Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

[BluewookieJim]

Here are a few I took this weekend in my friends backyard while visiting Austin, TX.

They were all handheld, so they aren't nearly as sharp as I would like, but none the less:

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v3/p729872677-5.jpg

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v6/p883281239-5.jpg

The rest can be seen starting here: LINK (http://photos.kodanja.net/p1006350598/h3ca2c7c6#h3ca2c7c6)

[JS300]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2119471932_77129565eb_o.jpg

[sagray]

http://grayimagery.smugmug.com/photos/555695920_A6x6N-L.jpg

[aladyforty]

A few more, all handheld

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/3155416490_9ddb08aac0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3413685951_300a12036c_o.jpg

This one straight from the camera jpeg (canon picture style B/W) just a slight crop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3356569140_7770230c72_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2951263792_887b61f57e_b.jpg

[aladyforty]

I hate to say it but this thread seems to have better photos than the same lens with IS thread. Im not sure this lens has slightly better image quality or not. Ive used the IS version (a friends) very nice as well

[packham]

Swing
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3664395117_33fc48d5d4_o.jpg

[mananetwork]

I love the 70-200 2.8L, it's always on my camera!

[udang_kara]

http://www.fcbarcelona.my/photo/ann/an7.JPG


http://www.fcbarcelona.my/photo/ann/an15.JPG

its non-IS...but i'm reallyyy love this lens.. :)..opss..its handheld

[snyderman]

Shot from a recent NHRA event with the 70-200 f/2.8L.

Manual Mode; ISO 200; f/2.8; 1/800; evaluate metering

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/DPP_12297TIF.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2912/img2033w.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4624/img2042.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9494/img2094.jpg


http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1039/img2090f.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1378/img1988.jpg

[aladyforty]

another handheld shot, I have many times thought of trading this lens in on the IS version but I just cant fault this one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3694627954_a86dcfcd28_o.jpg

[durkhrod chogori]

After reading this amazing thread (congrats to all for the excellent pics) I am sold for this lens and buy it asap.

Question: Does the IS REALLY warrant the extra cost?

Cheers.

[Katzé]

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6666/img30052.jpg

[Katzé]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9889/img4121e.jpg

[tjaudet829]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9889/img4121e.jpg
I love the colors Kat

Send To Phone

[jwcdds]

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/116715945.jpg

[brownbugger]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2463929146_83e3b5e0ca_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22339978@N08/2463929146/)

[Katzé]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/705/img4219w.jpg

[brownbugger]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/705/img4219w.jpg

beautiful shot my friend.

[dudemanppl]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3854293414_7f2698801e.jpg

[danlee1]

http://www.tohphoto.com/photos/650008827_j4rHp-XL.jpg

[-OutofFocus-]

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/ShutterLuv_1313/TheParty-MsK.jpg



http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/ShutterLuv_1313/WithStandingPaint-MsK.jpg

[-OutofFocus-]

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/ShutterLuv_1313/OrangeUBokehMsK.jpg




http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/ShutterLuv_1313/pond_duckMsK.jpg

[mxracer535]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3960821565_8f3735ab76.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3960820209_3df5735282.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3961593104_2a8e1b8d87.jpg

[The Moose]

Love those dirt bike shots!

Here's one of mine from today just to show off the bokeh:

Shot at f/2.8, focus is spot on the nose:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3965633750_ffffc886ed.jpg

[cbacarella]

Game Day @ Central Michigan University! Gotta love shooting college football while its POURING down rain! Keep the rain in mind when looking at the photos..haha

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3963748755_22fbf8c6d0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3963749021_e13ee789f9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3963749205_db808cdff1.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/3964523380_f7bd48ca41.jpg



Central Michigan University won btw... 46-21. Also beat out Alcorn state the week before..and beat MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY the week before that!


.Chris.

[The Moose]

Game Day @ Central Michigan University! Gotta love shooting college football while its POURING down rain! Keep the rain in mind when looking at the photos..haha

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/3964523380_f7bd48ca41.jpg

Oh man, what a shot! If that doesn't make your college paper or whatever you guys have over there, something's rigged!

