First Photos with the 70-200 F/4L from a Newbie

[Jopox]

Hi all!

I've been using a Canon A-1 film SLR for the past 20 years (though only off-and-on in the past 5 years or so). I recently decided to do photography again, this time on digital. I got my 20D and 70-200 F/4L middle of last month, and since then I've been happily shuttering away. The AF needs quite some getting used to though since I've always been used to focusing manually. Below are a couple of shots of Macaws which I took in Singapore....


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/Minuano/TheBlueMacawMedium.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/Minuano/TheGreyMacawMedium.jpg

[mrclark321]

No wonder why everyone tells me to get that lense.....Very nice

Second on seems dark , but what would I know, I'm a newbie...lol



Dan

[Jopox]

Thanks Dan! And yeah, you should get that lens; as you may have read in other posts, it's really worth it, IMHO. As for the second pic, well, its the original pic that I posted. Perhaps I should adjust it in Photoshop and see what happens...:)

Joe

[schmoelzel]

Nice shots! If you shot is RAW mode, up the exposure a little on the 2nd shot........if JPEG and you have PSCS, use the shadow/highlight tool and you should be able to bring out more detail without adding too much noise. It's funny that you mention getting used to AF......I have the opposite dilema. I just started using a Zeiss 135/3.5 lens (fully manual) on my Canon 1D and I have to get used to not having AF with this particular piece of glass.

[cfcRebel]

My dilemma is, I want that lens but dunno where to get the money. Selling kidney? I thought about it too.
Nice shots Jopox.

[mrclark321]

Do you think that would be a good excuse to take better moon pictures?
I better put my credit card in the freezer....lol
My dilemma is, I want that lens but dunno where to get the money. Selling kidney? I thought about it too.
Nice shots Jopox.

[mrclark321]

Hey cfcRebel....maybe we could pitch in and buy it together, we will just ship it back and forth that way we can afford it....LOL

I hate waiting too....

My dilemma is, I want that lens but dunno where to get the money. Selling kidney? I thought about it too.
Nice shots Jopox.

[Jopox]

Nice shots! If you shot is RAW mode, up the exposure a little on the 2nd shot........if JPEG and you have PSCS, use the shadow/highlight tool and you should be able to bring out more detail without adding too much noise. It's funny that you mention getting used to AF......I have the opposite dilema. I just started using a Zeiss 135/3.5 lens (fully manual) on my Canon 1D and I have to get used to not having AF with this particular piece of glass.

Thanks! I'll keep your advice in mind. And yeah, I really have to get used to the AF, cause the thought process is really different for me. In some respects, I'm having to "relearn" how to take photos with the 20D and AF...:)

[Jopox]

My dilemma is, I want that lens but dunno where to get the money. Selling kidney? I thought about it too.
Nice shots Jopox.

thanks! perhaps mrclark's suggestion would be in order...:)

Joe

[mr.photoguy]

between this, and the Tamron 28-75, everything else is just a mystery.

Great image, and enjoy the lens.

[MazerRakhm]

Hopefully I will buy a 70-200 L this summer...

I really need it to fix this drooling problem I've developed.

[cfcRebel]

Do you think that would be a good excuse to take better moon pictures?

That is definitely true.;) I already put my credit card in my girlfriend's pocket, safer than any ice-cude in the freezer. LOL!:lol:


Hey cfcRebel....maybe we could pitch in and buy it together, we will just ship it back and forth that way we can afford it....LOL

I hate waiting too....
It would work if the shipping charges from Texas to Sarnia is not US$50 per trip. Maybe each of us donates one kidney and go all the way to get the almighty EF 70-200 f/2.8L. LOL!

[mrclark321]

I hope I can get one next year!! Just baught a 100-300 mm f: 4.5-5.6 off Ebay Last nite, how do you like yours? The problem with this site is you look at all the members taking pics with the 70-200L And they look soooooooo nice, you can't help but drool and want one.

Dan

[DxHatchback]

pictures look very nice man

that lens is def going on my wish list

[cfcRebel]

I hope I can get one next year!! Just baught a 100-300 mm f: 4.5-5.6 off Ebay Last nite, how do you like yours? The problem with this site is you look at all the members taking pics with the 70-200L And they look soooooooo nice, you can't help but drool and want one.

Dan

You are so right. After seeing the results from those L series lens, i feel like i can no longer settle for less. But i don't have the money, what can i do. I know, i'm glad drooling is still free.:cry:

[Jopox]

pictures look very nice man

that lens is def going on my wish list

thanks! it really is a great lens...

Joe