Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM [Archive] - Page 9 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

davidcto

23rd of February 2011 (Wed), 18:33

Beautiful!!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5211803712_f9b9d6327c_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5199322370_5e698b6d2c_z.jpg

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5201477990_3754225777_z.jpg

davidcto

23rd of February 2011 (Wed), 19:13

My first picture with my new lens 70-300mm IS USM.
260mm, 1/100, 5.6,ISO 6400, did a little facelift with DPP to compensate the noise. Suggestions are welcomed. Thx.

Immaculens

23rd of February 2011 (Wed), 20:14

my final shots with great lens, caught the day before I sold it. Had been trying for this elusive Kingfisher for months and months

Immaculens

23rd of February 2011 (Wed), 20:15

Best of luck everyone ~

johngpt

23rd of February 2011 (Wed), 20:45

Immaculens, best to you too! Have fun with the new lens!

Techuser

24th of February 2011 (Thu), 05:12

Impressed with those results from a Kenko converter: the Canon one is WAY more £££"S of course.

Quite tempted..I do like this 70-300.

Derek
I think its also worthy posting a crop sample with the 1.4x
Shot wide open, ISO 1600

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/7222/img2550copy.jpg
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/1692/img2550crop.jpg

Processed:
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9384/img2550cropcopy.jpg

davidcto

24th of February 2011 (Thu), 15:34

my final shots with great lens, caught the day before I sold it. Had been trying for this elusive Kingfisher for months and months

Hi, this was with your L lens or the regular EF 70-300mm.

sanjeedbd

6th of March 2011 (Sun), 00:16

I put this glass to more rigorous tests recently. The autofocus struggled quite a bit to lock onto distant subjects. As I got close; it did its job nicely and produced sharp images in good light. Bottomline is - it's a good prosumer telephoto zoom lens.

johngpt

6th of March 2011 (Sun), 14:26

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5479108171_aee8ff571d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/5479108171/meta/)
new mexico serengeti (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/5479108171/lightbox/) by johngpt (http://www.flickr.com/people/johngpt/), on Flickr

darrend

8th of March 2011 (Tue), 03:01

F-22 fighters departing from the Avalon airshow

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5505339171_a1be64296b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5505339171/)
_MG_1414 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5505339171/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5505337647_f9b54ef833_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5505337647/)
_MG_1407 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5505337647/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5505932846_4243c400df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5505932846/)
_MG_1402 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5505932846/)

Manix90

9th of March 2011 (Wed), 18:32

:oops: oHH i JUST MESSED MY PANTS :D

garryknight

15th of March 2011 (Tue), 12:32

Some of the many faces at the Russian Maslenitsa Festival at Trafalgar Square in London on Sunday 6th March, 2011.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5529185745_5f20bbbf5e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5529185745/)
1/200 sec @ f/8, ISO 200, -1/3EV, f/l 240mm, fill flash + diffuser

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5529195111_5714065b3e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5529195111/)
1/400 sec @ f/8, ISO 500, f/l 300mm

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5529786828_2207a6e884_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5529786828/)
1/500 sec @ f/8, ISO 400, f/l 225mm

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5529804732_1254e18ca7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5529804732/)
1/200 sec @ f/8, ISO 800, f/l 300mm

All post-processed in Lightroom 2 with enough added contrast, saturation, clarity and fill light to make them look the way the subjects did in real life, as opposed to "photoreal", although I did also touch up teeth and eyes where I thought it made for a more flattering picture.

I think that number 3 shows this lens at its best: at f/8 and sufficiently less than the fully-extended 300mm. Having said that, number 4 is also pretty good at 300mm. Click any of the pictures to go to the Flickr site if you want to view them at large or original sizes. There are more photos from the same festival here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/sets/72157626273149438/).

johngpt

15th of March 2011 (Tue), 22:31

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5520674629_75ce15b19f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/5520674629/meta/)
albuquerque's three sisters (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/5520674629/lightbox/)

darrend

17th of March 2011 (Thu), 05:38

A few more of the better shots from the Avalon Airshow.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5534314378_2b941b1699_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5534314378/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5533734933_b435f1634c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5533734933/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5534320706_a54e1b7641_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5534320706/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5534293572_8204e81fc8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5534293572/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5534287618_51fe01d320_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5534287618/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5534288960_40613474d9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5534288960/)

mastertech01

17th of March 2011 (Thu), 18:49

Just got one of these today.. what a treat! So much beefier than the 55-250 and very sharp. Gonna love this one too! Here is a quick early shot with a Kenko 2X @ 300mm. I had to manual focus and it is handheld. Underexposed it and had to bring it out but looks pretty decent IMHO for early test from an amature. This park is about 200 feet behind my house and you can hardly tell it is there normally.

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/8533/img0277y.jpg

tx_40d

18th of March 2011 (Fri), 14:28

For walking about or going on a short hike this is one of my favorite lenses; good optics and fairly light weight.

