Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L (non IS) [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

rmwood

14th of March 2009 (Sat), 18:51

There is a guy selling a 400mm 2.8 "version 1" lens, supposedly in very good condition. I'm guessing this is an older version before IS. Price is $1700. What are your thoughts on this lens? I already have a 400 5.6, but would love 2 more stops if it's as good optically as the 5.6.

Thanks!
Darin

Sorry, I meant to post this in the general lens forum.

SNSagency

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 17:06

The Mk1 400/2.8 was the first of the EF (Auto focus) mount ones. It was not regarded as terrific when used wide open, but got better from f4.5 onwards. The copy I had was not bad wide open, but it did suffer a bit from CA. I upgraded to the Mk11 and the difference was very noticeable, with punchier contrast and almost no CA it was a very good lens.
The newest version is the IS one and it is much lighter than the previous mk1 and 11's and focuses a bit quicker. Optically it is pretty similar to the Mk11 and seems to resist flare a bit more. When coupled with a 1.4x the optics really show their pedigree, with next to no quality loss and only the slightest drop in contrast.
If I were you I'd be looking for a mk2 or an IS model, as the Mk1 is really pretty old now and any out there will have done a lot of work and could be getting close to needing a new USM motor, which are getting pretty rare now that they are no longer made.

If you wanted a cheaper way of gaining 2 stops look for a Canon 50D body to replace your 30D, the noise difference between them would be almost there; and it would be a lot lighter to carry

rmwood

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 08:12

Thanks for the info, that's exactly what I was looking for. I think I am going to pass on this one. I love my 400 5.6! As for upgrading the 30D, good advice, and I was forced into taking it. My 30D and 3 lenses, including 70-200 2.8 IS, were stolen. So with the insurance money I am now an owner of a new 5D2, awesome camera! I guess I need to update my sig.

Karl Johnston

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 23:56

HOLY CRAP 1700???? WHERE IS THIS LISTING?

advaitin

21st of August 2009 (Fri), 08:13

I see this is supposed to be the lens sample archive. This thread has no lens samples.

My copy of the Canon 400mm L f2.8 is a battle-scarred veteran. Scratches on the front protective element, a chunk bit out of the hood, rim dented. I call it "Bolo" after the Keith Laumer Sci-Fi books on battle tanks.

Here's my sample. Same image, the whole capture, unedited except for JPG conversion and a 100 percent crop. The crop was slightly lightened to bring out the details of the flower stamen, but no USM was applied.

Canon 50D, 400mm L, ISO 200, 36mm Kenko extension tube, tripod, 1/800s @ f5.6.

advaitin

25th of January 2010 (Mon), 17:20

Hummingbird, Canon 7D, 400mm f2.8 L (version 1) 1/200s @ f2.8. ISO 640.

Good enough for non-is and on a monopod.

Skriz

1st of June 2010 (Tue), 18:48

Great for non-IS!

airbutchie

22nd of September 2010 (Wed), 11:32

I'm grave digging but I just acquired this glassware (Mark II version) at an extraordinary price... Anyhoo... Just wanted to share my enjoyment...

The faceplate...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5012412279_4761d3a7a7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5012412279/)

The front hood ding...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5012412619_ed1d9780b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5012412619/)

First sample shot taken @ f/2.8... 1D2N + 35L on the window sill (sp?)...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5013016376_e2e01540b4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5013016376/)

:)

airbutchie

25th of September 2010 (Sat), 14:34

Bumpity bump with a few samples... More forthcoming... Anyone else have this wonderful glass here? Please post so I don't feel alone... Hehhehehehhee... :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5021835462_4e780b9961_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5021835462/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5021815636_947b3c9760_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5021815636/)

:)

airbutchie

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 12:19

BIF Bokeh... These suckers were hard to track... Luckily the AI-Servo on my 1D-series locked on nicely as it flew by several times...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5031774534_879cbb1025_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5031774534/)

Needed to use a 2x TCon to capture this lovely moment of a baby dolphin and its mother breaching for air... They were roughly 300+ yards away from the cliffside I was shooting at...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5031156907_bc80a0dea8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5031156907/)

More sample captures coming... :)

Owl_79

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 15:29

If you wanted a cheaper way of gaining 2 stops look for a Canon 50D body to replace your 30D, the noise difference between them would be almost there; and it would be a lot lighter to carry

Is that so?
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en/Camera-Sensor/Compare-sensors/(appareil1)/179%7C0/(appareil2)/272%7C0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Canon/(brand2)/Canon

I have been told from many sources that EOS 40D has the lowest noise level compared to 20D, 30D and 50D..but there is just minor difference.
I have had both, 20D and 40D, even 450D...not much difference @ high iso noise.

But oh man I want that 400mm f/2.8L! Its a beaty of optics!

airbutchie

6th of October 2010 (Wed), 10:52

^ Yes sir... The optics are outstanding for a 13 years old lens... The weight of this "beast" is another story, though... Hehheehheeee... Who needs a gym membership when you've got this carrying around... Hhahahahahaaha... Anyhoo... Two more captures to contribute...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5042568827_b281c7217f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5042568827/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5024829101_7a90cb271b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5024829101/)

airbutchie

13th of October 2010 (Wed), 22:58

Sample capture of the half-moon for October 2010...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/5080367144_9753d41771_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5080367144/)

Canon XTi + 400 2.8L II + Kenko Pro TCons (stacked) 1.4x + 2x = 1,792mm

:)

Leo Stutzmann

14th of October 2010 (Thu), 06:48

^^^ Wow, nice butchie. What shutter speed and aperture did you use?

airbutchie

14th of October 2010 (Thu), 07:20

If I remember correctly, 1/100sec @ f/16... Thanks for the comment Leo!!!

