Thank You

[airbutchie]

I don't take out this lens as much... I should, though... That way this thread won't fall 7 pages back!!! Hehehhehehee... Thanks for bringing it back to the first page, Buttkicker!!!

:D

[Buttkicker]

I don't take out this lens as much... I should, though... That way this thread won't fall 7 pages back!!! Hehehhehehee... Thanks for bringing it back to the first page, Buttkicker!!!

:D

don't use mine enough Butch but when I do and review the images at home it always brings a smile to my face it just separates the background so well

I have a sharp copy of a 70-200mm IS F2.8 which I like a lot and its so much lighter but it just cannot do what the F1.8 can end of story

the only other Lens that brought a big grin was my brothers 85 L which has insane light gathering capabilities and I was gutted when he sold it LOL

[uljens]

I don't take out this lens as much... I should, though... That way this thread won't fall 7 pages back!!! Hehehhehehee... Thanks for bringing it back to the first page, Buttkicker!!!

:D
Hi, have been away for a while (bad weather, time on DIY ring light project and so on :D)
^ so wount happen, warm weather comming at my side :D

[uljens]

I want to mak a poll about accessories used togeather with this "light pump prime" to share interest, information and help others now and in future.
So here is a list of accesories / what ownining / +/- & question of interest.

Drop-in filter: gelatin filter holder (there are three different out there - gelatin filter holder, screw filter holder (48mm UV, ND) and PL-C (with external wheel gear). my question: is the drop-in filter a part of an lights scheme and affects image quality-different info on www?);
Lense cover: none so far (looking for rain cover);
Lense cap: DON ZECK (didn`t like the default leather cap/hood cover that takes more time to get ready to shoot);
Lens plate: default so far (would like to own something like Kirk LP-53 (for easy carrying), but not available);
Bag: Think Thank Glass Taxi (fits pro body+lens with hood in position ready to shoot);
Monopod: Manfrotto 679B (not expensive, load capacity to 10 kg, maximum height 157 cm, 0.7 kg);
Extension tubes: none so far;
Tele converter: none so far (readed that quality with 1.4x is even slightly better than 300mm 2.8 without, no idea how about 2.0x);
Tripod and head: none so far.

C&C welcome

[airbutchie]

^ Here's my "accessories poll" related to the LIGHT PUMP PRIME (200 1.8L), uljens...

Drop-in Filter: I have the Canon 48mm drop-in CPL. Works like a charm. About 1-stop of light reduction. Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12319-REG/Canon_2582A002_48mm_Drop_in_Holder_with.html
Lens Cover: No lens cover. But if I want to purchase one, it would be through lenscoat.com website. Link: http://www.lenscoat.com/lenscoatreg-canon-p-265.html
Lens Cap: I purchased an XXXL black neoprene cover from lenscoat.com. Link: http://www.lenscoat.com/lenscoatreg-hoodiereg-large-p-387.html
Lens Plate: I did replace my foot plate with an RRS version. Link: http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=LCF-40&type=0&eq=&desc=LCF-40%3a-Foot-for-Canon-200mm%2ff1.8&key=it
Bag: I store mine in a Domke F-804 Super Sachel Messenger Bag, with my 300 2.8L lens. Sample picture below:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6774220412_fbf65d6fd8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6774220412/)


Monopod: I have a Manfrotto 680B that I use with this lens. Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5535-REG/Manfrotto_680B_680B_Compact_Monopod_Black.html
Extension Tubes: I've used my Kenko Tubes with this glass with no issues whatsoever. It takes them easily. Sample picture below with 36mm and 12mm (stacked):

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7006306877_11d1b8d17d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7006306877/)


Teleconverters (TCons): This glass has no problem taking both 1.4x and 2x TCons. I currently use Kenko Pro 300 DGX versions. Miminal IQ loss, even when shooting wide open. Stopped down, though, yields better results. Here are two surfing examples below; 1.4x and 2x, respectively:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6652965511_9ccf90cf9b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6652965511/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6875305345_8c85e54f36_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6875305345/)


Tripod/Head Unit: I currently use a Gitzo 3530SLV carbon fiber legs and my ball head unit is a Really Right Stuff BH-55 unit. Both are strong and sturdy to hold the camera and lens with ease.