1.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z82/robertbarton/Public/AB-02.jpg

2.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z82/robertbarton/Public/AB-07.jpg

3.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z82/robertbarton/Public/AB-08.jpg

4.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z82/robertbarton/Public/AB-12.jpg

5.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z82/robertbarton/Public/AB-14.jpg

DrFingers

19th of March 2011 (Sat), 07:30

Here's a shot of the family pooch, Martha.

I still think this lens is very good VFM..

Derek

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5539831550_525cec7c72_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53061520@N07/5539831550/)
Martha (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53061520@N07/5539831550/) by Dr Fingers (http://www.flickr.com/people/53061520@N07/), on Flickr

mastertech01

19th of March 2011 (Sat), 09:15

Great image DrFingers, I can read the dog tag from your vet!

DrFingers

19th of March 2011 (Sat), 10:44

This lens is sharp. What's more, this was shot through a double glazed window..

Derek

mastertech01

19th of March 2011 (Sat), 22:27

I think it is comparable to the Magic Drainpipe I had...

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/8499/img0375l.jpg

DrFingers

20th of March 2011 (Sun), 02:18

Excuse my ignorance, but what is/was "The Magic Drainpipe" ??

Derek

Monkeyman806

20th of March 2011 (Sun), 06:53

Hi DrFingers... not to answer for MasterTech01 but I know this one :)

The "Magic Drain Pipe" is the nickname for the Canon 80-200L f/2.8 glass that was around in the late 1980's.

mastertech01

20th of March 2011 (Sun), 07:14

Thats the one Monkeyman806 :) Still adored by its users. But it is so heavy that I could not hand hold it and take sharp photos. But it is faster glass.

mastertech01

20th of March 2011 (Sun), 09:36

Even my golfing buddy approves of this lens..
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6577/img0423lt.jpg

garryknight

23rd of March 2011 (Wed), 13:10

A couple from the St Patrick's Day Parade and the celebration at Trafalgar Square in London on 13th March.

The sartorial elegance of a silly hat:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5553111901_50252664c7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5553111901/)
1/250 sec @ f/6.3, ISO 640, f/l 300mm

Looking down from the top deck of a bus at the gathering parade:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5553663780_ecd4224b51_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5553663780/)
1/30 sec @ f/8, ISO 400, f/l 300mm

Click through to see other sizes. You can see more in the collection here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/sets/72157626334208716/).

mastertech01

23rd of March 2011 (Wed), 14:39

Excellent work Gary! I especially like the second shot, looks like Im standing there on scene.

garryknight

23rd of March 2011 (Wed), 14:41

Thanks. The second one is my favourite out of the whole set, even though it doesn't appear to have anything to do with St Paddy's Day. There's something about her expression, and the woman behind looking at her...

mastertech01

26th of March 2011 (Sat), 15:06

It almost looks like a Norman Rockwell painting! :)

Thanks. The second one is my favourite out of the whole set, even though it doesn't appear to have anything to do with St Paddy's Day. There's something about her expression, and the woman behind looking at her...

garryknight

26th of March 2011 (Sat), 16:47

It almost looks like a Norman Rockwell painting! :)

I am honoured! :-)

darrend

27th of March 2011 (Sun), 05:36

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5563410392_a0927489ec_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5563410392/)
_MG_1901 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5563410392/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5562842523_7855bdac30_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5562842523/)
_MG_1935 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5562842523/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5562842913_da65c11560_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5562842913/)
_MG_1938 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41797508@N02/5562842913/)

mastertech01

27th of March 2011 (Sun), 08:15

Nice images darrend, I never can get a nice blue sky like that and your subject just pops out there.

darrend

27th of March 2011 (Sun), 15:18

Cheers. The blue changes though depending on where the sun is. Sometimes it's almost grey.

sanjeedbd

29th of March 2011 (Tue), 04:35

Nikon has recently released a 55-300mm version of consumer telezoom at affordable price. I wish Canon did it first. 55 gives a wonderful focal length for good portrait photography. So, at f/4 or little stopped down point, it sure will produce great images. This makes it both a portrait lens and telephoto lens. 70mm on the other hand is little off limit for good portraits.

BTW, both Canon and Nikon had to halt production at their northern plants due to recent catastrophes sweeping Japan. We all express our heartfelt condolences for them and let's make a vow to do anything possible on our part to mitigate the sufferings of those affected people.

God help them.

DrFingers

29th of March 2011 (Tue), 14:36

BTW, both Canon and Nikon had to halt production at their northern plants due to recent catastrophes sweeping Japan. We all express our heartfelt condolences for them and let's make a vow to do anything possible on our part to mitigate the sufferings of those affected people.

God help them.[/QUOTE]

Yes: poor people, we have no idea what they must be going through.

Derek

Manix90

29th of March 2011 (Tue), 20:10

Nikon has recently released a 55-300mm version of consumer telezoom at affordable price. I wish Canon did it first. 55 gives a wonderful focal length for good portrait photography. So, at f/4 or little stopped down point, it sure will produce great images. This makes it both a portrait lens and telephoto lens. 70mm on the other hand is little off limit for good portraits.

