Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM - AKA The Dust Pump [Archive] - Page 19

photobitz

7th of February 2010 (Sun), 23:38

I live in perhaps the most dusty environment it's possible to find. Three friends with Nikon setups have problems with murk (not just dust) and fungus in their lenses, to the extent that most lenses last no more than two years. My Canon ones are already older than that, with no apparent signs of ailing. After I read this post I examined my 100-400 very carefully, and I saw what appeared to be dust inside it. I wet cleaned the camera end of the lens (I've never done that before) and the problem reduced a bit. Then I removed the filter I leave attached (because of the environment) and cleaned the outer lens element. When I looked through the lens I couldn't see any dust. So I can say that mine is bearing up very well under extraordinarily difficult conditions. How the dust got on the objective end of the lens though (and the inside of the filter) is a mystery as the filter is never removed.

Extending the lens requires air exchange with the atmosphere. For the most part this happens efficiently and quite cleanly through the join between the two barrel assemblies. There is a felt-like ring in there designed to stop dust entry. A fair amount of air will also excape and be drawn from the rear of the lens. This would explain the dust you were seeing especially if your camera internals were dusty. From memory there is also a breather hole in the front of the lens at the edge of the front element which could also produce some suction. Over a long period it will probably draw in an amount of fine dust through the filter threads.

I think this lens has simply inherited an unfortunate nickname that described older lenses of a similar design. I have been using mine (which is second hand) for over 2 years now and it doesn't have a speck of dust inside.

James Thomas 1975

10th of February 2010 (Wed), 16:15

I've often contimplated of selling this lens to get more lighting gear...but I can't! I can't bear to part with it...it's my "therapy' lens :0)

Lovely shots Tyger.
What was the EXIF data for those,and did you do any PP,sharpening etc. to them?

Tyger

10th of February 2010 (Wed), 19:19

Lovely shots Tyger.
What was the EXIF data for those,and did you do any PP,sharpening etc. to them?

why thank you sir! had a lot of practice since this heron always comes back to the same spot and it's close to work. here's the original thread http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=526205 exif data and post details are mentioned.

Sydor25

13th of February 2010 (Sat), 20:16

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Snow_Storm_2.11.10-0583.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Snow_Storm_2.11.10-0661.jpg

peterbj7

13th of February 2010 (Sat), 23:37

I like those snow-covered trees. It's an effect I sometimes try to get myself, and rarely succeed.

Jred

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 10:15

Heres one from yesterday.

100-400mm
400mm
ISO 400
F11
1/60

http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp220/jgredford/Best%20Pics/JGR2010-02-13246.jpg

SVTmaniac

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 11:37

Your shutter speed was way too slow for that shot. Why did you choose f11? I understand if you wanted the water to not freeze but at 400mm you need a lot faster than 1/60 to get a sharp picture.

Jred

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 14:46

It was a quick shot while I was panning architecture shots. Could't adjust quick enough.

At 400mm what shutter speed would you have used?

krb

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 15:18

It was a quick shot while I was panning architecture shots. Could't adjust quick enough.

At 400mm what shutter speed would you have used?
If you had shot at f/5.6 then you could have gotten the shutter up to 1/250 which would have produced a sharper image. That's about the minimum I would use at 400 unless I had a very stable platform to shoot from (i.e. tripod).

AbPho

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 18:39

There are some truly amazing shots here. Very rich in detail and colour. Thanks for sharing everyone.

Tyger

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 19:14

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Snow_Storm_2.11.10-0583.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Snow_Storm_2.11.10-0661.jpg

Simply awesome!

stonyzmom

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 23:21

I was at a baseball tournament over the weekend. Just some random non-action shots.

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9335/59182.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/425/45252.jpg

aviator.4.life

14th of February 2010 (Sun), 23:23

Like the 2nd one.

SVTmaniac

15th of February 2010 (Mon), 00:24

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4358598516_57ef3970d1_b.jpg

peterbj7

15th of February 2010 (Mon), 10:54

I liked this when I took it a while back. 5D with the lens at 235, handheld at 1/100", ISO 100.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc230/peterbj7/Ximg_3735sm.jpg

900spg

15th of February 2010 (Mon), 11:16

A couple from Montana...
1.
http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_3/20100118_Eagles-6.jpg
2.
http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_3/20100118_Eagles-17.jpg
3.
http://www.jpsphotos.net/images_3/20100118_Eagles-18.jpg

aviator.4.life

15th of February 2010 (Mon), 13:35

Awesome shots

aviator.4.life

15th of February 2010 (Mon), 23:00

Anyone have any golf shots? I'm interested.