[cbacarella]

Oh man, what a shot! If that doesn't make your college paper or whatever you guys have over there, something's rigged!



Front page of sports! I work for Central Michigan Life Newspaper. Its one of the best college papers in the mid-west! Its great experience! Thanks too btw!


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/3967233477_cbcfedd971_o.jpg

[tjaudet829]

Some wildflowers.

[gnnbtrn]

Some wildflowers.
ha-ha-ha
Why it looks familiar?
LOL

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4010776958_e4a25c10e5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4010776958/)

Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 200 mm
Exposure: +0.95
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[tjaudet829]

no fair you got a bee!

[gnnbtrn]

I got the 70-200 lens with my first Canon camera couple years ago, when I had to switch from another system.
For a long time this lens was not used very often, first, because there is no place in my bag, second, I found it waaaay too long. I took it with me only when I knew I had to shoot sports or something like this.

But a month ago I got my FF camera and I am absolutely stunned with the image quality this lens delivers.

The focal distance 70-200 makes it perfect for single portrait shoot out. This the one I took few days ago:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/4010951494_f6965c1c75.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4010951494/)
Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 130 mm
Exposure: +1.05
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: 0 EV



I'd like to carry it with me all the time.

And this is my first question in this thread: how do you carry it? in the bag? Original lens case? Third party lens case?

Thanks!

[gnnbtrn]

no fair you got a bee!

But even the bee did not like me! he turned away!

I didn't really care, I took this picture at the park waiting a girl coming for her senior pictures. She was late, and I got bored, so I snapped what I could. :)

[tjaudet829]

your photos are absolutley stunning as you put it. love the portrait.
I carry on my camera most times as I shoot mostly my sons soccer games.
If I were to carry more gear it would be in my Canon backpack.

[n1as]

Game Day @ Central Michigan University!

Well, wadda know. I went to CMU in the early 80's.

[cbacarella]

Well, wadda know. I went to CMU in the early 80's.


Thats awesome! Its always cool to hear about some CMU alumni! Are you still around MI now? Or off doing bigger and better things in a warmer state? haha


.Chris.

[S-S]

And this is my first question in this thread: how do you carry it? in the bag? Original lens case? Third party lens case?
Thanks!

"shootsac" style bag, custom made

[Rocktoe]

Yarrrgh... I made a deal of this lens today. It's going to be my first L-lens, hopefully it will be worth the wait.

[mananetwork]

This is a must have lens for everybody!

Money well spent, stays on my body 80% of the time!
There's to many nice photos taken with this lens to share them all

Here's a recently one though,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/4034341072_f808afb25a_o.jpg

[The Moose]

The lens is definitely more useful on a full frame body, even on the 1.3x crop of my 1D Mark II has it found more use than when I had a 1.6x body. I love it.

[Rocktoe]

Yarrrgh... I made a deal of this lens today. It's going to be my first L-lens, hopefully it will be worth the wait.

So far, so good. Seems like I'm going to have lots of fun with this lens. :D

[tjaudet829]

So far, so good. Seems like I'm going to have lots of fun with this lens. :D
Congrats now go out there and shoot something and get it posted here!
Welcome to the cLub.

[frizzle]

Mine just arrived today.
A good companion to my 400mm F5.6L
Look forward to giving it a workout over the weekend.

[engrmariano]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4039263025_9f6e121785_o.jpg

[uljens]

http://www.upphoto.lv/images/5_074.jpg
@ f2.8

[frizzle]

A couple from Philip Island today. First time using this baby.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/4082714412_4668e14502_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4082713092_314d850321_o.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

Thats awesome! Its always cool to hear about some CMU alumni! Are you still around MI now? Or off doing bigger and better things in a warmer state? haha


.Chris.

