Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

[TooManyShots]

Taken recentley, 1dm3 1/160 F4.0 iso 640



How about this Nuthatch too....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3172195630_7883636a08_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3172195630/)

[stifler]

How about this Nuthatch too....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3172195630_7883636a08_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3172195630/)

Very nice indeed but you croped the tail. lol ;)

[TooManyShots]

No. I couldn't fit the bird in the frame. I was really close. I added a 12mm extension tube. I could crop the head to the mid body to give a portrait feel to it. He is supposed to be hiding and so I wasn't supposed to see the whole body. :)

Very nice indeed but you croped the tail. lol ;)

[TooManyShots]

The same Nuthatch with a tighter crop....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3174677384_74261f0ef5_o.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

Heres another Nuthatch.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_1821-2.jpg

[AdamJL]

Ordered one today.. should be here tomorrow! :D

[buddy4344]

Great shots. I am working from home today, waiting for the big brown truck. I bought a used one from Andy Biggs (see andybiggs.com for some good Africa images) and can't wait to shoot. I am charging batteries and have the tripod out and ready. First shots will be a mere bird feeder/backyard, set, but I am still excited to do this.

Where is that darn truck?

[Neilyb]

Ordered one today.. should be here tomorrow! :D

Not if the courier gets a punchture :lol:

[AdamJL]

Not if the courier gets a punchture :lol:

Mate, if something happens to the courier, I'm coming after you!!

[cadams]

Mate, if something happens to the courier, I'm coming after you!!
I remember taking a vacation day from work the day mine arrived.

Enjoy.

[funhouse69]

I now see why people go all out on the extras for this fine lens. Unfortunately I had to have mine replaced as it had very inconsistent focus issues. The replacement got delayed by the holidays and it not being something that is usually kept more than one of in stock so I just got the replacement today...

While it was gone I got the Sidekick and I have to say it is a little funky to get balanced but once you do WOW. I can only imagine how cool the full Wimberley head is.

Here's couple of snaps of my rig... Now I just need to get off the Graveyard Shift and take some pictures with it or at least a little more daylight when I get up in the afternoon.

Forgive the quality I wanted to take them with the body on so I used my P&S... At least its a Canon :-)

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/451476669_g6DhS-XL.jpg

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/451476629_8fsUx-XL.jpg

[TooManyShots]

I now see why people go all out on the extras for this fine lens. Unfortunately I had to have mine replaced as it had very inconsistent focus issues. The replacement got delayed by the holidays and

I got a Sidekick but my ballhead does not have independent lock on both x and y axis. My only cost saving option is to get a full gimbal head. The Wimberly is too expensive for me. My other cheaper option is the Jobu Design Black Widow HD. Is $120 less than the Wimberly version. It works the same and maybe not as smooth. I really need to stop spending money right now...:o The hidden cost for this lens is the support system...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3180500189_aaf42f524c_o.jpg

[buddy4344]

UPS and I had a love hate affair today, Web site showed my lens was out for delivery starting at 5 am. this morning. At 4:40 pm and still no brown truck so I called 800 number. They promised I would get a call from local within ah hour. At 6 I called 800 and said what is up. they said i would get a call in 30 minutes, sent in urgent request. At 7 I got a call. they claim their outbound phones were out all day. sure. Further, all trucks in my area had returned and I would not get a delivery today.

They weren't sure where my box was, but it wasn't lost. Hmmm, when i can't find something I am in posession of, I call that lost. I had been told so asked: items insured over $5000 are hand handed off with signature to either the truck or within a cage. Okay, where is my lens, they have the chain of custody signatues. manager at UPS - I am not sure, but it is not lost. Okay, I have worked from home today, can't tomorrow so what to do. Choices: stay home and call tomorrow. If we load it on a truck then it is found (how do you find something not lost??) or come by UPS depot in next 3 days. Not acceptable answers, let me speak to a manager. I am speaking to a manager. This is service? I am told that if I have a complaint, I can call the 800 number. About now, I am wishing I had recorded this joke. So I summarize: It will not be delivered today, because trucks to my area have all returned to base. You don't know where it is, but it is not lost. It will probably be loaded on truck tomorrow and you want me to risk my job waiting another day. if I am not happy, my recourse is to call the 800 number? yes.

8:30, I go out for some quick groceries. coming home, I see a UPS truck flying out of my neighborhood. I flag him down. Yep, he was at my house. Sorry, base told him to run out with this one delivery. he had left it on my porch .... without the required signature. Hmmmm. So I get home and there is my lens. Box is in great shape, so I take it inside. The brown truck pulls up in front of the house. Sorry, he does need a signature. his mistake. Will I please sigh. :) about this time, I started to say "what package" and file for insurance .... but I am an ok guy, so I sign.