:)

airbutchie

20th of October 2010 (Wed), 22:51

My 400mm is finally covered by Lenscoat... Can you see it? Hehhehehehehhee...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5100868101_1d48d73015_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5100868101/)

;)

advaitin

21st of October 2010 (Thu), 09:04

Damn! Airbutchie. You are doing good. Love the digicammies. They still make the covers for an (I say this, laughingly) obsolete lens?

If yours is obsolete, mine is pre-historic.

By the way, re: moon shot, you must certainly have a good tripod.

airbutchie

28th of October 2010 (Thu), 10:32

^ Thanks advaitin... As long as our glassware can do the job, it's never obsolete or pre-historic... hehheheehheheh... With regards to my "current" tripod, it's a CF unit and could hold alot of weight... The ball-head is another story... It's pushed to its max (~22lbs) when I mount the 400 2.8L to it... A Gimble is something in my sights in the near future... Nonetheless, my current "supporting" unit will do for now...

PS. Love your siggy quote... Classic stuff...

airbutchie

16th of November 2010 (Tue), 22:55

Recent moon shot...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/5183336690_8c0bb2295c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5183336690/)

;)

advaitin

17th of November 2010 (Wed), 08:14

Recent moon shot...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/5183336690_8c0bb2295c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5183336690/)

;)

That's quite nice. I keep thinking I should post another couple to keep the thread active. For these shots I used an extension tube, probably 25mm (I seldom make notes).

advaitin

17th of November 2010 (Wed), 08:16

And one more from that shoot:

airbutchie

10th of December 2010 (Fri), 13:27

^ So close I can touch them... Heheheehhee... Good stuff, advaitin... And old one I recently processed...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5249771174_9ef5529b5a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5249771174/)

SoCal surfers have their own fashion style!!! Sunglasses? check... Baseball cap? check... Hheehehhehehehe...

:)

Lexmouth

28th of December 2010 (Tue), 13:03

Hello ! I'm french ! :) I'm looking for the front lens of a 400mm F2.8 First ver !

Someone can help me ?
Many thanks !

silvrr

28th of December 2010 (Tue), 13:27

Rented one of these awhile back. Great lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4268149654_f489de0821_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammrugacz/4268149654/)
Bald Eagle 9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammrugacz/4268149654/) by Adam.Mrugacz (http://www.flickr.com/people/adammrugacz/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4270129451_52b67bf279_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammrugacz/4270129451/)
Bald Eagle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammrugacz/4270129451/) by Adam.Mrugacz (http://www.flickr.com/people/adammrugacz/), on Flickr

A little bit soft but not bad for 1/30.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4258087756_10108efb4e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammrugacz/4258087756/)
Howling Wolf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammrugacz/4258087756/) by Adam.Mrugacz (http://www.flickr.com/people/adammrugacz/), on Flickr

silvrr

28th of December 2010 (Tue), 13:29

Hello ! I'm french ! :) I'm looking for the front lens of a 400mm F2.8 First ver !

Someone can help me ?
Many thanks !

Are you looking for a picture of the front element or a replacement element for a 400 2.8?

Lexmouth

29th of December 2010 (Wed), 03:58

A replacement ! I know that this lens is no available an it's very dificult to find it ! But i try here and there, chance is everywhere :) !

Lexmouth

29th of December 2010 (Wed), 06:07

Some pics of the Lens

http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/1.jpg

http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/2.jpg

http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/3.jpg

SOme pics with different aperture :

F2.8
http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/F28.jpg

F4.0
http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/F40.jpg

F5.6
http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/F56.jpg

F8.0
http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/F80.jpg

F11
http://alexandre.wieder.free.fr/400mm f28/F11.jpg

airbutchie

28th of March 2011 (Mon), 15:52

^ How in the world did that front element crack, Lex?! Yikes... Anyhoo... I have one company that may help or direct you to the right people to get that fixed:

General Camera Repair
2218 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
tele: 626-449-4533
attn: Sabrina Greco-Coghlan

This place was recommended to me by a local camera shop to fix/repair old glassware that Canon no longer makes... I wish I can give you a rough estimate, but I'm sure they will... Call Sabrina and she may ask for images of the broken front element (just like you posted above)... Anyhoo, good luck in getting it fixed... Onward to an image contribution with this wonderful glass...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5564322711_e1c57d7a89_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5564322711/)

:)

airbutchie

18th of April 2011 (Mon), 09:29

Bumpity bump with new images from the weekends' SoCal POTN "LA Zoo" meetup...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5625419783_2a027328b9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5625419783/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5630571687_9bc3340450_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5630571687/)

Zerimar mounting his 1D3 with my 400 2.8L + Kenko 2x T-Con; shooting the elephants @ over 1,000mm...http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5631243734_eb30ea32ce_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5631243734/)

advaitin

18th of April 2011 (Mon), 09:37

Glad to see you using the beast. Since my last trip overseas caused me some back problems, I've been playing more with my 400mm DO. Way lighter.

Gaarryy

18th of April 2011 (Mon), 11:10

advaitin

18th of April 2011 (Mon), 11:27

You're looking at a pistol grip ballhead, made by several, including Manfrotto, Vanguard, Sunpak, etc. You can use a Really Right Stuff MH-01 or any gimbal head.

airbutchie

19th of April 2011 (Tue), 12:40

Actually, advaitin, the ballhead is a BH-55 made by Really Right Stuff... The monopod is aluminum made by Manfrotto (can't remember the model number, though)... Anyhoo... That was the ballhead/pod setup holding the 400 2.8L II glass... In other news, this capture made "Photo of the Day" for Discover Los Angeles' official tourist website...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5634566520_23190297cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5634566520/)

Discover Los Angeles Link: http://blog.discoverlosangeles.com/photo-of-the-day/432.html

:)

advaitin

19th of April 2011 (Tue), 15:28

Regards, Butch. I thought you had your hand around a pistol grip, which surprised me because most of those don't hole a lot of weight, but I've been known to do worse things.

airbutchie

19th of April 2011 (Tue), 15:33

^ All good, advaitin... No harm, no foul... Cheers!!!