Go chips....my dad's an alumn.....I'm a Bronco though:)

[Spacemunkie]

Swapped my f4 version for the 2.8. Very pleased so far - I have no issues with using it at 2.8 and it's knocking backgrounds out wonderfully. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/4107348843_9358da75f1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4107349691_3b9134ea18_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4108116578_85ae41fa45_o.jpg

[Spacemunkie]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4141887245_e89825d817_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4142643762_9ff8b99139_o.jpg

This '52 Jag XK120 fixed head was immaculate...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/4141884545_cfe129dfa2_o.jpg

[S-S]

http://www.difference.co.nz/temp/2009-11-26-18-12-22.jpg

[tjaudet829]

What a strange looking bird! Nice photo S-S

[ckfishel2001]

What a strange looking bird! Nice photo S-S

yeah..the feet and body don't look like they match. Nice shot.

[ErnieT]

Here is something a little bit different. You cannot see much since its quite small, and the actual picture is massive! So much detail in the big big version of it, its unreal! Enjoy! Pano, 6-7 shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/4137325551_b3434aa654_b.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

Here is something a little bit different. You cannot see much since its quite small, and the actual picture is massive! So much detail in the big big version of it, its unreal! Enjoy! Pano, 6-7 shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/4137325551_b3434aa654_b.jpg
Very cool shot.

[geoff5093]

I'm still trying to debate whether I should get this or the 2.8 IS... I mainly shoot sport photography, but the 2.8 IS seems to be the top choice.

[ckfishel2001]

I'm still trying to debate whether I should get this or the 2.8 IS... I mainly shoot sport photography, but the 2.8 IS seems to be the top choice.

I think it's the top choice because it's versatile, and herd mentality. If you shoot sports, you need shutter speed. The IS won't help you with that. But, the IS is killer to try and help with portrait, landscape, and non moving stuff. If you have the money, you likely can't go wrong. Don't do it because it's the popular choice. There are happy owners of this lens at a considerable savings. You could go sigma and get a quality lens at a further savings, and could have plenty of money to add the likes of a 85 1.8 or 100 2 or 135 2.

[geoff5093]

I think it's the top choice because it's versatile, and herd mentality. If you shoot sports, you need shutter speed. The IS won't help you with that. But, the IS is killer to try and help with portrait, landscape, and non moving stuff. If you have the money, you likely can't go wrong. Don't do it because it's the popular choice. There are happy owners of this lens at a considerable savings. You could go sigma and get a quality lens at a further savings, and could have plenty of money to add the likes of a 85 1.8 or 100 2 or 135 2.
Well I have $8K coming back to me by the end of January (hopefully by then) for the first time home buyers tax credit. Of course I don't want to spend all of it on gear :P

[S-S]

What a strange looking bird! Nice photo S-S

yeah..the feet and body don't look like they match. Nice shot.

:) thanks guys - it's a pukeko, nz native bird (also seen in australia, called purple marsh hen there)

i am glad i bought this rather than the IS version... from what i've seen and heard it's sharper - and it was a lot cheaper too which works for me

[Kamilek]

http://www.inmygallery.cz/images/phocagallery/wedding/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_IMG_2767.jpg

[gnnbtrn]

Great wedding pic! good job!

[Spacemunkie]

Love this lens. Hate clowns....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4184227114_4d09958b00_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4184227722_c13a977ac2_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4183443153_a72e14a39f_o.jpg

[SilverRS]

Awesome shot Ernie! I was just there recently but did not come back with any spectacular shots from the peak.. next time.. :)

Here is something a little bit different. You cannot see much since its quite small, and the actual picture is massive! So much detail in the big big version of it, its unreal! Enjoy! Pano, 6-7 shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/4137325551_b3434aa654_b.jpg

[da_teacher]

First time out with my BD--all shot with the 70-200....see here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=800433

[drumsfield]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/leesuper73/1-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/leesuper73/1-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/leesuper73/1-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/leesuper73/1-5.jpg

[Ogreenlee]

oops, wrong thread. this is the IS version. sorry.