I have my lens. It's dark outside so I can't play. So I am photographing a clock over in the kitchen 20 feet away tonight just to play with my toy. Maybe tomorrow i will get a duck to shoot.

[funhouse69]

Wow your story started to sound like mine... When I got my lens originally it took one day for me to get it. I sent it back to them to have it replaced and it took one day to get back to them. When they shipped out the replacement lens it from from New York to Rhode Island instead of Connecticut then to my local hub. It showed "Out for Delivery" for a few days (I don't live in Rhode Island). I called and they said that they were unable to locate it and they would start a trace on it.

This is where I started to loose my mind... They said the trace will take up to 7 days and if it is lost then the shipped will need to file a claim and it will be 30 - 60 days for them to investigate before they would pay a claim.

Imagine my surprise when it showed up at my house today but wasn't reflected on their website until it showed as "Delivered"

[joeyjoeyjoey]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/3149282108_8968c35c08.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3149282108/in/set-72157611809370359/)

f/4.5 Somewhere around turn 2 at Mazda Speedway Laguna Seca Monterey, CA

[AdamJL]

It's here!

After a trip to my local City Link depot to pick up the lens, here it is, just begging to be released from it's confinement.
http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/photos/452230740_7AucR-XL.jpg

sooo I slowly open it up and see what's inside..
http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/photos/452230744_qegc9-XL.jpg

Contents
http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/photos/452230746_VVF7S-L.jpg

And just for comparison, the Lens Case 500 with the Lens Case 300.. if I doubted this lens was a beast before, I certainly don't now!
http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/photos/452230749_fQcpg-L.jpg

hmmmm.. what's inside?!
http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/photos/452230752_C4maU-L.jpg

Woooooooooo all set up and ready to shoot.
The weather in London today is absolutely atrocious. Visiblity of about 10 meters, which I'm sure is less than the minimal focal distance of the 500
http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/photos/452230754_EkfoD-L.jpg

[Neilyb]

So he did get a puncture and you had to go and pick it up..... :)

[AdamJL]

Yep... which means.. watch your back Neil :twisted:

[Neilyb]

I always leave the back of my hide open....just in case. :|

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Congrats on the new lens. I'm completely envious.

BTW, the minimum focus distance is 450cm or around 14.5 feet, so it's well under 10 meters which means you can go out and shoot like heck!! Have fun!!

[Scuff]

I tried out the Manfrotto MN393 today with the 500

Despite gusty winds, I was pleasantly surprised. It made using a monopod a lot easier for tracking moving objects in the sky etc.

333420

[RikWriter]

Scuff, I use my 500 regularly with a monopod, mounted on the Manfrotto 3421, which is the earlier model number of that same gimbal head and it has worked great for me.
http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/107337518.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

Me I mainly handhold unless in the blind. (Previously posted somewhere in here)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_2153.jpg

[TooManyShots]

Me I mainly handhold unless in the blind. (Previously posted somewhere in here)



Awesome outfit..

[TooManyShots]

Time for more samples: :)

Titmouse in a snowball fight:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3188646297_d162d04d4a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3188646297/)

White Throat Sparrow talking to me
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3188527389_d1a8470e35_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3188527389/)

Darkeyed Junco close up:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3188527889_39754e26b3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3188527889/)

[buddy4344]

My first attempts. A little soft. ISO400 with +1.3RV and only 1/250 sec on the cardinal. This was with a 1.4x tcon, no tripod, but braced against a wall and backlight conditions on a gray day. Not great, but a start. I recognize there will be a learning curve - and I MUST get an Arca Swiss attachment for my tripod.

Edit, white backdrop because of snow.

[AdamJL]

Here's a few shots from my first outing. It's a completely different ball game shooting with a super tele, and I have to learn the skills from scratch

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3189154750_7212643808_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3189090684_f71854cf17_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3190930636_b6f7b25173_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3190084145_716343bf98_o.jpg

[AdamJL]

Scuff and Rik.. do either of you two know how to secure the 393/3421 without it twisting whilst on your shoulder (as in Riks picture)?
Every time I put the lens over my shoulder, the lens twists around due to gravity. I'd like to lock it in place but don't know how.