SteveJa

15th of February 2010 (Mon), 23:17

A golfer I am not, but I took some pictures for my works golf outing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3936518194_6ffceb3519_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3935735927_f1717b9a24_o.jpg

aviator.4.life

15th of February 2010 (Mon), 23:19

Thanks for sharing.

Tdragone

16th of February 2010 (Tue), 01:18

2009 Buick Invitational Pro Am in San Diego
http://www.pbase.com/tdragone/image/122002936.jpg

balian67

17th of February 2010 (Wed), 11:15

I've been using this for several months.......as my primary wildlife lens....
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4318107523_5a39eaa1ae.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4315730078_1dcf0e7617.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4300602890_d9f41aa3fe.jpg

Andy Favors

17th of February 2010 (Wed), 19:01

A couple from today..........

http://www.andyfavors.com/photos/790873663_ioA4U-L.jpg

http://www.andyfavors.com/photos/790869269_GfZpB-L.jpg

100%.........

http://www.andyfavors.com/photos/790880959_o5RnM-X3.jpg

fotoworx

17th of February 2010 (Wed), 23:59

Female Superb Fairy Wren.

1/200 @ f/11.0
ISO 100
Focal Length 400mm
Lens 100-400mm
Body 5DMKII

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4366490091_e893c0e12f_o.jpg

Andy Favors

20th of February 2010 (Sat), 18:19

CO Mac

20th of February 2010 (Sat), 18:32

Stupid clouds. This could have been one of my best eagle shots, but the sky is just washed out. I'm not good enough at photoshop to fix it, if it can even be fixed. The more I look at it, the more I think it works, but I dunno, thoughts?

http://www.andyfavors.com/photos/792645726_xysnC-L.jpg

I think it's a fantastic shot. You should be thankful for the fact that there were no branches in front of the bird. It's nice to have a blue background with bird shots, but having one that is perfectly exposed with great detail and good composition (as yours is) is something to be thankful for.

Andy Favors

20th of February 2010 (Sat), 19:01

Actually, lol, there were branches in front of him, just cloned out. I have to rework it, i'm not fully happy, it was just a quick draft to see if it could be done easily, and it can. I used +2 EC on this shot to get the exposure right. Thanks for the kind words

Sydor25

21st of February 2010 (Sun), 16:13

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Fort_Worth_Birds-114-2.jpg

Noviisi

23rd of February 2010 (Tue), 05:43

Here are couple pictures from Finland with 100-400 f/4.5-5.6:
http://jantunen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Linnut/Keltasirkku/IMG_3746.jpg/_small.jpg

http://jantunen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Linnut/Hiirip%C3%B6ll%C3%B6/IMG_3682.jpg/_small.jpg

BrantG

23rd of February 2010 (Tue), 10:03

^^

Really nice bird shots guys!!

Jred

23rd of February 2010 (Tue), 21:34

Nice Owl!

Goincarcrazy

24th of February 2010 (Wed), 00:39

A bird of a different sort:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4384195958_902a23720e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/4383434105_429947b953_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/4383434773_0b7ec19e94_b.jpg

400dabuser

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 16:42

Why is the lens called the dust pump? I am considering this lens as one of my next purchases

richierich1212

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 16:43

Why is the lens called the dust pump? I am considering this lens as one of my next purchases

Maybe it seems that it attracts too much dust inside? ;)

400dabuser

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 16:44

Maybe it seems that it attracts too much dust inside? ;)

Omg, better not get it then

Madweasel

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 17:16

The "dust pump" worry is unfounded. Some think that because you pull and push directly on the lens it somehow draws in more dust than any other zoom that changes its length when zooming. It doesn't.

peterbj7

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 18:53

I'm in one of the most dusty places on God's Earth and my 3-years old "dustpump" is pristine. Have no worries.

egordon99

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 21:45

My 100-400L is packed in my Slingshot 200AW, ready for tomorrow's day trip down to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Lots of seagulls on the Chesapeake. Weather looks good too!

aviator.4.life

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 22:00

Sounds fun. I wish I was on the east side of PA.

egordon99

27th of February 2010 (Sat), 21:35

My 100-400L is packed in my Slingshot 200AW, ready for tomorrow's day trip down to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Lots of seagulls on the Chesapeake. Weather looks good too!

