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11/21/2008 12:09:14 AM · #1 |
How does the Canon 70-200 F4L fare with outdoor photography? I ask because I rarely use my Tamron 28-75 when doing a photo shoot, except for maybe doing group shots, I mostly use the 50mm F1.8 MkII, about 95% of the time, it's my bread and butter really. I'm not really thinking about using it solely for portraits, mostly want the reach for other purposes (marching band photos), just curious to see how it fares in portraiture (like engagement shots etc) to get a different perspective. Thanks for listening to another lens question.
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11/21/2008 12:13:44 AM · #2 |
| All three of those lenses are outstanding for portraiture. I've typically used the 50mm for available light, the Tamron for studio and walkaround, and the 70-200 for candids and outdoor. I've had each of them on my camera at some point for weddings. |
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11/21/2008 12:16:08 AM · #3 |
I'm debating as I'd have to give up the Tammy to get the 70-200 F4L.
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11/21/2008 12:40:35 AM · #4 |
I have the Tamron 28-75 and Canon 70-200 F4L IS. The Canon 70-200 is an amazing lens - sharp no matter what length and f-stop. The Tamron is way to soft at 2.8 for me, but gets good around 5.6. I rarely use the Tamron any more after getting the 70-200. I use the 70-200 for portraits and weddings. Standing in the back and getting in close, or for small group shots (up to 6 people). Larger groups I use the Canon 17-40 F4L (got this after selling my Tamron 17-35).
I posted a couple full size un-processed JPG samples using the 70-200.
At 70mm 
At 200mm 
These are candid hand-held (my wife did the flowers). They get better with some color correction and sharpening... |
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11/21/2008 12:49:37 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by seasaw:
I have the Tamron 28-75 and Canon 70-200 F4L IS. The Canon 70-200 is an amazing lens - sharp no matter what length and f-stop. The Tamron is way to soft at 2.8 for me, but gets good around 5.6. I rarely use the Tamron any more after getting the 70-200. I use the 70-200 for portraits and weddings. Standing in the back and getting in close, or for small group shots (up to 6 people). Larger groups I use the Canon 17-40 F4L (got this after selling my Tamron 17-35). |
I find myself rarely using my Tamron 28-75 anymore. I guess I'm wondering if I would regret selling the Tammy to get the 70-200 F4L. (In other words convince me that this is what I want to do)
Message edited by author 2008-11-21 00:50:14.
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11/21/2008 12:50:34 AM · #6 |
| Well, you've got a 17-85 for wide angle and the 50 for low light, so I'd go for the 70-200. I'm sure you'll appreciate the extra reach and quality of that big L. |
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11/21/2008 12:58:24 AM · #7 |
| If the range is what you are after there is no better bargain zoom lens in the Canon range IMO..... Sharp, Fast, Light. |
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11/21/2008 12:59:21 AM · #8 |
| The other important factor about Canon versus Tamron is the ability to focus every time! Tamron reverse engineers the interface between the lens and body. I've quit using Tamron because so many of my important shots were out of focus. The Canon lenses (even the cheap ones) are much better than Tamron in the focus department. Tamron has great quality glass, and when they focus correctly the shots are beautiful, but an out of focus picture is worthless. |
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11/21/2008 01:27:56 AM · #9 |
| I have been extremely pleased with the results from my 70-200 f/4 IS. It is such a sharp lens. Here is a sample of one shot //farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2973033183_8062d269ef_b.jpg |
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11/21/2008 08:20:59 AM · #10 |
| I have both the Tammy and the Canon 70-200 f/4 (non IS) ... while I love them both, the default lens on my camera is the Tammy ... I get great results with that lens all the time ... you'd have to strip it out of my cold dead hands to get it away from me! |
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11/21/2008 08:37:19 AM · #11 |
Telephoto lenses are great for portraits because of their ability to isolate the subject from the background. I use my Sigma 70-200 for portraits whenever I can and love the results.
The Tamron 28-75 is a great general-purpose lens, but honestly, I think you might be happier doing portraits with a 70-200. On top of which, your 17-85mm overlaps the Tamron's range - why keep duplicates?
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11/21/2008 11:53:28 AM · #12 |
| Just a note really. I sometimes use the Tamron 28-75 for portraiture. When I want a full body shot and I don't have a lot of working room (read indoors home studio). Then, it is very handy. I generally use it stopped down enough to get things sharp. It has its place(s). |
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11/24/2008 10:51:43 PM · #13 |
| tis looks almost like a painting, its beautiful! |
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11/25/2008 01:32:22 AM · #14 |
The Canon 70-200 4.0L was my first "L" glass years ago. I still have it even though I also have the 70-200 2.8L IS. It's right up there with the best of Canon lenses. It's sharp, crisp and has outstanding contrast. It's also light and small, which is why I use it sometimes rather than my 70-200 2.8L IS lens. In my opinionm, you will find the odd 3rd party lens that is pretty good, if it was made on a good day by a really good lens tech that was in a good mood, but you won't find any non-Canon lenses that are as consistantly as good and do a good job of over coming any human limitations. If you want to shoot close, put a Kinko tube on it. It does a great job doing macro as well and still gives you a good working distance at about 100mm.
Mike
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11/25/2008 02:23:22 AM · #15 |
| I have both lenses - but I must admit I use them for different purposes. I'm not sure what your question is really - because one covers the shorter end (the tamron) and the other - the longer end (the canon). The canon is definitely sharper (and I like the manual override) but the other is good for the shorter range. I would keep both. There are probably better lenses than the tamron ( I don't have anything to compare it to really) but the range is good (F2.8 is handy) and I must admit I use it most of the time.Maybe you need someone to comment on a better lens in the 28-75 range rather than the 70-200 L range. Having said that - the 70-200 f4L is definitely a good lens. |
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