Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L - Magic Drainpipe

[darosk]

Looks like a fine shot open wide :) Any more in better light, cptrios?

[cptrios]

Well I would, but that would of course require "good light" to, you know, exist. Nothing but clouds lately! Here's a test shot that accurately sums up the last few days:

1/250, ISO 100, 200mm, f/2.8

[darosk]

I hate to see this thread inactive :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/opiate_eyes/New/IMG_1103.jpg

[JakPot]

to keep the thread moving.. a couple more portraits from the same session as the one posted earlier.

http://jakepotts.com/potn/jim_2.jpg

http://jakepotts.com/potn/jim_3.jpg

[cptrios]

So awesome, JakPot. Model seems to be having a blast as well!

[Selski]

Anyone know what lens hood are compatible?

[JakPot]

Anyone know what lens hood are compatible?

it's the ES-79 II, same as for the 85L

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=ES-79+II&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

[versedmb]

I keep thinking about one of these.

Anyone know how the drainpipe compares with the 70-200 f/4 L in terms of size and weight?

[JakPot]

I keep thinking about one of these.

Anyone know how the drainpipe compares with the 70-200 f/4 L in terms of size and weight?

it's a good bit heavier... as far as size, I'm sure the drainpipe is larger, but it's not going to make much difference when shooting.

The weight could be a concern, but these are gems!

[cptrios]

it's a good bit heavier... as far as size, I'm sure the drainpipe is larger, but it's not going to make much difference when shooting.

The weight could be a concern, but these are gems!

Indeed they are! I've basically had NO time to shoot with mine yet, as it's been nothing but rainy up here for weeks (especially on my days off), but in my limited use I've found that under the right conditions this is one of those "too sharp for the camera's sensor" lenses. Here's a 100% crop that's unfortunately been diminished a bit quality-wise because of POTN' size requirements:

80mm, 1/100, f/3.5, ISO 100, no PP, playing with my new flash trigger:). I also forgot the color profile so it's way washed out.

[versedmb]

it's a good bit heavier... as far as size, I'm sure the drainpipe is larger, but it's not going to make much difference when shooting.

The weight could be a concern, but these are gems!

I finally found the stats, where else but wikipedia and damn! - the drainpipe is almost twice the weight of the 70-200 f/4!!

1130 gm (about 2.5lbs) vs 705 gm for the 70-200f/4!!

[cptrios]

I finally found the stats, where else but wikipedia and damn! - the drainpipe is almost twice the weight of the 70-200 f/4!!

1130 gm (about 2.5lbs) vs 705 gm for the 70-200f/4!!

This is, of course, true...but wouldn't a more fair comparison be with the 70-200 2.8? Plus, I honestly think that the Drainpipe is better at 2.8 than the 70-200 4 is at 4. If it's the f4 IS, that may be a different story...

[cptrios]

Man do I freaking love this lens. I'm starting to think that I may, in fact, love it too much to NOT lug it to France with me. Even though it's still pretty impractical, I just can't imagine selling it. I really can't.

Obviously nothing special, I just kind of like this shot:

[hiddengamer7]

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4185/img0514k.jpg

This picture made my day!

[cptrios]

EDIT: sorry, had to repost...forgot the color profile and the ©'s!

OK, I finally got to do something mildly interesting with this lens! Went to the zoo today with my girlfriend...kind of bad light most of the time, and too much shooting-through-fences, but got a few decent ones anyway. I shot 275 pictures, and 110 of them were 100% usable...a pretty good result, for me at least! Things I learned today:

• 1/400 is just about my lower limit at 200mm
• The AF on this baby is no slouch. I had a 75% keeper rate following these three African dogs in AI servo mode.
• Don't accidentally freaking leave the AF switch on 3.5m-Infinity!
• The 40D's ISO 1600 is more than usable if you expose correctly

Without further ado, here you go:
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1732/img0392i.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9476/img0426d.jpg
Obviously missed focus but I still love the shot:
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8171/img0428hjp.jpg
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/889/img0464t.jpg
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8316/img0574s.jpg
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4126/img0593q.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/8361/img0629u.jpg
And the pièce de resistance (I'm considering 'shopping out the fence):
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4298/img0514g.jpg

I'll put up 100% crops of any of them if you like. Man do I love this lens!