Hope this info helps!!! :D

[airbutchie]

Photog shooting PHOTOG!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7119475221_e7ba509f0c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7119475221/)

;)

[airbutchie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/6982669524_a6542d77a2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6982669524/)

[uljens]

mine DIY LED ring light project moving in final stage - LED stripes glued, soldered.
First test shoot - me myself

ISO 100, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/80sec

http://85mm.lv/images/20120502214916_WT2L0010_1200.jpg

[airbutchie]

Freakin awesome, uljens!!! Outstanding...

[uljens]

Freakin awesome, uljens!!! Outstanding...

^tx butch :)

maybe some week/-s and DIY LED ring light will be ready (working on it in the evenings :D )

[airbutchie]

Can't wait to see that applied to your beautiful models, uljens!!!

:D

[uljens]

ISO1000, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/1600 sec

http://85mm.lv/images/20120505160045_WT2L0313.jpg


DOF - raindrop covered car roof :)

http://85mm.lv/images/20120506120338_DOF.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ WOW!!! That 1.8 water droplets DOF is crazy good, uljens!!! Fantastic... Anyhoo... Here's one capture of a NIKONIAN GODDESS I shot with this glass...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7152784211_bc2c380c55_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7152784211/)

She was shooting with a Nikon D3s + 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II killer combo!!!

:D

[uljens]

^ WOW!!! That 1.8 water droplets DOF is crazy good, uljens!!! Fantastic... Anyhoo... Here's one capture of a NIKONIAN GODDESS I shot with this glass...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7152784211_bc2c380c55_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7152784211/)

She was shooting with a Nikon D3s + 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II killer combo!!!

:D


yes, she is powerful holding her`s "killer kombo" :)

[airbutchie]

This one's for you, uljens... Natural light @ f/2... Crazy-creamy BOKEH!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7210349352_0be00b9fe0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7210349352/)

;)

[uljens]

This one's for you, uljens... Natural light @ f/2... Crazy-creamy BOKEH!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7210349352_0be00b9fe0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7210349352/)

;)

oh, yeah...nice one butch :)

p.s. looks like we are only posting here lately :D

[airbutchie]

I think so... Buttkicker (Chris) and cwood (Christopher) haven't posted anything, of late... Just us for now, good friend... Anyhoo... I hope all is well with you!!!

:D

[photoby]

This one's for you, uljens... Natural light @ f/2... Crazy-creamy BOKEH!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7210349352_0be00b9fe0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7210349352/)

;)

beautiful bokeh! was it cropped?

[airbutchie]

^ About 15% crop, Bobby... More so on the left portion of the image for framing... Thanks for comment!!!

:D

[airbutchie]

More contributions to this wonderful glass...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7215931064_cd0f5a5b45_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/7215931064/)

The Nikonian Goddess' backside!!!

;)

[laxlife1234]

Wow, I honestly have yet to see bad contributions from this glass.. I would love to own it but I just wouldn't be able to justify dropping $3k+ and have it possibly break and not having any reliability :shock: But seriously, all these images are dope!

[GOA510]

I agree with airbutchie, that water droplets shot is really good ulijens :)

Keep them coming guys! There's one for sale locally, luckily I'm broke or else I'd be in a fist fight with myself for getting this lens :)

[uljens]

from yesterdays NORDEA marathon 2012

"Run & Treat" :D

ISO 50, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/640 sec

http://85mm.lv/images/20120521212603_WT2L0073_1200.jpg

[Buttkicker]

Stunning (the one in the middle)

[Jonko]

Nice Uljens, but now we wan´t to see you do a proper shoot with this lens :D

[airbutchie]

^^ Well hello 'der!!!! Hehehehhehe... Love it, uljens!!!

:D

PS. I just noticed her shirt says, "SICO Condoms"... Hmmmm.. Very interesting!!! DOUBLE HELLO 'DER!!!

[uljens]

^ how do you mean proper Jonko? :D
butch: yes, theye were representing "SICO Condoms", thats why added "Run & Treat" :D (we have marathon dicsipline in 5km where parents run together with childrens even in carts, companies run together representing them selves, there were some Batmans, Chuck Noris etc)

[Jonko]

^ how do you mean proper Jonko? :D


Like the shoots with beautiful models you did with the 85 1.2

[uljens]

Like the shoots with beautiful models you did with the 85 1.2

they will be ;) I have become lazy this year, other thing where to spent my time etc :)