Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM [Archive] - Page 3 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Jman13

16th of September 2009 (Wed), 21:58

Some from my walk with my daughter tonight. I think all of these are at f/2, and all on the 1Ds II:

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_looking_up.jpg

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_fence1.jpg

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_up.jpg

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_walking.jpg

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_fence2.jpg

matonanjin

18th of September 2009 (Fri), 09:28

With Canon 5D for a client shoot for an add.
Shoot through umbrella camera left. Viv 285HV full
http://www.fourwindsphotography.com/IMG_4605.jpg

zothy

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 09:57

hi, i was planning to get this lens and i already have nifty fifty, i'm affraid the focal length it's too close between 50-100 in full frame. How much step if u are using 50mm to get 100mm view ?? sry for my english. Thx :)

Jman13

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 10:01

It's twice the focal length. Twice the crop. It's as big a step as going 200mm to 400mm.

As to steps...completely depends on the subject. For something super close, it might only be 2-3 steps. For something far away, it might be a quarter mile. :)

DonJuanMair

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 13:08

The Strip!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3932982917_6aa0a0d6a3_o.jpg

BeritOlam

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 22:01

The Strip!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3932982917_6aa0a0d6a3_o.jpg

Nice done from a 100mm. How high were you up in the air?? ;) ;) ;)

DonJuanMair

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 22:19

Thanks ha I was landing in a plane :)

DocMike

21st of September 2009 (Mon), 16:53

My first "Keeper" from this lens, shot impromptu at my birthday party.
(Yes, the lens was a birthday gift from me, to me.) ;)
This lens totally turns everyday snapshots into portrait-style pictures. I love it!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3942692942_1543a88a31_o.jpg
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3942692942_1543a88a31_o.jpg)

justaf IREMAN

22nd of September 2009 (Tue), 16:07

Thanks ha I was landing in a plane :)

looks like you're heading east to make a u turn for a landing. I'm usually unlucky and sit on the wrong side of the plane.

DonJuanMair

22nd of September 2009 (Tue), 17:16

yep!! i wanted to go at night and try the iso of the 5DmkII but we landed in day, maybe next time

here are a few i took teh other day

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3943353869_b2e52e92bf_o.jpg

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3943354015_e6d18a4d1c_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3944132484_88079c6586_o.jpg

Boily

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 11:22

wow I was going to buy the 135L but saw this thread !
thanks guys, I'll be ordering my 100mm very soon :)

matonanjin

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 07:26

The Strip!

But what is cool is the way you got them to put your copyright on the runway!

DonJuanMair

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 13:01

lol

matonanjin

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 09:58

Now for something a little different ;)
This is from Cutting Horse Association of Nebraska Futurity (CHAN) that I shot for 4 days September 24-27. I need to look but I think this is the horse that won it.
As always at an indoor horse show the light was unbelievably bad. I kept switching from high ISO available light to flash and back. I am busy putting proofs up for sale on my web site but here is one of the high ISO ones for your comments. This was at ISO 1600 and the fastest shutter speed I could muster with an F/2 lens was 1/500th. And I still had to push process a full stop:( Considering conditions I think maybe it turned out ok but my eyes are blurry from hours of PP!:rolleyes:

I love this lens for my business!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Canon 1D MkII, 100 F/2, ISO 1600, 1/500th, F/2. Slight curves adjustment and then Imagenomic NoisewarePro for noise. Very slight sharpening in CS3.
http://www.fourwindsphotography.com/proofs/chan 09/_H1F2222-Edit.jpg

BeritOlam

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 16:45

Great capture, Matonajin! Love it...

silvex

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 21:28

DonJuanMair

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 21:52

Thanks Ed!

DDWD10

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 19:08

One of your's truly from today:

Wide open with a bit of vignetting added

http://i38.tinypic.com/353616b.jpg

Mark-B

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 12:25

100mm @ f/2.2

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p305592067-5.jpg

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1063492090-5.jpg

Mark-B

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 20:38

f/2.5

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p158688568-5.jpg

DonJuanMair

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 16:04

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/4070045856_eef69b3a9d_o.jpg

Sven-EOS

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 17:15

If I'm lucky, just might be getting this lens (used) this weekend.
Just when the ducks are getting ready to migrate..

Sven-EOS

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 08:27

If I'm lucky, just might be getting this lens (used) this weekend.
Just when the ducks are getting ready to migrate..