[René Damkot]

Okay guys, remember the forum limit is 1024 pixels longest side ;)

Nice image of the Ostrich by the way.

[JakPot]

great shots!

[darosk]

Fantastic! Love the Tapir shot - mean looking fella...

[cptrios]

Okay guys, remember the forum limit is 1024 pixels longest side ;)

Nice image of the Ostrich by the way.

Oops sorry René! I had thought that was only for uploaded pics. It shan't happen again!

[JWitmer]

to keep the thread moving.. a couple more portraits from the same session as the one posted earlier.

http://jakepotts.com/potn/jim_2.jpg

http://jakepotts.com/potn/jim_3.jpg

Absolutely marvelous!
To me, these are what dramatic portraits are made of!

[Cl!ckFoto]

How hard is it to find one of these bad boys?

[SeattleSpeedster]

not very...watch craigslist and the Fredmiranda board...i see them there

[Cl!ckFoto]

ok. i just briefly looked on ebay and didn't see anything...thoughts on 70-200/2.8L vs. Magic Drainpipe? I've owned 70-200 before.

[darosk]

I've handled both side by side (Drainpipe and 2.8L non-is). You'd be hard-pressed to find a difference in image quality - both are stellar. The images straight out of camera seem to be slightly warmer on the drainpipe - at least to my eyes.

If you can find a good deal on a good condition drainpipe, I'd get it, if only for the $ savings and the black paintjob.

Something to consider is that Canon no longer services these lenses (discontinued production some 14 or so years ago), so if it conks out or something it might be hard to get it fixed.

Scour eBay, CL, fredmiranda and other photography buy&sell forums. I've seen some pop up from time to time on POTN. Finding one shouldn't be too hard. Finding one in ex+ condition might be tough.

[Cl!ckFoto]

Thanks Daros. I'll be on the lookout.

[JakPot]

Absolutely marvelous!
To me, these are what dramatic portraits are made of!

thanks :D

yeah, finding one isn't too terribly difficult... Just have to be patient and vigilant- they usually sell quite fast when they pop up.

[cptrios]

How hard is it to find one of these bad boys?

It took me a few months (of admittedly unintensive searching) to find mine...I was tempted by a couple of expensive ones and one or two beaters that went fairly cheap. The one I finally found has a slightly snaggy zoom ring , loose rubber around said zoom ring, and a nearly undetectable hairline scratch (looks like it came from a cleaning) on the front element. I was kind of worried until it got here, but I've since fallen in love.

If you're really into pristine-looking equipment, it'll probably be a bit of a search!

[cptrios]

You know, even though this thing is huge, I just sold my 100mm f/2, because the Drainpipe is all the portrait lens I think I'll ever need:

140mm, f/2.8, 1/400s, ISO 250 (sorry about the huge freaking watermark!)

[monst0r]

I just found this thread, got my drainpipe back in August. I haven't had many opportunities to shoot with it, all I have to contribute are some test shots I took within 10 minutes of its arrival that show off its sharpness wide open. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4041134999_1448108520_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31758798@N04/4041134999/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3862960969_5fbd4d0c03_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31758798@N04/3862960969/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3862960959_52a5333f3e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31758798@N04/3862960959/)

It's scary to think that this thing can be older than me...

[SeattleSpeedster]

last night chilly view of Seattle at 80mm

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Objects%20of%20Interest/slides/_MG_7320.jpg

[machjakub]

some recent autumn shots
- lens itself is very good looking, i am glad it is not white
- not so much people know this gem so the prices are lower, which is good for people on the budget and bargain hunters
->highly recommended for those who do still hesitate!
- all shots: Canon EOS-1Ds

#1 200mm 1/160 f2.8 ISO 640
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/D33W0137/737307768_MgAJ2-X3.jpg

#2 200mm 1/800 f2.8 ISO 400
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/D33W9179/737307827_hGTG5-X3.jpg

#3 80mm 1/80 f2.8 ISO 640
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/D33W9183-AdLr/737307893_wNX5s-X3.jpg

#4 80mm 1/1600 f3.5 ISO 250
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/D33W9452-RS-02/737307974_QBUDk-X3.jpg

Jakub

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^^ nice

Had to run a friend to the airport at 5am so decided to make the most of it and catch the sunrise....