;)

advaitin

19th of April 2011 (Tue), 16:14

This is the wrong 400, being the 100-400, but after seeing the lions above...

airbutchie

19th of April 2011 (Tue), 17:33

^ I have no issues with that contribution... hehehehehhe... Thanks for sharing, advaitin!!!

airbutchie

5th of May 2011 (Thu), 22:23

Self portrait...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5692094438_aa8d5a448b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5692094438/)

;)

Canonswhitelensesrule

6th of May 2011 (Fri), 14:34

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5634566520_23190297cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5634566520/)

"Psst, honey, do you think you could go and cut the grass?"

"Don't bother me woman...I'm watching the LIONS game!"

airbutchie

10th of May 2011 (Tue), 09:34

^ Bwahahahahahha... Classic caption, dude!!!

;)

Canonswhitelensesrule

10th of May 2011 (Tue), 14:14

^ Bwahahahahahha... Classic caption, dude!!!

;)

Thanks. ;) Hey, it was an awesome capture! Great timing!

rpearce12

12th of May 2011 (Thu), 14:39

Any more shots with the lens wide open? I'm strongly looking into this guy and just need to earn some $$ before buying it.

Is anyone trying to sell their 400mm f/2.8 non-is????

advaitin

12th of May 2011 (Thu), 16:09

Any more shots with the lens wide open? I'm strongly looking into this guy and just need to earn some $$ before buying it.

Is anyone trying to sell their 400mm f/2.8 non-is????

Not that I really want to, but with the price of new lenses that I want going over $10K, I have to choose between my 400mm DO and the 400mm L ver. 1. My back says sell BOLO, the heaviest lens I have and keep the DO.

I have a couple of filters for it, the case, the hood (which has a bite out of it, but nothing that makes it a problem), an optek soft lens cover and a hard lens cover as well as the leather original cover, also a quick release plate on the tripod foot. As stated earlier, there are some visible scratches on the front lens element, but they do not effect the image quality. I've posted photos taken with the lens on this thread. The ones below were with a 1.4X TC II.

advaitin

12th of May 2011 (Thu), 16:43

The day I bought BOLO, I walked out on the street to see what it would do focusing on an oncoming car.
I also used it as a semi-macro, with an extension tube.

advaitin

15th of May 2011 (Sun), 11:16

Here is a set of images taken with a Canon 1D Mark III, on a monopod--shots wide open at 400mm, with 1.4 X TC III and with 2X TC III.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/5722796966_7056eea3dc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722796966/)
400mf2-8a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722796966/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/5722240485_d3858bf594_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722240485/)
400mf2-8b (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722240485/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/5722240119_8673384dbd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722240119/)
560mf4c (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722240119/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/5722795436_e4198ce6e1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722795436/)
560f16a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722795436/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/5722239135_6837f81a78_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722239135/)
800f11a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722239135/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

Overdone on the postprocess--well, it shows the potential, anyway.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/5722795060_da53bfa067_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722795060/)
800mf5-6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5722795060/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

Details for these are with the set on Flickr.

advaitin

16th of May 2011 (Mon), 21:42

For RPearce12, night action baseball shots. Click on image to get to flickr site for details.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/5728320317_6dcb4b8fee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728320317/)
The look (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728320317/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/5728872486_53b0c6f143_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728872486/)
The lower look (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728872486/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5728322597_8283e312fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728322597/)
The windup (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728322597/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5728323805_e7f4d19955_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728323805/)
The pitch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728323805/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/5728325081_e22e9d8c97_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728325081/)
The ball's away (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728325081/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/5728326261_f3c37d8254_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728326261/)
The followthrough (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clgriffin/5728326261/) by C L Griffin/Advaitin (http://www.flickr.com/people/clgriffin/), on Flickr

rpearce12

16th of May 2011 (Mon), 23:38

Thanks for the pics Charles! Where in Florida are you located?

advaitin

17th of May 2011 (Tue), 07:34

Thanks for the pics Charles! Where in Florida are you located?

I'll send an email.

urbanstudios

25th of May 2011 (Wed), 02:32

I have the mk2....and i will never sell it....but i will buy the new IS II

urbanstudios

25th of May 2011 (Wed), 02:46

the dog above to the left is f4 and this cat is f3.5

urbanstudios

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 04:10

5dmk2 @ f5

advaitin

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 21:57

Nice to see more shots in this section.

dariusz

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 02:29

hi all

fast question how you will know that lens is mk1 or 2
One freelancer have one for sale in city, and thinking all the time about lens.

http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e263364b62d33cb48b1448e9 a0ec87bb2de4de.jpg

http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e26336e25bf2ddf8a0a1fd74 5566e467734b2f.jpg

and one more this lens is after replace front filter , any wrong with that .

Can I ask for some raw files on 2,8 and 400mm + 1,4 ex

you can fee upload for http://www.sendspace.com/ , need only link.

for exchange I can offer some samples from ef 200mm f2 is +ex 1,4 mk2 and 2.0 mk3

Dariusz

urbanstudios

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 03:07

thats the MK1 for sure...i have mk2

urbanstudios

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 03:46

the mk2 have 4 sections of rubber..its wider...the mk1 just 3 (red lines) on both places
and the foot on the mk2 ends at the yellow line

dariusz

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 06:29

the mk2 have 4 sections of rubber..its wider...the mk1 just 3 (red lines) on both places
and the foot on the mk2 ends at the yellow line

urbanstudios sounds easy to see difference , thanks for explain

Dariusz

advaitin

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 07:38

The front element is not a factor in the optical elements, rather a protective barrier, similar to most of us putting a UV filter on a lens. In the US, Canon no longer supports the 400mm L version 1, so getting a replacement becomes a problem, usually finding a repair facility that can make its own.

