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Hakan Aldrin > Sweden - 2PAD photo
Hakan Aldrin > Sweden - 2PAD photo
Hakan Aldrin > Sweden - 2PAD photo
Hakan Aldrin > Japan I photo
Hakan Aldrin > Canon 580 EX II w bounce mounted on a stand and behind a white umbrella + Canon 420 EX on the floor pointed towards the white wall + silver reflector below to the right. The 580 connected to the camera via a cable, the 420 set up as a slave. Not satisfied with the reflections in the right eye.
Hakan Aldrin > Eyes photo
Hakan Aldrin > My first panorama picture. This is actually 5 pictures that have been merged together in PS. It is amazing to see how PS is blending the pictures together seamlessly. Size of the pic is 120Mb.
Hakan Aldrin > Eyes photo
Hakan Aldrin > CANON 70-200/2.8L IS I have just upgraded from the 70-200/4L to the 2.8 IS version. And it is quite an upgrade, both in terms of size, price and weight. Compared the f4 model the 2.8 is huge. The 2.8 is both longer and thicker than the f4 (that sounds like something different but do not know how to describe it otherwise. And it is very much more heavier than the f4 model too. On the other hand it really feels sturdy, like a brick sort of. The tripod mount is sticking out under the lens and I thought it was going be awkward to hold the lens, but it is not. The tripod mount actually works as a handle for the left hand and makes it easier to get a good grip of the lens. To make it more convenient to mount the lens/camera on a tripod I also bought an extra tripod plate. This means I do not have to change the plate from the camera to the lens and back again. The plate is however a bit wider than the base of the ring, making it a bit less convenient to grasp the handle, but it is still ok. Now the weight of this thing is also something to consider before buying. You really need to be aware of that carrying this thing either on the camera or in your camera bag will add a lot weight to your shoulder. I think it is worth it, but for someone with bad shoulders this is something to consider. The f4 lens is, compared to the f2.8 very light and nimble and can in not really be compared in this respect. The 2.8 IS is as almost all L-tele lenses white and the size of it, in combination with a 1D MkIII at the end of the lens, makes it quite visible. In other words it is not a lens you can “sneak” around with without being noticed. I have read some posts on the net that the big whites have given some photographers an edge while shooting because the subject believes you to be a pro. I can honestly say that I have never experienced something like that. But, that might just be me. I have only made some very initial shooting with the lens so far, but the IS is very, very impressing. Handheld at 2.8 and 1/30 of a second with one elbow in the table the pictures are quite acceptable at 200mm. Not pin sharp but useable. Normally the IS compensates camera movements both vertically and horizontally. However it is also possible to switch off the horizontal IS in case you would like to pan with the lens. You then switch a button from 1 to 2 and you are ready to go. You can also of course switch the IS off completely. The price for this lens is high, but I have to say that, in my opinion, you get really good value for your money. I bought my lens here in Shanghai at the Xin Guang Photo Market for 11,300 RMB, which is equivalent of appr. 1,660 USD. At this price the copy you get is “grey” imported from Hong Kong. In other words you have no Canon guarantees (but a good price). I will come back with some more words about how the pictures will loo like in a week or so. UPDATE Well, the lens is still HIGHLY RECOMMENDED after 5 weeks of fairly intensive use. It is a joy to use and to have access to 2.8 is soo nice. I mostly shoot with an aperture between 2.8 and 4, seldom any smaller apertures. This gives both the access to shorter shutter speeds at low ISO levels, as well as a very nice DOF. The IS is also wonderful to have at hand and gives you the opportunity to get very sharp shots at shutter speeds that would otherwise be blurred. IS really works. It is however heavy beast to carry along a full day. I do not notice so much when I have the camera on the shoulder or for that matter when the lens is in the camera bag and the bag is on the shoulder or the on the back. It is mostly when you are keeping the camera against the eye from some time you start to feel the weight. At the same time it is also very reassuring to feel the weight of the lens in your hand. It feels as if could take anything. This lens, together with the 16-35/2.8L II, is now my two favourite lenses.
Sweden - 2PAD photo
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