1.
http://www.vispoint.com/album/Objects%20of%20Interest/slides/_MG_7750.jpg

2.
http://www.vispoint.com/album/Objects%20of%20Interest/slides/_MG_7774.jpg

[JakPot]

I'd say it was worth the effort, very nice!

[effstop]

Here's a few surfing pictures I took a few weeks ago.

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^ nice

this is my one surfers shot from north shore oahu

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Oahu%202010/slides/_MG_8591.jpg

[machjakub]

my recent shots from drainpipe from photowalk
#1
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Travel/Cechy-Morava-Slovensko/Poli%C4%8Dka/D33W3224-AdLR-1270x/780289886_RgAV3-XL-1.jpg

#2
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Travel/Cechy-Morava-Slovensko/Poli%C4%8Dka/D33W3214-AdLR-2-1270x/780289958_TD3Nu-XL-2.jpg

[mastertech01]

Nice shots people. Lets try not to let this thread die.

I tried my Drainpipe with a set of Kenko tubes. I found I could take these pics at about 20 inches from the front of the lens...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4409/imgl2191.jpg
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7536/imgl2190.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6803/imgl2187.jpg

[tin.risky]

Wow, excellent shots. You guys are making me regret selling mine! She's heading up to #1 on my list of lenses to watch out for on the for sale thread.

[mastertech01]

Recent ice storm

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5804/imgl1724.jpg

[JakPot]

http://jakepotts.com/potn/john09.jpg

http://jakepotts.com/potn/john01.jpg

http://jakepotts.com/potn/john02.jpg

http://jakepotts.com/potn/john03.jpg

[richierich1212]

sick shots JakPot!!!

[JakPot]

sick shots JakPot!!!

thanks :D

[mastertech01]

Great action Jakpot!

[Stefan S]

Hi, I bought a drainpipe the other week for a sum in Swedish crowns equal to about 650 US dollars. It is in very good condition cosmetically and came with a tripod collar, but no lens hood (I have since bought a third party hood more effective than the original). So far I´m loving it, although it´s a bit heavy to walk around with. Here are som pics: Sibbarp (http://albertsprosaiskablogg.blogspot.com/2010/03/sibbarp.html) and here Folk (http://albertsprosaiskablogg.blogspot.com/2010/03/folk.html)
All are clickable for bigger size and contain EXIF data.

[mastertech01]

Those are great images Stefan! Dont you hate that lens? LOL I love mine.

[Stefan S]

Those are great images Stefan! Dont you hate that lens? LOL I love mine.

Thank you. I really like this lens. Very sharp, even wide open.

[J.Litton]

So I take it this lens is pretty hard to find?

[mastertech01]

So I take it this lens is pretty hard to find?

I see them on Ebay all the time. Some here on this forum or FM occasionally. Not hard to find at all IMHO.

[machjakub]

Thank you. I really like this lens. Very sharp, even wide open.


Drainpipe is one of my most favourite lenses, period. I have two copies (one good copy and one beated) and both have equal image quality on my 1Ds. I can also say wide open performance is excellent.

Below is comparison of the same scene at F2.8 and F8. Not so much improvement at all IMO.

200mm @F2.8
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/D33W0056-crop/817793837_PDhPa-O.jpg

200mm @F8
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/D33W0054-crop/817794004_dD4Z5-O.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

Cant even remember when someone got a shot of me taking photos....well here's one from a hike with the drainpipe on

http://www.vispoint.com/album/People/slides/magicdrainpipe.jpg

[jvk]

f2.8 / iso 200 / 1/4000
Just a test pic to see what this lens can do,...i'm loving it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/4508277890_79c517c57d_o.jpg

[lsuber]

Here a couple of sunset shots I got with this lens on my first outing with it. It was during a photo workshop in the Smoky Mountain National Park near Gatlinburg, TN. I didn't get too many chances to use it, but I did get these and was happy with them.

[alpha_1976]

drainpipe is great. I'll try to fine some.

[mastertech01]

I like those shots Isuber!

[lsuber]

Thanks! I had a great time taking them during the workshop. It's a great lens, very sharp all the way to max aperture. And I like that it's in non-attention-grabbing black.