If that one is already replaced, it should be good for a long time, you only have to worry about the focusing motor going out.

Working pros get a lot of damage to front glass because they don't have time to put covers on or always use the hood. Old newspaper lenses often have scratches and dings, usually no effect on image quality.

dariusz

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 09:53

advaitin I know that condition can be hard :)
mk2
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200770_205230146172773_105286786167110_755972_2615 468_n.jpg
mk4 ,after forest rally
this body after 2 days on rain start leaking LCD just gone replace by canon on warranty but fighting hard to force them to fix " pro " body :)
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4810/img1848gw.jpg

Thanks lads for help

hunting now for mk2 :)

Dariusz

advaitin

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 10:20

Lord love a duck! I have a set of covers for that kind of work. Sometimes awkward to use, but keeps the cameras pretty clean and dry.

http://www.stormjacket.com/SJ1.html

for instance. My covers are large and crappy compared to the link above.

dariusz

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 20:08

hi

Found one mk2 in Germany for sale but no shipping option to Ireland . :(

Have one more question to owners of 400mm mk1 and mk2:)
found this lens
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9067/mg7667i.jpg

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/3315/mg7669.jpg

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4300/mg7668.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7544/mg7666.jpg

and this lens make that kind of shoots ,I know is only jpg but for me looks ok not killer like 200f2 just fine .
I didn't have 400mm at all so question to users of mk1 and mk2 :)
How looks shoots from this lens vs yours

here is a link to jpg 21mb
http://www.sendspace.com/file/9iiicj

thanks for help
Dariusz

advaitin

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 22:25

Darius, the exterior looks good and if those shots were done with that lens, I'm sure it will do fine for you. If there is a fault, it will be the lack of IS, if you are not used to shooting a big telephoto lens.

dariusz

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 11:07

advaitin thanks for help , now time to ask for special price. :)
need lens for sport only so far
Dariusz

urbanstudios

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 14:37

Looks pretty ok for a 1D mark2 cam consider he had 1/400 shutter
400 mk1 is the most heavy one...mine mk2 is little less
I wonder what it will cost....

hi

Found one mk2 in Germany for sale but no shipping option to Ireland . :(

Have one more question to owners of 400mm mk1 and mk2:)
found this lens
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9067/mg7667i.jpg

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/3315/mg7669.jpg

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4300/mg7668.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7544/mg7666.jpg

and this lens make that kind of shoots ,I know is only jpg but for me looks ok not killer like 200f2 just fine .
I didn't have 400mm at all so question to users of mk1 and mk2 :)
How looks shoots from this lens vs yours

here is a link to jpg 21mb
http://www.sendspace.com/file/9iiicj

thanks for help
Dariusz

airbutchie

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 16:13

^ Per urbanstudios' illustration of the 'Mark II' model, here's mine below (minus the hood):

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/5079287833_fba401cf36_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5079287833/)

Mounted with digital-camo from Lenscoat.com:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5517453452_f1f52efb45_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/5517453452/)

Shooting @ the LA Zoo (image courtesty of Rick Rose Photography):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5632061719_c15fbdac11_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickrphoto/5632061719/)

Nice to see more shots in this section.
I concur... Good to see this thread getting some love!!!

:)

dariusz

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 00:38

urbanstudios price 2600 euro not so cheep but I need 400 , I think is around 8kg mk1 - wow

airbutchie thanks for pictures

Can someone shows jpg with extender 1,4 please :)

Dariusz

advaitin

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 07:22

Darius, look on the first page of this thread. I've posted several 1.4 and 2x shots.

airbutchie

12th of June 2011 (Sun), 19:54

airbutchie thanks for pictures. Can someone shows jpg with extender 1,4 please :)
Dariusz

You're welcome... And did you need to see a picture of the lens with a 1.4x TCon OR do you want to see an image captured with a 1.4x TCon?

???

dariusz

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 12:41

looking for shoot "picture of something on 2,8 " with out ex and with ex 1,4 raw file will be the best :)

because is big dilemma for me 400 or not 400 specially that is mk1 , still remember my old 300mm mk2 vs mk1 what have my friend big difference.

Dariusz

urbanstudios

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 13:55

the mk1 weight is 5,7kg and i think my mk2 around 5,3-4

urbanstudios price 2600 euro not so cheep but I need 400 , I think is around 8kg mk1 - wow

airbutchie thanks for pictures

Can someone shows jpg with extender 1,4 please :)

Dariusz

dariusz

26th of June 2011 (Sun), 23:45

Each day I'm thinking about this 400mm and make me crazy :rolleyes:

mk1 will cost 2600 euro

minus for this lens is that:
- 2,8 can be soft ,
- no IS
- don't know how is working with ex 1,4

Need a doctor or some full size samples with and with out extender 1,4 :)

please

Dariusz

patrickf117

21st of July 2011 (Thu), 17:42

Finally pulled the trigger on this lens. First impression is the weight and size. It's big and heavy. The lens focus amazingly fast and takes a 1.4xII really2x well. Sharing you all my first outing of this beautiful lens on a hazy morning down Huntington Beach.

No TC
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5961771435_76c41119cc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5961771435/)
_MG_3616 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5961771435/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

With TC
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5961771441_68b41271d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5961771441/)
_MG_3681 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5961771441/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

dariusz

23rd of July 2011 (Sat), 20:41

hi

I got my 400mm big , heavy attached to manfrotto 504 hd working like a dream.
ex 1,4 mk2 is not fitting ex 2.0 mk3 - :cry: - 800 mm is quite good on f 8.

Only one question how soft is yours F 2,8 vs F3,2 , I'm not really happy with 2,8 on this lens .

