Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

[jft158]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/sig229/IMG_2114.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/sig229/IMG_2078.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/70845586.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/70883256.jpg

[littleman23408]

Those are some cool pictures Runner.

[vheilman]

I'm picking up this lens tomorrow, and was wondering if I should wait for $$ the IS version, but this thread is very reassuring. Great pics!

[MX962]

10D / 70-200 n'is

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p272/mx962/IMG_1942_1copy.jpg

[aladyforty]

Im sold, trying to pick up one secondhand

[aladyforty]

just wondering if you guys shoot with or without tripod mount when handholding, my lens should arrive this week, cant wait :-)

[900spg]

just wondering if you guys shoot with or without tripod mount when handholding, my lens should arrive this week, cant wait :-)
I shoot mine hand held with the tripod mount on.

[wardge]

I just got mine today - I am absolutely in love with this lens!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/2515392008_da0e90bcd4.jpg
Taken @ f/5.6, 1/250, 70mm, ISO 100, Flash bounced off ceiling

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2515191226_50cee5e44e.jpg
This was my first shot out of the box. Straight from the camera, no pp done at all on this one.
Taken @ f/2.8, 1/250, 85mm, ISO 640

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2534934905_8b06f42d9e.jpg
Taken @ f/5, 1/250, 130mm, ISO 200

[aladyforty]

Got mine yesterday. This is my first test shot and I'm pretty happy with this lens all round although I think its a learning curve as are most lenses. It is six months old and is as new, I don't feel the need for IS and got a bargain with this lens

handheld

F 2.8 ISO 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/2515220152_b52308209f_o.jpg

Exposure time 1/3200 s
F-number 2.8
ISO speed ratings 200

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/92458803.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/92458901.jpg

[littleman23408]

F4 1/1000 200mm

http://images.fotopic.net/y6715y.jpg

[Juan23]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2527171472_5c00f845bb.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2527171472_5c00f845bb_b.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2526315723_0dea298ca5.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2526315723_0dea298ca5_b.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2527167118_c78feb1499.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2527167118_c78feb1499_b.jpg)

[fiveFPS]

Great lens... I am on the look out for one now =)

[4x4rock]

A few more shots from this great lens.

http://www.jumpset.com/img/v1/p1063306659-4.jpg

http://www.jumpset.com/img/v1/p896869921-4.jpg

[aladyforty]

I have not taken it off the camera since I got it

some of my first shots with this gem, all handheld

F7.1

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/2536539978_02f11196a2_o.jpg

F3.5

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2273/2535723933_2195465539_o.jpg

F2.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2535234375_b2d97916d3_o.jpg

Low light inside at F2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2113/2533901166_2c5d9c624c_o.jpg

late afternoon lowish light F3.5

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2530611249_620337c90e_o.jpg

F2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2036/2535724065_8ca396d26c_o.jpg

[jasnew1969]

Here are a couple of mine.

[royv]

Loving it every second I use it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2512881641_76402d855e.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7369492@N04/2512881641/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2515926744_02280be34a.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7369492@N04/2515926744/in/photostream/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2550634609_cea51fbbbe.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7369492@N04/2550634609/)

[DEMO]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2559498776_7897e33dc1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2558677149_7925776f2e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2558686895_3928086769.jpg

[laxx]

Loving it every second I use it!


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2550634609_cea51fbbbe.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7369492@N04/2550634609/)

This picture is priceless!

[mrerico]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2574453283_bef744503f.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2575288500_c21e29ffb2.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2574462289_8114fa035b.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2574460059_0939b74d05.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2575282646_6f71f26c22.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2575280940_cfcb05db32.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2574454817_560ccd5854.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2574451151_ffd99202d1.jpg?v=0

[JCheungPhoto]

Using this lens as a portrait lens on my 5D, absolutlely priceless, just wish it would focus closer w/o needing ext. tubes

[dariusz]

Hi all

30D + old 70-200mm

Bubble Dream

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/4401/10qz5.jpg

2


1d mark 2 + 70-200mm 2,8 non IS Pure Jpg


http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/8093/99961751qq6.jpg

[BluewookieJim]

That bubble picture is neat.