[alpha_1976]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1212/4602633212_b352c72756_b.jpg

[jvk]

old lens even good for sport. (on a 500D)

f2.8 / 200mm / iso800
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4611417043_a4a1494e7f_o.jpg

f4.5 / 95mm / iso400
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4612016954_a117c4a2b8_o.jpg

f3.5 / 100mm / iso400
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/4604391754_bf18a31562_o.jpg

[emelvee]

Hey everyone ... thanks for posting! You all have such beautiful photos. I recently got a magic drainpipe too ... only I am extremely new to photography ... does anyone have any tips?

[mastertech01]

Hey everyone ... thanks for posting! You all have such beautiful photos. I recently got a magic drainpipe too ... only I am extremely new to photography ... does anyone have any tips?

I use a tripod.. its too heavy for me to hold for a steady shot. But the pics are sweet.


Great photos JVK!

[Hunt_with_a_Canon]

Tips in reference to what? Tips about photography as a whole could go on for days lol.

[emelvee]

In using this lens! Anything I should know in particular to have my pictures turn out the best?

[SeattleSpeedster]

just make sure your shutter speed is more than your focal length so keep the shots sharp

[emelvee]

Thank you! I will work on that. There is just so much to learn!!!!!

[jvk]

Thank you! I will work on that. There is just so much to learn!!!!!

You have to find the sweet spot f-wise. Although this lens is pretty sharp at f2.8 it will be sharper when you up the f. Mine is best at around f4.5 - f5

Do not turn the focus ring in AF mode. :) Not good since it doesn't have FTMF

Be careful with it since canon won't fix it for you anymore ;)

[emelvee]

Thank you!!!!! That is very good to know!!!! I will be extra careful ;)

[SeattleSpeedster]

a few recent ones

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Nieces/slides/_MG_5179.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/People/slides/_MG_5307-2.jpg

[JakPot]

nice shots! this is a special lens for sure.

[arentol]

Got a line on one of these for $700 local on craigslist. Hopefully it works out, because none are listed on ebay right now (except a broken one) and it is $200 cheaper than KEH (for ones with tripod mount).

[mastertech01]

I like my drainpipe, but if I had to pay 700 or better I probably would look at a newer version 70-200 L just because they still are serviced by Canon unless the one you are looking at is like brand new and works like brand new in every detail. IMHO

[lsuber]

I like my drainpipe, but if I had to pay 700 or better I probably would look at a newer version 70-200 L just because they still are serviced by Canon unless the one you are looking at is like brand new and works like brand new in every detail. IMHO


And there are a good number of those around. I've seen several on the FM boards that were in absolute mint condition, as if they were bought 20 years ago, put in a closet, and forgotten about. Those are definitely worth the money, in my opinion. The part of this lens that's shown to be fragile is the AF switch. The rest of it has a good track record for reliability from what I can tell reading around the web.

[alpha_1976]

This lens rocks

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4806600182_46433ac7b7_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4806629792_0e8dbe5290_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4806575656_18ca4dc260_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4805936789_58a5243a1e_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4806555012_d01c740ef0_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4784187384_87d3652ffc_b.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^^ awesome shots...

[alpha_1976]

Thanks. And you'll not believe if I tell you I got it in ust 75 bucks :p

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^ bastard!!! (good for you)

(ok i just got my 1Dsmk2 with 3400 clicks on it for $1000 so I wont btch too much)

[jvk]

Tonight's moon

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4824519519_e3aa7fb662_b.jpg

[meno222]

Tonight's moon

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4824519519_e3aa7fb662_b.jpg

was this with a tc

[jvk]

was this with a tc

Yes, with a TC 2x and 1.6 cropfactor ;)

iso100 / 1/30s / f6.3 - it's a 100% crop.

[cptrios]

I haven't been back on this thread in a while! So here are a few...

These come from the day the relatively famous Spanish singer Huecco inexplicably performed in the auditorium of the little high school where I was teaching in France. I'd never shot a concert before this but it was damn fun!

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/420/img4729t.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6818/img4947b.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6659/img5012z.jpg

[actorlife]

CP that last shot is nice. Got my 80-200 2.8L today. :D:D:D Gonna test it tomm. That moon shot is Cool, JVK.

[jonsegal]

Mine is coming soon, too!

[cptrios]

CP that last shot is nice. Got my 80-200 2.8L today. :D:D:D Gonna test it tomm. That moon shot is Cool, JVK.

Thanks? How much did you wind up paying for it, if you don't mind my asking?