Maybe is a lens maybe is just me expect to much from mk1 version , working with 200f2 lens all time and 200mm + 1,4 ex on 2.8 on this is better than 300mm 2,8 is

After back home I will upload some shots.
Can some one say or shows what is a difference between 2,8 and 3,2 on his lens ??

Dariusz

patrickf117

23rd of July 2011 (Sat), 21:07

I read this article re: The history of Canon 400 f2.8...

http://wild-india.net/reviews/canon-ef-400mm-f2-8l-ii-review

I have the MKII and it's sharp @ 2.8 and on. It's my 2nd day outing with this lens and so far I'm a happy camper.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/5968223301_e843ac23c1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968223301/)
_MG_3942 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968223301/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5968780506_3099b106ff_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968780506/)
_MG_4003 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968780506/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

24th of July 2011 (Sun), 19:10

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5972321714_70239423a9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5972321714/)
_MG_4299 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5972321714/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5972329106_96caf71860_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5972329106/)
_MG_4375 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5972329106/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

dariusz

24th of July 2011 (Sun), 19:23

patrickf117

28th of July 2011 (Thu), 10:26

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/5971762263_24f9b5dd34_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5971762263/)
_MG_4294 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5971762263/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5968226933_5bc9753d8b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968226933/)
_MG_4116 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968226933/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

advaitin

28th of July 2011 (Thu), 11:28

hi
my version you can see full size on picassa
https://picasaweb.google.com/radusz/400mm28Mk1

2.8 vs 3,2 iso 800 or 1000 :)- testing manfrotto 504hd really nice head for heavy lenses specially steady on 400mm + ex 2.0

Dariusz

2,8 is soft or maybe I expected to much from mk1 version .

I see you did a test at f2.8 and 3.2. Did you also see a color shift. The second image had more yellow. Under mixed light, perhaps. I didn't see lack of sharpness, given depth of field, but an increase in contrast. Perhaps more experimentation under one light source?

patrickf117

28th of July 2011 (Thu), 23:13

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5986549634_9ebdae3eac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5986549634/)
_MG_4076 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5986549634/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/5986549006_000964279e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5986549006/)
_MG_4055 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5986549006/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

dariusz

29th of July 2011 (Fri), 09:30

advaitin will test in this weekend on moving objects , cars and speedboat will we see how is acting.
Didn't change any thing just sky was cloudy so this is this difference.

patrickf117 nice shoots , really nice

advaitin

29th of July 2011 (Fri), 09:46

I don't believe I had uploaded these shots here before. My grandgirls with the big 400, Canon 40D. The brunette at 400mm f5 at 1/500s. The blonde with 1.4 TC II at f5.6, 1/500s. Shot a while back.

dariusz

29th of July 2011 (Fri), 14:13

advaitin looks good maybe my copy have some issue .

few samples from my one , need some action to test and decided to keep or sell ..

http://www.filesonic.com/file/1545124544/400mm_part_2.rar

http://www.filesonic.com/file/1545022334/400mm.rar

regards
Dariusz

patrickf117

29th of July 2011 (Fri), 16:10

Thanks Dariusz.

@ 2.8 ...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5968220139_049b4d24d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968220139/)
_MG_3752 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968220139/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

dariusz

30th of July 2011 (Sat), 15:53

hi
typical Irish summer :P

400mm + 1,4 mk2 +and 2,0 mk3

http://www.filesonic.com/file/1553040994

and 5dmk 2 z 400mm , focus on pentium name

http://www.filesonic.com/file/1552717194

Dariusz

airbutchie

1st of August 2011 (Mon), 11:54

Time to go shooting together, Patrick... Hehhhehhehe... I'm curious to see that DIY lens hood on your 400 2.8L II...

:)

patrickf117

3rd of August 2011 (Wed), 23:18

Hi Butch...a buddy of mine has a machine shop and he fabricated the hood and save me $$$'s. It's been painted in all black now and it turn out pretty good. Anyways, US OPEN SURF is under way down HB and been shooting when I can in between work. Come out and we'll shoot. Are you pinoy?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/6006874406_37299dfa85_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006874406/)
Patrick Gudauskas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006874406/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6006873838_ea5f2d9182_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006873838/)
Tanner Gudauskas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006873838/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/6006344447_5972c27e45_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006344447/)
Kelly Slater (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006344447/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/6006329191_b190f6369c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006329191/)
Evan Gieselman (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6006329191/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

6th of August 2011 (Sat), 00:48

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6010913918_77d05d39ca_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6010913918/)
_MG_7290 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6010913918/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6010912454_f52dd09a16_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6010912454/)
_MG_7319 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6010912454/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/6009777505_2e2a3e63ec_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009777505/)
_MG_7195P (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009777505/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/6010328950_d0e8eac3cf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6010328950/)
_MG_7366P (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6010328950/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

airbutchie

6th of August 2011 (Sat), 18:38

^ Those are FREAKIN' FANTASTIC, Patrick... With regards to your friend fabricating a hood lens, I may have to inquire on having one made for mine... In any event, I wish I was there with you shooting the US OPEN this weekend... But I'm sure we'll get together soon enough to shoot beach stuff!!!

:D

PS. Yes, I am filipino... And that first shot is EPIC!!! Good stuff, mang!!!

patrickf117

9th of August 2011 (Tue), 17:47

Thanks Butch. Let's set up for next month Hurley Pro down San Clemente.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6009778809_315130398c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009778809/)
_MG_7558P (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009778809/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/6016742634_1bdf76e868_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6016742634/)
_MG_7949 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6016742634/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6016183299_84e3800c62_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6016183299/)
_MG_7829 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6016183299/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/6009777199_858e29ce00_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009777199/)
_MG_7194P (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009777199/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

airbutchie

10th of August 2011 (Wed), 22:23

^ PM me the info, Patrick... I'm down to shoot with ya!!!

