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.. Developers came in..The County Council de-classified the property and is now a gas station and auto parts dealer.
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. Developers came in..The County Council de-classified the property and is now a gas station and auto parts dealer.
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.
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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