I just got this lens late last week. I hope to add some worthwhile contributions to this thread soon.

In the meantime, a few of my favorites from my limited shooting with it, so far.

One of my dogs resting, this is from the first night I had the lens:
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v2/p871063092-3.jpg

A couple of flower shots from in front of the building I work at. Unfortunately I didn't notice that my ISO was set to 800 until I reviewed these:
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v0/p1043010791-3.jpg
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v0/p789288947-3.jpg

[mizouse]

I just received mine today, can't wait to get out and shoot with it :)

[aladyforty]

love love love this lens,

[sagray]

I might as well chime in! :)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2433688873_5befca48d5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2493890644_67008f353d.jpg

[JCheungPhoto]

Here's one taken on my trip to California

[Geejay]

Was borrowing a friends 70-200 2.8 for a day.
I want one!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/2439701037_b4253a7bd1_o.jpg

The other shots were v. good too, but this is exceptional in my opinion. Cracking ,well done..

[primalcarl]

Is this a sharp lense? ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2664217264_f49f40ff16_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2664211234_bb2ded1004_b.jpg

[DarthMTS47]

Cedar Point as taken from the shores of Sandusky, Ohio.

http://cmphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p233806872-4.jpg

Canon 40D, 170mm - f/4.5 - 1/2000s - No CP

-Mike

[Rhilton4u]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/1334292387_4211995618_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1188/1334324591_6d165e06c1_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/1379951394_b7d56ee686_o.jpg

[fiveFPS]

i like those monkeys!

[JCheungPhoto]

Are you sure these were taken with a 200mm? on your crop or FF body?

[tommykjensen]

Are you sure these were taken with a 200mm? on your crop or FF body?

Check the exif info.

The cheetah shot at least was indeed shot at 200 mm but not with the 70-200mm F/2.8 NON-IS L lens which this thread is about. It was shot with the f4 version of the lens.

[aladyforty]

edited

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2708671745_21337fc318_o.jpg

[BluewookieJim]

I find myself getting frustrated with this lens. I've only had it for about a month, and I've only taken it out shooting maybe 5 or 6 times, but I've had very mixed results.
I've had some pictures that I'm very very happy with, but I also have had 2 occassions where I wasn't happy with anything I shot, everything seemed soft or OOF.

I know this lens will test my handholding abilities and force me to get better, but I get frustrated, sometimes wishing I had opted for the IS version.

I try to follow the "rules", keeping my shutter speeds at 1/320 to 1/500 minimum. I've also been paying more attention to my handholding techniques, but still, I've had very mixed results.

Here are a few of the really good results I've had this week:

1) ISO 200, 1/400, F/2.8, 200mm
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p781056251-3.jpg

2) ISO 200, 1/400, F/2.8, 200mm
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p972047717-3.jpg

3) ISO 400, 1/200, F/2.8, 75mm
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p568101843-3.jpg

4) ISO 400, 1/320, F/2.8, 140mm
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p789152587-3.jpg

5) ISO 400, 1/400, F/2.8, 200mm
http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p743486655-3.jpg

[littleman23408]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2708671745_21337fc318_o.jpg

I believe you Mr. Alejandro need to have a thread of your own. You can call it "The Aztech."

I am in aw struck wonder, every time I see a new photo.

[vibin247]

Still getting used to this beautiful lens. Here's one from a wedding I did a couple of weeks ago. Still rough, but I did a quick once over in Lightroom.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6476/img1791ns1.jpg

[morganhn]

I believe you Mr. Alejandro need to have a thread of your own. You can call it "The Aztech."

I am in aw struck wonder, every time I see a new photo.

