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HeadyTopper
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1: What model lens do you own? (f4, f4 IS, f2.8, f2.8 IS)

2: What camera body is it being used on?

3: Do you recommend it? Do you wish you purchased a different model? Why/Why not?

4: Include any photography or videography you have taken with the lens.
Aug 18 2011 9:48AM
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sector_6_films
Posts: 144 - Karma: 75
i have the 70-200 f/4 non IS using a t2i and a 7d i forgot which body i used for these pics, no regrets on what i boughtsClick for larger imageClick for larger image
Aug 18 2011 10:13AM
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[-mvee-]
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i have the same lens as the member posted above, and love it. remember to buy a tripod collar too
Aug 18 2011 10:58AM
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sector_6_films
Posts: 144 - Karma: 75
i don't have a tripod collar but then again i dont ever use a tripod ahah
Aug 18 2011 10:59AM
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alexat955
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2.8 IS being used on a 7D. I fucking love it, but it belongs to my dad so I didn't have to pay for it haha. I'll post some pics hen I'm not on my phone
Aug 18 2011 11:33AM
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blatt
Posts: 5584 - Karma: 3,097
I use my mom's 2.8 IS often. All of the models are awesome, but I highly suggest getting the f/4 IS or f/2.8 IS if it's within your budget.

here's a few of my favorites I've taken with it:
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Aug 18 2011 11:36AM
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andstuff
Posts: 1118 - Karma: 61
It's a nice still lens, but for video it leaves more to be desired. I'm going to sell mine and get a vintage Nikon 80-200 f/4 and Glidecam.
Aug 18 2011 2:56PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
i have the 4 non IS, its pretty nice, really sharp, and the focus when mounted on my 1d2 is lightning fast

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Aug 18 2011 2:59PM
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50in07
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 1,471
I'm working on getting the f4 L, opefully in October sometime.
Aug 18 2011 5:21PM
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jason...
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f/2.8 non IS on a 7D. wish i'd saved up for the IS II but i only paid 1100 for the one i've got right now.
Aug 18 2011 5:48PM
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Brentizzle
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I have the f4 non IS on a 7D. here is a little video i made during the winter just using that lens.

Aug 18 2011 6:06PM
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1337
Posts: 31054 - Karma: 29,232
2.8 is arrives tomorrow. will post how it works!
Aug 18 2011 6:25PM
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S.C
Posts: 3068 - Karma: 2,285
F4 non is, paid 480, used on 60d, the best for timelapses, which is all I really use it for. Check my vimeo to
Aug 18 2011 8:02PM
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TijmenDal
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This lens is pretty high on my list. I'd start by getting the f/4 non-IS and would probably upgrade to the IS version whenever I have the money (never...)
Probably the first L-glass I'd get.
Aug 19 2011 4:58AM
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akarlsen
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god i want a 2.8.
Aug 19 2011 7:33AM
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CaliforniaDouble
Posts: 218 - Karma: 22
Does anyone shoot with a 1.4 or 2.0x coupler? Any sample shots?
Aug 19 2011 9:25AM
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sector_6_films
Posts: 144 - Karma: 75
i shoot with a 1.4 and actually i have used a 1.4x coupler and its just awful to try and focus
Aug 19 2011 12:06PM
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CaliforniaDouble
Posts: 218 - Karma: 22
Wait, what?
Aug 19 2011 10:47PM
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1337
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God i'm in love with my 2.8 IS right now. Fast, lightweight, smooth focus ring, definitely one of the best 70-200's!
Aug 19 2011 11:02PM
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blatt
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Mark 2 or mark 1? Both are ridiculously heavy in my opinion compared to the f/4 non is
Aug 19 2011 11:07PM
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1337
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mark 1. I hear EVERYONE whine about how heavy they are, they aren't bad at all!
Aug 19 2011 11:15PM
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blatt
Posts: 5584 - Karma: 3,097
That's the one I use. Not a's heavy a's an hvx, but it does definitely weight you down quite a bit.
Aug 19 2011 11:22PM
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sector_6_films
Posts: 144 - Karma: 75
sorry at first i thought u were talking bout 50mm f/1.4 witha 2x coupler
Aug 19 2011 11:52PM
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CaliforniaDouble
Posts: 218 - Karma: 22
No worries. 70-200 f/2.8 or f/4.0 with a coupler anyone?
Aug 20 2011 12:39AM
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Balto
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walking around your house doesn't quite give a good judgement on weight. Go for a day hike then report back in
Aug 20 2011 2:54AM
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andstuff
Posts: 1118 - Karma: 61
Still, the 2.8s aren't nearly as heavy as people make them out to be. I think the non-skiers are just pussays when it comes to carrying camera gear.
Aug 20 2011 6:39AM
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snorlax-one
Posts: 145 - Karma: 22
f/4 non is on a 60D

