Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

[tommykjensen]

Ok we have a 70-200 f/4 best photo thread and we have a mixed 70-200 with extender best photo thread.

Since I am considering to get the 70-200 f/2.8 NON-IS I would like to see lots of photos shot with this lens so post You best photo with this lens.

Oh btw. please do not suggest a search on pbase. I know about that but that function is lousy.

[schmoelzel]

Ok Tommy......since no has answered the call, I'll give you a couple. I moved up to this optic from the 70-200F4 and I found it a lot more useful!! Last month I traded it for a 200f2.8 prime, and while the prime was very very good, I think as far as IQ, I found little distinction between the two. The trade didn't work out (guy was uncomfortable with the cosmetics of my well-used 70-200F2.8!) so we traded back again!! I think I''ll keep it since it seems to be a tough sell in it's condition (cosmetically!!). Anyhow, it is a great optic, sharp, great contrast and colour, and it is sharp wide-open!! Here are a couple of shots of Julia taken recently.........all wide-open at f2.8 and at the long end (200mm). I tend to use it at the long end 90% of the time. You can't really go wrong with this lens or any of Canon's offerings in this focal length. They are all good!!


70-200f2.8 @ 200mm
http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/70-200f2.8-1D-JuliaB.jpg


http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/70-200f2.8-1D-JuliaA%7E0.jpg

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/70-200f2.8-1D-JuliaA.jpg

[pparker]

This is my favorite lens next to my 600 f4. I contemplated getting the IS version but could not justify the extra 500.00 to 600.00 dollars. So far, I haven't regretted that decision.

Here's one more for your evaluation. Hope this helps. Some great examples already posted by another photographer.

Pete

[tommykjensen]

Oh man schmoelzel as usual Your photos are just perfect.

Pete excellent photos also.

Thanks keep them coming.

[kheops]

my son, totally biased for sure...

http://toriamos.free.fr/potn/img_7615.jpg

[lmelendez]

Well, I was going to post mine... but after seeing schmoelzel pictures.... I better not :)

Leo.

[schmoelzel]

Well, I was going to post mine... but after seeing schmoelzel pictures.... I better not :)

Leo.

Thanks but post yours too!!

[schmoelzel]

This is my favorite lens next to my 600 f4. I contemplated getting the IS version but could not justify the extra 500.00 to 600.00 dollars. So far, I haven't regretted that decision.

Here's one more for your evaluation. Hope this helps. Some great examples already posted by another photographer.

Pete

Those are great Pete!! The one of the little girl is priceless!! What a beautiful child!! Which body are you using?

[Steve Parr]

Primarily, I shoot concerts.

"Best"? I dunno'; that's subjective, really. But this is one of my favorites:

http://onstagephotography.com/images/hugeflannery04.jpg

It's Tim Flannery (former San Diego player and coach) and the California Center For The Arts in Escondido. CA. The lighting was great, and the f/2.8 non-IS saw a lot of work that night!

[pparker]

Schmoelzel, yours are absolutely beautiful, especially the last portrait. I took mine with a 5 D. I love this camera but have noticed increased noise since downloading firmware version 1.05. I hope Canon addresses this issue with a new firmware update soon.

I'm not used to the 100 KB image file size for this forum. I'm looking forward to using this lens in the studio with my 5 D when my house is finally completed.

[tommykjensen]

Ok I went and bought this lens today. :D

Hopefully I will get to the zoo tomorrow and test it good. A few quick testshots looks good.

[In2Photos]

Tommy I added this to the lens archive page.

[tommykjensen]

Tommy I added this to the lens archive page.

Excellent. Hopefully we will get more photos.

[RikWriter]

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/52440543.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/52004881.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/52004665.jpg

[Crashoran]

That squirrel shot is amazing.

[MazerRakhm]

My only L lens, and I love it!

http://ksmith.smugmug.com/photos/71128365-M.jpg

http://ksmith.smugmug.com/photos/35919460-M.jpg

http://ksmith.smugmug.com/photos/44786247-M.jpg

[Double Negative]

Kind of a pointless thread - they'll look pretty much the same as the f/4 and f/2.8 IS. ;)

[MazerRakhm]

But they don't cost as much as the IS thread!