[k4show]

I just ordered this yesterday, I'm so excited. :D

[uljens]

@ f2.8
http://upphoto.lv/images/portraits/portraits_013.jpg

[sagray]

Went on a little beer and wine tasting trip this weekend, and took the 70-200 as the only lens on my 5D Classic.

http://gallery.gray-imagery.com/photos/761289098_g6nzA-L.jpg

http://gallery.gray-imagery.com/photos/761288675_AV9uD-L.jpg

http://gallery.gray-imagery.com/photos/761290014_YwM73-L.jpg

[dufrenbk]

Truly an amazing lens

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/dufrenbk/Weddings/CT520.jpg

[tiger280e]

can someone take a picture of this lens attacehed to 500d ? i need to know the lens size comparing to the 500d body...thanks guys....and i'm asking the same question in 70-200 f4L thead...:rolleyes:

[dufrenbk]

can someone take a picture of this lens attacehed to 500d ? i need to know the lens size comparing to the 500d body...thanks guys....and i'm asking the same question in 70-200 f4L thead...:rolleyes:


What does that matter? It's gonna look awesome on any body... if that's what you're worried about. :)

Found this in like 2 seconds on google... but it's the IS version. They're very closely the same size...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3536499154_b0ea1c1abb.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3536499396_30aa94bed9.jpg

[tiger280e]

thanks , dufrenbk , you're right,,,:D

[ErnieT]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4282222741_4de64c5ba7_b.jpg

Love this lens for landscapes!

[tronvex]

Would this len make a better portrait len then the f/4? Deciding between the two right now

[dufrenbk]

Would this len make a better portrait len then the f/4? Deciding between the two right now

I've always heard that the f/4 version was just a little sharper and had better colors and contrast or whatever, but I personally don't see how after using this uber-sweet lens for some time now. And to me, the larger f/2.8 aperture better suits portraiture for blurring out the background. The best-known portrait lens on earth is the 85 f/1.2L, so that right there should tell you something about larger apertures, focal length, and portraits.

[tronvex]

Oh yes, the 85mm f/1.2L is a VERY good len for portraits and plan on getting one. But for right I would like something with a reach and debating between the 70-200mm f/2.8 and the 70-200mm f/4. I'm leaning toward the f/2.8 right now, but also I would to get the IS verision since I won't be carrying a tripod with me most of the time. It still up in the air right, and I got till summer to make my decision

[professorman]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4282222741_4de64c5ba7_b.jpg

Love this lens for landscapes!

Awesome image!

[ErnieT]

Thanks professorman!

[frizzle]

Stunning shot ErnieT 8-)
Can you share exposure time?

This thread is not getting much attention right now.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4318493672_e03826ae60_b.jpg

[Martin.D]

I'm suprised this thread is not busy, with the 2.8 non IS being 500 bucks cheaper I thought it would be popular...

[Two]

That 500 bucks is the reason I don't have the IS version.

[subhayu.in]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4284458342_5208fececb_o.jpg

[The Moose]

Loving mine still. Anyone got any experiences to share about rain and this lens? It's not "weather sealed" according to everything Canon say but I don't quite believe that it isn't.

[TaDa]

Loving mine still. Anyone got any experiences to share about rain and this lens? It's not "weather sealed" according to everything Canon say but I don't quite believe that it isn't.

Well, it's definitely not weather sealed. Not much to believe or not. When you mount it, you can see the silver of the mount between the lens and the camera body. If it were sealed, there would be black rubber there to complete the seal

[The Moose]

Well, it's definitely not weather sealed. Not much to believe or not. When you mount it, you can see the silver of the mount between the lens and the camera body. If it were sealed, there would be black rubber there to complete the seal

Ah, I see now. I just compared with my 24-70 and 70-200. Quite obvious now that I know the difference but before when I'd seen that the 24-70 rolled all the way over, I thought it was just something to do with the design.

So is that the only difference or is there more seals in different places on the IS version? If that's all it is then it hardly deserves the "not weather sealed" tag.

[SteveJa]

I am looking to get this lens very soon. But I have a question.

How many of you got this lens then after using it for awhile wished it was the IS version? For $500 more, I cant see it. Also having the 100/400 I know that I used the IS very very little, less then 1% of my shoots. But I also have to remember that with the 70-200 it will be used for different type of photos.

any thoughts would be great.

