[immiketoo]

Just got the Canon 70-200 IS II L Its amazing, and amazingly heavy. Here are a few quick shots. Super clear, and great color.

[immiketoo]

The middle image is a bit soft. My fault, I picked the wrong one and I'm too lazy to change it. Overall, I am very impressed with this lens. Heading to devils tower and yosemite next week so I'll run it through its paces then.

[BMW F22]

Wait there's a 2nd version of that lens now??

[immiketoo]

Yes. Better optics, faster focus and image stabilization.

[Chewy734]

Looks great! I love the 2nd photo.

[immiketoo]

Thanks, that's what was sitting in the back yard. Toadally unexpected.

[Gotadime]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Thanks, that's what was sitting in the back yard. Toadally unexpected.

Wow.

Awesome lens, nice buy!

[immiketoo]

Yeah, I couldn't help it. After more playing, I LOVE this lens!

[BillLee]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Thanks, that's what was sitting in the back yard. Toadally unexpected.

nice lens!

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Yes. Better optics, faster focus and image stabilization.

Oh niiice!! Boy am I out of touch with the Canon world...

Just looked up the price and it's like $2300?? Even the 1st gen one is like $1800-1900 now?? Holy cow!

[immiketoo]

Yeah, big money. But I had to have it...

[dcstep]

The f/2.8 is a great lens, but many of us don't need the extra aperture size and find the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS really stunning. Here's something I took with mine last week:

Looking down on the world... by dcstep, on Flickr

[Trijicon]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

Oh niiice!! Boy am I out of touch with the Canon world...

Just looked up the price and it's like $2300?? Even the 1st gen one is like $1800-1900 now?? Holy cow!

Gulp! I have the 1st gen and it was my work horse when I used to shoot weddings. Love that lense. Its almost impossible to think how they can improve that lense.

[Trijicon]

Originally Posted by dcstep

The f/2.8 is a great lens, but many of us don't need the extra aperture size and find the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS really stunning. Here's something I took with mine last week:

Looking down on the world... by dcstep, on Flickr

Nice pic. Yes you are right, if you are not shooting in-doors, the f4 is the better option. Lighter and just as sharp. Thinking about picking one up for vacations

[OC Guy]

I have the Mk I. Fabulous lens.

[Joonsup]

for the op and Trijicon, what camera body are you using? I'm still new to photography and i've recently been using the 17-55 IS 2.8 lense that i picked up this past summer on my Canon T1i and I don't think I am able to get quality shots like the ones posted. Or maybe I need to get out of the aperture priority mode. i dunno

[BMW2006]

Amazing shots from both. They really give off that "Crystal clear" look. I'm a novice but will be looking at this lens very carefully if I decide to upgrade and take it to the next level.


-BMW2006

[immiketoo]

Originally Posted by dcstep

The f/2.8 is a great lens, but many of us don't need the extra aperture size and find the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS really stunning. Here's something I took with mine last week:

Looking down on the world... by dcstep, on Flickr

That's a sweet pic, and I agree that the original lens is outstanding, but I HAD to have the new version. I have the 2.8 24-70, and the low light performance with that lens is outstanding. I figured the 70-200 was the perfect partner to it.

Originally Posted by joonsup

for the op and Trijicon, what camera body are you using? I'm still new to photography and i've recently been using the 17-55 IS 2.8 lense that i picked up this past summer on my Canon T1i and I don't think I am able to get quality shots like the ones posted. Or maybe I need to get out of the aperture priority mode. i dunno

I can't speak for DC, but I have the 5D MkII. I also got the X2 adaptor and I am looking forward to my Yellowstone trip next week to run it through its paces. As for your quality issues, I think you can still get excellent quality from your gear. You may not see all of the color separation or bokeh from what you have, but gear snobbery comes at a very steep premium.

Just shoot what you have until you can afford/need something else.

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by joonsup

for the op and Trijicon, what camera body are you using? I'm still new to photography and i've recently been using the 17-55 IS 2.8 lense that i picked up this past summer on my Canon T1i and I don't think I am able to get quality shots like the ones posted. Or maybe I need to get out of the aperture priority mode. i dunno

I think it's possible man. I took some pretty nice shots with my 17-55mm and XTi.

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

...gear snobbery comes at a very steep premium.

Truer words were never spoken. Geez....while I have been heavily resisting the urge to add telephoto zoom to my len arsenal....you go and buy this! I think you secretly hate me. lol

Joonsup, there is a price to be paid for higher quality optics. That doesn't mean you can't take some good shots w/o them, though. Here's a pic I took using a 18-55mm IS kit lens on my XTi. It's still one of my favorite pix (sorry if this is a threadjack).

[immiketoo]

Jeff, I don't hate you! I fought it as long as I could, but...Must...not...buy...lens... I was weak! But now I'm happy if a bit less wealthy

The real reason I ponied up was so that I could not blame any shortcomings on my gear. This way I know its all technique and I have more work to do. The benefits like faster time on focus or better color separation are just justifications or excuses for spending money. You should thank me for helping this economy!

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Trijicon

Gulp! I have the 1st gen and it was my work horse when I used to shoot weddings. Love that lense. Its almost impossible to think how they can improve that lense.

yeah it's a good lens. I just haven't put it to much use since I bought it a year ago. It's just crazy to see how much prices have gone up. It was running for about $1600-1700 last May and now it's gone up $200-300. Crazy...