[Scuff]

Scuff and Rik.. do either of you two know how to secure the 393/3421 without it twisting whilst on your shoulder (as in Riks picture)?
Every time I put the lens over my shoulder, the lens twists around due to gravity. I'd like to lock it in place but don't know how.

Adam - If you look under the rubber cap, you will see a hole, in there is a grub screw. loosen it off and turn the big knurled nob up really tight, then nip up the grub screw.

This will lock the panning movement of the head and you will be able to hold the lens over your shoulder in place by just gripping the monopod.

[cadams]

Me I mainly handhold unless in the blind. (Previously posted somewhere in here)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_2153.jpg

Looks like a bee-keeper outfit!

[TooManyShots]

Let me add this one. I really like the way the Male Downy Woody's head just popped out from the frame.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3195385622_d6663f8cab_o.jpg

[gymell]

Nice job, has a very three dimensional feel to it.

[Scuff]

Have a break from the birds :)

Here are a couple from a recent 'deer stalking' trip. They shot wide open at f4. 1dmkIII.

A manfrotto gimbal head mounted on a monopod was used for support. Heavy to carry around for a 5 mile walk, but I feel it was worth the effort.

336343

336344

[RikWriter]

Here's a few with the 1.4X TC:

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/108207205.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/108207233.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/108289594.jpg

And one with the 2X TC:

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/108288955.jpg

And here's me using the lens with the Manfrotto 3421 on a Gitzo 3530 tripod:

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/108274648.jpg

[AdamJL]

Here's a few with the 1.4X TC:


And here's me using the lens with the Manfrotto 3421 on a Gitzo 3530 tripod:

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/108274648.jpg

Taken with a coolpix?! Heathen! :lol:

[RikWriter]

Taken with a coolpix?! Heathen! :lol:

LOL! I assure you that my point and shoot is a Canon...but my friend who was along on the trip is a Nikon shooter. I've tried to convert him, but he's older and set in his ways. :D

[wesjr]

I took this with my Canon 5D, 500 f/4 IS, 1.4 TC and Better Beamer. It took quit a long time to get the proper angle on this (c) scarlet macaw at Alligator Farm.

I like the results..
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[TooManyShots]

I really like the lighting on this shot. Is almost studio like...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3220974847_bf7cf2f36f_o.jpg

[wesjr]

I too like the lighting on this woodpecker. You did a very good job handling the color. I like the way the red feathers "pop" next to the B&W ones.

Here's another photo from my new 5D Mk 11, 500 f4, 1.4 TC and Better Beamer.

Enjoy.....
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[wesjr]

Light is the key for me with photography. This photo was taken on an overcast day while I was taking a wildlife photo class. It had rained very hard but once it cleared the light was just right.

My 500 f/4 IS worked well with the old EOS 1D.....
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[funhouse69]

I hope it is ok for me to post here if not please let me know.

Well it was a very short lived but I had to sell my copy of this awesome lens :-( I was told last Friday that I was getting laid off today.

I am however, happy to say that the retailer that I bought my copy from was willing to take it back a full refund.

With that in mind I am selling a lot of the accessories that I bought for my baby **Sniff** Here's the link to the market place Ad.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=638922

Thank you everyone that has been SO very helpful to me and my learning curve with such an amazing lens!!!

[buddy4344]

Shot tonight with my 500mm and a Kenko 1.4 TCon and my 30D.

[TheFloridaShooter]

Man you had me run open the safe, mount the lens, setup the tripod. Then I went outside to look at it. And it's too hazy to shoot the moon. My wife is still laughing.

The Shooter

[buddy4344]

Eastern PA is clear as a bell. Finally after weeks of overcast.

[andrewhuxman]

40D-500MM .... no crop,handheld.... Trying to balance in the wind.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_7004.jpg

[gymell]

http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/108568474/original.jpg

[AdamJL]

^ phwoar!!

[lance v]

Heres some of mine


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3267614213_76e4f06ac5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3268434762_a95a5ea86b_o.jpg

Awsome thread so far

[andrewhuxman]

Awesome shots Lance !!!!!


http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_6033.jpg

[IB///M]

Awesome shots Lance !!!!!


Wow! that is impressive. How close were you to the owl?

I heard they had a dramatic decline in population this year.

[lance v]

Awesome shots Lance !!!!!


Thanks Andrew. Love your owl shots too

[andrewhuxman]

Wow! that is impressive. How close were you to the owl?

I heard they had a dramatic decline in population this year.

