70-200 f2.8 IS

[Boddie]

I bought this lens today specially for a mates wedding and my first thoughts are that its a beauty. Does anyone have any tips how to get the best out of it?

[matt_xyz]

lucky you, it's a superb lens by all accounts. I'm sure you'll master it in no time.

Matt

[Oscar2006]

Originally Posted by Boddie

I bought this lens today specially for a mates wedding and my first thoughts are that its a beauty. Does anyone have any tips how to get the best out of it?

You will probably get the best out of it by sticking it on the front of your camera and removing the lens cap
We are all now waiting to see some shots

[Boddie]

I am on a spring clean day today. Boring I know but it wont do itself. I started early so am hoping to have it done by 13.00 hours, then I can go out and play

[thunder]

Originally Posted by Oscar2006

You will probably get the best out of it by sticking it on the front of your camera and removing the lens cap

Despite Oscar2006's advice, if I were you, Boddie, I'd use the built-in lens mount, rather than any kind of adhesive!

henrya

[DaiTheDragon]

It is a cracking lens. I use mine mostly for panning shots at motorsports events. Only today though I could have done with it as I was trying to photograph a butterfly too high up for my macro lens. It is one of the sharpest zooms you can get and I intend to try and use it more often. Also if you put a 1.4 converter on it you there is hardly any difference in image quality. More often than not I just take it out and admire it.

Dai

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by DaiTheDragon

It is a cracking lens. I use mine mostly for panning shots at motorsports events. Only today though I could have done with it as I was trying to photograph a butterfly too high up for my macro lens. It is one of the sharpest zooms you can get and I intend to try and use it more often. Also if you put a 1.4 converter on it you there is hardly any difference in image quality. More often than not I just take it out and admire it.

Dai

I remember you having this lens and was awaiting your input. It really is a lovely piece of kit isn't it? I have had limited use of it and it seems sharp as a tack. At the weekend I intend to try for some insects with this lens and the 105 with a ringflash.

[nightshade]

When Dai talked about his 200mm 2.8 I said it is good with a
converter, with a tube or two (12mm for instance) good candid
lense and has been said bike racing

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by nightshade

When Dai talked about his 200mm 2.8 I said it is good with a
converter, with a tube or two (12mm for instance) good candid
lense and has been said bike racing

My primary reason was for candids and I think that is where it'll get most use. Thats if I can stop stroking it

[DaiTheDragon]

The 100-400 gets more enjoyment out of being stroked than the 70-200 (think about it)

Dai