{"id":7636,"date":"2011-11-25T21:09:55","date_gmt":"2011-11-26T01:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=7636"},"modified":"2011-12-04T23:09:02","modified_gmt":"2011-12-05T03:09:02","slug":"the-ef-canon-140-400mm-f5-6-l-is-iiiii-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2011\/11\/25\/the-ef-canon-140-400mm-f5-6-l-is-iiiii-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"The EF Canon 140-400mm f\/5.6 L IS II\/III Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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This image was created with the Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II lens<\/a>, the 2X III teleconverter<\/a><\/a> (hand held at 160mm) with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>. ISO 100. Evaluative metering +1 stop: 1\/13 sec. at f\/13 in Tv Mode. <\/p>\n

Lens\/TC\/camera body Micro-adjustment<\/a>: -13. Central Sensor\/Rear Focus\/AI Servo AF active at the moment of exposure. Click here<\/a> if you missed the Rear Focus Tutorial. To enjoy viewing a larger sized image, click on the photo. Then click on the enlarged version to close it.<\/p>\n

Our Bosque Site Guide<\/a> teaches you to read the wind and the light so that you can be in the very best position to photograph the spectacular flyouts every single morning (except when you encounter the dreaded dribs and drabs….) <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The EF Canon 140-400mm f\/5.6 L IS II\/III Lens<\/h3>\n

Wouldn’t it be great if such a lens existed, weighed only 4 pounds, came with a tripod collar as standard, and was easily hand-holdable? And what if it also covered 70-200mm as well as 98-280mm? Guess what? Such a lens exists in the form of the Canon 70-200mm f\/4L IS II with both series III teleconverters. And at Bosque I have been using it every day. All of the images here were created with the 70-200 f\/2.8 L IS II, the 2X III TC, and the EOS-1D Mark IV. I use it handheld and on a tripod. (Note: 7D owners are advised that this lens does quite well with the 1.4X III TC–and that includes flight photography–but with the 2X TC AF is slowed and the use of a tripod is mandatory when working in anything other than bright sunlight.) Whenever using this or any other lens for flight photography be sure to have the IS Mode set to 2 and the limit range switch on the far setting: 2.5 meters to infinity for the 70-200\/2X TC combo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This image was created with the Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II lens<\/a>, the 2X III teleconverter<\/a><\/a> (hand held at 400mm) with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>. ISO 100. Evaluative metering +1 1\/3 stops: 1\/1600 sec. at f\/5.6 in Manual Mode. <\/p>\n

Lens\/TC\/camera body Micro-adjustment<\/a>: -13. Central Sensor\/Rear Focus\/AI Servo AF active at the moment of exposure. Click here<\/a> if you missed the Rear Focus Tutorial. To enjoy viewing a larger sized image, click on the photo. Then click on the enlarged version to close it.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Thanks again to Patrick Sparkman who alerted me to the fact that the new 70-200 made a great flight lens with the 2X III TC. It was great seeing the Spark-man and wife Robin this week at Bosque. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This image was created with the tripod-mounted Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II lens<\/a>, the <2X III teleconverter<\/a><\/a> (at 400mm) with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>. ISO 500. Evaluative metering -1\/3 stop: 1\/15 sec. at f\/6.3 in Tv Mode. <\/p>\n

Lens\/TC\/camera body Micro-adjustment<\/a>: -13. Central Sensor\/Rear Focus\/AI Servo AF and recompose. Click here<\/a> if you missed the Rear Focus Tutorial.<\/p>\n

To enjoy viewing a larger sized image, click on the photo. Then click on the enlarged version to close it.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The IPT group enjoyed a bit of fire in the mist conditions on the morning of 22 NOV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“Lemon Yellow Sunrise Geese” was created with the Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II lens<\/a>, the <2X III teleconverter<\/a><\/a> (handheld at 400mm) with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>. ISO 320. Evaluative metering +2\/3 stop: 1\/15 sec. at f\/5.6 in Tv Mode. <\/p>\n

Lens\/TC\/camera body Micro-adjustment<\/a>: -13. Central Sensor\/Rear Focus\/AI Servo AF active at the moment of exposure. To enjoy viewing a larger sized image, click on the photo. Then click on the enlarged version to close it.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

When folks look at the technical details in the opening image here where the lens was zoomed back to 160mm they often asked, “Why did you have the 2X TC in place when the prime lens alone would have been just fine?” This image provides the answer: I have 400mm available when I need it. At Bosque, it can be a hard choice as to whether to mount the 2X TC or the 1.4X TC. Sometimes you win….<\/p>\n