:)

patrickf117

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 17:47

Same here brah, I'm down shootin' with ya. I'll PM you the details. I see you got a new toy. That 200 1.8L looks nice. Congrats.

Gotta keep this thread alive. It's so lonely when there's only us here with this lens.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/6016743658_18b35a4843_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6016743658/)
_MG_8185-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6016743658/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/6005401228_a29638f9fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6005401228/)
_MG_6345p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6005401228/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

airbutchie

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 18:32

^ I hear ya, man... But now I have the 200 1.8 thread to contribute as well... OY VEY... Too many L's, not enough time!!!

:D

patrickf117

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 18:44

tell me 'bout it. Not enough time. I'm clearing all my projects at work as I'm plannin' to go back home (PI) this comin' december for a vacation. But before that we'll definitely shoot the Hurley Pro next month. Too bad you didn't made it at the US OPEN. It would have been fun shootin' with a fellow pinoy. I also met a couple of cool POTN'r there as well. Enjoy your new lens brah.

airbutchie

14th of August 2011 (Sun), 22:35

^ Hey Patrick... I'm sorry to inform you that I just sold my 400 2.8L II glass... OY VEY!!! Nonetheless, I hope we can still meet up and shoot around the OC!!!

:D

patrickf117

14th of August 2011 (Sun), 22:48

:( then I'll be the only one left with this lens...huhuhu. I was about to ask my buddy to make you a lens hood..oh well.

It's all good brah :) we're still good to go to shoot around when we meetup. Hope you're enjoyin' the new lens.

airbutchie

15th of August 2011 (Mon), 15:30

^ I am... so far... Hheheheheheheh...

:)

patrickf117

21st of August 2011 (Sun), 21:45

Butch, it's quite lonely here since no one is posting pics of this beastly lens... Anyways, finally local soccer games just began here in OC. Here's a couple from today's game.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6067568093_676fa38a67_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067568093/)
_MG_0005 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067568093/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6068111630_c319a3b380_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6068111630/)
_MG_0110 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6068111630/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

22nd of August 2011 (Mon), 10:18

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6067851865_59e3d6f564_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067851865/)
_MG_0068 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067851865/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6068405300_de9cbdde08_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6068405300/)
_MG_0093 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6068405300/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

22nd of August 2011 (Mon), 13:17

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6069890823_59256407bc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069890823/)
_MG_9976pf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069890823/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6069882757_3357841868_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069882757/)
_MG_9916pf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069882757/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

23rd of August 2011 (Tue), 11:28

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6069887221_97596231e8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069887221/)
_MG_9943pf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069887221/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6070436820_3f52654a90_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6070436820/)
_MG_9957pf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6070436820/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6067861117_59b06bd13b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067861117/)
_MG_0161 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067861117/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6067862383_8c3936cf9e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067862383/)
_MG_0172 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6067862383/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

30th of August 2011 (Tue), 00:03

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6095729634_6f446dfe82_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6095729634/)
_MG_6515 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6095729634/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6095729646_8123f3feaf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6095729646/)
_MG_6533 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6095729646/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

urbanstudios

4th of September 2011 (Sun), 11:43

..,

patrickf117

6th of September 2011 (Tue), 23:20

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6069883193_913af2c106_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069883193/)
_MG_9917pf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069883193/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6069886625_d26e89faf7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069886625/)
_MG_9941pf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6069886625/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

airbutchie

9th of September 2011 (Fri), 18:05

Love the soccer stuff, Patrick... Keep'em coming!!! Hehehehhehe...

:D

PS. I'll be chiming in on this thread, now and again...

dwarrenr

30th of September 2011 (Fri), 06:00

Butch, it's quite lonely here since no one is posting pics of this beastly lens... Anyways, finally local soccer games just began here in OC. Here's a couple from today's game.

Well Pat we don't want you to get lonely. Just picked this lens up from a fellow POTN'er. It came in Wednesday. Used it for some HS Tennis. When things slow down I'll need to read up on all the settings on this thing. :blush:

Sorry about the watermarks on the last three...only place I've uploaded is on my site.

http://just.razzi.me/photos/187089/83cfa6b.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/187089)

http://www.robison-photography.com/img/v30/p400998207-4.jpg

http://www.robison-photography.com/img/v27/p307330214-4.jpg

http://www.robison-photography.com/img/v30/p653195997-4.jpg

patrickf117

30th of September 2011 (Fri), 10:56

^^ finally I have company here...:) Congrats on this beastly lens. Nice captures and their individual emotions speaks for itself.

dwarrenr

30th of September 2011 (Fri), 11:07

^^ finally I have company here...:) Congrats on this beastly lens. Nice captures and their individual emotions speaks for itself.

You poor feller. LOL Thanks, have a tennis match to shoot this afternoon then Football tonight and Soccer in the morning. Then I'm off till Monday. I'll try and keep you good company...at least until Football ends. Don't think I'll use this much for Basketball. So it will be stored (unless I get some time to do some birds this winter) until Baseball in the Spring.

dwarrenr

5th of October 2011 (Wed), 08:07

Here is some from last night girl's sectional soccer action:

All are with a 1.4 ET II:

http://just.razzi.me/photos/195853/94de7b1.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/195853)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/195854/064349a.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/195854)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/195849/18fa6dd.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/195849)

These two are heavy crops taken 90 yards away:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/195844/3838942.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/195844)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/195846/dbd2109.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/195846)

dwarrenr

17th of October 2011 (Mon), 05:51

Some from the Zoo:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/210041/926d8ba.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/210041)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/210040/e2c461b.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/210040)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/210038/5b3263d.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/210038)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/210036/8595b81.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/210036)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/210046/07a0846.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/210046)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/210048/bf51eee.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/210048)

patrickf117

23rd of October 2011 (Sun), 14:48

^^ Cool shots Dwarrenr.