Thanks

[gnnbtrn]

I am looking to get this lens very soon. But I have a question.

How many of you got this lens then after using it for awhile wished it was the IS version? For $500 more, I cant see it. Also having the 100/400 I know that I used the IS very very little, less then 1% of my shoots. But I also have to remember that with the 70-200 it will be used for different type of photos.

any thoughts would be great.

Thanks

What do you need IS for? I shoot some kids soccer, and always have it on the tripod.

Here is hand held:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4367224065_b567d34e3f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4367224065/)
Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 150 mm
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

or this one taken hand held at 200mm:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4367969732_d49a1db43a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4367969732/)
Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire


My answer is NO, I never wish to have IS on this lens

[absolutic]

I rented the non-is version several times and always used it with monopod and never needed an IS, but I never used it inside, always outside

[dufrenbk]

What do you need IS for? I shoot some kids soccer, and always have it on the tripod.

Here is hand held:


Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 150 mm
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

or this one taken hand held at 200mm:


Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: +1/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire


My answer is NO, I never wish to have IS on this lens

When the shutter speed is up to 1/2500th of a second, no one needs IS lol. When you get down to around 1/200th or slower, then it could be useful at times. I am able to use mine at about 1/125th with not much of a problem, just have to be conscious that you have to hold it perfectly still. At slow shutter speeds like that or slower, IS usually doesn't help much for my situations. I'm usually taking pics of kids which are moving and weddings where anyone can be moving. IS doesn't help at all with moving subjects.
To answer your question, no, I really don't want the IS version. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the quality I get from my copy of the lens and could never see getting rid of it. I guess there are times it could be useful. In those times, I just put it on a tripod.

[KarinMichelle]

I want this lens very badly, but have been told there could be another lens in this focal range in the works (here we go again). I can't afford the IS version and don't want the f/4 IS again as it's too slow for indoor shooting. Would you wait, or would you just get it now? I know - I suppose there really is no "right" answer to this question. *sigh*

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4282222741_4de64c5ba7_b.jpg

Love this lens for landscapes!

Awesome photograph! Whereabouts in North Vancouver did you take this photo from?

[dufrenbk]

I want this lens very badly, but have been told there could be another lens in this focal range in the works (here we go again). I can't afford the IS version and don't want the f/4 IS again as it's too slow for indoor shooting. Would you wait, or would you just get it now? I know - I suppose there really is no "right" answer to this question. *sigh*


Sorry to say it, but if you can't afford the IS version, you won't be able to afford the new one as it also has IS and is even more expensive than the current IS version... take a look...
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=19092

Get the 2.8 without IS. It pwns

[10megapixel]

I am looking to get this lens very soon. But I have a question.

How many of you got this lens then after using it for awhile wished it was the IS version? For $500 more, I cant see it. Also having the 100/400 I know that I used the IS very very little, less then 1% of my shoots. But I also have to remember that with the 70-200 it will be used for different type of photos.

any thoughts would be great.

Thanks

I had the non IS, then the IS, and now I'm back to the non IS. I find the non IS version sharper wide-open than the IS, and I shoot there a lot. The IS did come in very handy at times but I can live without it for what I do with this lens.

[tonyniev]

I also need help- should I get this non is or save more to get the mk11 for a huge price difference $700- $1000, depending on how much B&H will price the MKii, which I estimate to be $2300, I will use this as an additional long lens to my 24- 105 mmL and then I plan to buy a 1.4 teleconverter for use in moon shots in a tripod. I plan to use primarily to shoot ari shows, landscapes, architectures and people, my grand kids indoor programs, parties . I have shot airshows with my 75- 300 mm and night shots with steady hands.
Another point do you think the used prices will go down once the Mkk II is announced?
Finally I am thinking of buying a Sigma 150- 500 plus the non is Canon 70-200 rather than the new Mkii , does this make sense?