[actorlife]

CP I'd rather not say, but it was a good deal and it's almost mint too. Let's just say I didn't pay $900.00.:cool:

[cptrios]

Let's just say I didn't pay $900.00.:cool:

Heh, good...that's all I wanted to know!

[cptrios]

OK, I've done my first few test shots with this and the 5d2. This image is obviously nothing special...but just look the the @#$%ing 100% crop! Particularly the text on the white box.

200mm f/4
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/807/img0816.png
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/9382/img0816z.jpg

[actorlife]

Just tested my lens today. I'm kinda liking it.:) Here is a pic I took right down the block from my Apt. Can't wait to use it at some upcoming concerts.:cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/ActorJLB/IMG_9475.jpg

[jvk]

Just fun. Dust particles in the sun. (168mm / 1/60 / f5.0 / iso200)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4921386748_efc2cf3452_b.jpg

[lsuber]

Two shots of the moon from this week:

[scotty3da]

I am a fan of this one too, nice lens.

[monst0r]

This was during fleet week in NYC. It looks pretty fake because of the processing (it was on purpose), but it was a pretty crazy moment.
http://a.imageshack.us/img215/8643/pimg7090.jpg

[monst0r]

Just one from the airport, wide open

http://images2.jetphotos.net/img/1/4/0/2/81306_1262818204.jpg

[lsuber]

Two more recent ones of some swallowtail butterflies (there's some artifact in both of these not present in higher quality, higher file size JPG exports from LR):

[jonsegal]

First couple with the new pipe:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4925389885_94a761d867_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/4925389885/)
IMG_5483 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/4925389885/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4925457371_a5e03d0fa5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/4925457371/)
IMG_5415 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/4925457371/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

My wife took this of me:


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4926051492_53aff67bd6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/4926051492/)
IMG_5473 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/4926051492/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

[machjakub]

Another beach shot with Drainpipe
exif included
#1
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Travel/Korsika-VIIVIII-2010/D33W8066-hdr-50-1000x/979287673_CCoYp-XL.jpg
#2 Porto beach, Corsica (France)
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Travel/Korsika-VIIVIII-2010/D33W80811-50-1200x/979287841_aidPj-XL.jpg
#3
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Travel/Korsika-VIIVIII-2010/D33W8099-50-1200x/979288326_vYGCF-XL.jpg

[alpha_1976]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4914439596_2cd765b279_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4913835805_8367242458_z.jpg

[monst0r]

Barclays PGA playoffs were in town. Got free tickets. Started to rain. Took some pictures anyway.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4927139445_5f77ee9bfe_b.jpg

[cptrios]

That first shot is way cool, monst0r. Looks like a perfect opportunity to change lenses! (The Osprey taking off, I mean)

[cptrios]

Here are a few...nothing hugely interesting, but I want to keep the thread going!

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4999/img4553j.jpg
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/5192/img8042y.jpg
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6427/img8286g.jpg

[Olsenek]

Hello, I'm going to buy mine next week. I already know, that the AF switch is broken and stuck on 1,8m - infinity. Is it worthy to repair it? Is there a noticeable difference between focusing in mode 1,8m - infinity and 3,5m - infinity? thanks

[cptrios]

Hello, I'm going to buy mine next week. I already know, that the AF switch is broken and stuck on 1,8m - infinity. Is it worthy to repair it? Is there a noticeable difference between focusing in mode 1,8m - infinity and 3,5m - infinity? thanks

Apparently the AF/MF switch is the most common thing that breaks on these lenses. In my opinion it's totally worth it (depending on how much you're going to spend...this is an actual functional issue and should detract from the price). The purpose of the two AF settings is to minimize the time the lens needs to change focus. So that second (apparently broken) setting is useful mostly for shooting action that's reasonably far away from you. It'd make it so the lens never has to go all the way from MFD to infinity focus. I think this is valuable in certain situations, but I personally always leave it on the 1.8m setting.

I know a guy who goes on photo trips to Alaska quite often. A few years ago he got to visit a polar bear reserve (or some such), and was actually charged by one. He had accidentally set his 300 2.8 IS to the second focus setting, so what should have been the shot of a lifetime - the polar bear maybe 10 feet away from him, looking angrily directly at the camera - was ruined because the lens wouldn't focus closely enough.