I'll second that!
OT: I would also love to see what he could do with a 85 1.2L. :cool:

[DEMO]

Peace.. :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2725672824_0495e9f429.jpg

[vinunleaded]

can someone post some extreme macro photography done with this lens?

[DEMO]

I didn't think this lens is capable of macro.. I'm almost 100% sure your thinking of the Sigma counterpart.

[folville]

This lens can focus as close as 1.5m, which, according to Photozone, is a max. magnification of roughly 1:6, not exactly macro territory.

[JCheungPhoto]

gonna need ext tubes for that

[Zebceponaf]

Very nice bokeh even at f4.

http://www.sonnycao.com/gallery/albums/basketball/southern_illinois/IMG_7057.jpg

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THAT JOB??? (i'd like to be the camera:D)

[Laramie]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f282/tylerpebley/Raw00386.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f282/tylerpebley/Raw00579.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f282/tylerpebley/IMG_3863.jpg

[agphotography]

here's some of my favorites with this gem of a lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2369713955_20ccb0aece_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/2370548518_9e97151091_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2362527623_ae830c66b7_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2278333134_f362f09a2b_o.jpg


and my greatest photo from this lens (in my opinion.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2113/2334402487_9299799706_o.jpg

[mizouse]

i cant wait for tomorrow, i get to shoot some college level soccer with my lens :D

[fiveFPS]

i cant wait for tomorrow, i get to shoot some college level soccer with my lens :D


post them up when you are done =)

[Dockland]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/70883256.jpg


Great shot. Did You use polarizer for theese?

[fiveFPS]

was this taken with your 17-50 tammy?

[runner10]

Great shot. Did You use polarizer for theese?

Thanks. No polarizer. Used just a standard UV filter.

[mizouse]

Man shooting sports in the night time really makes me want a Nikon D3!

http://www.pbase.com/mizouse/image/101876913/original.jpg

[kini]

A few recent U8 girls soccer shots. I really like my 70-200 but would like a longer lens, and the lens/camera is not playing nice with TCs:( Don't what the problem is the lens/camera is fine without but with a TC (tried a Canon 1.4II and a cheapo Kenko and AF is poor with both)- anyway a few shots
http://kini.smugmug.com/photos/353745752_Zf9om-L.jpg

http://kini.smugmug.com/photos/353741408_6F2tx-L.jpg

http://kini.smugmug.com/photos/353744729_Anx5g-L.jpg

Gene

[Dockland]

A few recent U8 girls soccer shots. I really like my 70-200 but would like a longer lens, and the lens/camera is not playing nice with TCs:( Don't what the problem is the lens/camera is fine without but with a TC (tried a Canon 1.4II and a cheapo Kenko and AF is poor with both)- anyway a few shots






Gene


Are these with the TC? Those shots ar superb.

[kini]

Are these with the TC? Those shots ar superb.

These are without a TC. Most of my shots from this games after cropping are about 2-3mps, hence the want for more FL.

Although I'm pretty sure I could get decent 8x10s from these if not looked at really close.

Thanks for the comments.

Gene

[Dockland]

Seriously

Guys and Girls?!

YOU made med get this lens
Your pictures made me aprox 2000$ poorer
This thread should be nuked and banned forever

I'll have to say thank you all for the best lens ever :)

[mizouse]

hahha nice you are going to enjoy it.

[FLYH2O]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/FLYH2O/IMG_2322.jpg

[*Sonic*]

Got my 70-200 f2.8 last week, and took it out yesterday for the whole day

Here are a few shots (ive posted them in the other sections too)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/milly01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/gully03.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/gully04.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/gully02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/gully001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/gully05.jpg

Im very happy with the Lens, just need to brush up more on my PP skills

[littleman23408]

Nice work *Sonic*

[Dockland]

wow. *Sonic* The aparture or exif on the first shot plz :)

[*Sonic*]

Hi Dockland

Thanks here is the Exif

Shutter 1/80
Aperture Priority
Focal Length 70mm
f2.8
ISO 200
Spot Metering
Built in Flash

[Dockland]

Hi Dockland

Thanks here is the Exif

Shutter 1/80
Aperture Priority
Focal Length 70mm
f2.8
ISO 200
Spot Metering
Built in Flash

Fantastic shot!