[brownbugger]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4368378272_7aac489dfd_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22339978@N08/4368378272/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/4356664885_2c45ea61bf_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22339978@N08/4356664885/)


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4354200060_99ca65dd43_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/22339978@N08/4354200060/)

[brownbugger]

I also need help- should I get this non is or save more to get the mk11 for a huge price difference $700- $1000, depending on how much B&H will price the MKii, which I estimate to be $2300, I will use this as an additional long lens to my 24- 105 mmL and then I plan to buy a 1.4 teleconverter for use in moon shots in a tripod. I plan to use primarily to shoot ari shows, landscapes, architectures and people, my grand kids indoor programs, parties . I have shot airshows with my 75- 300 mm and night shots with steady hands.
Another point do you think the used prices will go down once the Mkk II is announced?
Finally I am thinking of buying a Sigma 150- 500 plus the non is Canon 70-200 rather than the new Mkii , does this make sense?

I am guessing the 150-500 will be your primary airshows & moonshots lens.

you are thinking of getting a 70-200 2.8 in addition to shoot the other stuff , ..i would think you'd probably be better off with a fast prime to shoot indoor kids, for around the similar price range you can get a 35 1.4 .

[tonyniev]

I am guessing the 150-500 will be your primary airshows & moonshots lens.

you are thinking of getting a 70-200 2.8 in addition to shoot the other stuff , ..i would think you'd probably be better off with a fast prime to shoot indoor kids, for around the similar price range you can get a 35 1.4 .

Thanks for indulging me in this archive thread and for the advise. yes I will get some more prime lens.

[KarinMichelle]

Sorry to say it, but if you can't afford the IS version, you won't be able to afford the new one as it also has IS and is even more expensive than the current IS version... take a look...
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=19092

Get the 2.8 without IS. It pwns

Agreed - there is no way in heck I could ever afford that damn thing. Looks like a beauty though. I'll wait til I get a job working for someone else, lol. Not. There's no doubt I'll wind up with the 2.8 non-IS, it's just a matter of when. And not sure if I should invest in it and the 24-70L and wait on a body for a couple weeks (to see if anything new is to be announced), or just go ahead and get the 50D and this lens until I can afford the 24-70L again. Decisions, decisions. :confused:

[drigo]

just got this 2 days ago...my first shot...i had the f/4 version but wanted something faster...so far it doesn't feel that much heavier than the f/4...just gotta get used to it a bit more...especially handheld...


1/500 f/4
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9171/resized1z.jpg

[S-S]

couple from yesterday

[S-S]

couple more

[Spacemunkie]

1Ds:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4384599544_02e1779c3d_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4307341307_4081342bf8_o.jpg

7D:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4337051040_1ee6d6f73c_o.jpg

[KarinMichelle]

Bump - I've got this coming - can someone please post some indoor sports shots for me? Thanks.

[k4show]

Bump - I've got this coming - can someone please post some indoor sports shots for me? Thanks.

Would hockey do?

[KarinMichelle]

Yes, thanks! I'll be shooting kids' indoor soccer games. I'd imagine hockey may be even more tricky with exposures due to the ice?

[k4show]

Yes, thanks! I'll be shooting kids' indoor soccer games. I'd imagine hockey may be even more tricky with exposures due to the ice?

Here are just a few. EXIF should be intact.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4394815753_13960dabe7_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4394815519_54603f5af5_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4394815327_1a439682f2_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4394815099_761ee61134_o.jpg

[KarinMichelle]

Thank you! Some very nice shots in there. So you're in Canada, but some of those jerseys look - dare I say it - a little Boston Bruin-ish? lol

[ChunkyDA]

I guess Canon is trying to keep up with the high espense of the new Nikon 2.8 zoom. $2400 is a big price jump over the "old" IS lens. Anyway my non-IS works just fine.
U-11 soccer this weekend.

[jhoag]

From a Trail Riding group preparing for the Houston Rodeo & Livestock Show...