The gulls weren't exactly cooperative, but I did get a few "ok" shots.

I'm still somewhat new to birding; tracking BIF is HARD :lol: Much easier to shoot deer.

400mm and cropped a bit.

432297

This was taken from the bulkhead in Rock Hall, MD. We also took a quick drive down to Eastern Neck Island. The birds must have all been hibernating; we hope to go back in the summer.

egordon99

27th of February 2010 (Sat), 21:35

Sounds fun. I wish I was on the east side of PA.

It was a little cold...

I live right near Valley Forge, so I'm always shooting deer (and squirrels) there :lol:

aviator.4.life

27th of February 2010 (Sat), 21:44

If anyone's looking to sell their copy, I'm looking to buy :)

woody64

28th of February 2010 (Sun), 00:00

A couple from me, while mine is in for repair.
1)
http://keithsphotos.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p866860761-3.jpg

#2
http://keithsphotos.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p305748990-3.jpg

richierich1212

28th of February 2010 (Sun), 01:36

Nice watermark ;)

photobitz

28th of February 2010 (Sun), 06:39

A bird of a different sort:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/4383434773_0b7ec19e94_b.jpg

I think the lens lives up to its nickname. This image is obviously "Dusty". :lol:

Goincarcrazy

28th of February 2010 (Sun), 13:26

haha, good one. I'm a dust freak, so you had me looking all around the image for sensor spots until I found the "dusty" on the canopy...good one! :D

FSUnoles

28th of February 2010 (Sun), 18:29

borrowed but i enjoyed the lens
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_xXG4Yz90gms/S4rxbkN7d4I/AAAAAAAAAqk/H-uTCt8Q7n0/IMG_7386.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_xXG4Yz90gms/S4r5DQQYcKI/AAAAAAAAAsE/hp9TtYmOo7Y/20100228-IMG_7379.jpg

photobitz

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 02:19

haha, good one. I'm a dust freak, so you had me looking all around the image for sensor spots until I found the "dusty" on the canopy...good one! :D

Hahahah... I knew someone would fall for that.
Even funnier that it was your image :lol:

coalcliff

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 07:20

Dan, Dan, Dan

such a waste of your powerful intellect...:(

very funny though and you beat me to it!:mad::lol::cool:

krb

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 11:04

I've posted this in a couple of other places but I figure I'll add it to the lens archive as well.
7D, 100-400 @300mm, 4 seconds, f/11, ISO 100.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4397088168_093db79319.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethrberry/4397088168/sizes/o/

Andy Favors

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 16:36

Beautiful

FL PHOTO

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 17:25

w/ 1.4x

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/FLS2K/4397959933_8ec40ddba2_o.jpg

CO Mac

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 18:48

w/ 1.4x

Beautiful colors!

photobitz

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 22:43

May as well put in one of mine...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4398561024_0b8846f4ba_o.jpg

Eagle

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 22:53

Little bit of prop blur there. :)

aviator.4.life

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 23:04

Nice shot

photobitz

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 23:13

Little bit of prop blur there. :)

Just a pinch. I threw in some heat blur for good measure too ;)

philwillmedia

1st of March 2010 (Mon), 23:35

Why is the lens called the dust pump? I am considering this lens as one of my next purchases

It does suck a bit of dust, try this - take the end cap off, hold one hand over the end that attaches to the body and zoom it in and out to it's full extent. You'll feel the hurricane that it produces.
The benefits of it though far outweigh the issue of dust.
I've had mine for more than 5 years and have no intentions of parting with it.
I shoot motorsport - including a lot of rallies and the odd bit of Off Road Racing and Motocross, all those equal plenty of dust.
Don't lose any sleep over it, get the lens and use it.
If it gets dirty, clean it. Mine gets an annual clean to keep it top notch.

Edit...
A couple of samples

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2975431893_16bc0bfb13_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2976286400_1975db0b49_o.jpg

peterbj7

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 00:01

Oddly it doesn't seem to attract moisture, which leads to mould. I've had mine for three years in an incredibly dusty and humid environment which has seen several Nikon lenses belonging to friends of mine grow fully-fledged vegetable gardens inside, yet mine is still pristine. It doesn't even have any dust in it. And it's a superb lens in use.