There is always the 22-250 IS and sigma 50-150 I dare say those would make fairly good portrait lens's and the Canon is pretty damn affordable.

Plus 70mm isnt too long for portrait, my best have been taken using a 90mm prime on a cropped body so 70 is fairly good so long as you have the room to get back enough.

mastertech01

29th of March 2011 (Tue), 20:19

Im trying not to trust all my photo needs to just one lens. That would make me feel too much like I am using a high dollar point and shoot. I use the 70-300 IS for my visits to scenic areas, and my 17-85 IS for around the house and general purpose. I hope to add a UWA for special purpose eventually, but these two lenses along with a Kenko 2X and some tubes for closeup photography should do me just fine.

I would be just afraid that the longer the range the more is given up on IQ across the range. Im very happy with the IQ and performance these two lenses offer at a price that I can feel comfortable with having laying about doing nothing when I feel like doing nothing. Unlike my L lenses and the 1D MK III that were a large investment that gave little dividends in return for a hobbyist.

AntiHeroUK

30th of March 2011 (Wed), 17:18

Currently borrowing this lens from a friend. Here's a shot I took earlier today:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/ShatteredIllusion/ead5ded5.jpg

mastertech01

30th of March 2011 (Wed), 17:27

Nice bird shot. I cant wait to find time to get out and capture a few birds myself.

Techuser

30th of March 2011 (Wed), 17:29

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5568636477_57e9f6066d_z.jpg

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AntiHeroUK

30th of March 2011 (Wed), 17:30

Nice bird shot. I cant wait to find time to get out and capture a few birds myself.

Thanks. Had to manual focus as he kept flying away every time i used auto :lol:

snip

Very nice shots sir :)

mastertech01

30th of March 2011 (Wed), 17:32

Thanks. Had to manual focus as he kept flying away every time i used auto :lol:

I hear that! Its a real challenge for me too..

Great images techuser!

darrend

31st of March 2011 (Thu), 04:48

sanjeedbd

31st of March 2011 (Thu), 06:46

Some awesome images above. May be it's time to share a few of mine:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5529524206_f5f4371a3a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjeed/5529524206/)Family (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjeed/5529524206/) by Sanjeed (NatureLover) (http://www.flickr.com/people/sanjeed/), on Flickr

mastertech01

31st of March 2011 (Thu), 06:50

Great shot!

Techuser

31st of March 2011 (Thu), 08:28

Great images everyone.

Techuser, were the fly and spider shots done with extension tubes, and are there any other techniques you'd care to share to get these sort of shots??

I've tried extension tubes before with some success, but nowhere near as sharp, or the great colours.

A close-up (+8) is what did most of the magnification

The fly had a 36mm tube and the diopter, the tube was just there for testing and I could get the same magnification without the tube, just zooming a bit further. This is that same fly around the full range, maybe around 260mm

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5568636339_29b0c947e6_z.jpg

And the spider had a 1.4TC plus the diopter, the TC was there just for the lazyness of taking it out between the bird shots

If you had lack of sharpness using tubes, try opening the aperture a bit.
Using a reverse lens I found that despite the lack of glass, its not true that tubes wont affect IQ, when they increase the distance to the apertude blades they do add diffraction as well, so I try not to go over F16 when using them

penuela

31st of March 2011 (Thu), 16:13

Some from last visit to Madrid Zoo in Spain
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5022/20110319zoo0069800x600.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4317/20110319zoo0047800x600.jpg

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/569/20110319zoo0036800x600.jpg

sanjeedbd

5th of April 2011 (Tue), 00:37

Techuser, Penuela - Great shots. Excellent details and lighting.

sanjeedbd

5th of April 2011 (Tue), 00:49

I heard a lot about extenders and briefly used one on my EF 400mm f/5.6L USM. But it doesn't work on EF 70-300 IS. Unsure about extension tubes. Could someone kindly explain?

Thanks in advance.

sanjeedbd

5th of April 2011 (Tue), 00:50

Great shot!

Thank you.

penuela

5th of April 2011 (Tue), 07:59

Techuser, Penuela - Great shots. Excellent details and lighting.
Thanks, I will keep posting!

Eccentric M

5th of April 2011 (Tue), 09:29

some of my shots I took with my lens :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5582481052_35bbf3e86d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eccentric_m/5582481052/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5582481594_cfdb4600f5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eccentric_m/5582481594/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5581896103_941cf4eaf5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eccentric_m/5581896103/)

sanjeedbd

6th of April 2011 (Wed), 02:40

In fact, in one sense getting the high end bodies and lenses make little difference. As learned from pros; with all those arsenal you have to set up blinds or camouflage tents, wait there for hours patiently and if lucky enough, birds will come close unsuspicious of the tent and then the shooter captures some good shots. Well if that's the scenario, what's wrong with consumer bodies and lenses?

You can capture same quality images from inside that tent can't you? The above examples are ample evidence in support of this reality. In the wild same quality shots are obtainable with consumer setup provided you can shoot from your under cover platform. So, are those pricey equipment really necessary?

