The deed is done.. phew.. 70-200+2X TC

[Ferdinand]

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS and a Canon 2X EF II extender is on its way from B&H.

Man its like a load of my shoulder. Fareway to all those sleepless night, hello DUCK and GEESE pictures! :) So until I can get the 100-400mm f/4.5~5.6L IS I will just have to live with the 2X EF II, stop down to f/11 and shoot in good sunlight, which is where most of the softball/baseball game will be taking place.

For indoor games/action I will have to compromise on distance, ditch the 2X extender and use the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS.

Thanks for all your help guys.

Regards,
Ferdinand

[Scottes]

So until I can get the 100-400mm f/4.5~5.6L IS I will just have to live with the 2X EF II, stop down to f/11 and shoot in good sunlight

200 f/2.8 + 2x TC = 400 f/5.6
Same as the 100-400, just no IS, and the 2-touch zoom vs push-pull. (Which, so far, I like better for birds in flight.)

You'll be loving this lens! Congrats!

[Ferdinand]

No IS? :shock:

I was under the impression that a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS with a 2X TC would have IS only just center AF? EEEK!

Yup its like 400mm f/5.6 but in order to get the optimum sharpness you will have to stop down to f/11.

Regards,
Ferdinand

[CyberDyneSystems]

You will have full IS with the 2X :)

...and you will be able to use all 7 AF points of you so desire.

[Ferdinand]

Thanks CDS!

OMG Scottes, you CANNOT do that to a guy!!! Made me wet my pants and I had to double check that on Canon's page, I thought I must be going bonkers with all those research I have been doing.

Regards,
Ferdinand

[Scottes]

Thanks CDS!

OMG Scottes, you CANNOT do that to a guy!!! Made me wet my pants and I had to double check that on Canon's page, I thought I must be going bonkers with all those research I have been doing.


I'm SORRY!

I missed the "IS" part in your post.


Oh may the gods of L-Holics please forgive me...

[PacAce]

Ferdinand, just sent your wet pants to Scottes and, as his penance, he'll wash it for your and press it to boot. :mrgreen:

Oh, and congrats on your purchase.

Better start working out with some 5 pound dumbbells so that you'll be in tip-top shape to lug that thing around when it finally arrives. You don't know what heavy is until you've shot more than a couple of minutes handholding that lens! :D

[Ferdinand]

Will do PacAce! :)

Scottes, heavy on the starch please!

Well, it should be here tomorrow so I will be able to play with it tomorrow afternoon. Woohooooo

L 4 teh win!

Regards,
Ferdinand

[Scottes]

Scottes, heavy on the starch please!

Yes, Master. Shall I run the tub, sir?



Sheesh, ya miss TWO little letters.... :)

[IanD]

Man its like a load of my shoulder. Fareway to all those sleepless night, hello DUCK and GEESE pictures! :)
Regards,
Ferdinand
Ah yes, no more sleepless night, welcome to foodless days :lol: :lol: :lol:
Now here is a chap that has his priorities straight. Ya'll notice the choice of photographic subjects :?:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Ferdinand]

Ian, I am going to try and look for geese or ducks this coming Saturday, I look forward to go shooting with Mike Spinak :) 14 more hours till my first L gets here.

I guess I will have just one more sleepless night :)

Regards,
Ferdinand

[mjordan]

I already have the 70-200 2.8L IS and have decided to get a 2x to go with it. I plan on getting the 100-400 but haven't quit made the move yet. So I thought I'd see how the 2x worked on the 70-200 this spring when I need the longer lens for when the Dragon Boat races start. If that works for what I need, I'll stick with it, if not, I'll get the 100-400 for when I need it this summer and fall.

So it will be interesting to see how the combination works for you, Ferdinand. The weight of the lens isn't a problem, I've already toted that around all day for 9 days without to many aches and pains. I just put as much as possible on my belt and not my neck so I don't have lots of weight there.

Mike

[Ballen Photo]

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS and a Canon 2X EF II extender is on its way from B&H.


Now you're gonna have to change your Sig. :D :D :D
Congrats!
...........Bruce

[Ferdinand]

Hey Mike,

Yup I am going to shoot with the 2X on and see how optimise a pic can I get it to be. Its not going to be a comparison test I just want to see how sharp I can get it by shooting at f/8 and f/11.

Will post some photos when I get some this weekend.

Bruce,

I will remain as the Faber-Castell guy cause its fun! :)

Regards,
Ferdinand

[Ballen Photo]

I will remain as the Faber-Castell guy cause its fun! :)


Ferdinand, True, it's fun, and besides I can alway tell this is you by looking at the Sig first. ;-)
.......Bruce

[Ferdinand]

Hey Guys :) guess what I did with my 70-200mm f/2.8L IS + 2X TC? :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=173804#173804