How about this for clarity?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc230/peterbj7/Ximg_3732sm.jpg

Roy Webber

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 01:14

4 year's on ...and still no dust!

zaathrus

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 06:45

Very versatile lens...

http://aandhimaging.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p354955461-5.jpg (http://AandHimaging.zenfolio.com/p538839989/e152830c5)

Owl_79

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 08:42

Cloudy day - bad light, my first bird shots using 100-400L.

http://www.tonskulus.kuvat.fi/kuvat/lentopari.jpg/_smaller.jpg

http://www.tonskulus.kuvat.fi/kuvat/sekalaiset/karakroppia.jpg/_smaller.jpg
100% can be found here:
http://www.tonskulus.kuvat.fi/kuvat/sekalaiset/karakroppia.jpg/full

Both pictures: 400mm, f/5.6.

woody64

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 15:34

I just got mine back from Canon, they calibrated it and fixed the issue not recording F4.5 @ 100. Here's a sample from today. 80% crop and no other adjustments.
http://keithsphotos.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p713657061-4.jpg

aridan

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 20:44

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4411734347_4ab64d6f36_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4412502232_ffba2b93e9_o.jpg

aviator.4.life

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 20:47

Love that second shot Daniel. Mine should be here Monday, can't wait.

aridan

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 20:56

Love that second shot Daniel. Mine should be here Monday, can't wait.

You're gonna love it. If you have plenty of light... it's great for aviation... :D

aviator.4.life

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 21:05

How did you guess? :lol:

aridan

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 21:17

How did you guess? :lol:

"... BA002 heavy descend and maintain 2,000 until established on the localizer. Clear to land ILS runway 22L, caution, traffic in parallel pattern, yada yada yada... :D"

Aviation is my passion as well. I've gotten some great aviation shots along the years with this great lens (see my Flickr for more).

Enjoy your new lens! :D

Owl_79

7th of March 2010 (Sun), 12:12

http://www.tonskulus.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Lintuja/kara8.jpg/_big.jpg

ISO400, f/5.6, 400mm, 1/500s. Quite heavy crop.

Andy Favors

7th of March 2010 (Sun), 12:51

I like this one. Looks similar to one I took with my 70-200 F4.

http://www.andyfavors.com/Animals/Birds/9635719_NnrLH#745539608_dKjmr-L-LB Forgive for the wrong thread posting, just seen the similarities

stonyzmom

7th of March 2010 (Sun), 17:12

Just a fun angle.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2599/51150941.jpg

Another shot from the game yesterday.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5697/312o.jpg

stonyzmom

7th of March 2010 (Sun), 20:31

One of our baseball fans........

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3508/72236656.jpg

keith breazeal

7th of March 2010 (Sun), 21:33

You're gonna love it. If you have plenty of light... it's great for aviation... :D

You can work with it in low light- just have to pick the application. The IS is really good.

handheld 1/100th @ f13, ISO 100 (near sunset)

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/P-51DMustangLadyAlicetakeoffsunset0.jpg

The good lighting is darn impressive also

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4376979011_2a994f2c05_b.jpg

aviator.4.life

7th of March 2010 (Sun), 21:38

Nice shot of the Snowbirds.

photobitz

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 01:30

The IS is really good.

Yes, but you have to make sure you use mode 2 if you're tracking planes.

keith breazeal

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 03:46

Yes, but you have to make sure you use mode 2 if you're tracking planes.

and AI servo. If on a tripod, turn off the IS.

photobitz

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 05:53

and AI servo. If on a tripod, turn off the IS.

Well, yes AI Servo is a given.

aridan

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 08:03

You can work with it in low light- just have to pick the application. The IS is really good.

handheld 1/100th @ f13, ISO 100 (near sunset)

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/P-51DMustangLadyAlicetakeoffsunset0.jpg

The good lighting is darn impressive also

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4376979011_2a994f2c05_b.jpg

SHOW OFF!

