Another from yesterday's "test shoot" with the new R5 II using the EF 600/4.0 and 1.4x. Tripod mounted with no IS. 1/1000th at 5.6 so pushing my luck here since this was being shot in shadows. Used adobe DNG converter to save the RAW file as a .dng and then was able to use my normal Bridge-ACR-CS6 workflow. Shows the potential is there once I get my technique dialed back in.
Hopefully they will redesign the super-telephoto lenses soon.
If they do re-design I will have to see a vast improvement to upgrade. As in AF performance, weight. Hopefully they will not sacrifice sharpness to get the improvements.
Until then I will keep using my adapted EF lenses.
Very well Ron!
I was quite surprised! Yes it is a tad heavy with the 5DSR and the "push/pull" focal range is a hassle even when you tighten the barrel slack.
For me the main factor is that it has "IS". I have pretty bad hand tremors and I loose many images due to shake.
Over all it is a fine lens and renders a fine image for a zoom. There are many images I took within the last week using this lens on 1 one my 5DSR's. Take a look if you care to.
I am happy as it is my "go to" traveling lens.
Dan
PS The skies yesterday were some of the most "wahcko" cloud formations I have ever seen! The "hi key" image of the tree turned out very well IMHO. Yes I could have shot the tree from a different perspective to sort of hide the huge "cut out" where the cables once ran but I am happy. It was mainly a test. The tree is not eazy access by foot. It sets about 20 feet below the ground level of the road.
You never know when the State Roads will decide that the tree must go despite it being a historical marker. The Interstate(70E/W) is about 300 yards to the frames left and the "old National Road" runs right along side of the tree.
FYI..BELOW Image..This was a historic property that the Peter Pan Inn sat on for 50+ years and prior to that it was called "The Hot Cha" Club..While still "The Cracked Claw", it was an "off track betting" establsihment Developers came in..The County Council de-classified the property and is now a gas station and auto parts dealer.
rscheffler wrote:
How does the 28-300 hold up on the 5DSR?
My experience wasn't so spectacular (I had two different copies over the years). The combination of IQ and size wasn't good enough for me. I later replaced it with the 24-240 which is so much better in every respect other than the range. So while the 28-300 on the 1Ds3 was the perfect "point & shoot" for when the kids were small, it wasn't nearly as productive as a travel lens as one may hope. I much preferred the 24-70 and 100-400 combo, and once in the R system, the 24-240.
Danpbphoto wrote:
Very well Ron!
I was quite surprised! Yes it is a tad heavy with the 5DSR and the "push/pull" focal range is a hassle even when you tighten the barrel slack.
For me the main factor is that it has "IS". I have pretty bad hand tremors and I loose many images due to shake.
Over all it is a fine lens and renders a fine image for a zoom. There are many images I took within the last week using this lens on 1 one my 5DSR's. Take a look if you care to.
I am happy as it is my "go to" traveling lens.
Dan ...Show more →
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stanj wrote:
My experience wasn't so spectacular (I had two different copies over the years). The combination of IQ and size wasn't good enough for me. I later replaced it with the 24-240 which is so much better in every respect other than the range. So while the 28-300 on the 1Ds3 was the perfect "point & shoot" for when the kids were small, it wasn't nearly as productive as a travel lens as one may hope. I much preferred the 24-70 and 100-400 combo, and once in the R system, the 24-240.
Thanks for the comments, Dan and Stan!
I was curious because the last time I used one was back in the 1DII days, when for a reason I don't remember, I had one as a CPS loaner. I recall it was fun to use, large and not quite as sharp as the 70-200.
It was the staple 'wide' lens of a local NHL and NFL photographer for a long time because of its flexibility. Before the 28-300 he used the 35-350 - remember that one? I can see the appeal of this range as you can keep zooming in/out and not miss the action. The tradeoff being absolute image quality, but there are times when getting the shot takes precedence.