Techuser

6th of April 2011 (Wed), 08:10

I heard a lot about extenders and briefly used one on my EF 400mm f/5.6L USM. But it doesn't work on EF 70-300 IS. Unsure about extension tubes. Could someone kindly explain?

Thanks in advance.

Canon TC wont work, they dont physically match on non-L lenses
other brands will, mine is a kenko, mostly all my bird shots are done with it
Tubes of any brand, including canon will work

In fact, in one sense getting the high end bodies and lenses make little difference. As learned from pros; with all those arsenal you have to set up blinds or camouflage tents, wait there for hours patiently and if lucky enough, birds will come close unsuspicious of the tent and then the shooter captures some good shots. Well if that's the scenario, what's wrong with consumer bodies and lenses?

You can capture same quality images from inside that tent can't you? The above examples are ample evidence in support of this reality. In the wild same quality shots are obtainable with consumer setup provided you can shoot from your under cover platform. So, are those pricey equipment really necessary?
Depends, I have a lot of blurred shots due the lack of speed, if I had a camera with higher ISO than 1600, or a faster lens so to speak, keeper rate would be higher.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5590584568_8297b2b935_z.jpg

sanjeedbd

11th of April 2011 (Mon), 07:10

Canon TC wont work, they dont physically match on non-L lenses
other brands will, mine is a kenko, mostly all my bird shots are done with it
Tubes of any brand, including canon will work

Depends, I have a lot of blurred shots due the lack of speed, if I had a camera with higher ISO than 1600, or a faster lens so to speak, keeper rate would be higher.

Thanks for the input and the image is great. Yes I agree. I also possess a 450D body that I love and won't part with it until it reaches the end of its lifespan. However, I get some difficult shots more conveniently with my 50D although I don't like its 15 mp sensor (crop sensors are best served with 12 mp resolution).

Recently I learned about a Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 telezoom lens that retails at around US$ 900/- (now dealers claim 50 bucks more for Japanese disaster). If I knew about it little earlier; may be I would have gone for it. 500mm is very good for birding and wildlife really although u will get roughly 485mm at the tele end. That's one of the drawbacks of 3rd party lenses. :(

Grand_gator

3rd of May 2011 (Tue), 08:55

I can finally contribute to this tread. These are a few from a family of foxes that lived by my house. All shoot at 300mm, hand-held, slightly cropped and PP for WB & saturation .

Grand_gator

3rd of May 2011 (Tue), 09:19

A few more from a duck family also by my house.

johngpt

3rd of May 2011 (Tue), 22:08

LOL, seeing the duck family explains the proximity of the fox family! Nice shots G_g.

Grand_gator

6th of May 2011 (Fri), 00:26

Thanks johngpt! They actually do not live that close from each other..... besides somebody was feeding the little foxes hot-dogs.... so they would not eat their cats.

sebr

6th of May 2011 (Fri), 02:23

That's a really cool shot. The little fox is so cute!

Grand_gator

6th of May 2011 (Fri), 15:47

Thanks Sebastien! That little rascal was really outgoing, he came close to me to investigate and then disappeared into the bushes with the hot-dog.

garryknight

11th of May 2011 (Wed), 11:54

I love using this lens for candid people shots, especially close-ups, and especially of the Great British Eccentric.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/5710116275_e33388253f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5710116275/in/photostream)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/5710683080_eab0a81297_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5710683080/in/photostream)

bob_r

14th of June 2011 (Tue), 15:53

Have been shooting with the 100-400 lately and ignoring this lens, so decided to take it to the farm today. Here are a couple of shots taken with it on a 7D.

Here's a shot of one of my granddaughters on her horse.
1/3200s f/5.0 at 135.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/135587772.jpg

And here's a closeup of a petunia.
1/3200s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/135584385.jpg

Stuntman Mike

15th of June 2011 (Wed), 00:53

I picked up this lens today spur of the moment. Loving it so far except for the focus ring that doesn't turn freely like on my Nikkor 70-300. Ah well, this one looks better. :eek:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5837113139_31fb090e2e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5837113139/)
Purple Headed Finch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5837113139/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/5834403641_7d47d53408_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5834403641/)
Tweet! Tweet! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5834403641/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/5834246961_5b93810372_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5834246961/)
Full Moon Rise - June 14 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5834246961/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

Techuser

18th of June 2011 (Sat), 11:58

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5784377206_a1f9177c52_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5831289462_99ee94b031_z.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2108/5786627004_dd440694ee_z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/5795106100_8da08808f6_z.jpg

BTMFL82

19th of June 2011 (Sun), 20:27

Taken a few days ago..

garryknight

20th of June 2011 (Mon), 15:12

iPhone owner in the rain in London. He's squinting so presumably his iPhone is covered in water.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5853258292_b39fdf3f7f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5853258292/in/photostream)

DrFingers

22nd of June 2011 (Wed), 15:05

Taken a few days ago..

Now, THAT is a great shot..bw!

Derek

FCMR

28th of June 2011 (Tue), 12:00

http://fcmr.smugmug.com/Nature/Animals/i-Bj2zGrL/0/L/MG2553-L.jpg

BTMFL82

28th of June 2011 (Tue), 21:32

Thanks Derek.

