Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM

HKFEVER · 2nd of March 2006 (Thu)

This will be a very short thread, as not too many have this lens.
But if you do, please post some picture and let us have a look.

convergent · 2nd of March 2006 (Thu)

Here you go. These are all with a 1DM2N, 200L f/1.8 w/TC1.4, f/2.5, 1/500, ISO1600. This is all far end court action, shot from the opposite end baseline. You can get a feel for how touchy the depth of field is, even at f/2.5.

The background is what you pay for.

Drawing a foul... in action.

I can hold my breath longer than you.

Ahh!!!

That's mine.

I can fly!

Can't forget the cheerleaders.

Not a great picture... wish I was on the other end of the court, but this is a FOUL, baby!

Ronald S. Jr. · 2nd of March 2006 (Thu)

Aha...I hope that middle cheerleader in #4 was covering her ears.

Lovely shots!

convergent · 2nd of March 2006 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronald S. Jr.

Aha...I hope that middle cheerleader in #4 was covering her ears.

Lovely shots!

I don't even remember why they were screaming. I was following the player and in review I found that I kind of missed him and caught the cheerleaders being very moved by something going on.

Thanks for the comments. I haven't used the TC on this lens that much, but the lighting was a little better so I gave it a whirl. I was about a stop underexposed by doing that, but adjusted in PS. I shoot JPEG, and other than exposure adjust and crop/sharpen... nothing else was really done to these. I did adjust the color a little in two of them.... I don't like to spend a lot of time at the computer on the images.

Oh, and I almost forgot... double overtime game and I was shooting handheld with this lens, and swapping to another body with an 85 1.8 when they came to my end.

Buttkicker · 2nd of March 2006 (Thu)

Here are a few of mine

busterboy · 2nd of March 2006 (Thu)

The Canon 200mm f/1.8.

You like Bokeh.. This is Bokeh..

mspringfield · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

With a 1.4x TC

And the token Goose pics:

CyberDyneSystems · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

How'd I miss this invitation

malcolmp · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

I don't own this lens but I had the chance to use it at the zoo one day. Awkward size, but an amazing lens.

This shot is taken through wire mesh, with wire mesh in the background, f/2.5. You can seen how clear the lion is and the wire mesh back and foreground melt away!

Vertigo · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

There is NO SUBSTITUTE!!!!

You guys are killing me!! Those shots are simply amazing!

BRC

CyberDyneSystems · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Here's an odd one,. this was my first time shooting with it.

mspringfield · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JennB

Holy Macaroni! I've read in the FM reviews that this lens has been discontinued

...WHY? I know I'd want to buy it given that I have the money. Did another lens replace it that I don't know about?

Nope. No replacements. There have been rumors of a replacement for a few years but they seem to be just that. KEH has 4 of them used. Pick your price. Starting at around $3100 and going to just over $3900.

Michael

schmoelzel · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

CDS.......that shot with the beak coming down on the poor fish is amazing!! Awesome compostition and colour.........great stuff!

arvin.07 · 21st of March 2006 (Tue)

dang..... i just looked at a pic of that lens..... daaanngg...... its like a warhead...

i wonder, does the 200mm f/2.8L USM II compare?

CyberDyneSystems · 21st of March 2006 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by arvin.07

i wonder, does the 200mm f/2.8L USM II compare?

Well,. yes and no..

The 200mm f/2.8L compares more with the 135mm f/2L for look and feel of the images,. ( not to mention look and feel and handling of the lenses them selves!

)which is very high praise indeed!

But,. the f.18 with it's dinner plate sized front element has necesarily got that much more resolving power and the super insane shallow DOF due to the apeture,.
in short,. though the quality of the f/2.8 might be "just as good" it's quality is still "very different" .. if you know what I mean.

2nd of March 2006 (Thu)	#1
HKFEVER Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,484 IMAGE EDITING OK	Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM This will be a very short thread, as not too many have this lens. But if you do, please post some picture and let us have a look.