[Alex_Galea]

That squirrel shot is amazing.

and at only 200mm, wow

[Thornfield]

Well I wouldn't call it my best seeing as it is my first. I've only had it for a short while but I can't seem to take it off my camera :)

[BTBeilke]

Here are a couple I took with my 70-200:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-9/1075567/IMG_1232_RT8.potn.jpg

A 100% crop:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-9/1075567/IMG_1232_RT8b.potn.jpg

[BTBeilke]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-9/1075567/IMG_1233_RT8.potn.jpg

A 100% crop:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-9/1075567/IMG_1233_RT8b.potn.jpg

[Orogeny]

Here are about 14,700 examples:
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_70200_28u

Tim

[dgelrod]

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4397924
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4646742

These are two that I've taken with the 70-200 2.8L and my 30D

(You won't regret it at all)

Glen

[kheops]

i don't like so much to post pictures, but hey, you asked

http://toriamos.free.fr/potn/IMG_8749.jpg

http://toriamos.free.fr/potn/img_7615.jpg

[PalmBayFlo]

Here's one I took with this lens. PP included smart sharpen and a run thru neat image.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g224/palmbayflo/70-200.jpg

[tommykjensen]

More photos here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=168429

and here is a few of mine

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=060512_harrishawk2.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=060702_harrishawk4.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=060702_harrishawk6.jpg

[::John::]

Is it true this lens comes with its own tri-pod collar. Im guessing this means that it is a heavy beast!

Yes, it does come with its own tripod collar. It is not too heavy for me but it would depend on your own strength and build and how long you were going to be carrying it.

[Jon]

How about 1/40 sec. on a 70-200 IS with the Canon 1.4x II and Tamron SP 2x TCs on. 100% crop from a 5D. RSP with stock processing options. It stands up to optical abuse pretty well.
94542

Or, unadulterated from the 20D
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=54913&d=1153087366
A bit of a crop, but not a lot - nowhere close to 100%. Again - RSP was used; I messed around a bit with the contrast at the time.

[Seefutlung]

94545

[twotimer]

Taken in Grand Bend Ontario this March.

Gerhard

http://mypixel.ca/photo/springGB3.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

Thank you all for contributing. I am sold i think, lol. I was hesitant before i set this thread up, all i heard was how great the IS version is, it blocks out the great performance of the non IS that you have proven here, wait does that make sense? too many Pimms me thinks. Anyway i hope you keep posting, if it continues long enough i will be albe to post my shots when the lens arrives, wont be able to order it for another week though.
Anyone have any negative experience using a 2x converter with a 1.6 crop body?

[grego]

Thank you all for contributing. I am sold i think, lol. I was hesitant before i set this thread up, all i heard was how great the IS version is, it blocks out the great performance of the non IS that you have proven here, wait does that make sense? too many Pimms me thinks. Anyway i hope you keep posting, if it continues long enough i will be albe to post my shots when the lens arrives, wont be able to order it for another week though.
Anyone have any negative experience using a 2x converter with a 1.6 crop body?

It'll work with 2x. But don't expect as crystal clear results. I'd consider another lens if the 2x tc will be on the lens more than 50% of the time.

[Jon]

The hummingbird shot with 1.4x and 2x TCs (which isn't reflected in the EXIF, BTW) was using AF at an effective aperture of f/8. I get AF with that combo on both the 5D and 20D. It seems the Tamron just passes through the Canon's info without adding its own.

[Seefutlung]

Thank you all for contributing. I am sold i think, lol. I was hesitant before i set this thread up, all i heard was how great the IS version is, it blocks out the great performance of the non IS that you have proven here, wait does that make sense? too many Pimms me thinks. Anyway i hope you keep posting, if it continues long enough i will be albe to post my shots when the lens arrives, wont be able to order it for another week though.
Anyone have any negative experience using a 2x converter with a 1.6 crop body?

Photozone has performed resolution (sharpness) tests on both the IS and non-IS 70-200. The Non-IS, by testing, is sharper than the IS. So, IS is handy some-of-the-time, but I rather had the little extra sharpness all the time. And, since most of my shots/usage of the 70-200 are of action/sports ... IS doesn't do me much good. It all depends on what you shoot. IS is handy for those shots when a tripod isn't around or practical ... but a tripod beats IS for sharpness.

[grego]

Photozone has performed resolution (sharpness) tests on both the IS and non-IS 70-200. The Non-IS, by testing, is sharper than the IS. So, IS is handy some-of-the-time, but I rather had the little extra sharpness all the time. And, since most of my shots/usage of the 70-200 are of action/sports ... IS doesn't do me much good. It all depends on what you shoot. IS is handy for those shots when a tripod isn't around or practical ... but a tripod beats IS for sharpness.

