In a message dated 12/21/00 5:16:51 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Hello George:
The 200 1.8L is heavy and expensive. It is also the sharpest and best
contrast lens I have ever used. I bought mine used for a reasonable price,
specifically so I could photograph performances of my entertainment Clients.
I use it mostly in two situations. In low light such as concerts,
theatrical, or other such settings (without flash, of course), and, for
portraits with minimal depth of field. I also understand from several
astrophotographers that it is simply amazing for astrophotography, but I
have yet to use it for that purpose. I hope to do so in the coming months.
The lens is also very accurate as I have never found any undesirable
chromatic aberrations in images shot under stage, theatrical or outdoor
lighting conditions.
I have also used it to shoot a friend's sunset wedding -- without flash,
as well as kids school auditorium performances again without flash. I do
not find that I use it all that often, but every time I do, it's sharpness,
contrast and extra speed is outstanding. A lightweight monopod (I use a
Bogen) comes in really handy as well.
At one time, before the EOS list changed servers there were lens tests
in the archives authored, I believe by Olle, which also numerically
demonstrated the outstanding performance of this lens. The focus speed of
the 1.8L simply blazes and seems quite faster than the 70-200L and is much
faster than the 35-350L. And, as I recollect, if I'm not mistaken, the 1.8L
shares the focus range limiter, manual focus speed settings, and focus
preset features of the 300L and 600L lenses. Two other points, the
viewfinder image with the 1.8 is amazingly bright. On the minus side, I
find the tripod mounting plate often gets in my way when handholding shots.
I would have preferred a removable ring such as found on the 70-200 and
35-350.
I use the 70-200 2.8L more often than the 1.8L mostly because the 1.8L
is much larger and heavier. Both are of outstanding construction and very
durable. The 35-350 is a great all around lens and the one I almost always
take when I'm out skiing, hiking, etc.
Basically, if it's bright daylight outdoors I usually bring the 35-350
and 20-35. If less light I'll bring the 70-200 instead of the 35-350. If
it's early morning, late afternoon, evening or night I'll bring the 70-200
or the 200 1.8. Of course, a lot depends on what I'm shooting and I've
always got a flash along just in case.
Best regards,
Robert S. Greenstein, Esq.
>>
HI Robert,
Thanks for your very informative reply - great info. One more question if I
may - what do you think is a good price to pay for a used 200 1.8L lens in
good to exc. condition?
Happy Holidays.
George
My web site :
http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/Yegey/EntrancePage.html
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