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Museums-Events/Trail-Riders/Trail-Riders-0010/797130133_L58Tk-XL.jpg

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Museums-Events/Trail-Riders/Trail-Riders-0012/797130480_tPgpP-XL.jpg

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Museums-Events/Trail-Riders/Trail-Riders-0015/797130956_opezH-XL.jpg

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Museums-Events/Trail-Riders/Trail-Riders-0007/797129554_9BKR3-XL.jpg


http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Museums-Events/Trail-Riders/Trail-Riders-0001/797128400_FMhmb-XL.jpg

[Salma]

Why isn't this lens very popular, looks like it takes exceptional shots.

[dufrenbk]

Why isn't this lens very popular, looks like it takes exceptional shots.
Oh man, it takes VERY exceptional shots. I would love IS, but after looking through some of the pictures on that thread (it could just be the people using it, doubt it though), I find many more lovely shots on this thread.
I'm gonna go through some of my recent pictures since I've gotten my 5D. My 5D LOVES this lens. Well, my 40D does too. I think every camera would lol.

[Salma]

Oh man, it takes VERY exceptional shots. I would love IS, but after looking through some of the pictures on that thread (it could just be the people using it, doubt it though), I find many more lovely shots on this thread.
I'm gonna go through some of my recent pictures since I've gotten my 5D. My 5D LOVES this lens. Well, my 40D does too. I think every camera would lol.
Post pics i'm getting one soon :o

[jhoag]

Yes. It is outstanding, and even a bit sharper than the IS version, everything else equal. You do have to remember to provide support and good hand-holding technique in low light, plus decent shutter speeds. Most people I know who went for the IS version were primarily looking for a good indoor-event solution, to allow for more "relaxed" hand-held freedom.

JH

[niwooe]

shot this on a 40D, pretty sharp wide open.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3861803150_931f339b81_b.jpg

would prefer IS if I ever use this lens indoor though, otherwise it's a superb lens to own.
sold it after 2 months though. f2.8 not enough :D

[dufrenbk]

The first image being downsized doesn't do the picture justice as if it were being viewed larger. The crop gives a little more of an idea of how outstanding this lens is. These had no sharpening done except the default in Photoshop raw which I think is 25% with a 1.0 radius.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/dufrenbk/Davin/IMG_0181.jpg


100% crop for you pixel peepers (trust me, pixel peeping not necessary with this lens. it just has a superb professional-like quality to it straight out the box)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/dufrenbk/Davin/IMG_0181crop.jpg



EDIT: and this isn't even the sharpest picture I've ever seen from it. I find my copy is sharpest around 100mm-135mm. This one is just with my new 5D so I put it

[jhoag]

Good example. I agree that the sweet spot for Sharp on this lens is around 135mm. Interestingly, the 2 lenses I have that are sharper, are the 85 1.8 and the 135 2.0 (the best).

JH

[Olegis]

I guess Canon is trying to keep up with the high espense of the new Nikon 2.8 zoom. $2400 is a big price jump over the "old" IS lens. Anyway my non-IS works just fine.
U-11 soccer this weekend.

Great action captures, Dave !

[FSUnoles]

http://pdnedu.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341ce76f53ef0120a8f1e5e7970b-800wi

coffee anyone?? want.

apparently they were handing these out in Vancouver

[jhoag]

http://pdnedu.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341ce76f53ef0120a8f1e5e7970b-800wi

coffee anyone?? want.

apparently they were handing these out in Vancouver

There is a whole thread going on this mug already...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=835527

JH

[KarinMichelle]

More images please. ;)

[10megapixel]

Robo Dog :D

http://img2.pict.com/b3/be/a6/3052974/0/f2d0009.jpg

[KarinMichelle]

lol - I think my Stepfather has one of those things.

[sagray]

http://gallery.gray-imagery.com/photos/804027048_3nGng-XL-1.jpg

[gnnbtrn]

Great job!!!!

[drigo]

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1909/lighthouse1final.jpg

[frizzle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/4434357119_28fa0e8b9e_o.jpg

[mininut]

I've just bought a 50D now and wanted to get this lens too, I'll mostly be shooting motorsport. If anyone has examples of this lens used in motorsport that would be great.

M.

[frizzle]

I've just bought a 50D now and wanted to get this lens too, I'll mostly be shooting motorsport. If anyone has examples of this lens used in motorsport that would be great.