FCMR

30th of June 2011 (Thu), 13:38

http://fcmr.smugmug.com/Nature/Animals/i-wrqLx7N/0/L/MG2778-L.jpg

Stuntman Mike

30th of June 2011 (Thu), 17:17

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5313/5889200176_4632354f79_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5889200176/)
Gorillas at Zoo Atlanta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5889200176/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5889729668_3e537242a3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5889729668/)
Birds of a Feather (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5889729668/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5890077050_db5b7fe3e0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5890077050/)
Blue Breasted Kingfisher (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5890077050/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5880002480_4d7f056001_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5880002480/)
Blue Breasted Kingfisher (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5880002480/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/5875713324_d4f77745af_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5875713324/)
Great Panda (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5875713324/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

mastertech01

30th of June 2011 (Thu), 17:25

Great images!

FCMR

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 12:59

http://fcmr.smugmug.com/Nature/Animals/i-LPsMfMX/0/XL/MG3024-XL.jpg

http://fcmr.smugmug.com/Nature/Flora/i-7JMJ8Hd/0/XL/MG2978-XL.jpg

garryknight

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 16:09

There was very low light at Dancing City, part of the Greenwich & Docklands International Festival on Saturday, so I had trouble focusing. The results aren't too bad, though.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5273/5897850961_2cc0bd0301_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5897850961/in/photostream)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5897854009_475487e7aa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5897854009/in/photostream)

kamuelamom

6th of July 2011 (Wed), 17:52

Grand_gator

6th of July 2011 (Wed), 18:28

bemerick

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 13:49

i've been posting in the L thread by accident..... :oops::oops:

bemerick

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 13:50

Stuntman Mike these are lovely shots! I have this lens and am fairly new to photography...can you please tell me how you got that shot of the moon? I tried some moon shots and they looked nothing like yours!

You have to spot meter the moon. Otherwise it'll just blow it out. Then you can pull out highlights and shadows that you want in Lightroom or something similar:

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-dK33zV5/0/L/i-dK33zV5-L.jpg

garryknight

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 16:51

i've been posting in the L thread by accident..... :oops::oops:

Did anybody notice? :-)

bemerick

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 16:53

apparently not, even with my sig :lol:

garryknight

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 16:54

Just goes to prove how good L glass really is... :lol:

Techuser

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 17:52

I also shot the moon this week, with 1.4x TC
the first is uncropped, second is cropped but not 100%

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5923654217_7b8a6cc3d7_z.jpg

http://k.min.us/ibV6le.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/5881366963_98b71484b5_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/5910373027_02b6ac50b3_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5279/5914360224_07ba21023f_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5916455733_06fa47e57a_z.jpg

bemerick

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 18:15

amazing shots! I might look into that TC. which one is it?

Techuser

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 18:34

Its a kenko

bemerick

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 18:35

is this it?

http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-1-4X-Teleconverter-Canon-Digital/dp/B002C6QC3E

Techuser

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 19:35

That one seems to be a newer version, mine is DG not DGX

Inspeqtor

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 09:27

is this it?

http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-1-4X-Teleconverter-Canon-Digital/dp/B002C6QC3E

I believe the DGX model will show you the true focal length in the exif file. If you shoot 300mm on your lens then the exif file will show you 420mm, not 300mm.

I have the DG model and sure wish it showed the true focal length.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

bemerick

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 09:43

only thing i'm worried about with an extender on this is losing auto focus at 300 (420) mm

johngpt

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 11:50

I don't use this lens as much as I ought to. I searched back in my photostream and found this one from a couple years ago that I haven't already posted here.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3397080722_31fabd30b7_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/3397080722/meta/in/photostream/)
coyote in the park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/3397080722/lightbox/)

bemerick

14th of July 2011 (Thu), 16:02

another attempt, at f/16, ISO 1000

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-jMQ9fbs/0/XL/i-jMQ9fbs-XL.jpg

almost 100% crop.

phil7533

14th of July 2011 (Thu), 21:45

at the restaurant at the end of the pier in Santa Barbara

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/5938439573_bc917cf8bb_b.jpg

Stuntman Mike

15th of July 2011 (Fri), 00:06

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/5938674355_acd07be789_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5938674355/)
Cat in a Box (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjkjr/5938674355/) by mjkjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjkjr/), on Flickr

johngpt

15th of July 2011 (Fri), 23:49

Amazon now sells cats!

wjo53

19th of July 2011 (Tue), 16:17

April

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1156/apriljuly1024.jpg

gatorlink

26th of July 2011 (Tue), 22:00

I found the pictures in this thread really helpful in helping me determine whether to buy this lens, so now that I have it, I thought I would contribute a little. I've only been using it for a few days now, but I'm impressed; can't beat the quality for the price!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5968782672_7bcfcd26e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gatorlinked/5968782672/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/5967024191_247afaf8a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gatorlinked/5967024191/)

DrFingers

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 03:06

Very sharp! Was there a lot of PP?