Thanks, I was probably around 25 -30 feet away. I think it was quite the opposite this year,there were plenty of birds to be found, here is a an article that I found to be quite revealing about Snowy Owl facts.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008812310312

Thanks Andrew. Love your owl shots too

Thank you Lance

[ErikT72]

A shot from my first outing with my new 500.
I think I am going to love this lens...


http://erikt.smugmug.com/photos/481932433_HT5PU-XL.jpg

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Exquisite flamingo capture! Love the bokeh.

[sevans16]

I am not sure if there is a seperate thread for the 500+TC's??
Here is a 100% crop smart sharpened 110% in PS
500 f4 w/2.0x TC f8 1/640sec

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3323640731_163e93cba9_o.jpg

[TooManyShots]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3364661334_32128f1290_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3364661334/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3363328147_ecb8f663b9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3363328147/)

[highcountry]

Here's a couple for this past weekend. 500mm + 1.4x + 1Ds2
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/highcountry_photo/Wildlife/Alamosa/Geese6.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/highcountry_photo/Wildlife/Alamosa/Crane22.jpg

[adamsti]

I made a big mistake renting one of these for the ALMS race. This year I'll have my own to play with. I had to buy one.:)

http://timadamsphotography.com/8492%20Intersport%20LMP1%20top%20of%20hill.jpg

[Sauk]

I have fallen in love with this lens! I wish I had the money to buy one!

http://matthewsauk.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p994258097-4.jpg

http://matthewsauk.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p575437170-4.jpg

[S.Horton]

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/182808029_pe9x4-L.jpg

[AdamJL]

^ haha, cool shot.

[Scuff]

Nothing on here for a while, so here are some cute ones from the weekend.

Shot with the 500f4Lis on a 1dMkIII.

All together now - AAaaaahhhhhhh. :lol:

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/foxcub-1.jpg

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/foxcub-2.jpg

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/foxcub-3.jpg

[In2Photos]

Nothing on here for a while, so here are some cute ones from the weekend.

Shot with the 500f4Lis on a 1dMkIII.

All together now - AAaaaahhhhhhh. :lol:






WOW! Those are awesome! :shock: And yes, cute! ;)

[SBPhoto]

I agree Billiant photographs and o so cute!

[jm4ever]

Scuff those are incredible,definitely wall hangers.

[TooManyShots]

Nothing on here for a while, so here are some cute ones from the weekend.

Shot with the 500f4Lis on a 1dMkIII.

All together now - AAaaaahhhhhhh. :lol:






Nice!!!!

I raise you with a chipmunk.... :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3402811352_90ce756e25_o.jpg

[Scuff]

Nice!!!!

I raise you with a chipmunk.... :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3402811352_90ce756e25_o.jpg

Very Nice, he's cute too :cool:

[tommykjensen]

Nothing on here for a while, so here are some cute ones from the weekend.

Shot with the 500f4Lis on a 1dMkIII.

All together now - AAaaaahhhhhhh. :lol:


Ahhhh how cute. And great photos.

[Lester Wareham]

Fantastic fox cub, really lovely shots.

[TooManyShots]

Let me add some samples here.....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3567594765_d52282e829_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3567594765/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3547482098_70d32eb3c4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3547482098/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3568406106_1c11277e94_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3568406106/)

[lance v]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3567594765_d52282e829_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3567594765/)


Wow nice

[buddy4344]

Let me add some samples here.....





http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3568406106_1c11277e94_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3568406106/)

the exif on this reads # Exposure Time = 1/400 second
# Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 63/10 = F6.3
ISO Speed Ratings = 1600
and 700mm.

If this is correct, 1) used a Tcon?. 2)amazing sharpness for that shutter spped. 4) amazingly low noise for ISO 1600 and 5) great shots!

[lance v]

4) amazingly low noise for ISO 1600

The 1dmkiii is almost noiseless! great camera to have

[TooManyShots]

the exif on this reads # Exposure Time = 1/400 second
# Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 63/10 = F6.3
ISO Speed Ratings = 1600
and 700mm.

If this is correct, 1) used a Tcon?. 2)amazing sharpness for that shutter spped. 4) amazingly low noise for ISO 1600 and 5) great shots!

Yes, with a converter 1.4x and on a markIII. Shot it with a monopod with a full gimbal head. Just a little bit of noise reduction in DPP, setting to 2.

[MartinC]

Just got this lens a couple of days ago and this was the first chance to get to grips with it.

Not as easy to use as the 300mm f2.8 but I think I'm going to like this lens when I've got the hang of it :)

[MarkEvan]

Some more samples......

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3570325099_3d1e9720d4_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3571133568_9650cc2353_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3571133164_35548f7eeb_o.jpg



all with 1.4 tc.

