First Pics and Thoughts New 500f4 L IS

[tom ryan]

I was able to get away for a couple of hours yesterday to see how the new glass worked. Well......it's a monster. I don't think I'll be using it for many in flight shots unless I start working with a personal trainer.
The Af is fast, and I was pleased with the initial results from the few shots I made. I plan to spend Satuday at the wetlands to give the lens a good workout.
The duck-in-flight was handheld, the remaining two were made using a tripod and wimberley II head, with a 40D body.
As always, thanks for looking...tom

Female Shoveler Landing
http://members.cox.net/mwryan/Female_Shoveler_IMG_5818a.jpg

Another Female Shoveler in low light...the AF worked well here.
http://members.cox.net/mwryan/Female_Shoveler_IMG_5839a.jpg

Snowy Egret 50% crop
http://members.cox.net/mwryan/Snowy_Egret_IMG_5312a.jpg

[ajosteve]

Beautiful shots Tom...love the black background on that egret...very nice...steve

[hTr]

Works pretty well I'd say!!! Nice shots Tom

[gymell]

It's a great lens - nice first shots. I usually have mine on a Wimberley sidekick, except for rare occasions.

[sugarzebra]

Really nice work Tom and congratulations on acquiring a fabulous new lens.

[MicheleRF]

Congratulations Tom and sweet start. I'm sure you'll enjoy the heck out of the new lens. I know I would, but in the meantime I'll be keeping food on the table and a car in the garage. BUMMER :(
Congrats again!

[GyRob]

Looks like your using the lens right :) very nice set.
Rob.

[HWP]

Tom.. You've crossed over into that other dimension of the 500 f4.0 world. Congratulations!! Beautiful shots!! Can't wait to see more with your new lens.

Henry

[ajosteve]

Beautiful shots Tom...love the black background on that egret...very nice...steve

Oh, I didn't read too close, you got the lens before Christmas....very fine...You did really well with it right off, congratulations and I look forward to seeing more. I hope to come that way in Jan. and would love to see that lens in action....steve

[gymell]

Congratulations Tom and sweet start. I'm sure you'll enjoy the heck out of the new lens. I know I would, but in the meantime I'll be keeping food on the table and a car in the garage. BUMMER :(
Congrats again!

Heh, that's why I eat PB&J/mac & cheese and drive an old beat-up Jeep! ;)

[Howler-Cat]

Congrats on the lens...Love the egret shot! Great job Tom!

[jorj7]

Tom, Very nice shots. I took my first shots with the lens yesterday. So far I like it.

[DonE]

Nice lens and great shots. I want that lens really bad, but must wait until the time is right.

[Anke]

Nice shots, Tom. Great new toy, I'm very jealous ;)