Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM Holy Grail

Wow.. the last pictures are great.. (Buttkicker and cwood)

Very surreal, Chris... LOVE THEM!!!

Buttkicker wrote in post #14312165
A couple from yesterday

Chris

Very good!

laxlife1234 wrote in post #14315015
Very good!

Thank You

I don't take out this lens as much... I should, though... That way this thread won't fall 7 pages back!!! Hehehhehehee... Thanks for bringing it back to the first page, Buttkicker!!!

airbutchie wrote in post #14315037
I don't take out this lens as much... I should, though... That way this thread won't fall 7 pages back!!! Hehehhehehee... Thanks for bringing it back to the first page, Buttkicker!!!

don't use mine enough Butch but when I do and review the images at home it always brings a smile to my face it just separates the background so well

I have a sharp copy of a 70-200mm IS F2.8 which I like a lot and its so much lighter but it just cannot do what the F1.8 can end of story

the only other Lens that brought a big grin was my brothers 85 L which has insane light gathering capabilities and I was gutted when he sold it LOL

airbutchie wrote in post #14315037
I don't take out this lens as much... I should, though... That way this thread won't fall 7 pages back!!! Hehehhehehee... Thanks for bringing it back to the first page, Buttkicker!!!

Hi, have been away for a while (bad weather, time on DIY ring light project and so on )
^ so wount happen, warm weather comming at my side

I want to mak a poll about accessories used togeather with this "light pump prime" to share interest, information and help others now and in future.
So here is a list of accesories / what ownining / +/- & question of interest.

Drop-in filter: gelatin filter holder (there are three different out there - gelatin filter holder, screw filter holder (48mm UV, ND) and PL-C (with external wheel gear). my question: is the drop-in filter a part of an lights scheme and affects image quality-different info on www?);
Lense cover: none so far (looking for rain cover);
Lense cap: DON ZECK (didn`t like the default leather cap/hood cover that takes more time to get ready to shoot);
Lens plate: default so far (would like to own something like Kirk LP-53 (for easy carrying), but not available);
Bag: Think Thank Glass Taxi (fits pro body+lens with hood in position ready to shoot);
Monopod: Manfrotto 679B (not expensive, load capacity to 10 kg, maximum height 157 cm, 0.7 kg);
Extension tubes: none so far;
Tele converter: none so far (readed that quality with 1.4x is even slightly better than 300mm 2.8 without, no idea how about 2.0x);
Tripod and head: none so far.

C&C welcome

^ Here's my "accessories poll" related to the LIGHT PUMP PRIME (200 1.8L), uljens...

Drop-in Filter: I have the Canon 48mm drop-in CPL. Works like a charm. About 1-stop of light reduction. Link: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Drop_in_Holder​_with.html
Lens Cover: No lens cover. But if I want to purchase one, it would be through lenscoat.com website. Link: http://www.lenscoat.co​m/lenscoatreg-canon-p-265.html
Lens Cap: I purchased an XXXL black neoprene cover from lenscoat.com. Link: http://www.lenscoat.co​m …oodiereg-large-p-387.html
Lens Plate: I did replace my foot plate with an RRS version. Link: http://reallyrightstuf​f.com …Canon-200mm%2ff1.8&key=it
Bag: I store mine in a Domke F-804 Super Sachel Messenger Bag, with my 300 2.8L lens. Sample picture below:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/airbutchie/6774​220412/

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/airbutchie/7006​306877/

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/airbutchie/6652​965511/

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/airbutchie/6875​305345/

Photog shooting PHOTOG!!!

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/airbutchie/7119​475221/

mine DIY LED ring light project moving in final stage - LED stripes glued, soldered.
First test shoot - me myself

ISO 100, 200mm, f/1.8, 1/80sec

Freakin awesome, uljens!!! Outstanding...

airbutchie wrote in post #14370030
Freakin awesome, uljens!!! Outstanding...

^tx butch

maybe some week/-s and DIY LED ring light will be ready (working on it in the evenings )

Can't wait to see that applied to your beautiful models, uljens!!!