[Hawkman]

100% crop 700mm wide open, 500/4L + EF 1.4X II @ f5.6 after AF unit replaced. Love this lens
- Gene

http://hawkman.smugmug.com/photos/552501521_RasE5-O.jpg

[Hawkman]

Couple more 700mm shots but reduced size for web:

http://hawkman.smugmug.com/photos/538788560_Vpk3q-O.jpg
http://hawkman.smugmug.com/photos/534378440_93pHE-O.jpg

[Scuff]

Here is one from Stanwick Lakes in Northants - UK

A crested Grebe on the nest.

Canon 1dMkIII - Canon 500mm f4 + 2x TC - 1/200sec @ f11 - 400 asa

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/grebe.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

Awesome looking bird^^^^^

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_8095-1.jpg

[Scuff]

Here is one from Stanwick Lakes in Northants - UK

A crested Grebe on the nest.

Canon 1dMkIII - Canon 500mm f4 + 2x TC - 1/200sec @ f11 - 400 asa

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/grebe.jpg


I was back there today and it was a real treat to see a chick with mum above.

372488

This was taken at 400iso with a Canon 1.4II TC.

[TooManyShots]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3688947976_ee54deb337_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688947976/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3688145053_3bbf401899_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688145053/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3688948180_9ed21f5f11_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688948180/)

Bird ID.....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3688145303_9e7283eac7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688145303/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3688145205_e4f57466ff_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688145205/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3688948234_bc3956099e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688948234/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3689110624_3834d74f17_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3689110624/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3689110810_1a41977718_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3689110810/)

[S.E.V.]

I will add to the list.

500m + 1.4x TC
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3242003681_87fb910e71_o.jpg

500m + 1.4x TC
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/3242838086_4fdbb9b083_o.jpg

500m + 1.4x TC
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/3264388913_454b08385a_o.jpg

500mm + 1.4x TC
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3215026672_c9a9d0b966_o.jpg

500mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3652437559_7aa1966149_o.jpg

500mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3695892949_068a90d20b_o.jpg

500mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3403451120_d4b06cefdc_o.jpg

500mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3403451856_1bd475072d_o.jpg

Sevan

[andrewhuxman]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_7085.jpg

[AdamJL]

There are too many birders in the world. We need a cull.

[S.E.V.]

There are too many birders in the world. We need a cull.

Hahahahaha, a few more just for you

500 + 1.4x TC @iso 3200 f5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/3793538221_16e37f41b2_o.jpg

500+1.4x TC @ iso 800 f5.6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3794312520_86147891a1_o.jpg

Sevan;)

[andydajo]

Two from me.

500 + 1.4x on Canon 40D
1/1000 @ f/7.1

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/andydajo/Birds/IMG_2603_1.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/andydajo/Birds/IMG_2612.jpg

[andydajo]

Two more.
Both shot at 500mm 1/1600 @ f/4.

1
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/andydajo/Powerboats%208-8-09/AX7A8446.jpg
2
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/andydajo/Powerboats%208-8-09/AX7A8447.jpg

[Coppatop85]

I was at an NFL training camp today, and a guy was using this to shoot. Isn't this lens a little too long for sports? Especially since he was RIGHT on the field. I imagine it would be hard to compose a shot.

[cadams]

I was at an NFL training camp today, and a guy was using this to shoot. Isn't this lens a little too long for sports? Especially since he was RIGHT on the field. I imagine it would be hard to compose a shot.

If he were shooting full frame it might not have been. I use it all the time to shoot soccer with a FF camera and it's actually pretty nice.

[TooManyShots]

Saying Hello
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3841502826_ee7cfab06a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3841502826/)


Seeing Doubles...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3840712769_ed70742cf1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3840712769/)


Getting Fat..
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3841503072_a67294cae3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3841503072/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3841502746_28a0ac5aec_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3841502746/)



Two more...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3840816639_01fa6d57c9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3840816639/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3841607368_584e5676c6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3841607368/)

[ErnieT]

^^^ Those shots are stunning! I ne... want this lens so bad it hurts!

[TooManyShots]

^^^ Those shots are stunning! I ne... want this lens so bad it hurts!


Thanks. It would hurt more on your bank account too. Don't worry, the pain is rather short, but a bit painful at first. One more.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3841012211_a61aeaf757_o.jpg

[lance v]

Does any one use the drop in filters for theirs? and if so what ones and where did you get them?

[TooManyShots]

Does any one use the drop in filters for theirs? and if so what ones and where did you get them?