Owl_79

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 15:20

EOS450D, 400mm f/5.6 ISO400, slight crop.

http://tonskulus.kuvat.fi/kuvat/sekalaiset/puputit.jpg/_big.jpg

Anto Modded

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 16:34

I bought a secondhand 100 - 400 a while back for 500 euro. Didnt think much of it, but i brought it to rallycross at the weekend to try it and here is a sample shot along with a full section from the shot....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/AntoModded/farrell2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/AntoModded/farrell1.jpg

aridan

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 17:28

Some of my aviation stuff... what the hell...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3680716398_e460185398_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3680716300_8e08fdf87d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3679898099_9e37cf7f5d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3680712166_3303c7458e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3680708998_386e65664c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3680709154_f857f12f99_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3679900893_69d54f11b8_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3679894037_7423653543_o.jpg

Anto Modded

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 18:13

very nice shots there, im amazed

peterbj7

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 18:41

I bought a secondhand 100 - 400 a while back for 500 euro. Didnt think much of it

Do you mean you didn't like it, or that you didn't give it much of a thought? I think it's a superb lens.

Anto Modded

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 19:33

i bought it thinking i have a 70 - 200 and a 300 f2.8, i got it at a good price thinking i would sell it on. But after using it, im very happy with the results and its the type of lense that can cover alot of spots on track. Ive only really shot head on cars so far. its looking like a lense that i will keep, may not use it alot but handy to know its there. If i look back to when i was starting, the 100 - 400 may have been a better choice to work with. As you said i didnt give it much of a thought, but i do now

aridan

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 20:08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4417977699_8c7d84d5b0_o.jpg

aviator.4.life

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 20:23

I just got a used copy today. When I initially played with it, the zoom function wouldn't extend to 400mm and stopped at 350mm. Then after a while it went to 400mm but didn't all the way back to 100mm, maybe 135. Now it's fine but what's up with that?

AbPho

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 20:39

awesome series Aridan.

krb

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 20:44

aviator.4.life

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 21:33

Did you try adjusting the tension ring?

Yes it was all the way on smooth.

photobitz

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:38

Yes it was all the way on smooth.

Doesn't sound right... was this a new lens?

aviator.4.life

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:42

No, used. If it keeps up I'm hoping for a refund if the seller is kind enough.

Goincarcrazy

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:42

I knew someone who had a 28-300L and it would only extend to about 250 because something on the inner sliding mechanism broke. Let's just hope it was a fluke. As long as everything is ok now, you should be alright.

aviator.4.life

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:46

Anto Modded

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 05:23

You could try for a refund or send it away to get it cleaned. You may do more damage if you keep using it

aridan

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 07:28

peterbj7

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 15:47

You could try for a refund or send it away to get it cleaned. You may do more damage if you keep using it

I'd be surprised if the seller didn't already know about it, and even more surprised if he gave you your money back. One of the hazards of buying used, I'm afraid.

photobitz

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 01:45

So now I found that there's a grain of something inside near the focusing ring. I can feel a grind when turning it sometimes and I think that is what is causing it stop when sliding it. Sometimes it comes loose and rolls around inside.

It's probably one of the screws from the zoom cam come loose. I would just send it to Canon for a repair quote. Shouldn't cost you much if it is working otherwise. If they come back with a list of things that need fixing, take that to the seller and see if they'll refund or at least put something toward the repair. If you got it for chips it would be preferable to get it repaired. As a bonus you'll get it calibrated and tested anyway.

Sydor25

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 11:07

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Los_Angeles_1.27.10-1152.jpg

NovusPhoto

12th of March 2010 (Fri), 01:53

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4411734347_4ab64d6f36_o.jpg

ROFL. Awesome. That there is a married goose if I ever saw one! Lol (the one on the left of course)

NovusPhoto

12th of March 2010 (Fri), 04:39

golf88

12th of March 2010 (Fri), 04:46

I can't wait to post in this thread with a shot of my own!

It's 1:38 in the morning, my alarm is set for 6:15, I gotta take a 2 hour ferry to the mainland to pick up my 100-400L, and I'm just WAY too friggin excited to sleep. :/

that's a lot of work to get a lens! i guess it's hard to get good stuff used in nanaimo... just like in kelowna.