So no, it's not a huge problem, but you may want to fix it some day, if only to get MF capability.

[mastertech01]

Great new posts and shots!

I use the MF on my lens once in a while with my tube set so the switch is important to me. I would MAKE SURE if it is going to be important to you to find out if parts can be purchased to fix it. Just a phone quote wouldnt be enough. You would not like making the purchase and then finding out they cant fix it after all.

There are a lot of these out there so if you are paying large, get as close to perfect as you can. Mine has a very slight wiggle to the nose end, probably a loose screw in there but it is very slight and doesnt affect operation and it has some cleaning scratches on the front lens that has never affected the quality, but that was worth a discount to 450.00 shipped and it still takes wonderful photos. I am strictly hobbiest photographer, rookie all the way and Im not picky at all.

[Olsenek]

I finally got it!! I don't have a lot of time right know, but I definitely will spend whole weekend with it :) I will share some photos.

[cptrios]

Sniff...mine's gone! But it leaves wonderful memories (and a 24-105L) behind!

[fliptrix]

Great pics all! I just picked this lens up and can't wait to play with it!

[fliptrix]

Few test shots with my new old magic drainpipe. I love how sharp it is wide open. Oh and sorry they aren't very interesting shots, I was just testing/playing around with it as I just got it in the mail.

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5013550458_7d4c554e84_b.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5013626598_3c86140ff6_b.jpg

[alpha_1976]

^^^looks nice

Colors are wonderful on this thing.

[jvk]

I feel like the colors of the 80-200 are not as good on my 7D as they were on my 500D, anyone else experienced that?

[monst0r]

Found a few from over the summer. This was the Red Bull air race in NYC.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5046508134_d74fb3183f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31758798@N04/5046508134/)

[monst0r]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5045885763_fc4f1fac4d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31758798@N04/5045885763/)

[monst0r]

Here's one at f/14

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5047794934_0da98cd499_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31758798@N04/5047794934/)

[alpha_1976]

^^^^Nice pics

My 80-200L has pretty much the same color on 5D/5DII and 1DIIn. I don't have 7D and I never put it on 20D.

Some from DC zoo : on 1D IIn

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5072224193_5f4ef7f48b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5072226365_347eea8772_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5072829048_f68e4b7b69_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5072231963_e5531ecfd5_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5072838248_c9ec310e13_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5072243291_7741330e98_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5072846718_e4968a1fae_b.jpg

[alpha_1976]

well get bored - three more

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5073465658_6b09944caa_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5072866401_1d8918c5f6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5073460408_712f4a2014_b.jpg

[René Damkot]

100% crop, 1D3, 80-200L at 185mm, f/4.5, 1/250s, ISO 100.
USM 1/1/1 in DPP 3.9.2

http://www.damkot.com/transfer/POTN/DPP_USM_1_1_1.jpg

Sharp enough.

[SeattleSpeedster]

some wide open fall colors handheld 1/160s

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Fall%20Colors%20and%20Maples/slides/1F6Q0124.jpg

[jonsegal]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5195398599_6f35227c9c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5195398599/)
IMG_7920 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5195398599/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5195399393_0d21acffaf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5195399393/)
IMG_7921 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5195399393/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5196003602_25512fb9a2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196003602/)
IMG_7948 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196003602/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5195410407_130c25f430_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5195410407/)
IMG_7977 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5195410407/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5196012286_a3098b5b48.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196012286/)
IMG_7984 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196012286/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5196005978_f6597d6d17_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196005978/)
IMG_7963 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196005978/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5196005350_070f34b070_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196005350/)
IMG_7959 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5196005350/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

[uomolagno]

Magic lens, I have it for a week and I'm very satisfied
Some shots

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=504601&stc=1&d=1294690897

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=504602&stc=1&d=1294690897

[uomolagno]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=504604&stc=1&d=1294691055

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=504603&stc=1&d=1294691055

[mastertech01]

Great works! Im going to miss this lens but it wont work with a G12.. :)

[machjakub]

My lens has variable back focus at different focal lenghts so i use it in manual focus mode only. But still love it. Manual focusing in this lens is very well made, i actually like it much much better than that "electronic" MF in Canon 300/2.8L.
#1
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/V%C3%BDlety-Trips/%C3%BAdol%C3%ADm-Doubravky-XII2010/D33W9339-DPP-1200x/1145872830_Sw8UT-XL.jpg