Yep, I got double lucky, got a used lens, AND I found some (nile) ducks on the way back home.
Ofcourse I must shoot my cats as well.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/SvbSxGqwCCI/AAAAAAAAInQ/WmfubxrJDxc/Duck%201024.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/SvbSzwt4O1I/AAAAAAAAInU/wBbmH_QkDks/Daisy%201024.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/SvbS3thAP3I/AAAAAAAAInY/2yA7ymHZLis/Frits%201024.jpg
Resising to 1024px only, no sharpening/enhancing done.

Mark-B

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 18:08

Trombone Shorty (http://www.tromboneshorty.com/) playing a free outdoor concert.

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p463957606-5.jpg

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p336277144-5.jpg

jgatti

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 11:03

From a recent Disneyland trip.

406083

Exif Info:

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1600
Av( Aperture Value ) 2.2
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF100mm f/2 USM
Focal Length 100.0mm
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode One-Shot AF

TristanCardew

16th of November 2009 (Mon), 16:41

Some from my walk with my daughter tonight. I think all of these are at f/2, and all on the 1Ds II:

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_looking_up.jpg

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_up.jpg

You, sir, make this lens absolutely shine. It's a gem on your camera.

I, like many others, have been considering the 135L, but after finding this lens last night (and trying out a friends 85 1.8 that I see to be very similar) will most probably put the funds into this instead. :p

JeffreyVB

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 00:26

Carolina Hurricanes vs the NY Islanders

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Raleigh%2009/_V0I0041_Post.jpg

1.1250, ISO 800, f/4

Mark-B

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 18:36

100mm, f/3.2

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p221085607-5.jpg

versedmb

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 12:51

This lens really flies under the radar. I have no hesitation using this lens wide open. And who says this lens isn't a good lens for indoor use on a crop camera?

Screwing around today. f/2, ISO 1600, 1/80s on my "lowly" 40D....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/732359103_qfcJ7-XL.jpg

versedmb

5th of December 2009 (Sat), 13:20

One more.

40d, f/2...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/732381799_jbdnv-XL.jpg

Big C

20th of December 2009 (Sun), 19:24

F2

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/evox/IMG_0524.jpg

Boily

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 07:32

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4148581936_b1a727f636_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/4147823501_e82085827b_o.jpg

geoff5093

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 10:17

Very nice shots of the Evo and Civic?

jom

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 22:55

Great work Boily. I really like the second pic of the civic. What aperture was that photo taken at?

ExpensiveHobby

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 23:50

those sti rims look great on the civic!

Palladium

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 23:57

I'm going to buy this lens, my first no L :lol:

palaima

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 05:59

Like for real, is anyone in UK selling these used? I'm getting depressed! :DD

Sven-EOS

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 06:42

Like for real, is anyone in UK selling these used? I'm getting depressed! :DD

I had the same problem. I figured people would want to sell so they could buy the new 100 2.8 Macro IS. No such luck.
Finaly I found one, haggled for a week and bought it at a reasonal price.
One week later, I saw three for a lot less (I did a quick check, all sold :().

I'm still very very happy with it thought. Perfect for indoor concert shooting and portraits.

Good luck. I hope you get lucky!

palaima

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 07:08

I a going to use it from street portraits only, maybe now it will be abit too long for my needs, but i am thinking of going full frame so 100 will be perfect :)

Sven-EOS

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 07:39

I a going to use it from street portraits only, maybe now it will be abit too long for my needs, but i am thinking of going full frame so 100 will be perfect :)
Should be perfect.
PS: I just saw your sig. I'm also looking for a Sigma 30 1.4. Primes addiction huh?

palaima

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 09:23

Should be perfect.
PS: I just saw your sig. I'm also looking for a Sigma 30 1.4. Primes addiction huh?

More like just a mild fever :D The best cure for it - bank account :DD

afviper

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 14:00

HDR shot from a RAW file.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/AFviper/abovethefog-s.jpg

versedmb

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 19:41

Just tried out this lens with my Kenko 1.4X and I was pleasantly surprised....both wide open (f/2.8 )....

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/755794839_78DAG-L.jpg

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/755794920_swuDS-L.jpg

funks

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 13:42

Just tried out this lens with my Kenko 1.4X and I was pleasantly surprised....both wide open (f/2.8 )....

You sure that ain't the macro 100? Because this one is for non Macro 100mm f/2.

palaima

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 14:22

You sure that ain't the macro 100? Because this one is for non Macro 100mm f/2.