Owl_79

12th of March 2010 (Fri), 09:44

400mm, f/5.6, ISO400. Heavy crop, 50-60%.

http://tonskulus.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Lintuja/tinttipono1.jpg/_big.jpg

NovusPhoto

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 03:14

http://novusphotography.ca/imgs2/eagle1.jpg

tonyniev

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 03:18

First light this morning on new lens, I took some shots at Torrey Pines golf and surfers off Del Mar:
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Telephotoshots/IMG3101/808907046_aMmwn-L.jpg

http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Telephotoshots/IMG3112/808908009_jGSu4-L.jpg

And this Marines helicopter flew over head
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Telephotoshots/IMG3106/808907653_5VpdE-L-1.jpg

and the road home was crowded
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Telephotoshots/IMG3134/808909689_ejy5Z-L.jpg

Kronie

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 07:40

tonyniev

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 12:28

100-400 on the way! I have been comparing the 100-400 and the Sigma 150-500 for quite some time I almost convinced myself to buy the Sigma over the Cannon. Its cheaper, has more reach, and the IQ isn't that far off from the Canon.

But the Canon produces better images IMHO, and its faster. I have yet to see a comparison where the Sigma was better or equal to the Canon. Sure the Canon is more expensive but well wort...... it I'm hoping......

I was going to get the Sigma Bigmos too and was just waiting for photo reviews on the 50-500 OS to compare ...BUT after reading all the good and bad reports with Sigma lenses, yes there are bad reports of lens had to be returmed, etc and then realizing that Canon 100 - 400 had only good reviews and postings, I pulled the trigger on Thursday and got Canon.
Also Sigma 50-500 is selling at MSRP so not much savings...

Dawud

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 12:38

Got a new lens 8)

I will be using it for the first time next sunday at a subaru trackday :D

funhouse69

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 12:40

I was going to get the Sigma Bigmos too and was just waiting for photo reviews on the 50-500 OS to compare ...BUT after reading all the good and bad reports with Sigma lenses, yes there are bad reports of lens had to be returmed, etc and then realizing that Canon 100 - 400 had only good reviews and postings, I pulled the trigger on Thursday and got Canon.
Also Sigma 50-500 is selling at MSRP so not much savings...

In my opinion comparing the Sigma Bigmos to the Canon 100-400 isn't really a fair comparison, I tried the Sigma and yeah for the price it was pretty good but I admit that I've gotten pretty used to the quality of Canon Glass and think that the 100-400 is far superior. Then again as you mentioned there have been some talk of issues with the Sigma and maybe I got a bad one?

All I can say is that I am thrilled with my Canon 100-400 and would be hard pressed to go with something else unless of course Canon comes out with something better :)

PrimeGlass

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 19:04

100-400 w/ 1.4x TC @ 560mm. Most of the shots in the attached thread were with a 1.4xTC and the 100-400.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9790842#post9790842

http://i44.tinypic.com/2e55hds.jpg

Owl_79

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 12:41

Bird photo again, 400mm / 5.6 / 500 / ISO400 (EOS 450D / XSi)

http://www.tonskulus.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Lintuja/kara208.jpg/_big.jpg

DragonSpeed

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 14:06

50D - @400mm ISO1600 F/5.6 1/400" IS

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/cf3/cf3ee913fd89fd1bc053069f085935ee_c84.jpg

sawyer8870

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 16:13

One of my favorite shots from Bass Fishing last weekend.
Canon 40D 100-400mm F4-5.6L
F5.6 1/1600 ISO 200
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee188/sawyer1206/POTN%20Photos/IMG_7969POTN.jpg

Tyger

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 18:02

Not a bad macro lens with extension tubes...you get some serious working distance!

F8, 1/125, ISO 1000, neat image used for minor noise and curves adjusted slightly in PSCS3. 1st one no crop, second one cropped slightly for composition.

http://www.jeminimedia.com/macro/dfly.jpg

http://www.jeminimedia.com/macro/dfly2.jpg

tonyniev

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 18:32

Not a bad macro lens with extension tubes...you get some serious working distance!

F8, 1/125, ISO 1000, neat image used for minor noise and curves adjusted slightly in PS3. 1st one no crop, second one cropped slightly for composition.

what kind of extension tubes did you use?

Tyger

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 18:41

what kind of extension tubes did you use?

Kenko, used all tubes= 68mm. :) and might I say hand held!

