This thread is KILLING my will power!!! I've just told my wife that I'm tempted to let everything except 1 of my camera bodies go to pursue the purchase of one of these legends!!! ARGHHHHH !!!!
reno.peterson wrote:
This thread is KILLING my will power!!! I've just told my wife that I'm tempted to let everything except 1 of my camera bodies go to pursue the purchase of one of these legends!!! ARGHHHHH !!!!
Reno, you own 70-200 f/2.8 IS MkII already.
That zoom is an excellent substitute for 200 f/2 IS and even 200 f/1.8.
That extra bit of performance (i.e., aperture) cost a $hitload of money, and it is best if one can resist the temptation.
Yes, if some day you come accross a nice deal on 200 f/1.8, then I'd say go for it by all means, but I wouldn't sell your other stuff in order to get it now. Just my way of thinking which I seldom follow myself in real life.
PetKal wrote:
Mike, that looks very good.
Now, about that scratched drop-in filter, that can be easily replaced.
Yet, I think that the filter condition warrantied a specific disclosure.....perhepas Helen/Adorama can do something about that ?
Adorama carries the holder.
The filter is important for proper AF calibration, and it also keeps the dust out of the rear element cavity.....therefore, it shouldn't be removed and it has to be optically clear.
How does the MF feel.....is it snug enough, i.e., it doesn't clatter ?
When you are spinning the MF ring in either direction, do you hear any scraping or grating noise ?
Take the lens into your hands......one hand close to the mount, the other close to the front.
Now, "twist" the lens with each hand in opposite direction, back and forth. There should be no slack/movement between the lens halves, i.e., the entire barrel feels as a solid one piece....Show more →
Hi Peter,
The lens is solid and doesn't feel loose between the front and back. The focus doesn't clatter and seems responsive at the different speeds. It makes a noise when focusing, but it sounds very quiet and "normal" to me.
Thanks for explaining the drop in filter. I didn't realize the glass stays in all the time and the metal clip is meant to hold other gelatin filters on top of the glass. I was thinking the assembly was a "filter holder" and I just needed a new glass disk. I was mistaken. I am a supertele noob I guess.
Grantland wrote:
i think you're suppose to focus on the center battery
Not sure what you mean, I focused on each battery in turn with the closest on at minimum focus distance. Just posted a single shot of the setup, but 1:1 crops of all. 3 batteries.
PetKal wrote:
That's right.
The flanking batteries should be staggered by about 1/2 inch in front, and 1/2" back from the center battery. Also, the focusing distance to the batteries should be about 10 ft, ie., MFD.
I didn't realize the batteries should be so close. I have them around 6" apart with the closest battery at minimum focus distance. Should I re-do the test? Focus seems spot on to me.
Advice to P1; got a beef w/ Adorama or Helen; let them know and start your own thread.
I have to say that I am not sure why there were so many posts directed at Helen in a rude way. She really helped me get the lens for an appropriate price and did not suggest the warranty to me. I added this as a way to protect myself as much as possible ($40 is nothing on a lens this expensive). It sounds like I should have called Mack to get more details around the terms, which I will do. I appreciate the heads up in this regard. Anyway, I went into this search for a 200 F1.8L knowing about the parts shortage and looking for a way to do it despite these challenges due to the special nature of the lens. I am super happy with the whole process. Please don't rain on my parade.
The lens is solid and doesn't feel loose between the front and back. The focus doesn't clatter and seems responsive at the different speeds. It makes a noise when focusing, but it sounds very quiet and "normal" to me.
That is excellent, Mike. On occasion the MF rings becomes too loose and it rattles and moves inadvertently.
Furthermore, the MF ring acts on two sets of brushes which slide on a digital position encoder ring. If those brushes make scraping noise when the MF ring is turned, that suggests a high risk of MF failure.
I noticed the picture in your thread are now gone, a real shame. Those pictures were a huge inspiration to me in pursuing this. I hope you enjoy your awesome lens too