I just left mine in there since day one.. I believe it came with a UV filter. I don't see if I ever need to change to some other filters.

[lance v]

I just left mine in there since day one.. I believe it came with a UV filter. I don't see if I ever need to change to some other filters.

is that a uv filter or just a holder for a gel?

I was shooting on mudflats once and the glare was quite bad...needed something for it

[davegrady1]

I hired the 500 for the day and took to the San Diego Wildlife park i loved that lens and hope to one day get one.

A few pics

[edgar-Junior]

Hi guys going to recieve my new baby today !!!!!:D

in a few days i will post some example to revive this topic

[andydajo]

Hi guys going to recieve my new baby today !!!!!:D

in a few days i will post some example to revive this topic

Congrats on your purchase.

[edgar-Junior]

Hi guys take this shot last night hope you like it.......;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3978449411_f875cf8719_o.jpg

[markimage]

I do! Thats stunning..

[eric.brown]

Awesome shot Edgar-Junior!

[edgar-Junior]

October 6 2009 with Canon 1.4x and 2x Teleconverter staked.....;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3989223766_ac00214ffb_o.jpg

[TooManyShots]

Let me add an update here....:)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3999585580_63f76904cb_o.jpg

[eric.brown]

Let me add an update here....:)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3999585580_63f76904cb_o.jpg

WOW. Awesome shot. Sharp, Bokeh, color..what's not to like? :)

[andrewhuxman]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_5386.jpg

[AdamJL]

The majority of animals here (http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/Holidays/South-Africa/Kruger-National-Park/9964679_M9guP#680694603_LxkHQ) were taken with the 500 with or without a 1.4tc

e.g.

http://adamlawler.smugmug.com/photos/681942672_pPWNP-M.jpg

[mäger]

tomorrow.... i will get up and rob a bank :evil:

how does it compare to the 400 f5.6 though?

[TooManyShots]

tomorrow.... i will get up and rob a bank :evil:

how does it compare to the 400 f5.6 though?


I spent about 6 months with the 400L F5.6. Bokeh isn't as smooth. 400mm just isn't long enough on a 1d series body. The IQ is very good if you can get close, without a lot of cropping. The 500L just gives off a sense of intimacy with the subject either because of the sharpness as well as the shallow DOF at a smaller aperture.


Shots from the 400L F5.6
These 2 shots are probably the best ones I have from the 400L. For song birds, the reach isn't long enough and I often needed to add a converter on. That tends to make shooting even more challenging.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2629450740_078bf1d792_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2650783173_190763d6cd_o.jpg

[Methodical]

Where were these taken and how far away were you from the fox? These are just some unbelievable photos. These should be on the front of a magazine...aaaaaghhhhh. I continue to debate getting this lens...my thing is is just a hobby for me and big investment. But shots like these and others in this thread is causing me to weaken my stance.

Nothing on here for a while, so here are some cute ones from the weekend.

Shot with the 500f4Lis on a 1dMkIII.

All together now - AAaaaahhhhhhh. :lol:

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/foxcub-1.jpg

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/foxcub-2.jpg

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/foxcub-3.jpg

[Methodical]

Then I see this one. Ya'll killing me

Nice!!!!

I raise you with a chipmunk.... :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3402811352_90ce756e25_o.jpg

[Methodical]

Too many are these handheld?

Thanks


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3688145205_e4f57466ff_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688145205/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3688948234_bc3956099e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3688948234/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3689110624_3834d74f17_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3689110624/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3689110810_1a41977718_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3689110810/)

[TooManyShots]

Too many are these handheld?

Thanks


No. Gimbal head on a monopod. I wasn't far from the nest. The Ospreys just flying back and forward from and to the nest. It hovers above it occasionally.

[Headshotzx]

No. Gimbal head on a monopod. I wasn't far from the nest. The Ospreys just flying back and forward from and to the nest. It hovers above it occasionally.

With a torn apart dead fish, no less ;)

[Tareq]

I was planning to buy 600mm and i don't care about the weight at all, but because the prices went up so crazy unbelievable then i think this lens will be a bit affordable, at least it becomes about similar to the 600mm cost in the past, unless i can find somewhere that 600mm "New" with about same price before [$7000+ or below $8k].

[TooManyShots]

I was planning to buy 600mm and i don't care about the weight at all, but because the prices went up so crazy unbelievable then i think this lens will be a bit affordable, at least it becomes about similar to the 600mm cost in the past, unless i can find somewhere that 600mm "New" with about same price before [$7000+ or below $8k].