The sharpness is so minimal though. You'd likely see more lens to lens variation than anything. I doubt most people would even notice the difference with a test against the two without each being labeled. And since Canon's always tend to produce images that are on the soft side, you are going to end up sharpening anyway, whether it is the IS or non-IS.

And Jon made a good point. It does correct handshake blur, even when you are at higher shutter speeds.

For you it works, for other people IS works. Only the person who knows what they are shooting will know which is better. The sharpness issue is not relevant compared to the weight, cost, things you shoot elements.

Obviously, buy what you can afford without any financial problems occuring from your buy.

[lmelendez]

All of them with a 20D and 70-200 f2.8L (non-IS)

Nature:
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/nature/IMG_3179-med.jpg
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/nature/IMG_0126-med.jpg
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/nature/IMG_3178-med.jpg

People:
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/people/IMG_3360-med.jpg
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/people/IMG_0377-med.jpg

Great lens..... 2 out of 50 times I have wished to have IS.... but 2 out of 50 times doesn't justify the $500 in my particular case

Leo.

[websurfer]

Photozone has performed resolution (sharpness) tests on both the IS and non-IS 70-200. The Non-IS, by testing, is sharper than the IS. So, IS is handy some-of-the-time, but I rather had the little extra sharpness all the time. And, since most of my shots/usage of the 70-200 are of action/sports ... IS doesn't do me much good. It all depends on what you shoot. IS is handy for those shots when a tripod isn't around or practical ... but a tripod beats IS for sharpness.

Update - Photozone.de:

Maybe the difference between the IS ver. and non-IS is only very small cos Klaus on Photozone.de is going to make new reviews of the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS and of the Canon EF 100-400 L because he think, that the copies, which he has tested, were substandard copies. New reviews will follow in a short time.
Link. (http://www.photozone.de/active/forum/showmsg.jsp?id=1073016A&forum=1025)

[PalmBayFlo]

All of them with a 20D and 70-200 f2.8L (non-IS)

Nature:
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/nature/IMG_3179-med.jpg
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/nature/IMG_0126-med.jpg
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/nature/IMG_3178-med.jpg

People:
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/people/IMG_3360-med.jpg
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/people/IMG_0377-med.jpg

Great lens..... 2 out of 50 times I have wished to have IS.... but 2 out of 50 times doesn't justify the $500 in my particular case

Leo.
Beautiful shots Leo...I especially loved the second one in the People category. Did you run any particular action with that? Love the pastel colors!

[Lord_Malone]

I just posted this in the "bokeh" thread...

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/4650/ord2818hj6.jpg

[PAFC2004]

The bokeh in the last image is amazing. No PP?

[Tee Why]

I'm not sure I get these, "show me your best shots from a XXXXX lens" threads.
Unless you have something to compare it to how are processed and sharpened images of much value?
Arguably the 70-200 f2.8L is one of the sharpest zoom that Canon makes and it's optics are not really questionable at this point as the lens has been out for so long.

I have this lens and think it's a great deal too, but I'm just not sure if these types of threads are really helpful.

Flame suit, ON!!!

[cdifoto]

I'm not sure I get these, "show me your best shots from a XXXXX lens" threads.
Unless you have something to compare it to how are processed and sharpened images of much value?
Arguably the 70-200 f2.8L is one of the sharpest zoom that Canon makes and it's optics are not really questionable at this point as the lens has been out for so long.

I have this lens and think it's a great deal too, but I'm just not sure if these types of threads are really helpful.

Flame suit, ON!!!


I agree. Even "straight from RAW" crops are pointless...there are different RAW softwares and different settings that mean different things.

[In2Photos]

I'm not sure I get these, "show me your best shots from a XXXXX lens" threads.
Unless you have something to compare it to how are processed and sharpened images of much value?
Arguably the 70-200 f2.8L is one of the sharpest zoom that Canon makes and it's optics are not really questionable at this point as the lens has been out for so long.

I have this lens and think it's a great deal too, but I'm just not sure if these types of threads are really helpful.

Flame suit, ON!!!

Seen any of these threads for a Quantarray lens? How about a Canon 55-200? Perhaps people like to see what others shoot with the lens. Or perhaps characterisitics of the lens, like REALLY REALLY bad CA will show on a 800 pixel image, or how the bokeh looks. The kit lens is said to be a horrible lens but the thread for that has proved that it CAN be a useful lens that creates beautiful images.

[cdifoto]

Seen any of these threads for a Quantarray lens? How about a Canon 55-200? Perhaps people like to see what others shoot with the lens. Or perhaps characterisitics of the lens, like REALLY REALLY bad CA will show on a 800 pixel image, or how the bokeh looks. The kit lens is said to be a horrible lens but the thread for that has proved that it CAN be a useful lens that creates beautiful images.