2 x 1.4 = 2.8 :)
I also thought it is a macro till i remembered this :)
Very nice actually!

geoff5093

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 22:01

HDR shot from a RAW file.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/AFviper/abovethefog-s.jpg
Just curious, but do you know the elevation of where you were?

drumsfield

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 17:37

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4280260174_3af1bd783d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4280260100_98fdb861ed_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4280260050_848dc5218e_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4280259998_7662ae7a7e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4279516045_2f28d1e6d0_o.jpg

Mark-B

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 00:49

These are from a high school play of Peter Pan. All taken with a 20D.

f/2, 1/400, ISO 1600
http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p99818678-5.jpg (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/ppan10/e5f31cb6)

f/2, 1/500, ISO 1600
http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p306763876-5.jpg (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/ppan10/e1248d864)

f/2, 1/250, ISO 800
http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p38413940-5.jpg (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/ppan10/e24a2674)

f/2, 1/400, ISO 1600
http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p487062822-5.jpg (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/ppan10/e1d07fd26)

f/2, 1/250, ISO 1600
http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p184367006-5.jpg (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/ppan10/eafd379e)

f/2, 1/500, ISO 1600
http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p324375171-5.jpg (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/ppan10/e13559283)

drumsfield

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 17:07

http://images52.fotki.com/v304/fileCRaD/ed087/8/1618388/8362774/IMG_1556.jpg

TheMaggedy

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:02

Here are my first few shots with this lens. I really like it so far. Shot with a 40D. All shots at

Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4289574362_748b64b899_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4288830789_f9493e28bc_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4288828209_dfd7c85d0f.jpg

DDWD10

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 15:01

I really miss this lens. I only sold it because I needed some cash and it didn't AF very accurately on my 30D. My 60mm f/2.8 does the job for portraits but doesn't quite create the stunning bokeh of the 100mm f/2. Here are some graduation shots I did for my friends, all at f/2.

http://i45.tinypic.com/14x105y.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/260pd7s.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/w03ngp.jpg

jgatti

28th of January 2010 (Thu), 17:53

Tried out my 100 f2 with my Kenko tubes finally.

ISO 200, f4, 1/800, handheld, converted with DPP.

Tharaka

29th of January 2010 (Fri), 03:44

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4312846367_b557f24909_o.jpg

100mm @ f/2
1/100s iso 400
5d mk2

i cant wait to try it out on some portraits :)
ive got it up for sale, but after using it, i think i might keep it

100% crop
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8651/mg4825100mmcrop.jpg

Helena

29th of January 2010 (Fri), 09:04

Nice shot Tharaka! Great lens, isn't it? Your photo reminds me of this (but yours is much better - mine is just boring without any birds, but it shows a bit of what the lens can do so I post it anyway :) ):

424845

Ballroom

1st of February 2010 (Mon), 04:51

Has anyone tried this lens at ballroom dance competitions? I have been renting the 135mm f/2 L and it has been working well for me, but it's price is too high for me to buy and I have been thinking of buying the 100mm f/2. I am mainly wondering if it focuses fast enough for the faster dances.

matonanjin

1st of February 2010 (Mon), 09:44

It is the lens I use almost exclusively for indoor horse shows in low light. I doubt if any of your dancers move as fast as a horse.:rolleyes: But your venues may be darker than an indoor horse arena. I don't know.

Then again, I use it on a 1DMkII which has incredibly low light AF ability. It is going to be largely dependant on what body you use it on.

GoHokiesGo

5th of February 2010 (Fri), 18:00

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4280260174_3af1bd783d_o.jpg

Random question - Is this at Fountainhead Park in N. Virginia? That hill looks just like one I've ridden down many times. :cool: Nice shots

drumsfield

5th of February 2010 (Fri), 18:28

Random question - Is this at Fountainhead Park in N. Virginia? That hill looks just like one I've ridden down many times. :cool: Nice shots

yea

Tharaka

7th of February 2010 (Sun), 05:56

http://gonrad.com/201002/_mg_5085_1280.jpg

http://gonrad.com/201002/_mg_5086_1280.jpg

Mark-B

9th of February 2010 (Tue), 22:56

ISO 400, f/2.2, 1/125
580EX on camera bounced into wall/ceiling to camera left

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v8/p812658394-4.jpg

Big C

12th of February 2010 (Fri), 00:43

f2 on both

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/momo/IMG_1201.jpg

http://www.cmpixels.com/images/momo/IMG_1190.jpg

myoungok

12th of February 2010 (Fri), 09:42

Indoor Volleyball shots taken with my 100mm 2.0... still learning the ins and outs of the lens... but this first outing turned out pretty good.. should get better results next time.