I bought mine with tax <cough> locally from BH. Just under $6000.

[Tareq]

I bought mine with tax <cough> locally from BH. Just under $6000.

When?

[Methodical]

The 500 or 600?

I bought mine with tax <cough> locally from BH. Just under $6000.

[TooManyShots]

When?


9 months ago....

[TooManyShots]

The 500 or 600?


500.

[Methodical]

Toomany can and do you handhold any of your shots? I am doing my research on the 500 so being inquisitive now.

Thanks...Al

[TooManyShots]

Toomany can and do you handhold any of your shots? I am doing my research on the 500 so being inquisitive now.

Thanks...Al


Negative because I only weight 135lb with a cyclist physique. Strong lower body and very thin upper body. A monopod with a full gimbal head give me enough flexibility for most of the shooting angles. I would never attempt an overhead shot because is hard with a 500L and 1dmarkIII in terms of weight and bulkiness. Also, the shot would not come out good anyway. I don't do BIF shots because I mainly like to shoot song birds and the smaller shore birds too.

[ErnieT]

Good question as well, Is a MKIII and a 500L handholdable? I think of myself as a pretty fit guy, and can hold my own usually. Ohh man, i really am going to pick this lens up quite soon. Hopefully Merry Xmas to me!

[Tareq]

9 months ago....

500.

I checked the website, the price is about $6000, so how come you bought it less than $6000 with tax also?

[Scuff]

Good question as well, Is a MKIII and a 500L handholdable? I think of myself as a pretty fit guy, and can hold my own usually. Ohh man, i really am going to pick this lens up quite soon. Hopefully Merry Xmas to me!

I often hand hold this lens mounted on a MKIII all day at airshows, with a 300 f2.8 and another 1 series body over my shoulder for closer and larger aircraft - yes it hurts the next day, but it is worth it. :cool:

with wildlife I usually mount it on a manfrotto gimbal head and monopod.

[BradM]

These are handheld. While I would perfer to use the tripod and gimbal, often it just isn't possible.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/OctSparrow2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/roughlegged1213b.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/smilingwoodduck.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/Bradklr/heronandfish.jpg

[Mguthrie]

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z161/fishhuntmike/900xIMG_2057-1.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z161/fishhuntmike/900xIMG_2966.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z161/fishhuntmike/1000xIMG_4969.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z161/fishhuntmike/900xIMG_5348.jpg

[TooManyShots]

I checked the website, the price is about $6000, so how come you bought it less than $6000 with tax also?


That was BEFORE Canon rised the price. :) Right now, I believe BH has it for $6400.

[Methodical]

$6040 gray
$6149 USA

I do believe this lens will be mine by years end. I will ask for a couple hundred off the asking price.

Toomany is this your only lens?

That was BEFORE Canon rised the price. :) Right now, I believe BH has it for $6400.

[TooManyShots]

$6040 gray
$6149 USA

I do believe this lens will be mine by years end. I will ask for a couple hundred off the asking price.

Toomany is this your only lens?


Yes, my only birding lens. I do have a 135L, 17-40L, and 100 F2. That's all I really need.

[TooManyShots]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4153368197_fcc2a2ec90_o.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

Handheld with the 1.4 on no crop.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_2371-1.jpg

[AdamJL]

Good question as well, Is a MKIII and a 500L handholdable? I think of myself as a pretty fit guy, and can hold my own usually. Ohh man, i really am going to pick this lens up quite soon. Hopefully Merry Xmas to me!

Yes it's hand-holdable.
I'm not a big guy and use it 50/50 mounted or hand held.

But generally, I don't shoot birds (rarely) so make of that what you will.

[TooManyShots]

Here is a handheld shot....I had to since I was chasing the red tails around the park at the last moment before driving back home. Just grabbed my lens and went for it... After 30sec or so my arms got tired.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/4153041369_c4af9b9292_o.jpg

[ErnieT]

Wow, these shots are unreal! That red tail shot is awesome! I will have this lens in the month of December!

[TooManyShots]

Wow, these shots are unreal! That red tail shot is awesome! I will have this lens in the month of December!


Thanks but you have seen nothing yet. The shots were taken under ISO 1600. Very overcast sky. Here is a shot taken under a sunny day, Spring early this year... With a markII instead...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3402672673_4d2543c34c_o.jpg

[andrewhuxman]

Handheld at 450mph or so.....pretty cool lens

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_9265.jpg

[Methodical]

Here's a few of the 1st photos from my newly acquired 500 f4

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p119245511-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p142600184-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p326614057-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p280963769-5.jpg

[ErnieT]

Awesome shots Methodical! Looks like its popping out of my monitor!