Yeah, at small sizes. Kinda backs up Tee's point.

[Texbow]

Pointless to some I guess. I just went through 3 pages of post just to see what (pre or post processing) the non IS can do. I checked out the IS post also for the same reason. For me it stands to reason that if many can get a great pic out of the lens then all is left is skill on the photographers end. I actually thought that the non IS photos looked better on average then the IS lens. My .02 cents.

[DEMO]

http://UMEMER.smugmug.com/photos/91454815-L.jpg

http://UMEMER.smugmug.com/photos/102297994-L.jpg

http://UMEMER.smugmug.com/photos/101408392-L.jpg

http://UMEMER.smugmug.com/photos/101408404-L.jpg

http://UMEMER.smugmug.com/photos/103561746-L.jpg

[cjm]

I just got this lens today and already I am in love with it. I got steady hands to I dont really need IS (although IS is nice) and this lens WOW! I got it for $1000 US and its the best thousand I ever spent. It is just so awesome.

I have not really shot anything but this is what I took in my yard. Impressive I think and the color is just amazingly real!

[mspringfield]

The non-IS version that I had was probably sharper than the IS version I have now. Fortunately I sold it to a friend and can get my hands on it if I ever need it.

My favorite 70-200 non-IS shot.

http://www.pbase.com/mspringfield/image/41823193.jpg

Michael

[Pete]

How did I miss contributing to this thread?

It's a fantastically versatile lens.

http://pete-bennett.smugmug.com/photos/100686140-L-1.jpg

http://pete-bennett.smugmug.com/photos/99663524-L.jpg

http://pete-bennett.smugmug.com/photos/99680989-L.jpg

http://pete-bennett.smugmug.com/photos/99552599-L.jpg

http://pete-bennett.smugmug.com/photos/99512089-L.jpg

[cjm]

OK I did a bit more testing under better non overcast skies and now I am convinced! Best Grand I ever spent! This picture is straight from the camera. Super sharp and the color is perfect! Simply awesome!

[sebmour]

Here is some contributions of mine. I love this lens for sports but also for portraits!

This one is a 60% crop. Hand held
http://sebmour.smugmug.com/photos/119857464-M.jpg
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 125
Focal Length: 200mm
Exposure Time: 0.0062s (1/160)

Hand held
http://sebmour.smugmug.com/photos/119864931-M.jpg
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 190mm
Exposure Time: 0.008s (1/125)


This was taken with kenko extension tubes...and tripod mounted
http://sebmour.smugmug.com/photos/119872514-M.jpg
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO: 500
Focal Length: 190mm
Exposure Time: 0.25s (1/4)

Enjoy!

[cbr929rrerion]

here is mine...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=263234

[Ben Fried]

Well, I'm in love with this lens...here are a few of my contributions from a shoot today.

http://gallery.realitydesign.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=250&g2_serialNumber=1

http://gallery.realitydesign.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=246&g2_serialNumber=1

http://gallery.realitydesign.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=283&g2_serialNumber=1

http://gallery.realitydesign.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=287&g2_serialNumber=1

Lot's more here:

http://gallery.realitydesign.com/main.php?g2_itemId=237

[anomie]

The images from this lens are all teriffic! I am contemplating adding it to my arsenal. My only concern is the weight - is it really heavy coupled with a 30D? I have some problems with my right hand (wrist synovitis) and so the weight issue is of great concern. I know that using a tripod would help but I hate lugging around a tripod. Those who own this lens, could you talk about your experiences shooting without a tripod and any weight related issues you may have. I've read it's easy to balance it using the mounting ring against the palm.

[Ben Fried]

I thought I was going to hate the weight and it really doesn't bother me at all. People say it's SOOOO heavy, but in the end, it's just 3lbs.

I have it paired up with my 400d and I didn't even notice the weight standing and walking around at the race track for hours.

I can't tell you that it won't bother you though; every person is different. You might want to rent it as well as the 70-200 4.0 and see if the size and weight is worth the 2.8 aperature for you. For me, it was worth it.

[Craigus]

I finally got out to use this lens after picking it up last Saturday. I have to say I am 110% in love. I cannot begin to say how glad I am I decided to go with the Canon over the Sigma equivalent. :cool:

Both these shots are straight off my 350D. No 'PPing' other then the frames and resize for web.

http://craig.miller.org.au/gallery_OLD/images/76.jpg

http://craig.miller.org.au/gallery_OLD/images/77.jpg

[ItsMike]

Hopefully mine will come in the mail before I go to the Monster Truck Show tonight!!!!