http://www.myoungimages.com/PC-Extreme-Club-Volleyball/pcextreme/IMG8363/779054996_N44vD-L-7.jpg

http://www.myoungimages.com/PC-Extreme-Club-Volleyball/pcextreme/IMG8597/779056564_Fa7FS-L-8.jpg

http://www.myoungimages.com/PC-Extreme-Club-Volleyball/pcextreme/MG9989/786363651_UeMff-L.jpg

http://www.myoungimages.com/PC-Extreme-Club-Volleyball/pcextreme/IMG8204/780646651_bs7Yx-L-7.jpg

http://www.myoungimages.com/PC-Extreme-Club-Volleyball/pcextreme/MG0265/778343131_5ocCu-L-11.jpg

toxic

20th of February 2010 (Sat), 22:32

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt50/spectral7/walkarounds/_MG_7206.jpg

justaf IREMAN

21st of February 2010 (Sun), 00:41

http://www.myoungimages.com/PC-Extreme-Club-Volleyball/pcextreme/IMG8597/779056564_Fa7FS-L-8.jpg

I love the shot of number 6, Valery Volleyballhead.

e.omega

21st of February 2010 (Sun), 19:15

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4376806823_0db1a9d675_o.jpg

matonanjin

22nd of February 2010 (Mon), 08:48

Nice portrait. It's a great portrait lens, isn't it?

e.omega

24th of February 2010 (Wed), 23:11

Nice portrait. It's a great portrait lens, isn't it?

It sure is. The IQ at f/2 is stunning. Thanks for the comment.

pixel_junkie

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 16:54

http://www.emilkara.com/POTN/JK/IMG_2563.jpg

stateman

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 19:05

Nice to get outside finally...1st weekend of spring, break out the bikes...

http://stateman.smugmug.com/Other/2010-Family-Pix/IMG2381/815944388_9YCSK-L.jpg

Jason C

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 02:12

Oh, I miss my 100/2...why did I get the 85 instead of adding the 100/2 once again? Oh well.

Jason C

Yusef

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 08:13

Oh, I miss my 100/2...why did I get the 85 instead of adding the 100/2 once again? Oh well.

Jason C

I felt the same way after I got rid of mine. :(

herzi

28th of March 2010 (Sun), 02:45

Just got my copy. Great for portraiture and indoor sports. Focus is relatively fast and accurate even with my 5d classic. (I am occasionally able to use other than the center point and get sharp results, believe or not)

These samples are from local Judo competition in Finland. Other one has been combined in PS, three shot burst. Shot the whole match 1/500 f2 iso800. It's a fast sport when something happens...

bamnle

5th of April 2010 (Mon), 00:35

Picked this lens up not too long ago. Awesome lens, at a great price!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4487119096_e419340589_b.jpg

Mark-B

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 17:59

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v4/p253815078-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/flowers/ef20e926)

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v6/p74578551-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/flowers/e471fa77)

maranelloboy05

10th of April 2010 (Sat), 09:42

Just bought one of these and it should be here early next week. Can't wait to finally have a lens over 40mm again. :)

toxic

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 23:07

Both at f/4 on a 5D

http://dtxphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p402153462-4.jpg

http://dtxphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p526328803-4.jpg

maranelloboy05

12th of April 2010 (Mon), 15:17

This is one impressive lens. Just got it today and only took a couple test shots so far in the backyard, but it's unbelievable for the price. I was thinking of saving up and getting a 135L, but forget that, this is great for 1/3 of the price.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/4515894048_8f299d3145_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4515894070_13d3a65d80_o.png

norwegianwood

15th of April 2010 (Thu), 16:21

A lot of good pictures here everybody;) But seriously.. there has to be a lot more people using this lens?
Just bought one 2. hand. Seems mint:D

Mark-B

15th of April 2010 (Thu), 23:05

A lot of good pictures here everybody;) But seriously.. there has to be a lot more people using this lens?

The 85mm f/1.8 gets pushed hard on these forums and costs $100 less, so you will find many more users of that lens. You will also find many more people selling that lens than the 100/2.

The 85mm thread is 250 pages vs 25 pages for the 100mm thread. Similar results on Flickr - the 85mm group has 1300 members and the 100mm group has 200.

None of this makes me any less happy with my 100mm.

hennie

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 14:48

Still in love with this lens.

bamnle

21st of April 2010 (Wed), 22:04

The 85mm f/1.8 gets pushed hard on these forums and costs $100 less, so you will find many more users of that lens. You will also find many more people selling that lens than the 100/2.

The 85mm thread is 250 pages vs 25 pages for the 100mm thread. Similar results on Flickr - the 85mm group has 1300 members and the 100mm group has 200.

