Blown away by the D5MII + 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM combo that I received today.....

The four pictures of the colorful object [*-)] were taken in a room with one weak lamp that points to the ceiling; the lamp was to the right of the camera about mid way between the object and the camera which were about 15 feet apart.





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/time2time/5D%20camera/IMG_0010.jpg


shutter: 1/80


Av: 2.8 [fixed]


iso: 1250


focal length: 70mm


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/time2time/5D%20camera/IMG_0011.jpg


Tv: 1/80


Av: 2.8


iso125


focal length : 100mm


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/time2time/5D%20camera/IMG_0012.jpg


Tv: 1/125


Av: 2.8


iso: 3200


focal length: 135mm


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/time2time/5D%20camera/IMG_0013.jpg


Tv: 1/125


Av: 2.8


iso: 3200


focal length: 200mm


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/time2time/5D%20camera/IMG_0002.jpg


Tv: 1/3 [!...IS works!!]


Av: 2.8


iso: 3200


focal length: 70mm


The light for this picture was coming from a hallway behind and to the left fo the camera. The room was semi dark actually and I had no doubt that the camera was not going to be able to take the pic without a flash; the lens is amazing in its ability to use the ambient light and take a decent picture. There is no doubt this lens can take excellent pictures indoors when there is a sourece of light in the room!!


I have only taken a few pictures with this combo which I just received this afternoon.


It is a heavy camera and lens combo of over 5lbs; the camera and the lens [esp the lens] seem to be industrial strength and indeed appear to be very rugged. Weight savings was def not the prime motivation in the design of this lens, rather ruggedness in the field , in the hands of a pro was the goal. I am no pro so this lens should be a life long partner.


I am going to try and stay with just this lens and this camera and learn as much as I can about taking pictures rather than accumulate a host of lenses off the bat.


As they say, beware the man with just one gun :-).

NICE setup. :) Congratulations.


I'm still waiting for my 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM from Dell. I ordered it thru Dell and has been back ordered and with an ETA of Aug 12th. A whole month before I can get my hands on it. :( Fortunately, I just got my 24-70mm f/2.8L last week and have been playing with it since. FUN! FUN! FUN! I got these lens equipped with the 40d. Soon, after I pay off these two L-lenses, will I be getting the 5DMII. I've been busting my A$$ at work putting in OT to pay for my L-uxuries. :)





Anyhow I look forward to seeing what you produce with your setup. Enjoy!!

If it can be said, it is one sexy body to go with one sexy lens :P

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Originally Posted by jcmeza_21

I've been busting my A$$ at work putting in OT to pay for my L-uxuries. :)
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I laughed at that statement. "L-uxuries." Very well phrased.