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    #1

    New Lens

    I FINALLY got the 70-200 f2.8L IS that I've been wanting. After getting one shipped to me that just didn't cut the mustard, I had my wife drag it back to B&H and exchange in person. This one will probably get the job done.

    I haven't had much chance to use it in good lighting, but did get this shot this evening. Click on the pic to go larger and see the detail. I'm happy with the lens.

    I have a teleconverter on it's way and can't wait to use the two together.

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    #2
    Very nice! That would be a good one for a "view on black," Casey. Great color.

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      #3
      Drool...someday. I had a guy at the Fort Worth zoo standing next to me with one on the same body as my camera...I felt inferior...I'm not sure I will ever be able to justify that lens...but the 70-200 f4 L IS might be in my future.

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        #4
        Originally posted by HUNTNETIME View Post
        ..I'm not sure I will ever be able to justify that lens....
        Man, if I ever have to start justifying my toys, I'm in DEEEEEP trouble!

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          #5
          Originally posted by HUNTNETIME View Post
          Drool...someday. I had a guy at the Fort Worth zoo standing next to me with one on the same body as my camera...I felt inferior...I'm not sure I will ever be able to justify that lens...but the 70-200 f4 L IS might be in my future.
          I had the 70-200 f4L non-IS and that thing took great photos. Every one of my hummingbird shots in my photostream in the link on the bluejay was taken with the 70-200 f4 L. Get it, you won't regret it and it's probably THE best deal on L glass out there.

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            #6
            I tried out my mother in laws 2x converter on mine and could not stand the focus hunting. I'm betting the 1.4x would be much better. Not sure witch one you went with? Let me know how you like it when you get it.

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              #7
              Great picture.

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                #8
                Casey...when you set up for the hummingbird shots, are you using a tripod and just pointing the camera at a place you know they'll be and taking the shot when they get there? Are you just hand-holding? What is your technique for getting so close? My neighbor is covered up with hummingbirds and I want to get over there and get some...just not sure where to start. Thanks.

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                  #9
                  Great pic! I'm not sure I agree with shooting the jay over a bait, though! =)

                  I bought Casey's old Canon L lens for my wife. Hopefully "we" will get lots of use out of it.

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                    #10
                    So is it a lot sharper than the previous copy?

                    I'm not so sure I would be able to tell without taking some of those silly test shots (batteries lined up, etc.)

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                      #11
                      I tried out my mother in laws 2x converter on mine and could not stand the focus hunting. I'm betting the 1.4x would be much better. Not sure witch one you went with? Let me know how you like it when you get it.
                      Kenko 1.4x . Bought it used on fredmiranda.com

                      Casey...when you set up for the hummingbird shots, are you using a tripod and just pointing the camera at a place you know they'll be and taking the shot when they get there? Are you just hand-holding? What is your technique for getting so close? My neighbor is covered up with hummingbirds and I want to get over there and get some...just not sure where to start. Thanks.
                      I am set up on a tripod and usually get about 3-4 feet from a feeder. I hang a branch off the feeder and it is almost automatic that the dominant bull hummin' chicken will land on it to guard his dinner bucket. Personally, I like the shots without the feeder visible so the stick works well. They typically sit 12-18" from the feeder this way. I stand around long enough with them that they get used to me being there. They become very tolerant. My wife took a picture of me with my face about 2 feet from the feeder and a hummingbird between me and the feeder. It's a little un-nerving to have those high speed daggers darting around your head! I use my flash to help freeze the motion on them. My best shots are later in the evening when going without the flash just wouldn't work. Typically, I don't get any spring hummers...August is the peak around here for hummingbirds.

                      Thanks for the kind words.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Atfulldraw View Post
                        So is it a lot sharper than the previous copy?

                        I'm not so sure I would be able to tell without taking some of those silly test shots (batteries lined up, etc.)
                        I think the bluejay turned out pretty well, but I didn't get a chance to get it out in good light. I think it is noticeably sharper. The original never once generated the wow factor. I'll let you know how it works out.

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                          #13
                          This one looks "wow!" sharp, Casey. Congrats on the glass!

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                            #14
                            Gotta love anything with f2.8! Can't wait to see more shots with it.

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                              #15
                              Very nice

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