[Dockland]

Amazing piece of glass.

Ive only managed to take a few testshots, but i think im in love :)

http://hem.bredband.net/elixir/20080826_1261.jpg

[fiveFPS]

I agree with that photo.. and the leaf one too

[spirit77]

I gotta pull the trigger on this one, my wife is going to kill me but the bokeh in all these pics sold me. awesome. anybody have more examples of sporting events with this one?

[mrcoons]

http://musicman5.smugmug.com/photos/282908202_LBRBm-L.jpg

[aladyforty]

Love love LOVE this lens. It has been the most versatile lens Ive ever owned. It rarely come off the camera these days

all these shots are handheld

Low light no problem, and this was shot through a wire fence

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2706128777_3f295ff17b_o.jpg

another lowish light shot

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2755829498_c2fa84d55a_o.jpg

handheld macro, well sort of macro

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2760842959_f0287e87c9_o.jpg

and flowers

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2806161088_9ba82f64cf_o.jpg

not too bad for landscapes either

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2740689739_5aa199a96c_o.jpg

you really cant go wrong with this lens as far as Im concerned anyway

[spirit77]

definitely the bokeh in the portrait shots that is getting me fired up about this lens..

[DeluxeMan]

I'm getting one this week.

I'm poor since I'm on this furum!

[Katiana]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2770653055_cf8424227a_o.png

[fiorano94]

Can't wait to get my 2.8 non IS this week!

This thread really didnt help!!!

[Cl!ckFoto]

im pulling the trigger on this lens come monday, anyone regret not having IS?

[mij]

im pulling the trigger on this lens come monday, anyone regret not having IS?

I do in the sense I really feel the need for it and wish it was there, but I do not regret it as because of the cost it was never an option.

It depends how you use it, but the problem, for me anyway, is that it is so heavy that you need a really fast shutter speed to be able to hand hold it. But if you can use a monopod then that makes a huge difference.

The quality is fantastic though.

As is being able to shoot wide open at f/2.8 to get narrow depth of field and being able to cheaply add a convertor to turn it into a 400/5.6. If those appeal to you then will absolutely love this lens.

I certainly have no regrets getting the f/2.8 over the f/4 IS.

Michael.

[Cl!ckFoto]

cool, thanks michael. I just recently returned my 200 f2.8L so i can pick up the 70-200 2.8 instead. not having the zoom was hurting me a bit. I got used the the weight of that lens and camera shake wasnt a huge deal even at 200mm so hopefully with the zoom i wont be out at 200 all the time and can get around shelling out for the IS

[aladyforty]

never regreted no IS, I photograph a lot of wildlife and kids, never had a problem. I think my shots are pretty sharp,

[fiveFPS]

never regreted no IS, I photograph a lot of wildlife and kids, never had a problem. My sample set is here, I think my shots are pretty sharp, the first two shots with the kangaroos were with the 1X4 TC but the rest are all with no add ons except a UV filter which I never take off

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25426422@N00/sets/72157605469644601/


wow are those right out of the camera? No PP needed?

[BluewookieJim]

never regreted no IS, I photograph a lot of wildlife and kids, never had a problem. My sample set is here, I think my shots are pretty sharp, the first two shots with the kangaroos were with the 1X4 TC but the rest are all with no add ons except a UV filter which I never take off

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25426422@N00/sets/72157605469644601/

Those are really nice samples. I desperately need to find more occasions to use this lens.

[rohicks]

(Well after posting theses in the wrong section here they are in the right lens thread)
Some of these images are personal; just ask for respect if going to comment towards any.
Thanks ;).