If possible, Can someone post some pics that have not been PP'd?

[vctr]

Monster Truck Show tonight!!!!

At the Nassau Colliseum ? If you get the lense please post some shots. I would love to see how it performs with the lighting in that place.

Have fun !!!

[ItsMike]

Monster Truck Show tonight!!!!

At the Nassau Colliseum ? If you get the lense please post some shots. I would love to see how it performs with the lighting in that place.

Have fun !!!


Will do! This will be my First time shooting an event like this. Hope it works out ok..

Here is a Shot I took just after opening the Box...
No PP has been done to it. Just converted from RAW and resized.. That is it.

[Billy Cabral]

I'll be there too,:D .................................................. ...........

[Craigus]

If possible, Can someone post some pics that have not been PP'd?


The two shots I just posted are straight off the camera. Only PPing is frame, sig and resize for web.

[ItsMike]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!

This lens is F**King Amazing!!! I snapped over 350 Pics at the Monster Jam! I Will Post some, I have a Lot of PP'ing to do.. I shot all in RAW and Filled Up 3 1gig cf cards!!!

I am More than pleased with this lens and will recommend it to anyone who is debating. F the Sigma Go with Canon... I am now a Believer!!!


P.S. I will try to get my Duck Shot in soon as well..

[ItsMike]

Here are the Pics from the Monster Jam

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2692366#post2692366


None of them were PP'd ( Feel Free to do so ) ..

[DEMO]

http://UMEMER.smugmug.com/photos/130682696-L.jpg

http://UMEMER.smugmug.com/photos/130741050-L.jpg

[tsw910]

sorry to bring back an old thread .. but i finally got a chance to get out and take some out door pictures with the new glass

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2567/img0454wv7.jpg

[Zohar]

Doesnt show...

[mrcoons]

This was taken at a high school jazz concert.

http://MusicMan5.smugmug.com/photos/129046841-M-1.jpg

[jeffylicious]

@200mm f/2.8 http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/jeffylicious/luisrun.jpg @70mm f/2.8 http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/jeffylicious/pajero.jpg

[4x4rock]

Very nice bokeh even at f4.

http://www.sonnycao.com/gallery/albums/mustards/IMG_6825.jpg

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

[mij]

I got this lens last week so my first trip was to the common.

http://jotbin.com/files/ph/20070402/img_4597f2.jpg

Some processing (curve, resize, a little USM), was hand held at 1/800th, f/2.8. Will take a little getting used to gripping something wider than I am used to, but very impressed with the performance.

Michael.

[71sbeetle]

So I bought a Canon 70-200mm f2.8L from a friend today, I am amazed at the sharpness of that lens :eek: of course reducing them didn't help on the quality but I think you can still see it =)
here are a few test pics that I took:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/466587356_df6c487eba_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/466588950_1dca81ac04_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/466587886_dbbf685d67_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/192/466588874_62677342ca_o.jpg

[airbutchie]

I bought this lens several days ago and did the first "real world "test on my godchild's birthday party this past weekend... Absolutely crisp pictures... The weight didn't bother me at all... I had it on the camera about 95% of the time... Check out the clarity...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Cajimat_Kids_Bday07_072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Cajimat_Kids_Bday07_056.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Cajimat_Kids_Bday07_036.jpg

- airbutchie :D

edit: EXIF's on the pictures

[Trique Daddi]

I love this lens. I shoot at SeaWorld of Florida about twice a month and it is perfect for the stadium day or night. The Humming Bird was at Butterfly World in Fort Lauderdale. I look forward to another attempt with them. I want to make a few adjustments.

Trique Daddi

[Trique Daddi]

I was thrilled with this image when I printed it. I did a 16 x 20 print and it turned out great. It helps that the subject is 22 feet in length and weighs 12,000 pounds. I can tell when this lens comes off the camera. It is worth every penny.

Trique Daddi

[tjespo22]

i cant wait to get this lens!!!! it looks amazing

[bobbyc01ta]

I just picked up this awesome piece of artillery couple days ago. Here are some unedited pics I took handheld

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/BobbyC01TA/222.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/BobbyC01TA/IMG_5421.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/BobbyC01TA/IMG_5188.jpg

[hoser]

just got my copy yesterday! got rid of my f/4 and UPgraded to this bazooka...lol

lovin it so far.

lost some quality when i compressed them but here are a couple from last night.

