Got my new lens and finally a small test!

[Roger]

So I got my 98-280 f/4 L IS lens and I've putting it through the paces lately.

Here's our kitty -
<img src="http://www.themeparkphotos.us/assets/images/db_images/db_IMG_3591a4.jpg" />
and

<img src="http://www.themeparkphotos.us/assets/images/db_images/db_IMG_3592a5.jpg" />

I'm surprised by the quality really. Glad I went that route even though it's heavy.

But I'm used to carrying heavy things.

Here's the full size image of the bottom image - if you look closely in his eyes you will see the reflection of our dining table.

http://www.themeparkphotos.us/assets/im ... 2a2lrg.jpg

 

[Kelly Grannell]

So I got my 98-280 f/4 L IS lens and I've putting it through the paces lately.

Huh? Must be 70-200 f/4L IS after 1.6x APS-C conversion. Although it doesn't explain why it starts at 98mm. ???

 

[Roger]

I'm not counting my APS-C crop factor. But you are on the right track.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

okieeee, it's 1.4 crop factor to be exact. Which camera is this? 1DmkII? (I thought that one is 1.3 crop). ??? Don't leave me hanging here. Pleeeeeaze!!! ;D

 

[Roger]

1.4 is correct, but not a crop factor.

Extender 1.4 II.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

aha! So you bought the 70-200 f/2.8L IS. Congrats! It seems like everybody I know now use that lens.

 

[Roger]

Yes, I was able to get my hands on a refurbed for a very very good price.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Yes, I was able to get my hands on a refurbed for a very very good price.

Which TC do you use and how's the quality with vs without TC? I use Tokina 1.4x TC and the end result is very blurry (well, not very, but compared to w/o TC it's really bad).

 

[Roger]

Canon's 1.4 II. The cat photo (#2) I posted is with it...very impressed, esp since here's the EXIF:

210mm (hey it's reporting the extended focal length)
1/25 sec
f/4
ISO 200


The last time I got a pic without it was the vulture I think.

<img src="http://www.themeparkphotos.us/assets/images/db_images/db_IMG_3505a4.jpg" />

But let's see...overcast day...I was shooting from behind a tree (trying not to spook the vulture but get close enough for a halfway decent shot). This one was at 200mm.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Canon's 1.4 II. The cat photo (#2) I posted is with it...very impressed, esp since here's the EXIF:

210mm (hey it's reporting the extended focal length)
1/25 sec
f/4
ISO 200


The last time I got a pic without it was the vulture I think.

<img src="http://www.themeparkphotos.us/assets/images/db_images/db_IMG_3505a4.jpg" />

But let's see...overcast day...I was shooting from behind a tree (trying not to spook the vulture but get close enough for a halfway decent shot). This one was at 200mm.

I think it's pretty clear I have to get rid of my 1.4x TC and get the Canon version instead. Oy, more money needs to be spent

 

[Tim]

congrats, roger