NovusPhoto

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 20:34

Thus far, I have not captured ANYTHING that is of mentionable worthiness. It's been rainy, overcast and just plain GREY. And in my opinion, the Dust Pump doesn't perform well in very flat, low light. Especially if you're shooting dark birds on a horrendously bright, backlit, overcast sky. Nothing but silhouettes. :(

Weather is supposed to be gorgeous on Wed, thurs, fri tho, so maybe better luck then! I'll see what I got on todays outing, and if there's anything of substance, I'll post it. No ducks, I promise.

chomish

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 20:57

http://novusphotography.ca/imgs2/eagle1.jpg

Wow! Beautiful shot. One of the nicer eagle shots ive seen on this post.

BTW, Just got the 100-400. Havent had a chance to shoot with it yet since i got it last night and had to work a double shift today. Couldnt wait so i brought it into work today and shot around a little. It looks like it could turn out to be a winner based on what ive seen so far and the shots on this post.

Cheers, Al.

bob_r

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 22:37

It has been a while since I contributed to this thread so thought I'd add a few recent shots.

Taken at the Memphis zoo.
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/122527691.jpg

A couple of shot during the snowfall.
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/121553966.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/121733547.jpg

An action shot.
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/122293193.jpg

bob_r

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 22:43

One more of a bee on a hummingbird feeder - this was taken with stacked TC's - a 2x and a 1.4x. A 580EX and a better beamer were also used.
1/250s f/11.0 at 800.0mm iso400 (the 1.4x doesn't show in the exif data)
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/115403574.jpg

NovusPhoto

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:09

Here is a few from today.. NOT happy with them, however. It was raining, overcast, wet, I was shooting through trees and bushes, it was VERY warm and humid, so my glasses, LCD, viewfinder and front element kept fogging up every time I went to take a shot.. Even with a hood, rain kept fouling up the lens as well.. The eagles kept jumping from tree to tree, and I was bushwhacking for most of the time, tripping on rocks, moss, mud and wet ground. NOT a fun afternoon. I came away very frustrated, and everything I shot was dull, flat and colorless.

But hey, it's good practice for later in the week, when the sun is due to come out and STAY out.

http://www.novusphotography.ca/imgs2/ne1.jpg

http://www.novusphotography.ca/imgs2/ne2.jpg

http://www.novusphotography.ca/imgs2/ne3.jpg

http://www.novusphotography.ca/imgs2/ne4.jpg

photobitz

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:34

Don't seem that bad to me... not at this size at least.

NovusPhoto

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:44

That's why I'm excited for good weather - despite all the above, the photos are 50% crops of the original. The Dust Pump has been my nemesis these last few days... but I shall tame her. :twisted:

Don't seem that bad to me... not at this size at least.

SMBPhotography

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 00:00

Older technology but a great lens. Taken with a 7D and cropped.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4436739840_be565470ef_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4435958155_68ff1625d8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4436726626_89d7448fb9_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4436744222_5224eac13f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4435928359_232e5acf98_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4435926439_736e1f984b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4416364746_b1c29f1b46_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4436710926_f4c5b1230a_b.jpg

PrimeGlass

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 00:19

Great aviation lens. Here's another at 400mm with a 1.4x

http://i42.tinypic.com/2exqaza.jpg

aviator.4.life

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 11:52

Older technology but a great lens. Taken with a 7D and cropped.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4436739840_be565470ef_b.jpg

I flew into Calgary over the summer to go to Banff. I wish I had time to spot there.

SMBPhotography

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 12:31

I flew into Calgary over the summer to go to Banff. I wish I had time to spot there.

Let me know if you are back in Calgary, I am a great tour guide. :D

aviator.4.life

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 12:45

Haha alright

NovusPhoto

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 16:37

*sigh*

I miss home sometimes. :( I grew up in Calgary, and used to stand on the pedestrian overpass over 16th Ave, JUST south of 19th St NE, and wish that I had a camera so I could take photos of the mountains.. I really have been a photographer all my life, I just didn't get a camera until a few years ago. :D

My dad being a pilot, I spent a LOT of time at YYC and at Kenn Borek's hangars. One of KB's Twin Otters was my first commercial airline ride. lol. Grew up in a 170B though. GOD I miss flying. :(

FlyingPhotog

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 16:41

About to "out grow" it but the old 100-400 can still get it done:

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p371718122-4.jpg

fogboundturtle

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 16:44

NovusPhoto

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 16:49

I am in the lower mainland so we should meet up someday and shoot some planes. photo shoot that is.