These shots are of my Uncle, who recently passed from a random out of nowhere stroke.
He is a Vietnam Vet that flew medical helicopters as apart of the Ghost Riders. He would retrieve the wounded from the battlefield and deliver them to the hospital. There was a 21 gun salute next to my grandpa's burial site (his dad and a WW2 vet) and was buried next to my grandpa. I just wish I would of had the chance to capture my grandpa's 21 gun salute too; it was much more intense as all of our family was able to intend that one. I was very nervous to do a shoot like this, but after it was all done i was very happy and so is the rest of the family! I suggest anyone that has a chance to do something like this do it (i don't advertise as a funeral shooter, I just go from anyone that asks me). However remember you are there as a photographer to document the event, not shape it.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2894429818_eddcde4739_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2905332500_8be028aa81_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2903445173_6776905079_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2904486623_56d95a6708_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2903445249_bb347596a1_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2905332298_322c8dc3e8_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2903445429_efa1dcf2e1_o.jpg

[silvex]

(Well after posting theses in the wrong section here they are in the right lens thread)
Some of these images are personal; just ask for respect if going to comment towards any.
Thanks ;).








Very moving shots...I would only suggest to correct the WB. Very moving.

[kokicubano]

Very moving and anyone who puts their life on the line for our country deserves all the respect in the world..

[rohicks]

Very moving shots...I would only suggest to correct the WB. Very moving.
Thanks.
Correcting the WB on which ones?

I've processed them all to how i want the feeling of the shot to be.
Most of them are desaturated to convey a sort of sombering feeling; I hope.
This is not all the shots, as I still have quite a bit to upload.

*I added some background information to the images for anyone wanting to know about it ;)

Very moving and anyone who puts their life on the line for our country deserves all the respect in the world..

I couldn't agree anymore; thank you!

[silvex]

Thanks.
Correcting the WB on which ones?





The 2nd one. Look at the white stripes and compare it to the third one. If you shot raw. You can fix it with the eyedropper. I attended the burial of a WW2 vet ( the father of a VERY close friend of mine). It is a mesmerizing experience...it puts a LOT of things in perspective and you re-learn the meaning of the words: Respect, grateful and valor. I always thank vets and active duty military personnel. I have worked with SEALS, Special-OPS and NSA. I tell them my story and why I am so greatful to them.

[rohicks]

The 2nd one. Look at the white stripes and compare it to the third one. If you shot raw. You can fix it with the eyedropper. I attended the burial of a WW2 vet ( the father of a VERY close friend of mine). It is a mesmerizing experience...it puts a LOT of things in perspective and you re-learn the meaning of the words: Respect, grateful and valor. I always thank vets and active duty military personnel. I have worked with SEALS, Special-OPS and NSA. I tell them my story and why I am so greatful to them.

Oh yah i know. It's been cross processed that's why it has that tint to it. ;)

I completely agree with the 2nd statement as well. I think we all know someone that has been in a war or is one now a days and it's sad that they are put through it.

[Cl!ckFoto]

just got my lens today. im impressed so far. just border/sig on these

1.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2907376795_d5f0292f14_b.jpg

2.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2908200276_0914552c13_b.jpg

[myelphoto]

good job matthew!, use for portraits too and it will shine more....

[Cl!ckFoto]

oh i plan on it! It'll be joining me while I shoot a high school soccer tomorrow too! I cant wait

[rohicks]

Some more.
And to see the whole set (which is still not done; i have more to go) go to the following link.
http://flickr.com/photos/rohicks/sets/72157607543845430/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2910780565_41d33f6c7f_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2911622604_4b3909fc88_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2911627654_1fa37824ca_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2910780141_af6fcd6a74_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2910779785_a4dd1980c1_o.jpg

[Kelpie]

Hello,

Please forgive me if I am hijacking someone's thread and just ignore this post.

