Testing out my new L lens.

[Traxtor]

Just got my Canon EF 70-200mm F/4 L USM lens. I kinda regret not getting the IS lens but I can't afford it so I'll cope with what I've got. Have been testing the lens for a couple of days now. Haven't quite gotten the hang off it yet. There are some significant changes from my 18-55 lens. Critique would be much appreciated as I'm learning to use this lens.

#1
Taken in a school yard a Saturday evening.

#2
Taken at the same school yard. Blured out the background in PS.

#3
A picture of my room mate.

#4
A picture taken from a window on the 2nd floor.

#5
My first bird shoot. Croped and slightly unsharp.

#6
Experimental photo of a ladder.

#7
This last shoot I took tonight by an airstrip.

Comments are welcome

 

[mdcrisp2000]

Love #4; great lighting, focus and expression on the guys face. Nice backdrop too.

None of the others really do it for me though, sorry. They just seem a bit snapshotty and uninspiring.

 

[Traxtor]

Yeah I see what your talking about. #4 is also my favorite. I get these lens flares all the time when taking night shoots. Is there any filter or something to the lens that may take it away? I got a standard UV filter, but that don't help.

 

[Traxtor]

Hmm. My first bump. Guess I'll have to produce some better pictures ;p

 

[memento]

hope your room mate doesn't have crabs



i like the ladder one.

 

[JoshHILLARY]

I really like the ladder one just like memento said.

I dont find #4 that interesting to me...