So, just picked up a 70-200 2.8 II, and...hmm...

[ashmadux]

I focused the 70-200 by using the appropriate option (1.2 m- infinite /2.5m- infinite) based on the distance to the wall- which is less than 6 feet. No IS, tripod based, hood attached. I set the focus to infinity, then use autofocus to set the shots individually, on a 2 second timer. I dont use mirror lockup, as i wont be using that in the field so its a wash.