None of this makes me any less happy with my 100mm.

+1

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4541359139_9f573729e8.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4541361963_c67ee412c3.jpg

soderdna

22nd of April 2010 (Thu), 20:21

just picked up a used 100 f2 off ebay and i couldn't be happier. alot heavier then I was expecting! will post shots as soon as I get a chance to get out!

Mark-B

23rd of April 2010 (Fri), 19:14

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v3/p881029342-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/flowers/e348370de)

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v6/p967316398-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/flowers/e39a813ae)

bamnle

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 11:54

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/4552152767_b0ca40b7b5.jpg

soderdna

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 18:28

sweet s2000 michael

bamnle

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 21:00

sweet s2000 michael

Thanks! But It's not mine. I drive that civic 11 posts up.

If you're interested here is a link to a Set of mine from a local car meet in New Orleans that contains a lot of s2000's.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16978281@N03/sets/72157623807070615/

AWGD8

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 22:03

I`ll soon get this lens for indoor TAEKWONDO. I`m sacrificing my SIGMALUX to get this one...:-(

soderdna

27th of April 2010 (Tue), 06:49

Thanks! But It's not mine. I drive that civic 11 posts up.

If you're interested here is a link to a Set of mine from a local car meet in New Orleans that contains a lot of s2000's.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16978281@N03/sets/72157623807070615/

those were some cool pix. where was that car show?

bamnle

27th of April 2010 (Tue), 06:52

those were some cool pix. where was that car show?

Yeah, kinda sorta. It's called a Lakefront Meet. Occurs every year in New Orleans, for Louisiana locals.

Mark-B

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 08:13

I`ll soon get this lens for indoor TAEKWONDO. I`m sacrificing my SIGMALUX to get this one...:-(

Just make sure you are far enough away from the action, otherwise you might find this lens to be a bit long. I was in the bleachers in a high school gym for these shots.

100mm

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v3/p560520147-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/ita0210/e2168dbd3)

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v6/p531221724-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/ita0210/e1fa9ccdc)

And just for focal length comparison, here's one of the board breaking taken from the same spot in the bleachers but at 55mm instead of 100mm (click for larger):
http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v7/p957637569-11.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/ita0210/e391463c1)

mochoajr

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 09:03

2008 Moto GP race at Laguna Seca

Mark-B

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 00:37

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v10/p519545390-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/batonrouge/e1ef7a22e)

AWGD8

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 16:29

Just make sure you are far enough away from the action, otherwise you might find this lens to be a bit long. I was in the bleachers in a high school gym for these shots.

100mm

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v3/p560520147-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/ita0210/e2168dbd3)

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v6/p531221724-4.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/ita0210/e1fa9ccdc)

And just for focal length comparison, here's one of the board breaking taken from the same spot in the bleachers but at 55mm instead of 100mm (click for larger):
http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v7/p957637569-11.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/ita0210/e391463c1)

Those are great shots! Thanks for posting!
These are all shot by 5dc ? AI SERVO ?

Mark-B

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 17:11

These are all shot by 5dc ? AI SERVO ?

20D single shot center point.

AWGD8

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 20:01

20D single shot center point.

That is still faster than my 5dc! I`m trying to make the most out of my 5dc for shooting Taekwondo. I know, I don`t have the right camera body as I`m a landscape/urban shooter. So I have to compromised and get me a longer focal and faster lens. I haven`t tried using AI Servo in this event. I think it`s doable.

samurairx7

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 00:30

2008 Moto GP race at Laguna Seca

i want a rockstar energy drink now...

booju

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 11:53

How does this lens perform with a 1.4x/TC....

Thanks!:D

Mark-B

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 13:12

How does this lens perform with a 1.4x/TC....

I use a Tamron 1.4x on mine. Works great.

banpreso

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 03:51

from a workshop today
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/5D-Test-Shots/1-of-2/853864689_rg8Lw-X2.jpg

norwegianwood

6th of May 2010 (Thu), 07:08

Very nice Banpreso! Did u use OCF on that one?

