The Lenses Pt.3
My first L series Lens
After a period of time i decided that it was time to step up to a higher end level of lens. In particular i needed something with a longer focal length that i could go on to use for Weddings.
after careful consideration i went for this lens which is by far the biggest and most noticable lens i own. I get people stopping and pointing it out to their partners when i am out with this lens.
The 70-200mm F4 USM Lens
Again as before price was still a main factor and this one was the cheapest of the 70-200mm lenses out there at around £480 new. This lens gave me the focal length as well as flexability however i came to realise it had its drawbacks as well.
2 Main points i would like to make with this lens is it is very sharp with great colours. However this lens came with a few down sides that i have come to understand. Now one is its lack of image stabalisation. At the time of purchace is could not warrent the additional £500 for the next step up with this and now i understand why it is so important to have with a lens with an aperture of F4. In low light and without a tripod this lens will just not get you anything usable. You need good light for this lens to really shine and that is something that can be a problem. I found that i was using it less and less and time went on just because of its poor performance in low light.
Two rutting red deer stags in bushy park, shot with the 70-200mm F4 at 200mm.
Although i have used the lens less and less, it has been great when paired with the 7D for wildlife photography and does get an airing every now and again.
Panda eating Bamboo, taken at Edinbugh Zoo with the 70-200mm F4 at 200mm
Low Key Lone Pelican pt.1 Taken at 200mm AT F4 at Edinburgh Zoo. When you get it right with this lens the results are stunning!!
I will in the future look at upgrading this Lens to the EF 70-200mm F2.8 lS USM MKII, but at a price point of £1800 it is just too much to warrent spending that amount on. I do think though that it will be great for weddings but i am in conflict with the next lens on this kit rundown. Until then it well be kept in my bag for these sorts of moments.