The Bosque Site Guide<\/a> tells you exactly where to be on clear mornings with northwest winds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This American Wigeon image was created with the Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II lens<\/a>, the 2X III teleconverter<\/a><\/a> (handheld at 365mm) with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>. ISO 400. Evaluative metering -2\/3 stop: 1\/2000 sec. at f\/7.1 in Av Mode. <\/p>\n

Lens\/TC\/camera body Micro-adjustment<\/a>: -13. Central Sensor\/Rear Focus\/AI Servo AF active at the moment of exposure. To enjoy viewing a larger sized image, click on the photo. Then click on the enlarged version to close it.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The Bosque Site Guide<\/a> not only directs you right to these cooperative subjects but tells you how to get them to flap!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This Sandhill Crane flight image was created with the Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II lens<\/a>, the <2X III teleconverter<\/a><\/a> (handheld at 365mm) with the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +2 stops off the grey sky: 1\/1000 sec. at f\/5.6 in Manual Mode. <\/p>\n

Lens\/TC\/camera body Micro-adjustment<\/a>: -13. Central Sensor\/Rear Focus\/AI Servo AF active at the moment of exposure. To enjoy viewing a larger sized image, click on the photo. Then click on the enlarged version to close it.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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The EF Canon 140-400mm f\/5.6 L IS II\/III Lens<\/h2>\n

Versatile, light in weight, perfect for creating birdscapes, and deadly for flight photography, the 70-200 f\/2.8 L IS is one of my two favorite lenses. You can guess the other without too much difficulty. <\/p>\n

Which Do You Like Best?<\/h3>\n

Please take a moment to let us know which of the six images here you like best, and why. <\/p>\n

Earn Free Contest Entries and Support both the Bulletins and the Blog by making all your B & H purchases here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

More and more folks are earning multiple contest entries with their B & H purchases. See here<\/a> for details on that. Eleven great categories, 34 winning and honored images, and prize pools<\/a> valued in excess of $20,000. Click here<\/a> to visit the competition home page. <\/p>\n

Shopper’s Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below is a list of the gear used to create the images in today’s blog post. Thanks a stack to all who have used the Shopper’s Guide links to purchase their gear as a thank you for all the free information that we bring you on the Blog and in the Bulletins. Before you purchase anything be sure to check out the advice in our Shopper’s Guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Canon 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II lens<\/a>. Man, I am loving this lens on my shoulder with the 2X III teleconverter<\/a>. I also use it a lot with the 1.4X III TC.<\/a>
\nCanon 1.4X III Teleconverter<\/a>. Designed to work best with the new Series II super-telephoto lenses.
\nCanon EOS-1D Mark IV professional digital camera body.<\/a> My two Mark IVs are my workhorse digital camera bodies. <\/p>\n

And from the BAA On-line Store:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LensCoats<\/a>. I have a LensCoat on each of my big lenses to protect them from nicks and thus increase their re-sales value. All my big lens LensCoat stuff is in Hardwood Snow pattern.
\nLegCoat Tripod Leg Covers.<\/a> I have four tripods active and each has a Hardwood Snow LegCoat on it to help prevent further damage to my tender shoulders \ud83d\ude42
\nGitzo GT3530LS Tripod.<\/a> This one will last you a lifetime.
\nMongoose M3.6 Tripod Head.<\/a> Right now this is the best tripod head around for use with lenses that weigh less than 9 pounds. For heavier lenses, check out the Wimberley V2 head<\/a>.
\nCR-80 Replacement Foot for Canon 800<\/a>. When using the 800 on a Mongoose as I do, replacing the lens foot with this accessory lets the lens sit like a dog whether pointed up or down and prevents wind-blown spinning of your lens on breezy days by centering the lens directly over the tripod.
\n Double Bubble Level.<\/a> You will find one in my camera’s hot shoe whenever I am not using flash.
\nBe sure to check out our camera body User’s Guides here<\/a>.
\nThe Lens Align Mark II.<\/a> I use the Lens Align Mark II pretty much religiously to micro-adjust all of my gear an average of once a month and always before a major trip. Enjoy our free comprehensive tutorial here.<\/a>
\nCanon EOS-1D Mark IV User’s Guide<\/a>. Learn to use your Mark IV the way that I use mine. Also available for the 7D and the Mark III here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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