Here's one from me @ f/2.8

448572 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kakemonsteret/4581978384/)

banpreso

6th of May 2010 (Thu), 20:58

very nice pic herman!

yes, we were practicing outdoor OCF

Sven-EOS

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 17:30

Took my EOS450D and my 100/2.0 out while feeding the ducks today. I use it mostly for concerts. It realy is a fun lens. Tried it with auto ISO today. Worked great actualy.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/S-czhmOVZiI/AAAAAAAAMgY/Td-aJzNbmCM/IMG_4871_1024.JPG
ISO: 320, 1/750 sec, F/2.0

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/S-czjBk13LI/AAAAAAAAMgc/MamuEpt5PY4/IMG_4900_1024.JPG
ISO: 400, 1/750 sec, F/ 2.0

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/S-czjw2sceI/AAAAAAAAMgg/LYuaL_mqGjA/IMG_4887_1024.JPG
ISO: 250, 1/750 sec, F/2.0

maranelloboy05

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 22:20

Best $350 I've spent in a long time, I LOVE this thing.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4580328146_fec5de6dde_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4587197837_65986df2c7_o.jpg

Mark-B

18th of May 2010 (Tue), 13:40

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v15/p293772346-4.jpg

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v15/p326548750-4.jpg

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/v18/p256242956-4.jpg

JMS803

20th of May 2010 (Thu), 22:04

just picked up this lens used, and I'm really happy with it. Sharpness and colors are incredible.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4625398137_f3b5b19a52_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4625138170_22269efc0d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/4625297761_c56f21d67f_b.jpg

Deep Pocket

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 01:38

Some really old pictures..

http://imagenic.net/images/ljowzn8vyley1qcnsv8.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/z34oihriwv8qaqnahptf.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/5al8pkehe044qpx2j1v.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/wqqfkacpm7r2tb0w8ap.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/j5gs3b8pti5n3osiyz0.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/p24wjmjkaf749qvd2r.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

Deep Pocket

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 01:39

http://imagenic.net/images/wf1wg6dwfvlqhxcnb7a.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/nmyzyakmrdzco48f6tvi.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/hy6s6c03ygdsh5cm1iu5.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

http://imagenic.net/images/5fjb5ffyc52b5qw5ule.jpg (http://imagenic.net/)

Combatmedic870

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 01:54

Alright im looking for a portrait lens...im in between the 85 or 100 and its a hard choice....

Do they both have the same amount of CA??
What about OOF blur??
Sharpness?????
I mean dam, everything between them is so close i just dont know.
I have a 7D...no plan on going full frame with in the next 2 years probably. I just want a good telephoto portrait lens.

I do alot of maternity portraits, and engagement pictures. Nothing that I make alot of money off of or I would get a 135L and a 5D.

Deep Pocket

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 01:58

Combatmedic870

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 02:08

Get the 85 1.8- 85mm is a very popular length for portraits and seems to work quite well. Probably be easier to resell too

Do you think the 100 would be too long? I heard that the 100 is "similar" to the 135 on full frame.
I use my 70-200 F4 usually, but it doesnt have enough isolation for me most of the time for me.

Deep Pocket

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 02:10

tkbslc

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 02:17

Do you think the 100 would be too long? I heard that the 100 is "similar" to the 135 on full frame.
I use my 70-200 F4 usually, but it doesnt have enough isolation for me most of the time for me.

Well if you want to compare, try 85mm and 100 on your 70-200!

85mm is more popular on 1.6x crop cameras because 85x1.6=136mm, or pretty much exactly what 135mm looks like on film or FF. 135mm is a classic portrait length. 100m does work fine, though, you just need a bit more room to work and you can get into the "flattening effect" of telephoto lenses for portraits.

honestly, I wish there was a 66mm f1.4. That would be my favorite crop portrait length! (105mm on FF equivalent)

Combatmedic870

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 02:18

I see...well I dont even know then. I have 3 lenses on my mind to get siggy 30mm and 50mm and then a 85 or 100mm. The first 2 are going to be a given but in between the canons, I just dont know. Maybe ill rent one for 3 days to see if I like the length.

Well there is always the 60mm 2.8 =)

Using it on my 70-200 is a little different. If it was a 2.8 I think I would be fine. But and extra stop is an extra stop and does make a difference for me. Right now i cant afford a mk2 2.8, sooo some cheap prime are my choice.

AWGD8

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 23:04

norwegianwood

23rd of May 2010 (Sun), 18:47

I originally wanted to buy a 135L , but i could not get any Ebay seller who sells it were Bing Cashback will apply. 135L cost $970+ direct from the dealer, but no new 135L on Ebay for sale (USA).
So I decided to pull the trigger on 100mm f2 with Speedlite 580EXII combo! (total of $770) after Bing...

That's a nice deal AWG! The 580 ex II alone costs about 600usd here in Norway:(

Thaks banpreso, I think you did a very decent job balancing the light there:)

maranelloboy05: 350$ for a 348 is pretty cheap :p Nice pic though, I'd love to have a photoshoot with a Ferrari one day.