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Aug 20 2011 6:42AM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
this, its a heavy lens and shooting all day on the mountain with it it becomes very noticeable
Aug 20 2011 12:45PM
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andstuff
Posts: 1118 - Karma: 61
I'm a photo-noob but how do you expose with your f/4? With mine everything is always underexposed like 4 stops unless I'm in glaring sunlight, which is never.
Aug 20 2011 2:35PM
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MADDECENT
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Damn
Aug 20 2011 3:12PM
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RileySnyderPhoto
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I have the mark 2 and if you are complaining about weight then you probably aren't motivated enough to get the shot, been hiking 3 miles with it on my back (pack ranges from 30-50 lbs depending on flashes, water, and such) daily and about to try out a 7 mile hike this week. I say it is worth the weight, the IS is amazing on the mark 2, never tried any of the other models.
Aug 20 2011 7:19PM
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snorlax-one
Posts: 145 - Karma: 22
I usually use Av mode and select the aperture and let the camera control the exposure time,
make sure you have the right Ev dialed in.
If you shoot in manual and the Ev scale reads 0 and it is still under exposed you might have a broken light meter.
Aug 21 2011 6:57AM
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BryantPhoto
Posts: 1574 - Karma: 891
Canon 1DsMkiii
Canon 70-200 f/4 non-is
ISO 3200

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-David Wise
Aug 21 2011 1:59PM
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BryantPhoto
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Praise to you Riley for speaking the truth.
Aug 21 2011 2:00PM
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andstuff
Posts: 1118 - Karma: 61
I realize I could do a slower shutter, but then my photos will be blurry if I'm going handheld...
Aug 21 2011 3:22PM
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DAPSKI
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For me a carry around and 85 1.8 and 200 2.8 and zoom with my feet. Lighter then the 70-200 as a whole, much lighter on camera, and my wallet under 1000 for both. though I have never used any 70-200 i can see how the 70-200 2.8 is worth the weight.
Aug 21 2011 3:45PM
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1337
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amen
Aug 21 2011 4:02PM
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thebmxican6
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i hate cats
Aug 21 2011 4:39PM
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terrible_skier
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found one at a pawn shop today for only 120, should I do it? not sure exact model
Aug 21 2011 6:48PM
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1337
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YES buy that before anyone else does
Aug 21 2011 6:50PM
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HeadyTopper
Posts: 1170 - Karma: 97
can't wait until my 2.8 IS mk II comes!
Aug 21 2011 8:46PM
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1337
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you got one?!?! jesus dude that sick!
Aug 21 2011 8:48PM
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RileySnyderPhoto
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Love the 100, imo best bang for your buck. Sharp from 2.8-22 drops off a little at 32 but never have to shoot that high anyways
Aug 22 2011 8:22PM
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eheath
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youre fucking 14 where the hell did you get 2 grand?
Aug 22 2011 8:25PM
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andstuff
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Aren't your forgetting how easy it is to accumulate spending money when you aren't paying living expenses?
Aug 22 2011 8:35PM
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Brentizzle
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this
Aug 22 2011 8:35PM
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eheath
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i dunno how you would make 2 grand at age 14. sounds like his parents bought it...
Aug 22 2011 8:39PM
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andstuff
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I know a kid who co-owned a condo with his sister when he was 15. And no, his parents didn't pay for it. Working hard goes a long way.
Aug 22 2011 8:50PM
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eheath
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i worked for a full year at a part time job during school when i was 15/16 and i barely made 3000 bucks.
Aug 22 2011 8:52PM
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andstuff
Posts: 1118 - Karma: 61
Well maybe you should've gone commercial fishing in Alaska and made $50k in 3 months.
Aug 22 2011 8:52PM
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RileySnyderPhoto
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What business man is going to hire a 14 year old deck hand/ pay him 50k?
Aug 22 2011 8:54PM
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