Haven't been posting here for a while and was fortunate to have time to shoot this mornin' soccer game.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6273294867_7f7cf37b6d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273294867/)
_MG_3841 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273294867/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6273295423_7574748647_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273295423/)
_MG_3842 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273295423/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6273296225_407062c3dd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273296225/)
_MG_3843 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273296225/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6273820690_86f6035c9a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273820690/)
_MG_3844 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273820690/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

airbutchie

23rd of October 2011 (Sun), 17:40

^ Those are fantastic action captures, Patrick!!! Well done...

:D

patrickf117

23rd of October 2011 (Sun), 17:48

^^ Thank you my friend...Hope all is well at your end Butch. I love the setup you did on the 200 f1.8L...it's just plain gorgeous plus the gear...i'm gettin' there lil by lil as I follow your footsteps :):cool:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6273992935_0aa877291b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273992935/)
_MG_4036p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273992935/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6274518506_02d0be58d9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6274518506/)
_MG_4056p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6274518506/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6273991925_ec22dd5d4e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273991925/)
_MG_3900p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273991925/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

dwarrenr

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 06:41

Volleyball with a 400mm? Sure...why not? :D

Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Aperture 2.8
Shutter Speed 1/640
F Number 2.8
ISO 6400
Focal Length 400.0 mm

http://just.razzi.me/photos/219193/4f4386f.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/219193)

Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Aperture 2.8
Shutter Speed 1/800
F Number 2.8
ISO 6400
Focal Length 400.0 mm
http://just.razzi.me/photos/219194/8e212ca.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/219194)

patrickf117

25th of October 2011 (Tue), 18:07

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/6281620932_933dd6e7b6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281620932/)
_MG_4078 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281620932/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6281103747_ff8e734a16_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281103747/)
_MG_4079 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281103747/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6281620562_675f7e4313_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281620562/)
_MG_4080 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281620562/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

28th of October 2011 (Fri), 12:08

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6273990971_2c991e2303_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273990971/)
_MG_3837p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273990971/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6214/6273991439_590077bafb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273991439/)
_MG_3940p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6273991439/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6274516706_b343b669d6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6274516706/)
_MG_3845p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6274516706/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

dwarrenr

31st of October 2011 (Mon), 12:43

Tired of posting all of these high ISO images..:-( Looks like I'll be shooting some D-II Football Saturday, bending SID approval. But untill then:

Shot with 1dMkIV, the 400mm at 4000ISO:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/225776/ecf27b5.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/225776)

ISO 6400:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/225777/85d9241.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/225777)

ISO 4000:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/225775/5652bda.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/225775)

patrickf117

1st of November 2011 (Tue), 01:43

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6301169655_33cf4f551c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6301169655/)
_MG_4551 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6301169655/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6301699674_e8169bf42b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6301699674/)
_MG_4588 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6301699674/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6301700764_47fd04b9ea_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6301700764/)
_MG_4591 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6301700764/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

airbutchie

9th of November 2011 (Wed), 09:07

^ I think I need to trek down to the OC to shoot soccer games with you, Patrick... Looks like fun!!!

:D

dwarrenr

9th of November 2011 (Wed), 09:27

Flashed HS Football with the 400:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/235632/4f01f86.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/235632)
http://just.razzi.me/photos/235629/e14d906.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/235629)

NCAA D-II Football:

http://just.razzi.me/photos/240651/eb531cb.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/240651)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/240649/cf690ba.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/240649)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/240648/294acd9.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/240648)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/240646/7271822.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/240646)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/240644/f562dca.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/240644)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/240539/1c6c85f.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/240539)

patrickf117

13th of November 2011 (Sun), 08:51

^ I think I need to trek down to the OC to shoot soccer games with you, Patrick... Looks like fun!!!

:D

^^ hehehe...it would be fun Butch to shoot with ya.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6340697750_6e14a458aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6340697750/)
DPPP_0004 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6340697750/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6339950525_2e4851d45f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6339950525/)
DPPP_0005 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6339950525/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

airbutchie

13th of November 2011 (Sun), 08:54

^ Patrick... I was thinking of you yesterday... OC surf/swells were @ 5'-7' according to some reports... Did you get a chance to go out there and shoot some surfers? I was considering going today...

;)

patrickf117

13th of November 2011 (Sun), 22:31

Were you able to make it..? I was there this morning along with my buddies from the venice surf photogs and got some epic shots from the 300 and the 70-200 2.8. Didn't bring the beast though as I didn't know if the swell will be up. I probably had left the house when you post this morning. Text me next time if you want to shoot...that would be awesome.

dwarrenr

14th of November 2011 (Mon), 07:00

Probably my last HS FB of the season:

http://just.razzi.me/photos/250056/2d5a8c5.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/250056)

400mm with 1.4 ET:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/250053/6f1c069.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/250053)

http://just.razzi.me/photos/250057/66b1b6e.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/250057)

patrickf117

5th of December 2011 (Mon), 21:11

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6124/5996967732_72c9c2f607_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5996967732/)
_MG_5627 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5996967732/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6017/5968786024_05b72570d0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968786024/)
_MG_4227 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968786024/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

patrickf117

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 16:03

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6003/6005402636_1bbb004a54_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6005402636/)
_MG_6484p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6005402636/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6025/6005401540_f6178a37e4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6005401540/)
_MG_6422p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6005401540/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

advaitin

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 19:38

A bit more seasonal--my two grandgirls in the Nutcracker recently. I shot from the back of the theater and Bolo, the warhorse 400 L, was still too tight for most shots. On tripod, 1DM4, ISO 3200, program mode, pattern metering.

advaitin

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 09:47

The girls again. I lightened the preceding a little and the blue lighted one below. The much better lit of the younger grandgirl is only reduced from the original.

advaitin

22nd of December 2011 (Thu), 09:54

Principal dancers (not my grandkids) to show how the frame was too tight at times.

