Andy or anyone else whom uses this lens

gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
edited January 26, 2005 in Accessories
I have read several times where people have complaints with the 70-200 f2.8 L IS on a tripod. Whats the problem here ? & wouldnt it just be a matter of turning the IS off ?

Comments

  • fishfish Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    Humungus wrote:
    I have read several times where people have complaints with the 70-200 f2.8 L IS on a tripod. Whats the problem here ? & wouldnt it just be a matter of turning the IS off ?

    No problem. It's supposed to work fine with IS on the tripod, but yes, you can turn it off. Quit overthinking this thing, hummer.
    "Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston
    "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    fish wrote:
    No problem. It's supposed to work fine with IS on the tripod, but yes, you can turn it off. Quit overthinking this thing, hummer.
    If i want to know something ...i ask. You ever been on a greek merchant ship ?
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    Humungus wrote:
    I have read several times where people have complaints with the 70-200 f2.8 L IS on a tripod. Whats the problem here ? & wouldnt it just be a matter of turning the IS off ?

    there's not a single person on the planet that's ever complained about the 70-200 f/2.8L i.s. deal.gif

    in fact, my friend skippy from 0z had me buy her one, i just received it yesterday, tested it, and am sending it to her tomorrow.

    'gus, stop overthinking....
    Andy

    Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    THATS IT !!!




    im buyin' nikon
  • marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    The early version IS lenses (like the 75-300 and 28-135) do have tripod issues, this issue being that you have to turn off the IS when on a tripod.
    Richard
    http://davidson.smugmug.com
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    marlinspike wrote:
    The early version IS lenses (like the 75-300 and 28-135) do have tripod issues, this issue being that you have to turn off the IS when on a tripod.
    Richard
    ..ahh..tks richard. I had read it several times & was wondering about it.
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    that's okay....
    Humungus wrote:
    THATS IT !!!




    im buyin' nikon

    but i never took you for a bloke who settled for 2nd best. lol3.gif
    Andy

    Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
  • luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    I once saw some pictures that showed the IS was not as sharp as the normal 70-200, so I opted for the non-IS. Then I saw the results of the 100-400IS. I need the IS! Traded, never looked back.
  • dkappdkapp Registered Users Posts: 985 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    Humungus wrote:
    THATS IT !!!




    im buyin' nikon

    clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    http://analog.lifekapptured.com (photoblog)
    http://www.lifekapptured.com (gallery)
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    dkapp wrote:
    clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    lol3.gif thought that would cheer you up mate.
  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2005
    andy wrote:
    but i never took you for a bloke who settled for 2nd best. lol3.gif
    Opinions and bellybuttons, everyone has one.
    http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/

  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    GREAPER wrote:
    Opinions and bellybuttons, everyone has one.
    I'll hold him down greaps rolleyes1.gif
  • fishfish Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    Humungus wrote:
    THATS IT !!!
    im buyin' nikon

    Have you considered changing your username to "sheila"? rolleyes1.gif
    "Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston
    "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    fish wrote:
    Have you considered changing your username to "sheila"? rolleyes1.gif
    Come on greaps & dave, get in the car...plenty of other places to eat lunch.
  • luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    Yup, just like me, my gear is worth more than my car. eek7.gif
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    I think there's a body under there.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
    http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au
  • patch29patch29 Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,928 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    luckyrwe wrote:
    I once saw some pictures that showed the IS was not as sharp as the normal 70-200, so I opted for the non-IS. Then I saw the results of the 100-400IS. I need the IS! Traded, never looked back.

    Part of the issue is using IS correctly.

    It takes a moment (0.5 seconds from the manual) to active and if you trip the shutter before it is set you can get a blurry image. If it is on and locked in you should get very sharp results.

    Using the improper mode, while panning vs normal hand holding.

    I still tend to switch my IS off on a tripod and it is recommended to turn it off in the manual, as well as with Bulb setting. The manual states that the lens should detect it is on a tripod and the IS will not operate, but it will still drain power from your batteries.

    There is more info in the manual. This is for the latest edition EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM lens manual.
  • patch29patch29 Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,928 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    luckyrwe wrote:
    Yup, just like me, my gear is worth more than my car. eek7.gif

    My individual bodies are worth more than my car. I think that means we have our priorities straight. rolleyes1.gif
  • fishfish Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    wxwax wrote:
    I think there's a body under there.
    Gotta have something to screw the big lenses onto...
    "Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston
    "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    fish wrote:
    Gotta have something to screw the big lenses onto...
    :uhoh
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
    http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au
  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    Humungus wrote:
    Come on greaps & dave, get in the car...plenty of other places to eat lunch.

    If you bought everything in that trunk, I'll pay for your lunch, cuz YOUR broke.
    http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/

  • luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2005
    My credit card company just informed me they are raising my limit and offering me a 1.99% rate on any purchases in the next three months.

    Now I KNOW they troll these boards!!!
Sign In or Register to comment.