Derek

DC Fan

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 05:46

From a Canon 70-300mm IS USM that has been in use for several years.

http://www.kevinlillard.com/racing3/20110726a0620.jpg

http://www.kevinlillard.com/racing3/20110726a0000a.jpg

http://www.kevinlillard.com/racing3/20110724b0139.jpg

gatorlink

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 10:25

Very sharp! Was there a lot of PP?

Derek

Thanks. I didn't really do much processing, although I did adjust the sharpness in DPP to 7-10 somewhere (can't remember exactly what value). I don't use Photoshop or anything like that, because I find I can get adequate quality using DPP only and just messing with the RAW tab a little.

I shot these at 300mm f/6.3 to sneak a little extra sharpness compared to 5.6. I worried that adjusting the sharpness would make these pictures less helpful for evaluating the unbiased quality of the lens, but I figured they would be useful for demonstrating what it can do with a little sharpening in DPP.

MattinVA

9th of August 2011 (Tue), 19:19

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6027380292_eccca1919c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewcunningham/6027380292/)
Dad and sons with American Flag (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewcunningham/6027380292/) by MattCunningham (http://www.flickr.com/people/matthewcunningham/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6026827489_69e758af7c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewcunningham/6026827489/)
Cactus flowers (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewcunningham/6026827489/) by MattCunningham (http://www.flickr.com/people/matthewcunningham/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6027058253_589177c60e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewcunningham/6027058253/)
Big Money (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewcunningham/6027058253/) by MattCunningham (http://www.flickr.com/people/matthewcunningham/), on Flickr

mguthrel

10th of August 2011 (Wed), 13:20

I have one of these lenses for sale. If interested shoot me a PM.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for EOS Digital SLRs for sale. The Image Stabilization makes this a great lens for all types of photography. This is a high-end lens that is in perfect working condition and in perfect shape.

Price also includes a hood. Serious offers only. thanks!

MikeChops

9th of September 2011 (Fri), 20:09

I'm happy with this lens

RHChan84

9th of September 2011 (Fri), 23:34

I love my copy of the 70-300 f4-5.6 USM.
http://rhchan84.smugmug.com/Charlestown-Youth/Practice/8-31-2011/i-DqMHSXk/0/M/MG2173-M.jpg
http://rhchan84.smugmug.com/Charlestown-Youth/Practice/8-31-2011/i-6Kt8TXD/0/M/MG2195-M.jpg

ettlz

19th of October 2011 (Wed), 19:04

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9406/moonplane800.jpg

phil7533

19th of October 2011 (Wed), 21:33

nice shot.. layered?

ettlz

20th of October 2011 (Thu), 04:32

nice shot.. layered?
No, it's a single shot. Only adjustments were cropping, with sharpness 4 and +1 on contrast and saturation in DPP.

Techuser

21st of October 2011 (Fri), 07:48

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6060005069_9842e9d9b6_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6266407600_5862bd172f_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6128445611_0d47e08b51_z.jpg

johngpt

21st of October 2011 (Fri), 19:58

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9406/moonplane800.jpg

Superb composition.

mdvaden

25th of November 2011 (Fri), 20:23

So many great mind-blowing images; really lovely and excellent treat for the eyes. I wish I could post some of mine but, have to wait for my gun to arrive and then . . . . . . .

I don't really understand why some people compare this lens against 70-200mm f/4L ! There is a big 100mm difference. The latter can be a good portrait lens or sometimes indoor sports photography lens from close distance. On the other hand 70-300 is a genuine telephoto zoom lens. It is frequently used for wildlife photography and birding.

Granted L quality matters. Then again why bring up that issue despite knowing this is a non-L lens?

You know, a Cadillac is not a Corvette either, but I think it was the Cadillac CTS V that had the Corvette engine, in which case the comparison could begin a little bit.

The 70-300mm includes some of the same UD glass in it, typically reserved for just L lenses.

:cool:

jaskel

26th of November 2011 (Sat), 05:47

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6060005069_9842e9d9b6_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6266407600_5862bd172f_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6128445611_0d47e08b51_z.jpg

I could not get an image this lean if I tried, what settings did u have it on?? any secrets?? im running this lens on my 600D and the images are not even close to this sharp, am i missing something?? Is there some sort of calibration available on the 600D??

See my image attached...just not sharp!