AJG1

29th of December 2011 (Thu), 08:20

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6593974671_796b563b75_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/6593974671/)

CN8D9306-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/6593974671/) by Andy_Guyton (http://www.flickr.com/people/41560617@N07/), on Flickr
@f/2.8

AJG1

29th of December 2011 (Thu), 08:22

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6593973129_2e7c6362a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/6593973129/)

CN8D9328-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/6593973129/) by Andy_Guyton (http://www.flickr.com/people/41560617@N07/), on Flickr
@f/5.6

AJG1

29th of December 2011 (Thu), 08:23

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6593973885_63a16b4f92_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/6593973885/)

CN8D9340-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/6593973885/) by Andy_Guyton (http://www.flickr.com/people/41560617@N07/), on Flickr
@f/4

patrickf117

29th of December 2011 (Thu), 10:47

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6016/5996961994_0db3a25c04_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5996961994/)
_MG_5537 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5996961994/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6281103343_cbbc63ae8b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281103343/)
_MG_3762p (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6281103343/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

Peter Sule

29th of December 2011 (Thu), 13:07

Hello!

Have joined to the "Club" :) from Hungary. This lens is amazing. Trying to attach my first pictures, we will see, whether it works or not :)

peter

patrickf117

29th of December 2011 (Thu), 17:18

^^ welcome aboard Peter. Awesome duck shot. Keep 'em coming....

Nice pics AJG1...luv the 3rd shot.

patrickf117

30th of December 2011 (Fri), 22:44

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6142/5968780854_b1bbc144d9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968780854/)
_MG_4007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5968780854/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6005/5985576541_4e0389409b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5985576541/)
_MG_3699 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/5985576541/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

AJG1

31st of December 2011 (Sat), 08:15

Thanks Patrick....that's very kind of you! Loving your surf shots too.

AJG1

31st of December 2011 (Sat), 08:17

Not sure if you guys are interested, but I've just created a Flickr group for the Mk1 and 2 without IS.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1832078@N24/

There's never going to be a huge amount of members, but at least we'll be catered for. ;-)

patrickf117

31st of December 2011 (Sat), 11:26

^^ Thanks AJG1, just joined in ....

I have also setup a flickr group for this 'exclusive' lens a few months ago... :cool:;):D We're the only few people that is fortunate to have a magical glass like this.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1747322@N23/

Keep 'em coming.

AJG1

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 07:54

Nice one! - Unfortunately, your group is for MkII owners....mine is MkI, may I still join?

Cheers Patrick. ;)

advaitin

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 08:48

Mine is also the first version. Supposedly all of us owners of pre IS versions are living (or the lens is living) on borrowed time. That someday the motor will go and there are no replacement parts being built by Canon.

patrickf117

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 09:27

Nice one! - Unfortunately, your group is for MkII owners....mine is MkI, may I still join?

Cheers Patrick. ;)

don't be silly...of course you may. We're only a few ones out there :)
Happy New Year fellas!

Peter Sule

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 11:49

Hi All,

Would like to wish You a Happy New Year!!!! Yesterday the sun had finally appeared for a few hours, so took out my baby for a short test. Had used a 1D Mark IV with 400 2.8 L II + 1.4xIII Tc, the targets were on the other side of the lake, so way too far from me (had to crop them), but I think the shots are still acceptable.

peter

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sulepetike/

patrickf117

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 12:20

^^ nice pics Peter. It seems the 1.4xII & III has no difference in IQ. Both excel on this glass.

Peter Sule

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 12:38

...thanks Patrick :). More than a year ago I had already decided that once one of this besasts will be mine. I bought it in my small country in a perceft condition, and perhaps this is the only copy in Hungary. Telling you the truth, it is very heavy but it worth carrying around :)

...by the way what kind of video or gimball head are you using with this "little monster"???

peter

patrickf117

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 12:48

I only use this lens to shoot surf, soccer etc...but not on wildlife. I use this http://www.amazon.com/BOGEN-681-B-Manfrotto-Monopod-Camera/dp/B00006IS2W as I find the tripod setup a bit restricted as I can't move around places.

here's a shot with a 1.4xII....

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6138/6009777199_858e29ce00_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009777199/)
_MG_7194P (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6009777199/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

Peter Sule

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 13:02

...nice shot, as all yours :), have already seen them on flickr..

I have got the same monopod like yours :), bought this lens actually for everything, for wildlife, waterpolo, coursing... but during the disgusting winter months (no snow, but mud everywhere, and everything is grey :( ) the only thing you can do is to shoot wildlife (if you have got enough light)..... waiting for spring months :)

peter

p.s.: how on earth can you attach pictures from flickr to your thread????

patrickf117

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 13:07

just grab the HTML/BB code and choose the size from there...:cool: must be nice to shoot wildlife but the closest thing for me is the zoo :(

Peter Sule

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 13:36

.....thanks Patrick, we are about to build a hide with my friends for the spring months, waiting for the result :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6614234777_e3195f66d8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sulepetike/6614234777/)
_ETI6614 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sulepetike/6614234777/) by Sule Petike (http://www.flickr.com/people/sulepetike/), on Flickr

.....one more duck shot, taken by my best friend, Gery...

patrickf117

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 13:39

^^ i'm sure they're all be fantastic shots. Post 'em up when the time comes.

Peter Sule

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 13:54

...not to forget, USM unit for 400 2.8 L II is still available, or also not supported by Canon?? ...hopefully will never be needed, but Evil never sleeps...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6614392209_b0e548fdb6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sulepetike/6614392209/)
4004 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sulepetike/6614392209/) by Sule Petike (http://www.flickr.com/people/sulepetike/), on Flickr

my Darling :)

peter

..of course, dosen of pics will be attached :)