[Overkill]

The 70-200 2.8L.... superb lens....

http://www.kiek.info/fotoalbums/richard/Kite%20Surfing%20Canet/slides/1%20IMG_7717%20v2.asp

http://www.kiek.info/fotoalbums/richard/Kite%20Surfing%20Canet/slides/IMG_7737%20v2.asp

For me its top of the notch!

[Olegis]

I just noticed this thread, so here are a few from my 70-200 f2.8L -

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/40898650/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/42690026/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/65851049/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/51455063/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/32017325/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/71014314/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/51948567/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/51948589/original.jpg

[Overkill]

I just noticed this thread, so here are a few from my 70-200 f2.8L -

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/40898650/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/42690026/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/65851049/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/51455063/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/32017325/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/71014314/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/51948567/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/51948589/original.jpg



Superb Photo's

[grimreaper]

attack of the killer bird :lol:

[grimreaper]

any more for any more

[Honeybee]

Recently got this lens; still practicing.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k114/LovellaJ/WORK/K1s_copy.jpg

[angryhampster]

I just picked up this awesome piece of artillery couple days ago. Here are some unedited pics I took handheld

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/BobbyC01TA/222.jpg





Great googly moogly.

[grimreaper]

Recently got this lens; still practicing.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k114/LovellaJ/WORK/K1s_copy.jpg




great pic , was there much PP done on it?:)

[Honeybee]

Thanks. Some, but I PP everything that I keep.:)

...I go out and shoot during lunch every day. This woman said she doesn't take good photos and I bet her she could. Taken in shade on auto as we're walking out building. Started out being a creative, tilted shot, but the bricks made me dizzy viewing them on the angle, so I straightened image w/CS2.

1. ran a defog to image
2. +10 contrast
3. slight selective color adjustment (sometimes black skin tones need touch of magenta, which doesn't look so good on white skin tones)
4. created highlight layer and adjusted that with either overlay or soft
5. added approx. 3.0 blur w/mask and painted back eyes/lips/teeth (she has very good skin)
6. final sharpening
7. burned down some of the yellow in dress

The frame and glow was just me messing around for presentation's sake here, but not something I'm adding to her final print.

HB

[grimreaper]

Great , I'm rearly going to have to work out how to use Layers and the like , think I need to get a book on photoshop

[Honeybee]

James, here's a very good book for learning Photoshop. It doesn't have a lot of flash, but you will learning a lot: Photoshop CS2 for Windows & Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide) by Elaine Weinmann. It's fairly inexpensive, too.

[grimreaper]

Thanks for that ,is this the one http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/Bookshop/detail.asp?item=100000000224162

[Honeybee]

It appears to be cheaper at amazon.com/uk. There are two versions December 2005 and June 2005 - this link is for the December edition: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Photoshop-CS2-Windows-Macintosh-Quickstart/dp/0321423410/ref=sr_1_2/203-8747648-0303924?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184594668&sr=8-2

[grimreaper]

nice one .

[350D_Noob]

I'm sill stuck between this lens and the IS version. I've heard that most of the time, the non-IS versions are sharper than it's counter-part. Thing is, you can fix the "sharpness" in post-processing. :confused: :(

[sebmour]

couple of exemples:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/124.jpg
1/60s pan
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/94copie.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/30.jpg
TEST: PANNING WHILE ZOOMING and still the helmet came out not bad at all...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/CarlSkerlong_1.jpg

[bigfatchien]

heres one i recently took at f/2.8
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1200/843524097_bb9d93460d_o.jpg

[khot]

It turns out to me that this 2.8L is definitely better than the 4L in terms of IQ, i see every photos here are brighter, sharper and clearer.

[tjespo22]

lmk waht u think
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_4261.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_4262.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_4266.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_4242.jpg

[grimreaper]

couple of exemples:

1/60s pan
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/94copie.jpg


TEST: PANNING WHILE ZOOMING and still the helmet came out not bad at all...




great shot that

[emtp563]

I just got my 70-200L f/2.8 a few days ago. Here is an instance where IS helps. I brought my camera to work and was just monkeying around seeing what the lens can do at night. This is at f/2.8, ISO 1600, 90mm, 1/30 hand-held with IS on:

http://velocycle.smugmug.com/photos/180551255-L-1.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/70132916.jpg

[runner10]

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

[anthonyl]

I just picked up my version of the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L......Im lovin it so far!

I went to the shop to buy a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 (to save money)..Im glad I wanted to compare it to the Canon...the Canon's IQ is brighter and sharper.