#2
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/V%C3%BDlety-Trips/%C3%BAdol%C3%ADm-Doubravky-XII2010/D33W9354-DPP-1200x/1145872950_UfEEU-XL.jpg

#3
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/D33W1709/844852588_3DCtp-XL.jpg
exif: Canon EOS-1DS
1/250 f/4 @ 200mm ISO100

[dog rocket]

Great works! Im going to miss this lens but it wont work with a G12.. :)

Is that a tease for a sale? 'Cause I'm in the market! :cool:

[jvk]

Wide open. iso 400. 200mm

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5428991502_ca25512c2d_b.jpg

[machjakub]

Does anybody know where to let this lens repair in Europe? I have two specimens, one with variable backfocus and one is stuck in 135mm position. I partially disassembled both lenses but complicated electronic is not easy to manage.

[mistersim]

on my previous 450D :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5439106636_5b5a3400a7_z.jpg

[funkyfones]

Does anybody know where to let this lens repair in Europe? I have two specimens, one with variable backfocus and one is stuck in 135mm position. I partially disassembled both lenses but complicated electronic is not easy to manage.


I have 2 in for repair at the moment, have ordered the repair manual from USA, waiting on it, I'l pm you in a week and let you know how I get on

[Sebastian_TR]

on my previous 450D :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5439106636_5b5a3400a7_z.jpg

amazing... do you have a bigger version?? post more shots !! drool...

Cannot wait to get my hands on a MDP.

[mistersim]

Thanks for the encouragement!! heh..here's more, hope the large versions are able to be posted! Will post some taken on the 5D2 when I find them. :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5439106636_5b5a3400a7_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5467767821_65b2e6b75f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5468363736_0c87959163_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5467764773_4fa622cc5d_b.jpg

[Sebastian_TR]

fantastic - definitely post more!

Just snapped one up on ebay ! hopefully it arrives before I go up the mountains for a friends wedding !

[jonsegal]

icicles

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5470021701_f0de424752_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5470021701/)
IMG_0652 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7378908@N08/5470021701/) by jon segal (http://www.flickr.com/people/7378908@N08/), on Flickr

[lsuber]

Two shots from a recent trip to the circus. These were taken on a 5D, from the absolute last row of the lower bowl of the arena. The shot of the elephants was at the other end of the floor. The shot of the performers was closer to our end:

[emelvee]

Wow those are sharp! Nice ones =D

[lsuber]

Thanks! I've had this lens for something like a year now and love it. It's consistently sharp at all focal lengths and apertures, and I've gotten some of my best shots with it.

[amyandmark3]

Those circus shots are incredible!

Just got my "pipe" in today, my 1st test shot from this afternoon:

http://markowens.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p403037683-4.jpg

[funkyfones]

Some great stuff on here, the circus shots are gooood

[ssuperdreww]

Sweeet shots from the circus!

I also just got my Magic Drainpipe and it is BEAUTIFUL :D. My first L lens.

Here are a couple of shots from my first outing with it...

[Olsenek]

Nyctalus noctula? I'm not sure

200mm, F4.5, 1/400, ISO200 (EOS 500D)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9546/netopyr2.th.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9546/netopyr2.jpg)

[machjakub]

Some more shots. I like this lens best on fullframe camera.
These images were taken with 1.3crop APS-H 1D camera.
#1
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/511Q7510-crop-800x/1214003070_yhi4X-O.jpg

#2
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/511Q7467-1024x/1214003043_87ziA-O.jpg

#3
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/511Q7135-1024x/1214003060_9u6xM-O.jpg

#4
http://machjakub.smugmug.com/Cameras-Lenses/Alt-AF-lenses/Canon-EF-80-200mm-28/511Q6887-crop-1000x/1214003037_jV2LM-O.jpg

[Scapevision]

So, I did some testing after being disappointed with images done at 200mm. Looks like my copy is off at 200mm (-20-15 in MA on 7D) although it's more or less spot on at 80mm. Anything I can do about it without having to sell? What do you think?

[machjakub]

So, I did some testing after being disappointed with images done at 200mm. Looks like my copy is off at 200mm (-20-15 in MA on 7D) although it's more or less spot on at 80mm. Anything I can do about it without having to sell? What do you think?