2nd of March 2006 (Thu)	#2
convergent Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,142	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 Here you go. These are all with a 1DM2N, 200L f/1.8 w/TC1.4, f/2.5, 1/500, ISO1600. This is all far end court action, shot from the opposite end baseline. You can get a feel for how touchy the depth of field is, even at f/2.5. The background is what you pay for. Drawing a foul... in action. I can hold my breath longer than you. Ahh!!! That's mine. I can fly! Can't forget the cheerleaders. Not a great picture... wish I was on the other end of the court, but this is a FOUL, baby! __________________ Mike - Victory Photo \| Full Gear List \| Feedback 5D3 gripped - 17-40L f/4 - 24-70L f/2.8 II - 70-200L f/2.8 IS II - 135L f/2 - 300L f/2.8 IS Siggy 15 f/2.8 Fisheye, 100 f/2.8 Macro - TC1.4 II - TC2 III - (2) 600EX-RT - ST-E3-RT

2nd of March 2006 (Thu)	#3
Ronald S. Jr. Prodigal "Brick" Layer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sayre, Pennsylvania Posts: 16,187	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 Aha...I hope that middle cheerleader in #4 was covering her ears. Lovely shots! __________________ Mac users swear by their computers. PC users swear at theirs.

2nd of March 2006 (Thu)	#5
Buttkicker Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 963	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 Here are a few of mine __________________ 5D3 - 1 Dmk2N - 40D - 24-70 F2.8 - 50mm 1.8mk2 - 85mm 1.8 - 70-200mm F2.8IS - - 200mm F1.8 - Canon 300mm F2.8IS - 400mm F5.6 - Nissin 866 - PW Flex/Mini - New Purchases pending http://www.airteamimages.com/chris-procter_pid42.html

2nd of March 2006 (Thu)	#6
busterboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yorkshire Born n Bred. Posts: 1,437 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 The Canon 200mm f/1.8. You like Bokeh.. This is Bokeh.. Last edited by busterboy : 10th of August 2006 (Thu) at 16:50.

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#7
mspringfield Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 838 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 With a 1.4x TC And the token Goose pics: __________________ Michael Springfield - Atlanta, GA Canon 1DsMkII, Canon 1DMkIII, Canon 28-70mm 2.8L, Canon 70-200mm 2.8L IS, Canon 100mm F/2, Canon 100mm F/2.8L IS Macro, Canon 135mm F/2L, Canon 200mm F/1.8L, Canon 300mm F/4L IS, Canon EF 1.4x II

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#8
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,446 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 How'd I miss this invitation __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography Last edited by CyberDyneSystems : 16th of February 2013 (Sat) at 15:58.

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#9
malcolmp Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 334	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 I don't own this lens but I had the chance to use it at the zoo one day. Awkward size, but an amazing lens. This shot is taken through wire mesh, with wire mesh in the background, f/2.5. You can seen how clear the lion is and the wire mesh back and foreground melt away! __________________ malcolmp 5D Mk II \| 17-40/4L \| 24/1.4L II \| 24-105/4L IS \| 50/1.4 \| 85/1.2L II \| 100/2.8 Macro \| 135/2L \| 70-200/2.8L IS II \| 580ex II \| 430ex

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#10
Vertigo Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 45	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 *There is NO SUBSTITUTE!!!!* *You guys are killing me!! Those shots are simply amazing!* *BRC* __________________ Canon 20D w/BG-E3 Grip-------Canon Speedlite 580 EX Canon 50 F1.4----------------Canon CP-E3 Battery Pack Canon 85 F1.8----------------Better Beamer Canon 28-135 IS--------------Epson P-2000 Canon 17-40 L F4-------------Manfrotto 3221WN Tripod Canon 70-200 L F2.8----------Manfrotto 322 RC2 Head Canon 100-400 L IS-----------LowePro Omni Trekker/Pelican Case

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#13
schmoelzel Lord of the Holy Trinity Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London (Canada) Posts: 1,825 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 CDS.......that shot with the beak coming down on the poor fish is amazing!! Awesome compostition and colour.........great stuff!

21st of March 2006 (Tue)	#14
arvin.07 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Loma Linda, CA Posts: 147 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your picture by 200mm L1.8 dang..... i just looked at a pic of that lens..... daaanngg...... its like a warhead... i wonder, does the 200mm f/2.8L USM II compare? __________________ - Arvin [ Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT ][ EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM ][ EF 50mm f/1.8 II ][ EF 28mm f/1.8 ][ Speedlite 580EX II ]

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