Sounds good to me. :)

I was entertaining the idea of putting together a "group" of some sort, see if I can find a couple photogs interested in going to the Abbotsford Airshow in August. I'm willing to shell out the $$ to get a VIP weekend pass and get some great, GREAT airshow photos. :D

fogboundturtle

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 16:57

Sounds good to me. :)

I was entertaining the idea of putting together a "group" of some sort, see if I can find a couple photogs interested in going to the Abbotsford Airshow in August. I'm willing to shell out the $$ to get a VIP weekend pass and get some great, GREAT airshow photos. :D

You can count me in. I would love to go.

-g-

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 19:43

I might just sign up for that as well!

aviator.4.life

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 19:50

About to "out grow" it but the old 100-400 can still get it done:

You getting the 500L?

FlyingPhotog

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 19:52

You getting the 500L?

Lips = Sealed :cool:

aviator.4.life

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 19:53

Lips = Sealed :cool:

Haha, so if you get this mystery lens will you keep your 300 2.8?

FlyingPhotog

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 19:55

Haha, so if you get this mystery lens will you keep your 300 2.8?

Not saying what might happen but regardless, I will be keeping the 300 2.8, yes...

NovusPhoto

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 19:56

Feel free to keep in touch via facebook. PM me for my contact info, and interested parties can keep in touch, and we can officially plan something.

I will go create a group right now, in fact. :)

-g-

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:03

Feel free to keep in touch via facebook. PM me for my contact info,

Mine is right below. Jay, you gonna come? :)

FlyingPhotog

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:05

Mine is right below. Jay, you gonna come? :)

Hmmm....

August, eh? Might be able to do it. Maybe.

Lemme ruminate on it some.

-g-

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:09

Hmmm....

August, eh? Might be able to do it. Maybe.

Lemme ruminate on it some.

If I still have the boat, you can stay on it in Blaine, WA. All it'll cost ya is quarters for the showers. :)

FlyingPhotog

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:13

If I still have the boat, you can stay on it in Blaine, WA. All it'll cost ya is quarters for the showers. :)

:lol: Great...

Still need a passport to move back and forth across the border though, right?

NovusPhoto

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:39

Ok. I have created a facebook group for anyone interested in joining.. Officially, it's titled "POTN @ Abbotsford Airshow 2010", but as the group information states:

A group for POTN members planning to attend The Abbotsford International Airshow, August 13th, 14th and 15th, 2010.

This group is founded and maintained by Vancouver and Vancouver Island area members of POTN (Photography On The Net), but is open to ALL interested photographers, from amateurs to professionals. This is a Common Interest group, and will be host to other group events.

I invite everyone to look it up on facebook (try THIS (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&ref=mf&gid=369310467814) link, but no guarantees it'll work!) and join.. It's a closed group, just to keep the riff-raff at bay.

Anyways, if you're in or near the Vancouver area, and interested in hitting up Abbotsford Airshow 2010, join the group. Anyone who lives abroad and is interested in coming also welcome. :)

chomish

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:40

Well heres my contribution to the pump which i just got. Heres a test shot. Do u guys think i got a sharp copy from what u could see?

BTW: This is my African grey Pepe.

FlyingPhotog

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:41

Ok. I have created a facebook group for anyone interested in joining.. Officially, it's titled "POTN @ Abbotsford Airshow 2010", but as the group information states:

I invite everyone to look it up on facebook (try THIS (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&ref=mf&gid=369310467814) link, but no guarantees it'll work!) and join.. It's a closed group, just to keep the riff-raff at bay.

Anyways, if you're in or near the Vancouver area, and interested in hitting up Abbotsford Airshow 2010, join the group. Anyone who lives abroad and is interested in coming also welcome. :)

You might consider starting a thread in either Transportation Talk or POTN Member Activities here as well...

-g-

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:46

Still need a passport to move back and forth across the border though, right?

I don't think you need one to get into Canada but the US wants one to let you back in now.

aviator.4.life

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 20:53

I don't think you need one to get into Canada but the US wants one to let you back in now.

You need a passport to get into Canada if I recall from my trip back in the summer.

SMBPhotography

17th of March 2010 (Wed), 00:02

I have an open offer to buy the beer and be a tour guide to any out of towners that are coming through Calgary.

SMBPhotography

17th of March 2010 (Wed), 00:04