I remain curious about the 24-240 thanks to your endorsements, Stan. Just waiting for the right opportunity to grab one. There was a video project I did a while back where it would have been really useful as a lot of it was on-site run and gun coverage with some time crunch. It would have made a really versatile solution. Reminds me that back when I worked in retail, we sold the 35-350 to a videographer doing a nature documentary with the XL1 camcorder...
I was curious because the last time I used one was back in the 1DII days, when for a reason I don't remember, I had one as a CPS loaner. I recall it was fun to use, large and not quite as sharp as the 70-200.
It was the staple 'wide' lens of a local NHL and NFL photographer for a long time because of its flexibility. Before the 28-300 he used the 35-350 - remember that one? I can see the appeal of this range as you can keep zooming in/out and not miss the action. The tradeoff being absolute image quality, but there are times when getting the shot takes precedence.
I remain curious about the 24-240 thanks to your endorsements, Stan. Just waiting for the right opportunity to grab one. There was a video project I did a while back where it would have been really useful as a lot of it was on-site run and gun coverage with some time crunch. It would have made a really versatile solution. Reminds me that back when I worked in retail, we sold the 35-350 to a videographer doing a nature documentary with the XL1 camcorder......Show more →
I am also curious about the 24-240mm...truthfully did not know it existed.
I have to say I know nothing about the 24-240 or really the 28-300mm. I bought the 28-300 for a "go" bag. No it is NOT as sharp as the 70-200mmf2.8 IS which I own also.
I will say it is NOT spectacular Stan....maybe the proper Ps workflow could remedy my inadequacies in shooting images.
I had not seen any images posted from either zoom lens..so I was not familiar with the IQ.
So Ron I will await you "grabbing" one and so me how to shoot!
Thanks to both of you!
Dan
Ming-Tzu wrote:
5DSR + 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Outstanding "M-T"! I really only have 2 excellent zooms and this is one of them.
Nice sharp, crisp lines and great color!
Dan
Danpbphoto wrote:
Outstanding "M-T"! I really only have 2 excellent zooms and this is one of them.
Nice sharp, crisp lines and great color!
Dan
Trying to figure out what M-T means haha but thanks! Yeah, I love this lens but too heavy for travel. This was my first, and probably only, time that I bring a standard zoom on vacation. Usually it's only a wide angle, telephoto and a few specialized primes lol
Ming-Tzu wrote:
Trying to figure out what M-T means haha but thanks! Yeah, I love this lens but too heavy for travel. This was my first, and probably only, time that I bring a standard zoom on vacation. Usually it's only a wide angle, telephoto and a few specialized primes lol
I took a page out of an old American classic movie " Saturday Night Fever" with John Travolta Ming-Tzu. He used his friends initials to introduce(Double J...) them to his new acquaintances. So Ming-Tzu would become "M-T"!
The 24-70f2.8L is a fantastic lens. I only have 3 zooms, actually until a week ago only used 2, the 70-200f2.8IS and the 24-70 f2.8 IS I..I found my EF28-300 f3.5-5.6 IS USM "hidden" in the back of my lens cabinet.
Thanks!
Dan
Danpbphoto wrote:
I took a page out of an old American classic movie " Saturday Night Fever" with John Travolta Ming-Tzu. He used his friends initials to introduce(Double J...) them to his new acquaintances. So Ming-Tzu would become "M-T"!
The 24-70f2.8L is a fantastic lens. I only have 3 zooms, actually until a week ago only used 2, the 70-200f2.8IS and the 24-70 f2.8 IS I..I found my EF28-300 f3.5-5.6 IS USM "hidden" in the back of my lens cabinet.
Thanks!
Dan
Gotcha. Never seen that movie haha
Yeah, those are great EF zooms. Throw in the f/4 version of the 70-200, 100-400 and 16-35. I only bring my camera gear on vacation when I am traveling solo and don't mind lugging it around. Otherwise, I am bringing my smaller Fuji ML kit because my back/legs/etc. need it lol
I can see the appeal of this range as you can keep zooming in/out and not miss the action. The tradeoff being absolute image quality, but there are times when getting the shot takes precedence.