[emtp563]

Here is one I took yesterday:

http://www.cyclingcaptured.com/photos/192676646-L.jpg

[tjespo22]

prob my best.
lmk what you think
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/espophotography/IMG_6669copy.jpg

[RIDEWYA]

Taken with Canon EOS 40D 70-200 F2.8L at F8 iso 1600

[fiveFPS]

couple of exemples:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/124.jpg
1/60s pan
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/94copie.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/30.jpg
TEST: PANNING WHILE ZOOMING and still the helmet came out not bad at all...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/CarlSkerlong_1.jpg




You did all that with a NON IS lens? That's awesome stuff. Does that mean you have to have a tripod? Sorry I'm new to this.

[GrendelZ]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/70132916.jpg

Beautiful shot.

[Knockout05]

I think im going to get this in the coming weeks:)

[TungTLe]

New to the forums, but here are some 70-200 f2.8 Non-IS Shots

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_1291.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_1319.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_1322.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_1296.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_1423.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_1408.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_0779.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/idynastys13/IMG_0059.jpg

[fiveFPS]

nice cars.. you guys got a club in FL?

[mrerico]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/Some%20boston/bcfacehit.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/Some%20boston/gogd.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/Some%20boston/tmoney.jpg

[Ultimate CC]

http://danhonovich.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p731115915-4.jpg

[bob_r]

Here are a few shots I took at the zoo before I sold it. I thought it was just too heavy for extended use at the long end without IS or a tripod.

Bob R

The lighting here was terrible as you can see by the settings.
1/200s f/2.8 at 160.0mm iso640
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71325482.jpg

1/250s f/2.8 at 200.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71330579.jpg

1/400s f/2.8 at 120.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71330826.jpg

1/125s f/2.8 at 95.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71331077.jpg

1/250s f/2.8 at 200.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71365626.jpg

[fiveFPS]

Here are a few shots I took at the zoo before I sold it. I thought it was just too heavy for extended use at the long end without IS or a tripod.

Bob R

The lighting here was terrible as you can see by the settings.
1/200s f/2.8 at 160.0mm iso640
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71325482.jpg

1/250s f/2.8 at 200.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71330579.jpg

1/400s f/2.8 at 120.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71330826.jpg

1/125s f/2.8 at 95.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71331077.jpg

1/250s f/2.8 at 200.0mm iso1000
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/71365626.jpg


awww.. that Pygmy Falcon is sooo cute!

[leitch]

Hasn't been a post here for a while, soo...

My copy of this lens just turned up this morning (about 5 hours ago!) and I'm loving it. Unfortunately the weather isn't that great, but here's one of my very first shots with my 70-200 f/2.8:

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6651/ellafu8.jpg

[mrerico]

Paintball!

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/htk/IMG_7535.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/htk/IMG_7341.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/htk/IMG_7323.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/htk/IMG_7310.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/htk/IMG_7307.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/azn-eric/htk/IMG_7274.jpg

[aladyforty]

sorry wrong thread :-)

[bildeb0rg]

Cujo...;)

[jrs-7]

I just received this lens today and loving it.

Here is a pic of our dog, no PP just resized.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/jsnookes/bootsw1.jpg

I'm going to have some fun with this thing!

[352McCoy]

My son looking his best after a soccer match in muddy conditions. This is a great lens and it is especially good for shooting youth sports! The other shot is one of complete joy. After my HS team secured a big win, a pig pile happened (again!). Great group of players. My wife shot this at night under pretty poor lighting conditions at 1600 ISO.

Thanks for looking. Comments always welcomed!

[steve 2701]

This thread has caused me much headscratching - I was set on the IS version, but the photos in this thread pose me the very real question as to if I actually will use its abilities versus the extra cost, plus I can afford this one now, the IS would be another 3 months away...
I am in awe of these photos, well done all.

[Trique Daddi]

Both images shot this summer at SeaWorld Florida during the Shamu Rocks show.

I love this lens!

Trique Daddi

[silvex]

My son looking his best after a soccer match in muddy conditions. This is a great lens and it is especially good for shooting youth sports! The other shot is one of complete joy. After my HS team secured a big win, a pig pile happened (again!). Great group of players. My wife shot this at night under pretty poor lighting conditions at 1600 ISO.

Thanks for looking. Comments always welcomed!

The 2nd shot it is just plain nice! It shows a good story!.