When I began in photography years ago I bought a Canon A1 and a 200mm Macro lens. That was a very good combination and I very much regret selling that lens.

I migrated to Nikon after reading John Shaw's Closeups In Nature because I wanted to use the same equipment setups he used for his remarkable closeup photography. I have found that his suggestion of using the old Nikon 80-200 f2.8 zoom with diopters. The closest focusing distance with the lens alon is 38.5" alowing 1/4X at 200mm, with +1.5 diopter the closest focusing distance is 15" inches and 3/5X magnification at 200mm.

I have now decided to go home to Canon because I was never quite satisfied with the Nikon equipment or the results of my efforts with it. Moreover, I wish to go digital and my eyesight isn't what it used to be so automatic focusing may be helpful at times if not for closeup work.

Have any of you done any experimentation with diopters and closeup photography with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L? If so, I would be very interested in reading what you learned about it.

Cheers,
Kelpie

[aladyforty]

wow are those right out of the camera? No PP needed?


Oh yes I do post process my shots, but many need very little work at all. Its wether I choose to do it or not.. I have also used the IS version of this lens and it is a beautiful lens as well. I find little difference if any between the two IQ wise. If I was doing a lot of low light shots Id invest in the IS but as I don’t I’m happy with the non IS model

[aladyforty]

(Well after posting theses in the wrong section here they are in the right lens thread)
Some of these images are personal; just ask for respect if going to comment towards any.
Thanks ;).

These shots are of my Uncle, who recently passed from a random out of nowhere stroke.
He is a Vietnam Vet that flew medical helicopters as apart of the Ghost Riders. He would retrieve the wounded from the battlefield and deliver them to the hospital. There was a 21 gun salute next to my grandpa's burial site (his dad and a WW2 vet) and was buried next to my grandpa. I just wish I would of had the chance to capture my grandpa's 21 gun salute too; it was much more intense as all of our family was able to intend that one. I was very nervous to do a shoot like this, but after it was all done i was very happy and so is the rest of the family! I suggest anyone that has a chance to do something like this do it (i don't advertise as a funeral shooter, I just go from anyone that asks me). However remember you are there as a photographer to document the event, not shape it.




all great shots, a wonderful lens.

[Tessa]

I absolutely love this lens!

http://recce.pri.ee/album145/kehala784.jpg

http://recce.pri.ee/album145/kehala318.jpg

http://recce.pri.ee/album145/kehala675.jpg

[philthejuggler]

Hello,

Please forgive me if I am hijacking someone's thread and just ignore this post.

When I began in photography years ago I bought a Canon A1 and a 200mm Macro lens. That was a very good combination and I very much regret selling that lens.

I migrated to Nikon after reading John Shaw's Closeups In Nature because I wanted to use the same equipment setups he used for his remarkable closeup photography. I have found that his suggestion of using the old Nikon 80-200 f2.8 zoom with diopters. The closest focusing distance with the lens alon is 38.5" alowing 1/4X at 200mm, with +1.5 diopter the closest focusing distance is 15" inches and 3/5X magnification at 200mm.

I have now decided to go home to Canon because I was never quite satisfied with the Nikon equipment or the results of my efforts with it. Moreover, I wish to go digital and my eyesight isn't what it used to be so automatic focusing may be helpful at times if not for closeup work.

Have any of you done any experimentation with diopters and closeup photography with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L? If so, I would be very interested in reading what you learned about it.

Cheers,
Kelpie

I've successfully used it for Macro photography by using auto extension tubes.

[mitsu13gman]

Well, I bit the bullet.

I haven't even received my 5DII yet, you know, since there not... well... shipping or anything.

The local shop had a used model (well used) for $550 including a semi-hard padded case. I invited a friend to check it out and he confirmed that it's in fine shape. I couldn't pass it up, since better-condition copies here are going for $800+, and in this case I was able to do the transaction in person with a 30-day return policy.

