Man-oh-man!! (70-200)

[Chazs]

I should NOT have done this. I now see how the addiction starts. My 70-200 f4 and the 1.4x TC arrived today. Even though it's cloudy out I just had to try it. Here are a few samples with the 1.4x attached. Nothing great, but I can see some potential with this lens.

I was trying to sneek up on a heron, but he kept flying away. My only choice was to get him in flight. Same with the little bird scooping bugs off the water. The picture of my dog surprised me only because I never saw the mosquito on his arm until on the computer. This lens is tack sharp, even with the extender on it.

Both bird shots are cropped a bit.
http://home.wavecable.com/~stevensc/photos/heron.jpg

http://home.wavecable.com/~stevensc/photos/bugcatcher.jpg

http://home.wavecable.com/~stevensc/photos/sqito.jpg

[crc_408]

Nice shots. I've been debating on getting the 1.4x TC. Not knowing how the TC affects the sharpness. Where these shot wide open?

[cdhender]

Wow, that dog shot is impressive.

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

O_O!!!!!!!! It's THAT sharp with an extender? I've been considering getting a t-con for mine, but thought it'd kill the image quality....... that is very sharp for a cloudy day and everything!

Anyway, great first shots, and if you get the chance post a few more with the t-con attatched. I'm curious now to see just how well it performs in various situations. :)

[Chazs]

Nice shots. I've been debating on getting the 1.4x TC. Not knowing how the TC affects the sharpness. Where these shot wide open?

The heron was at 7.1; the little bird "wide open" at 5.6; and my dog at 9. I haven't had a chance to do a sharpness comparison with and without the TC, but my first impression is it won't be too degrading, if at all.

[Leorooster]

Very impressive. Good shots. Since it's cloudy out, what exif?
Thanks for sharing.

[Alexia]

Uh, what camera? :eek:

[ron chappel]

The heron is suffering from movement blur and the small bird is a touch out of focus as well.
Why on earth am i critisizing them??......Just to let you know how much more you'll like the lens when it's at it's best:D :D
You'll continue to be thrilled with this lens for a long time to come;) .Nice choice


By the way-i see some are wondering about sharpness difference with and without the extender.Here is a link to someone that's done equal-magnification tests-
http://www.pbase.com/token/lens_comp

Note that full size files are available for printing out!

[Chazs]

The heron is suffering from movement blur and the small bird is a touch out of focus as well.


Yeah. Those darn birds just wouldn't stop mid-flight. :) The little birdie was darting all over the place an was nearly impossible to keep it in the view finder. I'm actually surprised either came out for all the camera movement.

It cleared up a little tonight, so I tried out a sunset shot. No motion blur here.

http://home.wavecable.com/~stevensc/photos/sunset.jpg

Leorooster - - The EXIF data changed a bit from shot to shot, but I think they were all 400ISO, and I tried to keep the shutter around 1/1000 because there was a lot of movement followign the birds.

Alexia - - Sorry 'bout that Alexia. It was the 20D. I think my sig now says that.

[Leorooster]

Yeah. Those darn birds just wouldn't stop mid-flight. :) The little birdie was darting all over the place an was nearly impossible to keep it in the view finder. I'm actually surprised either came out for all the camera movement.

It cleared up a little tonight, so I tried out a sunset shot. No motion blur here.


Leorooster - - The EXIF data changed a bit from shot to shot, but I think they were all 400ISO, and I tried to keep the shutter around 1/1000 because there was a lot of movement followign the birds.

Alexia - - Sorry 'bout that Alexia. It was the 20D. I think my sig now says that.

Beautiful shot and great lens! Enjoy it.

[tommykjensen]

O_O!!!!!!!! It's THAT sharp with an extender? I've been considering getting a t-con for mine, but thought it'd kill the image quality....... that is very sharp for a cloudy day and everything!

Anyway, great first shots, and if you get the chance post a few more with the t-con attatched. I'm curious now to see just how well it performs in various situations. :)

I have lots of photos shot with this lens and and the extender. Have a look here:

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/list.php

[GeneMan88]

I know what I wanna buy next... Chazs, all of those shots look great.

[cfcRebel]

Oh wow! That mosquito shot just blew me away!:shock:

[mrclark321]

I think it's time to head to the freezer and start a melt job on my mastercard...lol
The 1.4 is calling my name.
Dan

[ron chappel]

Yeah. Those darn birds just wouldn't stop mid-flight. :) The little birdie was darting all over the place an was nearly impossible to keep it in the view finder. I'm actually surprised either came out for all the camera movement.

Yeah i forgot to comment on that.I too am surprised you got the shots you did.It must have very impressive AF!

[darkdrakon]

the 70-200 f/4 is a great lens and almost no loss of resolution with 1.4 T-con you pics are great too :-)

[randyk]

Nice shots - The extender really comes into its own on a long prime. It is possible to get great results on the zoom, quality of lighting really helps.

[10Dennis]

Did you use AI Servo?

JDennis

[Chazs]

Did you use AI Servo?

JDennis

Yes. I use AI exclusively (almost) because I have the focus set to the * button. I can lock in focus just by releaing the button, but keep the exposure active with the shutter button.