AWGD8

26th of May 2010 (Wed), 22:50

I just got a brand new Canon 100mm f2 today bought from ADORAMA.

At first , seems like it is not sharp at all on my 5DC. So I decided to do a focus test.

and here it is: 100mm @ f2.0

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5255/100f22.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/100f22.jpg/)

Below is an actual shot taken by this lens and my 5dc. I staggered the batteries and I focus the shot at the middle battery. You`ll noticed that the focus or sharp image is the battery behind it, which is the farthest one on the right.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/7153/100f2.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/100f2.jpg/)

I have 14 days to return or exchange with no questions ask. Or should I send to Canon for calibration? I still have to pay shipping for Adorama return or exchange, whereas Canon will provide both.

What do you guys think?

Update: I sent it back to Adorama for full refund.

banpreso

27th of May 2010 (Thu), 23:15

if it really is back focusing then go for an exchange. i would exchange instead of calibrate. exchange is probably faster, and canon consistency is pretty good.

AWGD8

27th of May 2010 (Thu), 23:23

if it really is back focusing then go for an exchange. i would exchange instead of calibrate. exchange is probably faster, and canon consistency is pretty good.

I just sent it back and not deal with another one again. I already lost $15 for shipping it back to Adorama. The lens has 6mm back focus on my 5Dc. If I only have a micro adjust on that body, it`s should have been ok. The 5D2 looks promising, but I don`t like video in a DLSR.

palaima

28th of May 2010 (Fri), 02:14

^ that is not the brightest excuse...5d2 has stunning image quality which i think is more important than video :)

HelenOster

30th of May 2010 (Sun), 06:42

I just sent it back and not deal with another one again. I already lost $15 for shipping it back to Adorama. The lens has 6mm back focus on my 5Dc. If I only have a micro adjust on that body, it`s should have been ok. The 5D2 looks promising, but I don`t like video in a DLSR.

Just as a note for the future; if you order an item that you believe to be faulty, call the Canon tech line and describe the problem.

If they agree that it needs to come back, you will be given a reference number. Contact me with that number and we'll send a pre-paid label for shipping it back to us!

AWGD8

30th of May 2010 (Sun), 06:55

Just as a note for the future; if you order an item that you believe to be faulty, call the Canon tech line and describe the problem.

If they agree that it needs to come back, you will be given a reference number. Contact me with that number and we'll send a pre-paid label for shipping it back to us!

Helen, thanks for the response. I got the lens Wednesday which is really fast! And tested it that night and packed it the next day. I already mailed it back to you guys on Thursday via USPS.
I already spent $15 to return it. I tried to PM you, but I think you don`t accept PM`s, which is understandable. I was going to send you an email last Wednesday night, but I just decided to send it back ASAP before the holiday.

BTW, that is why I asked here if send it back to you guys or to Canon. Canon has free shipping back and forth.
But after having my Canon 5Dc sent to them for mirror recall work, they said they cleaned the sensor for free. It came back still dirty.
That only tells me they do shortcut work....I would not let them work on my new lens.

HelenOster

30th of May 2010 (Sun), 07:06

......I tried to PM you, but I think you don`t accept PM`s, which is understandable......

PMs don't work for me, because if I'm away from the office you wouldn't receive my out-of-office reply......

Also, if I need to forward a customer query on to another department, it means copying and pasting - and it's a lot harder to keep track of PMs than emails.

My email address is included in my signature at the bottom of every posting!

AWGD8

30th of May 2010 (Sun), 07:24

PMs don't work for me, because if I'm away from the office you wouldn't receive my out-of-office reply......

Also, if I need to forward a customer query on to another department, it means copying and pasting - and it's a lot harder to keep track of PMs than emails.

My email address is included in my signature at the bottom of every posting!

Thanks Helen.

Mark-B

31st of May 2010 (Mon), 18:11

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/s9/v14/p649223936-5.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/p687574108/e26b25f00)

Combatmedic870

31st of May 2010 (Mon), 18:17

http://www.msbphoto.com/img/s9/v14/p649223936-5.jpg (http://www.msbphoto.com/p687574108/e26b25f00)

I like this photo...It kinda makes me a little sad...but atleast they were buried.
Make me think alot about the friends I lost.

lankforddl

31st of May 2010 (Mon), 23:26

There's something special about this lens for me. It's just perfect for an outdoor portrait lens. I can stay far away from the subject personal space. It's tiny, quiet, and fast.
454678

JMS803

1st of June 2010 (Tue), 15:06

Huge rainstorm today

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4661120718_0a69f0333d_b.jpg

codyprime

4th of June 2010 (Fri), 15:16

100mm with Kenko extension tubes:

http://jeffcody.smugmug.com/Wildlife/Insects/Dragonflies/20100530-184725-IMG3231-13-DPP/884164859_mukQW-L.jpg

bamnle

6th of June 2010 (Sun), 23:21

Raising Canes Founder himself Todd Graves

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/4677720538_65de371c01.jpg

cinemafia

7th of June 2010 (Mon), 15:01

I borrowed this lens from a friend last year, and have since been trying to get him to sell it to me! I may end up biting the bullet and getting it at eBay/Craigslist prices (which, because of its relative scarcity, are higher than 85/1.8 prices).