M.

I have a few.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/4082714412_4668e14502_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4318493672_e03826ae60_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4082713092_314d850321_o.jpg

[Morlow]

1.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4471368609_3ed2b20290_o.jpg

2.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4471367905_3e4db6b09e_o.jpg

3.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4472146822_9761aaef30_o.jpg

[mininut]

I have a few.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/4082714412_4668e14502_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4318493672_e03826ae60_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4082713092_314d850321_o.jpg

cracking images, do these have any PP?

M.

[frizzle]

cracking images, do these have any PP?

M.

Yep - a little sharpening & saturation adjustment using DPP.

[Morlow]

1.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4488812558_827321bd1c_o.jpg

2.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4488169019_7627c7958d_o.jpg

3.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4488169471_ce2de4e6b0_o.jpg

4.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4488171163_c0857d526d_o.jpg

[an_DREW -STi-]

My beautiful niece.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4501936456_352fa3b1b2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4501302297_f9ae9dccfa_b.jpg

[macobee]

Didnt know of a NON IS thread, so here i post again:
all with help of monopod only
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4508049328_0b675290fa_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4508048814_ec4f130d95_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/4507405655_d1961c2f09_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4507405367_53ca0b4209_o.jpg

[Ed Harp]

Canon 30D. 70-200mm f/2.8 L. Data: 200mm, f/2.8, 1/2,500 sec.

[Ed Harp]

Once I sold all of my FD equipment including my 100mm macro lens, I still needed an auto focus, lens for my 10D and 30D. I've been using my 70-200 f/2.8 L with a Canon 500D to fit 77mm filter. This combination works great with a mounted Vivitar 285 on camera kicked down to 1/8 power manual setting. This resembles the bracket I made on which I mounted my camera and flash to do macro photography years ago.
Canon 30D. 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM. Data: 200mm, f/20, 1/100 sec ISO-100.

[colormaniac]

Hi, I just dicovered this thread, after I recently got this lens. I have a question for the users here. I like taking pictures with this lens on a 50D. But it seems pretty heavy and sometimes I can't keep my hands steady. Do you have similar problems? Since I usually shoot portraiture, using a tripod is not usually a solution to me.

I can't imagine how those people use the IS version of this lens without a tripod.

[BluewookieJim]

You're not alone there. I consider myself to be pretty steady, but at 200mm, or even worse at 280mm with a 1.4x TC, this is all over the place for me. I've gotten good results with this lens, but I really have to concentrate on my technique, and even then my keeper rate is much lower than with my other lenses.

Truthfully, my best results have come when I use my monopod with this lens.

[S-S]

i use this lens 100% handheld and only sometimes get blurring if the light is really bad, forcing me to use a slower shutter
i originally planned to get the IS version but decided against it when i got this one, it's perfect and a lot cheaper

[colormaniac]

Though the IS version is supposed to help shaking hands, it's much heavier than the non-IS version such that, in terms of holding it steadily, the end result may be even worse!

[macobee]

I use a monopod or tripod with it when shutter speed gets lower then 1/250 with quite good results

[drigo]

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7919/airfinal.jpg

[an_DREW -STi-]

Just a test of my outer focus point.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4501278871_29dd64c6e7_b.jpg

[colormaniac]

I use a monopod or tripod with it when shutter speed gets lower then 1/250 with quite good results
Thanks for the tip!

[Morlow]

Some shots from a local "petting farm".

1.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4550285796_c76bf4215f_o.jpg

2.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4550285972_c373a9d7cf_o.jpg

3.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4549648319_40a8eda908_o.jpg

4.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4549648979_8e10d934c8_o.jpg

5.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4550287630_3fee1d5bf8_o.jpg

6.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4550287840_ce082cc052_o.jpg

7.)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4550288440_733bbac27b_o.jpg

[Spacemunkie]

Beautifully restored Mk IXc Spitfire - all 7D:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4550277378_4f04dec709_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4550281700_94838de76d_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4550277530_fd78fceedf_o.jpg

[Morlow]

Nice shots Spacemunkie!