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06/08/2005 05:29:31 PM · #1 |
| I am seriously considering buying the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM. But the price scares the crap out of me and I'm so afraid that as soon as I buy it I'll find another lens I want or that it's not what I needed after all. I was hoping to hear feedback on this lens- is it worth the price?? Is fitting for wildlife photography?? How is it's reliability?? Thank you so very much! |
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06/08/2005 05:33:54 PM · #2 |
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06/08/2005 05:35:41 PM · #3 |
I have the NON IS version and I'm completely satisfied with it.
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06/08/2005 05:37:01 PM · #4 |
| Also a non-IS owner, not a single complaint (other then the $$) |
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06/08/2005 05:41:01 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by shabbychic:
Is fitting for wildlife photography?? |
I think you will find it kinda short for that..
I own the F/4 version and also Love It!
But even with a 1.4x converter, I find too short for good outdoor bird pics.. |
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06/08/2005 05:41:39 PM · #6 |
I have the little brother 70-200 f4 L and it rocks, of course it costs 1/4 than the big one...
IMO, I would never spend all that money until I have a good income from photographing, but that's just me.... |
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06/08/2005 05:44:55 PM · #7 |
I've got the older 80-200L 2.8 and I like it... That one has faster focus and the IS is probably amazing. I'd love to have that lens for low light work. If it's in the budget go for it, it's a great one.
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06/08/2005 05:53:43 PM · #8 |
| What would you recommend for wildlife photography?? |
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06/08/2005 06:08:40 PM · #9 |
yeah 200 isn't so very close for wildlife
I do a lot of concert photography and have been drooling over this lens for some time. I think the IS is quite an advantage for this type of photography as every stop counts, but with wildlife i think there is a bit more flexability and tripod use is common allowing a lot slower shutter speeds....
the first 70-150 mm's of this lens would go to waste for wildlife.. unless you have some really large, really tame, birds.
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06/08/2005 06:15:19 PM · #10 |
70-200 f2.8L is a nice lens but not long enough for animals/zoos/safari's. Might want to consider 100-300 or even 400 or 500 range. I'm using a Sigma 50-500 for animals and use the 70-200 for portraits.
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06/08/2005 06:20:49 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by shabbychic:
What would you recommend for wildlife photography?? |
At the very least, people tend to recommend 400mm (especially for birds) - but if you're down at the local zoo, 300mm or even less may suit you just fine. Depends how tight you want your shots.
Message edited by author 2005-06-08 18:21:13.
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06/08/2005 06:34:12 PM · #12 |
I have the IS version and I wouldn't exchange it for anything.. exept maby the 400mm L f2.8 IS ;)
this is the best lens you can get with that focal lenght, and the IS is worth those extra $$$ :)
check out my animals portfolio, most of the pictures there were taken with this lens. |
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06/08/2005 07:40:19 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by shabbychic:
What would you recommend for wildlife photography?? |
Consider the Tamron 200-500 for wildlife shooting. It's not as fast aperture-wise so it needs better lighting conditions. But it has the range you need, is pretty sharp, and sells for quite a bit less than the 70-200 IS. jbsmithana uses the Nikon version. Take a look at the bird shots in his portfolio and you'll be convinced.
Here are a couple on mine with the 200-500, both at full zoom.
 
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06/08/2005 07:51:52 PM · #14 |
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06/08/2005 08:09:50 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by shabbychic:
What would you recommend for wildlife photography?? |
Take a serious look at Canon's 400mm f/5.6L. Obviously not as fast as the f/2.8, but who the hell can afford that!?!?!
The f/5.6 is my next buy. It'll be good for most sports and definitely wildlife. see //luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/forgotten-400.shtml |
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06/08/2005 08:44:06 PM · #16 |
| I do find myself desperatly needing a portrait lens at times, and I don't have one currently. I love this lens for its capability to do indoor sporting events (I take pictures of other students show jumping for my coach) but I'm starting to think I won't need it once I leave for college, despite how much I would love to have it. :) But I still want a good portrait lens and wildlife lens. So what are some good one's?? |
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06/08/2005 08:47:34 PM · #17 |
For indoor and portraits Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is great!!
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06/08/2005 09:16:38 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by shabbychic:
I do find myself desperatly needing a portrait lens at times, and I don't have one currently. I love this lens for its capability to do indoor sporting events (I take pictures of other students show jumping for my coach) but I'm starting to think I won't need it once I leave for college, despite how much I would love to have it. :) But I still want a good portrait lens and wildlife lens. So what are some good one's?? |
Sarah, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS is a VERY versatile lens, great for sports, wildlife AND portraits. On the Rebel it becomes a 112-320mm zoom, quite enough for big game and sidelines sports, and AMAZING portrait lens.
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06/08/2005 09:39:20 PM · #19 |
All I can say is take your time, do plenty of research, ask plenty of questions and figure what you really like photographing.
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06/09/2005 10:26:08 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by shabbychic:
I do find myself desperatly needing a portrait lens at times, and I don't have one currently. I love this lens for its capability to do indoor sporting events (I take pictures of other students show jumping for my coach) but I'm starting to think I won't need it once I leave for college, despite how much I would love to have it. :) But I still want a good portrait lens and wildlife lens. So what are some good one's?? |
Perhaps the Sigma 50-500 f4-6.3 is the lens for you. You would be sacrifacing the faster aperture but it covers an enormous range that would serve for portraits and wildlife. It's nicknamed the Bigma. I doubt you'll find another lens with it's quality and versatility.
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