Techuser

26th of November 2011 (Sat), 12:37

I can't see the problem with yours at web size, post a crop, but in advance since yours is indoors, check if your shutter speed isn't too slow.
The first one I posted, the blue manakin is actually a bit blurred due its movement, but the three were shot wide open with a 1.4 teleconverter and manual focus

Few more:
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6390790259_e54174fa07_z.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6269500952_de7fc5f7e5_z.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6341643874_6de1f2e3ed_z.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/6345848166_ab65d265ec_z.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6118/6328021360_0c589736e4_z.jpg

systaltic

7th of December 2011 (Wed), 00:39

I can't see the problem with yours at web size, post a crop, but in advance since yours is indoors, check if your shutter speed isn't too slow.
The first one I posted, the blue manakin is actually a bit blurred due its movement, but the three were shot wide open with a 1.4 teleconverter and manual focus

Few more:
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6390790259_e54174fa07_z.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6341643874_6de1f2e3ed_z.jpg

Did you add the bokeh on these afterward? I can't seem to pull off that much background blur using this lens. Bought it for walking around on casual shooting days, but if I can find the recipe for consistent bokeh, I could use it for street portraiture. -- I'm going to baby my 85L and it stays indoors. :-(

Techuser

10th of December 2011 (Sat), 19:56

You mean DOF, not bokeh, but it wasn't added either, I think the TC might have helped on that, also I was ground level at the finch, that does the trick.

tomcat7886

10th of December 2011 (Sat), 20:07

Great shots. :)

BufordFZ1

12th of December 2011 (Mon), 14:07

I currently have this lens, but can't seem to get the sharpness others have provided in their pics. I'm so flustered by it that I have been thinking to getting the 70-200 f/4 L (non IS)as a replacement just because of the lack of clarity. I've been using it mostly for birds, wildlife and moon pictures with IS set on #2.

Anyone have both lenses and can make a recommendation.

Techuser

17th of December 2011 (Sat), 17:11

Put IS on 1 unless you're panning, 2 stabilizes only vertical motion

Leffe67

31st of December 2011 (Sat), 16:20

Doing a little cross posting here with the Birds group. This thread hasn't been posted to in a bit:

First outing with this lens. Looks good to me :) I think I'm officially past the point of being able to blame any problems with my photos on my gear.

Total amateur here...

I treated myself to a 7D and a EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM as a Christmas present to myself. Went for a walk this afternoon and got these. It was a pretty overcast day here, so the ISO is a bit high. All photos were handheld.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6608684425_9f58246f07_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608684425/)
IMG_0819 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608684425/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6608685271_9b9d8778c3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608685271/)
IMG_0897 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608685271/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6608686307_a5d76f2e63_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608686307/)
IMG_0927 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608686307/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6608687615_163f0294db_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608687615/)
IMG_0972 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608687615/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6608688337_551bdb086d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608688337/)
IMG_1010 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608688337/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6608689225_e99ab865a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608689225/)
IMG_1069 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608689225/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6608826671_6b69b63ec3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608826671/)
IMG_0750 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608826671/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

phil7533

31st of December 2011 (Sat), 18:26

I treated myself to a 7D and a EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM as a Christmas present to myself. Went for a walk this afternoon and got these. It was a pretty overcast day here, so the ISO is

congrats on the purchases. nice sharp pics.

Leffe67

31st of December 2011 (Sat), 20:54

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with them as a first outing.

There's currently a sale on the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM if you buy a 7D. For $299, I couldn't pass it up. After today, I'm happy I didn't.

Here's another:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6608684853_d8dbc64054_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608684853/)
IMG_0846 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6608684853/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

Leffe67

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 20:19

Really liking this lens. Here's a few more from today:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6616437305_2e1c3e0631_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616437305/)
Moon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616437305/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6616612341_08e54697de_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616612341/)
IMG_1216 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616612341/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6616789371_ce4237cbc7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616789371/)
IMG_1159 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616789371/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6616941857_182bb99cc3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616941857/)
IMG_1238 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6616941857/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

phil7533

2nd of January 2012 (Mon), 00:31

holy moly.. nice moon shot.. good job on solely keeping this thread alive.

John_Ice

3rd of January 2012 (Tue), 23:31

Hi Everyone,

I just moved up into the DSLR world of photography. I've gotten a Rebel T3i and the EF 70-300 IS USM. Been trying to learn how to use it. I feel this is one of the better shots I've gotten. Taken on a cloudy day, i used a flashlight to help illuminate the gorget of the bird. This particular hummer just has an outstanding appearance the way the reds, greens, gold and bronze comes out on him.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6597833225_b9d99496ca_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_ice_photos/6597833225/)
Morning Hummer 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_ice_photos/6597833225/) by J Ice Photos (http://www.flickr.com/people/j_ice_photos/), on Flickr

The background on this picture is not clouds and sky, rather stone wall on bottom, Blue trim of neighbors shed, and side of other neighbors house. A similar picture to this one is the first one I've printed from the camera. At 16x20 its bigger than a chicken and the detail is great.

Leffe67

4th of January 2012 (Wed), 08:40

holy moly.. nice moon shot.. good job on solely keeping this thread alive.

Thank you. I continue to be impressed by this lens and think that it's a nice compliment to the 17-55 IS. So far, I'm really happy with what I've been seeing out of both on my new 7D.

Photo Hunter

4th of January 2012 (Wed), 15:24

Just got this lens. This is from my first outing with it...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6568624515_651a94df4f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6568624515/)
Sea Gull (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6568624515/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

And another taken through the glass of my back door...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6568624403_d5f5f67f06_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6568624403/)
Cardinal (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6568624403/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

Leffe67

4th of January 2012 (Wed), 17:13

Wow... Great shots, very nice!