So as soon as the MkII's start shipping, I'll have that shot to post up (unless my friend lets me borrow a body first.)

Thanks to everyone in this thread and on this forum for the incredible insight - I really can't wait to put the new camera through its paces.


Mike

[empire88]

some amazing pics in here

[aivoges]

I love this lens. Just a bit heavy to carry around:

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/5471/img8956ck3.jpg

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8092/img9005yz5.jpg

[aivoges]

Some more pictures from this lens wide open:

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/8889/img9021sc6.jpg

http://files.myopera.com/andrewhp/albums/578058/IMG_8906_.jpg

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/1027/img9083mu5.jpg

[vibin247]

Excellent captures aivoges. The 70-200 f/2.8L can be difficult to carry sometimes, but the images are well worth it.

[fiorano94]

Some of mine:


http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/fiorano94/IMG_6621.jpg





http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/fiorano94/IMG_3641-1-1.jpg




Now for a crazy crop!!!

Original: Shot at F/7.1, ISO 100.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/fiorano94/original.jpg



Edited: All i did was a 120% or so crop. No sharpening at all.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/fiorano94/croppidydoodah.jpg

[slapstix55]

San Diego Zoo in July.

[sagray]

http://www.gray-imagery.com/sharing/AshleyM/IMG_2530.jpg

[TRM]

just picked up a used copy of this lens. after renting it earlier this summer and comparing to a rental of the 100-400 IS Dust Pump i decided the 70-200 was going to be a better choice for me.

no regrets not having IS.

word of caution: be careful as f/2.8 is really quite a shallow DOF for such a long lens. it takes some getting used to. but the results are wonderful when you get it right.

http://marsavius.net/fotografia/image/various.2008/70-200f2.8L/IMG_6500s.jpg

http://marsavius.net/fotografia/image/various.2008/70-200f2.8L/IMG_6510s.jpg

[Sam N]

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p211417955-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p211417955.jpg)

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p30100604-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p30100604.jpg)

[Cl!ckFoto]

aivo-those shots are great. I cant wait to slap this on the 5D i have on the way!

[Tessa]

We keep having lousy weather (no sunlight :( ), but here are a few more with 40D:

F3.5, ISO 400
http://recce.pri.ee/album154/juuru451.jpg

F9, ISO 100, 4 seconds
http://recce.pri.ee/album155/ilutulestik017.jpg

F3.2, ISO 800
http://recce.pri.ee/album153/loomaaed239.jpg

[runner10]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1079/3168954031_d792435d8d_o.jpg

[emilianito]

20D - ISO 200 - F/2.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3141969543_58f8cc9701_o.jpg

[Cl!ckFoto]

from the park yesterday, handheld.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3170974871_b91d8def5c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/3171782552_8676a99108_o.jpg

[kwkodiak]

This lens has been great for indoor sports. All taken with a 1dIII

#1

http://leephotography.smugmug.com/photos/454219124_dXxNs-XL.jpg

#2

http://leephotography.smugmug.com/photos/454211341_LRzFX-XL.jpg

[sagray]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/3237404845_46770a6337_o.jpg

Slight USM, some adjustment of saturation via layer mask, added small amount of vignetting.

[fiveFPS]

wow the ice looks sooo fresh and crisp.. nice!

[S-S]

quick question: is this version generally considered sharper than the 2.8 IS version?

(not interested in the f/4 models)

thanks :)

[ejicon]

I've had this lens for a little over 1 month now and have shot squot! I'm so embarrassed.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/eworth/Canon%20Photos/19ce7224.jpg

[Sculthorpe]

Here's one I took last night on my new 5d mkII. 25 sec. exposure at f20, ISO 100.

[MikeC710]

REBEL XTi 1/125 f/2.8 ISO 1600 EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM 95.0 mm

[S-S]

bought one :D

here's a couple pics...