Anyway, here's a couple examples of it used for street photography, both were shot at f2.0 and 160 iso:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4678970807_8841351a04_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinemafia_photography/4678970807/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1295/4678970387_31fed14c99_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinemafia_photography/4678970387/)

guyzer09

7th of June 2010 (Mon), 17:39

cinemafia

7th of June 2010 (Mon), 17:54

For me, 160mm equiv (100mm on x1.6 crop) is a little too long for portraits...80mm-135mm being the golden ratio there. But, of course, it depends on what you're comfortable with. I understand where you're at though...deciding between the 100/2 and the 85/1.8 really is a difficult decision, but the 85 is generally the more practical choice, if only because you get a half stop more speed, and you can usually find them for less because there's more of them on the market.

toxic

7th of June 2010 (Mon), 18:48

I think 100mm would be pushing it. 85mm is about as long as I would go, personally...but I don't shoot sports.

JMS803

8th of June 2010 (Tue), 20:25

Sergio haha

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4683172763_77f15e3581_b.jpg

Overkill-F1

11th of June 2010 (Fri), 00:02

Just about to get this lens I been debating between the 100 f2 and 85 f1.8. I decided to go 100 cause 85mm is too close to my 50 1.4 I already have. I will mainly be using it outdoors and some indoor sports/events. Just wondering if anyone here feels 100 is too long on crop for portraits?

EDIT- any known issues with lens? concerns?
I think you will be quite happy with the 100mm f2. It only takes two steps back compared to the 85mm to get the same vof when taking portraits, and the reviewers are reporting less purple fringing. Seeing you have the 50mm, it could be a good fit.
...Terry

toxic

5th of July 2010 (Mon), 23:36

f/2 on 5D
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt50/spectral7/people%20and%20events/_MG_9196.jpg

Vroom_fondel

8th of July 2010 (Thu), 02:52

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4614421923_c1331f1b1a_z.jpg
Camera Canon EOS 500D
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/2.0
Focal Length 100 mm
ISO Speed 200

Vroom_fondel

8th of July 2010 (Thu), 02:53

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4702572612_2d47132b63_z.jpg
Camera Canon EOS 500D
Exposure 1/3200 sec
Aperture f/2.0
Focal Length 100 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias -2/3 EV

mochoajr

8th of July 2010 (Thu), 18:52

Taken at Laguna Seca July 2008 with a little PP added.

JMS803

8th of July 2010 (Thu), 19:30

couple recent ones, this has to be my favorite lens at the moment. Third ones a bit shallow but I'm always shooting it wide open haha
1.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1224/4734645728_08aa558189_b.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4717553206_547023d30d_b.jpg

3.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1358/4721529970_a50bd343e8_b.jpg

nightcat

8th of July 2010 (Thu), 20:22

One of Canon's most underrated lenses.

cinemafia

8th of July 2010 (Thu), 21:22

^^ I agree...I still don't understand why the 85/1.8 is so well known, but this isn't.

tkbslc

8th of July 2010 (Thu), 22:28

^^ I agree...I still don't understand why the 85/1.8 is so well known, but this isn't.

It's that 1.8. It sounds so much sexier than f2.0 even though it makes no difference in real usage.

banpreso

9th of July 2010 (Fri), 00:29

those are some AWESOME FERRARIs!!!

where was this?

matonanjin

9th of July 2010 (Fri), 04:31

^^ I agree...I still don't understand why the 85/1.8 is so well known, but this isn't.

It's that 1.8. It sounds so much sexier than f2.0 even though it makes no difference in real usage.

I think part of it is the fact that the 85 F/1.2L is such a worshiped lens. And then a person realizes he can't afford it and "steps down" to the 1.8 without considering the alternative. Just speculating.

Just had to send my 100 F/2 to Canon for servicing. All of a sudden it's missing focus bad! I will find out if CPS really does make any difference in the turn around time!