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...ordered one of the new Canon 500 F4L II lenses. It arrived yesterday just before it started to pour. So I actually read the manual. As I was cleaning up from dinner, the sun finally reappeared, so I went outside to see what I could find - the cat.

1) Sushi @ 1/60 handheld. This is the first long lens I have owned with IS, so I wanted to see how far I could push it. 1/60 is just fine in my book. I think years of shooting non is lenses has paid off.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7705790210_09d5f0ffb0_o.jpg

This morning I went back to the lake to hopefully give it a workout. The burdz were cooperative for a change - not many, but some good poses.

2) One of the first things that happened was a fly over by 2 juvi BEs. They came from behind me, so I thought I had missed my chance, but an Osprey decided it didn't like their "flight path", and turned them around.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/7705795152_e987e234fd_o.jpg

3) I normally see more BEs that Greenies, so I was happy one let me get a few shots - cropped.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7116/7705795050_dddd0f6f1c_o.jpg

4) Full frame.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7705794940_7b61352c3b_o.jpg

5) Movement off to my right catches my eye, and this beaver was swimming towards me. It dove, but the bubbles from it were still headed my way. I was afraid it would get too close, but it surfaced and made a turn before noticing me and slapping the water.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7705794820_05511b1832_o.jpg

6) This little one showed up and posed for a few frames.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7705794694_161cffca7e_o.jpg

7) One more of the Greenie - with breakfast.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8158/7705794568_f9e342b120_o.jpg

8) And finally, an old friend decided to check out my new glass.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8166/7705794418_8df9e3b529_o.jpg

I think I'm gonna like this lens I had planned on upgrading before I retire anyway - I'm just a couple of years early...

Thanx for looking, and as always, C&C not only appreciated, but encouraged ~ Ron




Aug 03, 2012 at 02:00 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · I finally bit the bullet and...


Wow!
Super first shots with your new lens Ron!


Thank you for posting these...., now I want one too

Koen.



Aug 03, 2012 at 02:08 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · I finally bit the bullet and...


Congratulations on your new lens!!!! What a marvelous set of first shots Ron. Love them all, Sushi is adorable especially at 1/60 handheld

Birdie



Aug 03, 2012 at 03:05 PM
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Congratulations on the new glass


Aug 03, 2012 at 03:09 PM
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Congrats on the ne glass and these are super awesome!


Aug 03, 2012 at 03:11 PM
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Congrats on new lens...great images.


Aug 03, 2012 at 03:35 PM
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh my that IS some sweeeeet glass Ron IQ city I'd say and outstanding work on the Greenies

Big grats and I think you and that lens will make some beautiful music Ron


Tom



Aug 03, 2012 at 04:12 PM
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Ron,
I am really happy for you - this lens is a winner! These are fine shots and that lens in your hands will surely get us many more great shots for viewing. Congrats. - RC



Aug 03, 2012 at 04:14 PM
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Big congrats on the new lens, Ron.
Your images look great and I love the greenies.
Chris



Aug 03, 2012 at 04:21 PM
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I hope the bullet wasn't too hard Ron
Great shots here, you must be pleased with your purchase.
David



Aug 03, 2012 at 04:43 PM
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CONGRATS BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like we're finally going to get good pictures from you now


Aug 03, 2012 at 04:47 PM
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Holy IQ, Batman! Wow, you've got THE lens, Ron, and it's pretty obvious that you know what to do with it. Great shots, and man, that has to be one of the finest lenses ever made.


Aug 03, 2012 at 04:47 PM
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very nice Ron .. congrats on the new lens


Aug 03, 2012 at 05:12 PM
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CONGRATS!!

It's an amazing lens.... enjoy!!



Aug 03, 2012 at 05:14 PM
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Big congrats Ron!

Khai



Aug 03, 2012 at 06:22 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · I finally bit the bullet and...


You'll enjoy that Ron and so will we...
Mark



Aug 03, 2012 at 06:27 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · I finally bit the bullet and...


Congrats Ron!
These are soooo sharp... nothing but envy here.
cheers,
bruce



Aug 03, 2012 at 06:32 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · I finally bit the bullet and...


Congratulations on the new purchase Ron..Spectacular images already..lookin forward to many more.


Aug 03, 2012 at 06:59 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · I finally bit the bullet and...


Awesome first set with that beautiful new lens - congrats! And thanks for sharing.
cheers, Steve



Aug 03, 2012 at 07:05 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · I finally bit the bullet and...


Beauties, young Ron. A great lens and co-operatives subjects to boot.

Tony



Aug 03, 2012 at 07:07 PM
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