[S-S]

couple more... these all from first day out

[mrerico]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3286700427_7223f7f192.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3287505200_c3b48d56c0.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3287503298_7ef4010262.jpg?v=0

[fiveFPS]

nice catch! I like #1

[blur07]

Great pictures mrerico!

Just bought a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L and a 1,4 Canon extender;

http://www.christianekblad.se/70200/duck.jpg

[gozodog]

think this is probably my favourite shot with this lens since I got it last summer....

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k89/gozo-dog/RC%20Planes/IMG_1613.jpg

already posted the rest of the set here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=646875)

[REXTi]

that is a beautiful shot.

[Vacant Theory]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3338522845_7f9ea3b109_b.jpg

The 135L was out of stock everywhere I looked in Belgium,Holland and Germany...and then there was this baby all shiny behind a window in a 2nd hand shop.
I hate zoom lenses but I really love this one :)

[fiorano94]

Brave little bird letting me get so close...


http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/fiorano94/Birds007.jpg

[S-S]

sunset last night

[tjaudet829]

Nice capture somethingsimple.

[tjaudet829]

My first L

[tjaudet829]

another

[FLYH2O]

Double Post.

[FLYH2O]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/FLYH2O/IMG_4297-1.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/FLYH2O/IMG_4294-1.jpg

[S-S]

wow these pics are MUCH too big... can you remove & resize them?

edit: thanks, much better

[Vacant Theory]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3418075297_cdbde57928_o.jpg

[sagray]

From a youth sports event this weekend, using a CPL filter and a Canon 1.4x teleconverter. Image was resized, applied unsharp mask, and tweaked ball carrier's face slightly with luminance mask. Otherwise, it's what came out of ACR.

http://gallery.gray-imagery.com/photos/506788940_PhfYt-M.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

From a youth sports event this weekend, using a CPL filter and a Canon 1.4x teleconverter. Image was resized, applied unsharp mask, and tweaked ball carrier's face slightly with luminance mask. Otherwise, it's what came out of ACR.

Looks good but why would you use a CPL for sports and give up two stops of light?

[sagray]

Well, I wasn't quite sure what the location would be like. I wanted to tame the clear blue sky a little if it came to me shooting players at certain angles, and I was interested in getting a little extra overall saturation pop. It was a very bright day, and I wanted to shoot fairly wide open (f/4 with the TC), and the CPL didn't really create issues. I had plenty of latitude with ISO adjustment if I needed really fast shutter speeds (the one above was 1/640th, which was plenty fast).

[quadrap]

5D @ F2.8 1/200 sec
http://www.kendraalexis.com/IMG_1590.jpg

[Vacant Theory]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3456603957_1fdea9c1cc_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3457421816_53073fc42d_o.jpg

[xoldboy]

great photos everyone! i just bought this lens today!

[aladyforty]

I love this lens, I find it easy to handhold in most situations.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3493548905_63dae59858_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3494363298_50be4eda2c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3493544753_8732c4869d_o.jpg

[S-S]

gorgeous...

[germinal]

@aladyforty: What a beautiful woman! Is she married yet? ;)


also nice pictures!

[aladyforty]

@aladyforty: What a beautiful woman! Is she married yet? ;)


also nice pictures!

not married but probably not available:D

[Jay T]

realy nice shots,I really like 2

[4x4rock]

Just purchased the IS brother so this one may be gone soon but here's a pic from the latest shoot.

http://www.jumpset.com/img/v4/p827689254-4.jpg

[S-S]

youll prolly find this one is much sharper... ive heard of quite a few ppl going the other way

[absolutic]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_3oXuJu173K8/ShowCuIID-I/AAAAAAAAKzc/ZpjEzMbYIdA/s800/IMG_9095.JPG

[germinal]

Does this lens exhibit Chromatic aberration @ 2.8? mine seems to show alot... or what causes this glow?

http://users.telenet.be/primovino/CA-1.jpg