Are you disappointed with long end image quality or because of backfocusing?

I have had very similar problem with my specimen. It was sharp and spot on on 200mm but the smaller focal lenght the higher backfocus. It did on 1Ds, 1Ds II, 1D, 20D bodies i tried it with. As excellent lens i was using it but focused it manually. Now i changed my 1Ds for 1D III and problem is gone!

I still do not know what is the cause of this focusing issues but what might help you i partially disassembled lens and put it back together because barrel was wobbling very slightly. After that it still backfocused on 1Ds though..

[Scapevision]

Are you disappointed with long end image quality or because of backfocusing?

I have had very similar problem with my specimen. It was sharp and spot on on 200mm but the smaller focal lenght the higher backfocus. It did on 1Ds, 1Ds II, 1D, 20D bodies i tried it with. As excellent lens i was using it but focused it manually. Now i changed my 1Ds for 1D III and problem is gone!

I still do not know what is the cause of this focusing issues but what might help you i partially disassembled lens and put it back together because barrel was wobbling very slightly. After that it still backfocused on 1Ds though..

Yeah, focusing issues. I have to adjust the micro adjustment to -17 or so at the long end, but then short end goes out of focus

[Scapevision]

Anyone made/have lens correction profile for the drainpipe in LR3?

[Scapevision]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5535625881_3350c172b5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/5535625881/)
The Hunt is Over (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/5535625881/) by Scapevision (http://www.flickr.com/people/potatoeye/), on Flickr

Still capable of producing great photos even a bit off focus :)

[jdotuk]

So I'm graduating from reading the forum to posting. For the record - I love my magic drainpipe :)

[jvk]

I still love this lens so much. Sometimes i think i want to sell it for a white one, but then i look at the pictures and wonder why.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5571948457_118324614c_z.jpg

[ions]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5535625881_3350c172b5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/5535625881/)
The Hunt is Over (http://www.flickr.com/photos/potatoeye/5535625881/) by Scapevision (http://www.flickr.com/people/potatoeye/), on Flickr

Still capable of producing great photos even a bit off focus :)

Great shot! Your lens works well enough for me. :D

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5578747988_800533dc4b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5578747988/)
Joy Division, the Future Jeff Martin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5578747988/) by Christopher Brian's Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/christopherbrian/), on Flickr

[Scapevision]

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i360/Scapevision/_MG_6134-Edit.jpg

[emelvee]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5578747988_800533dc4b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5578747988/)
Joy Division, the Future Jeff Martin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherbrian/5578747988/) by Christopher Brian's Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/christopherbrian/), on Flickr

I love this picture! Street photography? It's so crisp!

[Scapevision]

I love this picture! Street photography? It's so crisp!
How ironic is that, he shot it with my lens and I claim it to be off on focus :)

[ions]

How ironic is that, he shot it with my lens and I claim it to be off on focus :)

Thank you for the loaner, I would have got nothing that day without it. :)

After using it that day I couldn't really find any issue with it. That said, I have not spent the same amount of time with it or peeped the pixels as rigorously as you do. But, it was much better than my Sigma 70-200 (non DG), which is kinda dying in some way though so that may not be a fair comparison, and it wasn't as good as the 70-200 Mk II I had just rented. A bit of a Captain Obvious no poop statement there.

[Altmanator]

I still do not know what is the cause of this focusing issues but what might help you i partially disassembled lens and put it back together because barrel was wobbling very slightly. After that it still backfocused on 1Ds though..

Tell me more about this...my MDP has a slight wobble to it as well. I don't intend to take it apart, but might pay someone else to do so if it is a fixable issue.

[e_resolu]

I have 2 in for repair at the moment, have ordered the repair manual from USA, waiting on it, I'l pm you in a week and let you know how I get on

I've just owned one for a very low price (75€) but it has an issue with the AF switch that is not working. I will try to dissasemble the lens but don't know where to start. I think the first step is to remove the ring beside the red circle at the front (there are hidden screws under). The problem is that this ring seems to be glued so I don't want to make mistates. Any advices ?

I have a document with drawings that details all the parts and references.I can share it for those are interested (this is not a repair manual)

[emelvee]

I was told the AF switch is the first thing that breaks on those. You are sure brave to be attempting to repair it yourself! :shock: