Got my new lens and finally a small test!

Discussion in 'Digital Cameras & Equipment' started by Roger, Dec 11, 2006.

  1. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    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
     
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  2. Kelly Grannell

    Kelly Grannell Member

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

    Roger Member Staff Member

    I'm not counting my APS-C crop factor. But you are on the right track. ;)
     
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  4. Kelly Grannell

    Kelly Grannell Member

    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
     
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    Kelly Grannell, Dec 12, 2006
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  5. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    1.4 is correct, but not a crop factor.

    Extender 1.4 II.
     
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  6. Kelly Grannell

    Kelly Grannell Member

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

    Roger Member Staff Member

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

    Kelly Grannell Member

    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).
     
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  9. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    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.
     
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  10. Kelly Grannell

    Kelly Grannell Member

    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 :(
     
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  11. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    congrats, roger
     
    Tim, Dec 12, 2006
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