Opinions on the 70-200 f/4L? -- Canon Lenses in photography-on-the.net forums

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Dec 28, 2005 09:53 | #1

This is probably a flat out stupid question because I think I already know the answer. But, since I've been out of the loop for a while...

Does everyone still like this lens? If I'm going to be doing studio or ourdoor non-action stuff with it, I don't think I need to spend the extra cash on the f/2.8 version. Opinions?

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Dec 28, 2005 09:55 | #2

Outdoor non action good light- don't waste ur money....the F4 will work just fine for ya

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Dec 28, 2005 10:08 | #3

You are right this has been asked many times ;-)a

But this give me an oportunity to show one of my best photos shot with this lens and 300D.

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk …tml.php?n=HarrisHawk1.jpg

Outdoor with good lighting even action shots can be possible.

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Dec 28, 2005 10:15 | #4

Have it. Love it. Don't use it enough.

I have a FF camera and would use it as my walkaround lens if it didn't weigh so much with my body. Great lens for a 5D!

people will always try to stop you doing the right thing if it is unconventional
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Dec 28, 2005 10:18 | #5

If you do not shoot nighttime sports, getting the f/2.8 70-200 would be not the best idea for two reasons
1. far greater EXPENSE to buy than f/4 70-200 and
2. far greater WEIGHT to have to carry around if your needs to not mandate

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Dec 28, 2005 11:55 as a reply to @ Wilt's post | #6

Superb lens.

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Dec 28, 2005 12:01 as a reply to @ tommykjensen's post | #7

tommykjensen wrote:
You are right this has been asked many times ;-)a

But this give me an oportunity to show one of my best photos shot with this lens and 300D.

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk …tml.php?n=HarrisHawk1.jpg

Outdoor with good lighting even action shots can be possible.

Holy Moly a nice shot you got there

Did you use an extender to get that shot?

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Dec 28, 2005 12:12 as a reply to @ DayHawk's post | #8

DayHawk wrote:
Holy Moly a nice shot you got there

Did you use an extender to get that shot?

Nope ;-)a But it was shot in a zoo when the keeper held the hawk.

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Dec 28, 2005 13:07 | #9

You will find that during your absence, the lens is still liked "very" well.

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Dec 28, 2005 16:19 as a reply to @ tommykjensen's post | #10

tommykjensen wrote:
Nope ;-)a

But it was shot in a zoo when the keeper held the hawk.

Very cool, got a season card for the zoo, need to use it more

Love your Avatar pic aswell btw, im a sucker for big cat's hehe

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Dec 28, 2005 21:06 as a reply to @ DayHawk's post | #11

I love this lens!!! I'm a beginner to dSLR photography (or photography for that matter) and got this as one of my beginner lenses to go with my newly acquired XT which I got this month. I'm impressed with the results I get. Makes it seem like I know what I'm doing. Here's a sample pic from a recent event that I went to (D1GP, Irwindale Speedway, Dec 17).

One of my first panning shots ever.

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It also helps in taking pics of the models since that white L is very noticeable. The models pose for you more. Makes me look like I'm a pro photographer or something. :lol:

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Dec 28, 2005 21:20 | #12

to hear some tell it the 70-200L f4.........

is a has-been, which is the same as a never-was.

don't believe it. the L will give you POP .

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Dec 29, 2005 01:48 as a reply to @ DayHawk's post | #13

DayHawk wrote:
Very cool, got a season card for the zoo, need to use it more

Love your Avatar pic aswell btw, im a sucker for big cat's hehe

Hey I didn't even notice You were from Denmark. Just fyi it is Copenhagen Zoo. The avatar photo of the leopard cub was also taken in Copenhagen Zoo.

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Dec 29, 2005 04:45 as a reply to @ tommykjensen's post | #14

tommykjensen wrote:
Hey I didn't even notice You were from Denmark. Just fyi it is Copenhagen Zoo. The avatar photo of the leopard cub was also taken in Copenhagen Zoo.

Wow really? you from Denmark? that's very cool m8!
I am from Odense myself and my season card gives me access to copenhagen zoo aswell, have to go take a look someday..

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