[fotodan]

I'll throw in a couple. My first 70-200 was the IS version, had it for over a year and sold it to a friend, then decided I needed it again, and bought the non IS version. Really couldn't tell much difference in sharpness or IQ, of course I am getting older and my eyes aren't what they use to be. The BIF shot was shot using the 1.4 II extender just about sunrise. The fountain was shot late at night just to see what 2.8 would do. Both shots were handheld....

[barebones]

Glad i found this forum. after a day of net scouring and contemplation my mind is made up, the canon 70-200 F/2.8 NON-IS it is for me. some beautiful shots on this page. Buying tomorrow along with a 5D upgrade from my current 350d. Im so very excited...

[michaelanthony]

some new shots this past weekend with the lens...

http://www.judgmentofparis.com/cs/desert03.jpg

http://a792.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_54a7fc8d6a0655ad78c29ffd2945035f.jpg

[stratos]

all i knhow is that i love mine! :D

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2529/0c8a10eddcac6073ps5.jpg

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/1042/a01b6bcbcda1add7ja9.jpg

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9122/dc23b285745e0d51gm1.jpg

[kini]

A few more recent shots- It's a great lens BTW!
http://kini.smugmug.com/photos/240474077-L.jpg

http://kini.smugmug.com/photos/225119691-L.jpg

http://kini.smugmug.com/photos/225120130-L.jpg

http://kini.smugmug.com/photos/240472463-L.jpg
Thanks for looking.


Gene

[lowcrust]

Lose are lovely shots Gene, I especially love the third one.

[fotodan]

I will throw in a couple more. Was out playing with the 70-200 with the 2X II extender just to see how it would work. The first is original, and the second is a 100% crop, handheld. ISO 500, shutter speed 1600 at f 8.0.

[MX962]

Just got my 70-200 f2.8 L today so whent out to try it out with my 10D body and was pretty amazed so far.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p272/mx962/IMG_9813copy.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p272/mx962/IMG_9741copy.jpg

[da_teacher]

some new shots this past weekend with the lens...



http://a792.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_54a7fc8d6a0655ad78c29ffd2945035f.jpg

This shot is incredible--love the rain drops coming down.

[fiveFPS]

nice shot of the frog.. looks very real

[littleman23408]

Im going to see if I can get this photo to post.... Here is one at F/2.8, taken from my brothers hockey game. Got to shoot from the penalty box.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23672942@N05/2259414608/

[littleman23408]

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/1042/boxas1.th.jpg
Lets try this again.

[mizouse]

nice pictures

looking to replace my 70-300 4-5.6 IS with this lens

[Alejandro Sandoval]

from yesterday

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2271630954_06ec7ff2ca_o.jpg

[Olegis]

This photograph is beautiful !

[Steve Greenaway]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2324/2269272037_9a6fc9bdf4_o.jpg

[Olegis]

From yesterday (taken in Ramon Crater, Negev, Israel) -

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/93179797/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/93179803/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/93179800/original.jpg

The whole set is here - http://www.pbase.com/olegis/ramon_crater

[aladyforty]

There are some really nice shots in this thread. I am looking at getting this lens as I want to pass my F4 version onto the hubby as his 100-300 just died (he is not as serious about his photography as I am) I have the 85 F 1.8 but I’m thinking this would be more versatile and I do have a couple of weddings to do this year. I can’t get the money together for the IS version and I handhold well anyway, I handhold my 400 F5.6 L all the time with no problems and never have owned an IS lens. Is this lens heavier than the 400 prime?

[lowcrust]

The non-IS version is a pound lighter than the 400 5.6. The IS version is about the same as the 400.

[silvex]

from yesterday

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2271630954_06ec7ff2ca_o.jpg

:shock: Do you rub visine on your lens to make the photo so CRISP and CLEAR ? Very nice!!! :)

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/2313046707_a8e09f1cdf_o.jpg

[royv]

from yesterday

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2271630954_06ec7ff2ca_o.jpg

That almost looks 3D! Incredible!!! :D

[royv]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2378220502_04412c131b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7369492@N04/2378220502/)

[runner10]

@70mm
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/93726417.jpg

@200mm
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/93729567.jpg

[wile_e_coyote_n_taz]

http://billsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/281686058_xNENV-X2-1.jpg

Ohio State All Girl Cheerleaders NCA College Cheer Championship in Daytona Beach Florida.


bill

[wile_e_coyote_n_taz]

http://billsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/283678267_NQgFc-X2.jpg

Ohio State All Girl Cheerleaders NCA College Cheer Championship in Daytona Beach Florida.


bill

[Bukka]

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

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2439700649_d1b871e616_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2439700897_41ebd88d7c_o.jpg

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