Canon 70-200mm L Lens

[bcad84]

Hi guys,

considering of buying this lens. anyone of u own this len? is it good? anyone got a sample of some photos u toook with this len?

[JediForce4ever]

Are you inquiring about the f2.8L or the f4L?

[bcad84]

Sorry forget to type F4L thanks...

[n0d3]

Its a fairly lightweight telephoto if you compare it to the f/2.8 version. Image quality wise I cannot tell the difference, if you're not shooting indoors very often without the flash then the f/4L is quite a nice lens to have.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=27&page=1

[bcad84]

I think i will used it mostly outdoor without flash... hehe..

[trlnlty]

are you a hobbist or you plan to shoot professionally, semi-professionally?


if you are hobbist, i'd suggest looking into the sigma 70-200 2.8 .. a little bit more expensive than the f/4 but 1-stop faster..


if the latter, i'd suggest getting the 2.8L .. either IS or Non-is .. depending on your needs.

there are a lot of threads here discussing this topic.. do a search and slowly read up.

[Stoned]

Originally Posted by bcad84 I think i will used it mostly outdoor without flash... hehe..

Get the 70-200/4L. If you intend to use it mostly outdoor, you'll really appreciate the weight.

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by bcad84 Hi guys, considering of buying this lens. anyone of u own this len? is it good? anyone got a sample of some photos u toook with this len?

Ok. Looks like you've got a 350D based on your profile, so here's what i feel is a viable alternative for you.

Get the wonderful 135/f2 L. Costs about the same as the 70-200 F4L, but you get superior optical resolution, ultra large aperture for its class of lens and similar build characteristics. With your 350D, the 135mm focal length will be cropped to feel like a 216mm lens. Of course, you won't get the luxury of zooming with your hands. However, i feel that the performance of the 135f2 will make that a non-issue.

[dragos]

Originally Posted by Reflection Ok. Looks like you've got a 350D based on your profile, so here's what i feel is a viable alternative for you. Get the wonderful 135/f2 L. Costs about the same as the 70-200 F4L, but you get superior optical resolution, ultra large aperture for its class of lens and similar build characteristics. With your 350D, the 135mm focal length will be cropped to feel like a 216mm lens. Of course, you won't get the luxury of zooming with your hands. However, i feel that the performance of the 135f2 will make that a non-issue.

when possible, zoom with your legs

[jsbn]

Originally Posted by bcad84 Hi guys, considering of buying this lens. anyone of u own this len? is it good? anyone got a sample of some photos u toook with this len?

The lens is just as good as its owner's skill.

[bcad84]

Wah thanks for all your help man... Now i have more options to look into before buying this lens. thanks.

[USM]

Originally Posted by bcad84 Hi guys, considering of buying this lens. anyone of u own this len? is it good? anyone got a sample of some photos u toook with this len?

Hi Bro,

There is no point asking around than actual testing/viewing the lens by yourself.

Come and join us for the next CanonGraphers outing and test the lens yourself to see whether you like the weight, AF speed, quality and so for.



Too bad you missed out our recent Macro shoot outing. As you can see for the above photo, EF 135mm f2L and EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS and non IS as well as EF 70-200 f4L were all present.

[bcad84]

Wah cool.. When is the next outing? Got only 1 weekend to go shooting after that I will be off to Taiwan for 1 mth...

[dragos]

then u can shoot all the good stuff in taiwan

[bcad84]

Haha not going there to enjoy... going there for exercise...

[shadowmoses]

Wah I'm also going taiwan for exercise in april! nice shot USM can send the photo to me? considering the 70-200 L IS in the photo is mine...

[bcad84]

Wahaha u going to taiwan also? which unit r u from?

[drumma]

Originally Posted by USM Hi Bro, There is no point asking around than actual testing/viewing the lens by yourself. Come and join us for the next CanonGraphers outing and test the lens yourself to see whether you like the weight, AF speed, quality and so for. Too bad you missed out our recent Macro shoot outing. As you can see for the above photo, EF 135mm f2L and EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS and non IS as well as EF 70-200 f4L were all present.

wah!! must go ar!!!

[Discreet]

Personally i will never recommend a prime to anyone who is looking for a zoom. When you are ready for a prime, you will know it and get one. I am always afraid of recommeding a prime in preferance for a zoom esp when the recomendation is for someone who does not have a prime lens. I dont know if the OP has experience with primes or not, but he will know if he needs one after he uses a 70-200 for an extended period. I found I hate the 50 length on both my rebel and 1DmkII after i bought it. If i used zoom lens and figure out that i never use the 50mm length that often, i would have save some money and time and bought another lens instead...

Anyway the 70-200/4L is a very good value. Sharp and light.
However if you feel you need a 2.8 and you are going to get a tripod ring anyway, the sigma is a much much better value...

[bcad84]

Originally Posted by Discreet Personally i will never recommend a prime to anyone who is looking for a zoom. When you are ready for a prime, you will know it and get one. I am always afraid of recommeding a prime in preferance for a zoom esp when the recomendation is for someone who does not have a prime lens. I dont know if the OP has experience with primes or not, but he will know if he needs one after he uses a 70-200 for an extended period. I found I hate the 50 length on both my rebel and 1DmkII after i bought it. If i used zoom lens and figure out that i never use the 50mm length that often, i would have save some money and time and bought another lens instead... Anyway the 70-200/4L is a very good value. Sharp and light. However if you feel you need a 2.8 and you are going to get a tripod ring anyway, the sigma is a much much better value...

Thanks, you got a point there. When i'm using my 50mm and when i can't zoom i feel like looking for a zoom lens...