Canon 200 mm F 2.8 samples - DPChallenge Forums

03/04/2004 06:24:04 PM · #26

Originally posted by MeThoS:

Originally posted by pitsaman:

Originally posted by tfaust:

Originally posted by pitsaman:
I think image stabilizator is bunch of bull and advertisement ploy!
You will pay arm&leg for something you will not use! Why?
Because those lenses are damn heavy!
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM is 4.3 LBS !!!!
In order to use this handheld you have to be 300 LBS athlete!
You need a tripod for those lenses because of the weight and there is no shaking whit tripod!?
Canon 200 mm f 2.8 is only 1.5 lbs for 630 $ you have great lens and believe me that is also heavy for handheld,but I can handle it!

I used the Canon 400mm f/5.6L for an entire day handheld. Granted it's just under 3lbs, but it wasn't a problem and the images came out great.

I'm not trying to say that IS isn't worthwile, I'm saying you don't need to be a 300lb football player to use a large lens without IS or a tripod/monopod.

What? 3.1 lbs on the end of the camera is not heavy?How long you can hold that,where are the samples?How many people on this site can hold 3.1 lbs lens handheld for more than one photo?

All you guys "show me the samples" !

I was hand holding for like 20 frames...

Doesn`t seem as sharp as it could be!Nice picture just the same.I guess your at quite a distance Brent?

Message edited by author 2004-03-04 18:36:58.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/04/2004 06:35:12 PM · #27

Originally posted by richterrell:

Originally posted by ramevi:
I completly agree whith pitsaman, those are excellent images for that price, big lenses (talking about money) is for
a) Richmen's hobby (status)
b) Profesional who live from it (real need)

For us the common poor people, those kind of cheaper gadgets have more than enough cost-value benefit.
IMHO

I don't think that those who have an avid interest in photography and do not making a living at it necessarily care one bit about "status". I think it is all about getting the absolutely best lenses that you can afford. I would snap up the 400mm F/4 DO instead of the F/5.6 in a heartbeat if I could afford it - but I can't. There are those that can, however, and I certainly don't begrudge them that. Envy maybe :-)

I would also submit to you that anyone who can afford a Canon Digital SLR and "L" lenses of any kind pretty much removed themselves from the "poor people" category :-)

LOL
Dam getting labeled as middle class again!*x#* Use what you can!
;-)

Message edited by author 2004-03-04 18:35:58.

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

03/04/2004 07:31:04 PM · #28

Originally posted by Dim7:

Originally posted by MeThoS:

Originally posted by pitsaman:

Originally posted by tfaust:

Originally posted by pitsaman:
I think image stabilizator is bunch of bull and advertisement ploy!
You will pay arm&leg for something you will not use! Why?
Because those lenses are damn heavy!
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM is 4.3 LBS !!!!
In order to use this handheld you have to be 300 LBS athlete!
You need a tripod for those lenses because of the weight and there is no shaking whit tripod!?
Canon 200 mm f 2.8 is only 1.5 lbs for 630 $ you have great lens and believe me that is also heavy for handheld,but I can handle it!

I used the Canon 400mm f/5.6L for an entire day handheld. Granted it's just under 3lbs, but it wasn't a problem and the images came out great.

I'm not trying to say that IS isn't worthwile, I'm saying you don't need to be a 300lb football player to use a large lens without IS or a tripod/monopod.

What? 3.1 lbs on the end of the camera is not heavy?How long you can hold that,where are the samples?How many people on this site can hold 3.1 lbs lens handheld for more than one photo?

All you guys "show me the samples" !

I was hand holding for like 20 frames...
Doesn`t seem as sharp as it could be!Nice picture just the same.I guess your at quite a distance Brent?

Thats my point, a tripod is always better. But the shot would of been even worse without the "IS". hand holding a 500 f4 @ 125th isn't easy, but it can be done. I use to carry a mamiya RZ67 system around for grip and grins. After that, a 300 f2.8 seems light. ;D

goinskiing

Canon EOS-6D

03/04/2004 07:46:25 PM · #29

Originally posted by richterrell:

True that. I wish I could afford the body of a digital SLR, but I can't. I would be SO much happier with a DSLR, but can't afford it (like at all) right now.

Message edited by author 2004-03-04 19:47:54.

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

03/04/2004 08:35:55 PM · #30

You people made me MAD!

Rooster is done !

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

03/04/2004 08:40:24 PM · #31

What the hell is that? LOL
And I thought Moodvilles Turkey was disgusting..
Thats one ugly bird, lmao--

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/04/2004 08:47:23 PM · #32

dayum! That's uglah. I'll take 2.

03/04/2004 09:27:13 PM · #33

Originally posted by pitsaman:

You people made me MAD!

Rooster is done !

Now thats really funny Kosta!!I`ll take a drumstick! Ya don`t even have to pluck him!
Neil

Message edited by author 2004-03-04 21:30:29.

03/04/2004 09:59:19 PM · #34

03/04/2004 10:49:51 PM · #35

My goodness, I canâ��t believe I just read this thread. Bickering about who has what and what is better. NA NA, my lens is better than yours! â��For the MONEY.â�� Iâ��m happy with my rusted out old Dodge truck and my lowly 717.
You guys are to much! :)

03/05/2004 07:42:28 AM · #36

Originally posted by jmritz:

I have only a little rust on my old Ford Truck!LOL

03/05/2004 05:47:52 PM · #37

I really like your mug shot pic John, well done!
Neil(Rusty Ford truck owner)

03/05/2004 09:21:44 PM · #38

Originally posted by Dim7:

I really like your mug shot pic John, well done!
Neil(Rusty Ford truck owner)

Dim7,any lens come yet?

jmritz

Fujifilm X30

Custom Made Pinhole

03/05/2004 10:19:13 PM · #39

Thanks Neil. Likewise you have some wonderful shots on your site. You are to kind.

03/06/2004 11:38:04 AM · #40

Originally posted by pitsaman:

Originally posted by Dim7:
I really like your mug shot pic John, well done!
Neil(Rusty Ford truck owner)

Dim7,any lens come yet?

No, I still don`t have it, hopefully begining of next week. Can we please some more of your shots if possible,Kosta!Thats one wicked Rooster.
Thanks
Neil

Here someone stacked 2 teleconverters 1.4X and 2X on Canon f2.8 200 mm!!

03/06/2004 01:38:20 PM · #41

03/06/2004 04:54:59 PM · #42

Wow, now thats amazing!

03/06/2004 08:41:53 PM · #43

03/06/2004 09:10:49 PM · #44

Originally posted by pitsaman:

Very nice Kosta!!
Is the focusing as quick as they say?The large are mallards and the small I believe are blue wing teal!Great shots I`m even more anxious now!

Message edited by author 2004-03-06 21:16:32.

03/06/2004 09:15:23 PM · #45

if you don't get at least 1/400 speed,it is very dificult to get them sharp with the teleconverter.Tripod is a must !
Focusing is smoking fast!