[Methodical]

Thanks ErnieT. I am proud to be a member of this club.

[AdamJL]

Tis a great club. I shot with this lens at Donna Nook yesterday, and it was perfectly handholdable.
Can't say that for the bloke with the 600 there though! Lugging his tripod, and wimberly around vs me and my camera/lens only.

[TooManyShots]

Here's a few of the 1st photos from my newly acquired 500 f4









Nice shots.....I think the sky is too blue though...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/4186100184_6b679fa186_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/4186100184/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4185341731_9dfb2b35b2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/4185341731/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4186100006_58c753e817_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/4186100006/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4186100088_26166b6ceb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/4186100088/)

[Methodical]

Are you using the better beamer with your flash on this shot? What settings do you have on the flash? Nice

Al

Thanks but you have seen nothing yet. The shots were taken under ISO 1600. Very overcast sky. Here is a shot taken under a sunny day, Spring early this year... With a markII instead...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3402672673_4d2543c34c_o.jpg

[TooManyShots]

Are you using the better beamer with your flash on this shot? What settings do you have on the flash? Nice

Al


Yes, with better beamer. I think back then I was using TLL mode with -1 stop compensation. Now, I am using fully manual mode on the flash. Zoom range at 50mm. 1/8 power. I get more consistent flash exposure that way than using TLL mode.

[Methodical]

Toomany, the sky was actually really blue that day. Here are 2 different photos. I opened them in ACR Raw converter (no adjustments made) then opened to PSE7 (again no adjustments) and here are the pics...no adjustments; sharpending, WB, ropping, saturation, highlights, conrast, shadows, color adj, no nothing. The sky was really blue on this day. I thought that was amazing. I really love the blue in the sky with the Eagle...these will be printed. Fortunately I did have a blue sky and did not have to superimpose a background like others try and do.

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p945174695-5.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p814229818-5.jpg

[quote=TooManyShots;9197636]Nice shots.....I think the sky is too blue though.../quote]

[Methodical]

Do you keep it on this setting or do you vary the setting for different lighting conditions? And do you use a flash bracket?

I use the Better Beamer and have been using a flash bracket to help reduce the white eyes in birds. Just looking for alternatives to try and get better images.

Al

Yes, with better beamer. I think back then I was using TLL mode with -1 stop compensation. Now, I am using fully manual mode on the flash. Zoom range at 50mm. 1/8 power. I get more consistent flash exposure that way than using TLL mode.

[TooManyShots]

Do you keep it on this setting or do you vary the setting for different lighting conditions? And do you use a flash bracket?

I use the Better Beamer and have been using a flash bracket to help reduce the white eyes in birds. Just looking for alternatives to try and get better images.

Al

I just put the flash on my hot shoe... Flash bracket? I would like to but it just make my setup bulkier than already is. :) The white eyes effect is easy to fix in photoshop. I don't worry about it. Generally, I don't have issues with it unless I am shooting birds with large eyes. For the flash setting, I only adjust the power output depending on the distance of the subject as well as the lighting condition of the day. Generally I stick to 1/4 to 1/8. Even 1/16 if there are strong sun light exposing the subject. A slight overly exposed flash exposure does not ruin the shot though. I can still save it during post processing. Of couse, I make sure the shutter speed won't go slower than my max flash sync speed. Otherwise, I would overly over expose the shot.

[Methodical]

So is 1/16 a stronger output than 1/4 and 1/8 or is it the other way around? I think I am going to try your setup.

Thanks

I just put the flash on my hot shoe... Flash bracket? I would like to but it just make my setup bulkier than already is. :) The white eyes effect is easy to fix in photoshop. I don't worry about it. Generally, I don't have issues with it unless I am shooting birds with large eyes. For the flash setting, I only adjust the power output depending on the distance of the subject as well as the lighting condition of the day. Generally I stick to 1/4 to 1/8. Even 1/16 if there are strong sun light exposing the subject. A slight overly exposed flash exposure does not ruin the shot though. I can still save it during post processing. Of couse, I make sure the shutter speed won't go slower than my max flash sync speed. Otherwise, I would overly over expose the shot.

[Dalus]

Methodical thats insanly fantastic pictures! :)

[Candor]

My first day out with this lens. I just had to post something. :D

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/mdavies_01/IMG_3518-1.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/mdavies_01/IMG_3630-1.jpg