Photo Hunter

6th of January 2012 (Fri), 13:36

Thanks Leffe67!

Here's another one to show some more love for this lens...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6644203025_bb2011f8f1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6644203025/)
Moon 12-31-11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6644203025/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

Leffe67

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 20:00

Very nice. I actually popped outside for another shot of the moon tonight:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6656492119_ee00a71455_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6656492119/)
IMG_2019 - Version 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6656492119/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

Leffe67

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 20:17

A couple from this afternoon:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6656564041_e64b23670a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6656564041/)
Playng Outside (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6656564041/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6660925803_2b821a5b7a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6660925803/)
IMG_1891 - Version 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6660925803/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

Photo Hunter

12th of January 2012 (Thu), 16:42

A couple from this morning...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6686593761_523efcddd4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6686593761/)
Mocking Bird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6686593761/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6686593603_1313a14e38_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6686593603/)
Morning Moon 1-12-12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6686593603/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

Leffe67

12th of January 2012 (Thu), 20:46

^^Outstanding!

Otohp

13th of January 2012 (Fri), 12:10

^^Outstanding!

i agree- strong work!!

Otohp.

Robinson Crusoe

16th of January 2012 (Mon), 19:54

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9406/moonplane800.jpg

If you cropped it a little more... ;)

Photo Hunter

17th of January 2012 (Tue), 15:05

^^Nice!

Grand_gator

24th of January 2012 (Tue), 23:45

Very good job everybody, keep them coming. I am happy that I got this lens so sure.

Photo Hunter

26th of January 2012 (Thu), 18:09

Love this lens!

A few from today...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6768189955_7a4f9990a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6768189955/)
Hooded Merganzers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6768189955/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6768190201_d2a6c1f1c6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6768190201/)
Mocking Bird & Yaupon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6768190201/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6768190401_960eecfdfe_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6768190401/)
Coot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45862460@N07/6768190401/) by Photo Hunter 61 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45862460@N07/), on Flickr

MissDirections

28th of January 2012 (Sat), 18:59

New to the forum, had a 50D for a few years but still very much an amateur photographer.

Just thought I'd share some of my own moon shots taken with this lens...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6779032121_9ef111a01e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/missdirections/6779032121/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6779031969_3599e3da4f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/missdirections/6779031969)

Not sure how to include pictures and link to flickr, think I did that the long way...

Inspeqtor

28th of January 2012 (Sat), 21:30

New to the forum, had a 50D for a few years but still very much an amateur photographer.

Not sure how to include pictures and link to flickr, think I did that the long way...

Nice shots :D

Click the Share button, Select Grab the HTML/BBCode copy/paste the code here.

Veemac

29th of January 2012 (Sun), 23:50

The AF on this lens doesn't do too bad a job of keeping up at all (shot w/50D):

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6794154645_bd2a6bf958_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6787424751_5301c7c600_b.jpg

gchmblee

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 01:22

some pictures from me while using this lens....

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6153/6239485231_1739a49721_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239485231/)
091 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239485231/) by gregchamblee (http://www.flickr.com/people/gchmblee/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6239420903_cec0549659_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239420903/)
IMG_1008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239420903/) by gregchamblee (http://www.flickr.com/people/gchmblee/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6152/6239924456_0cfa62e717_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239924456/)
IMG_0437 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239924456/) by gregchamblee (http://www.flickr.com/people/gchmblee/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6092/6239388711_989db0507c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239388711/)
IMG_4580 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239388711/) by gregchamblee (http://www.flickr.com/people/gchmblee/), on Flickr

moltengold

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 04:10

jhoag

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 13:22

Leffe67

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 20:39

Another moon shot:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6793205329_50a046aa32_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6793205329/)
IMG_3495 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leffe67/6793205329/) by Leffe67 (http://www.flickr.com/people/leffe67/), on Flickr

angelIV

11th of February 2012 (Sat), 10:37

[quote=gchmblee;13792646]some pictures from me while using this lens....

091 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239485231/) by gregchamblee (http://www.flickr.com/people/gchmblee/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6239420903_cec0549659_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gchmblee/6239420903/)

All your pics are great - but this is my favorite. Very very nice in every respect.

JH
nice capture

i tend to use the 70-300 in a diff way. one of my fav.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5107/5635272941_fefc25ea75_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pietroslitratos/5635272941/)
IMG_2444 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pietroslitratos/5635272941/) by angeloIV (http://www.flickr.com/people/pietroslitratos/), on Flickr

NickPrime

17th of February 2012 (Fri), 09:35

jhoag

17th of February 2012 (Fri), 11:21

I have, for some time now, considered this lense. I have waded through most of what is here and am wondering about the "MACRO" side of this lense - good or bad? And, lastly, will this lense work on a 5D III or the present 5DII?

I haven't every used this lens for Macro work but it is an EF lens and does work on all modern Canon bodies. Here are some of mine with a 5D2 from earlier in this thread...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9689073&postcount=780

You just can't use EF-S lenses on the full-frame bodies.

JH