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What lens Was Used?

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:09 pm
by Pehpsi
Anyone know how to find out what lens grant uses for his shots? They look awesomely sharp and good :)

I know the body is a 30D.

http://www.cacklingpipes.com/070421_wsi ... 07_228.JPG

Cheers.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:16 pm
by big pix
iso 400> 1/800s>f5.6>330mm for this shot and exposure mode manual.......

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:38 pm
by Pehpsi
330mm, that's a big number. What does Canon offer in this size?

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:40 pm
by spada
Hi
It could be can 100-400 f5.6 IS.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:48 pm
by Pehpsi
Thanks guys. Just curious :)

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:35 pm
by moz
spada wrote:It could be the 100-400 f5.6 IS.


I think that's the only Canon that will do odd lengths (ie, zoom)over 300mm at f/5.6.

The other options are some of the 3rd party lenses like the Sigma 80-400/5.6 OS, or maybe the Sigma 120-300/2.8 <cough> with a TC. Maybe some of the 200-500-ish lenses might do 330/5.6 as well.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:46 pm
by Kyle
Grant most definitely used his 100-400 for this shot, James :)

He also has a 70-200 2.8 which he uses quite regularly.

Will I see you trackside for nitro champs? :D

ps. I greatly dislike the 100-400 :(

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:55 pm
by Pehpsi
Thanks people.

Yeah i'll be there for sure kyle :)

Spewin' i missed a test & tune on sat though, didn't know :oops:

I love T&T meets cause there's no one there, and i can get some good panning practice in..But there's one next weekend i'll have to go to.

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:02 pm
by MCWB
There's a T&T there this weekend isn't there? The wife and I might head out I think. :)

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:13 pm
by Raskill
moz wrote:Sigma 120-300/2.8 <cough> with a TC.


Theres nothing wrong with this lens, let me assure you. Maybe read the user reviews at Fredmiranda?

Re: What lens Was Used?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:46 pm
by ATJ
Pehpsi wrote:Anyone know how to find out what lens grant uses for his shots?

Looks like your original question was not answered. :roll:

Get the Opanda EXIF viewer and you can bring up the EXIF data straight from your browser. You will need the Firefox plugin (on the same page) if you use Firefox.

Re: What lens Was Used?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:42 pm
by Kyle
ATJ wrote:
Pehpsi wrote:Anyone know how to find out what lens grant uses for his shots?

Looks like your original question was not answered. :roll:


Ahem, I answered it... :roll:

Re: What lens Was Used?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:23 pm
by ATJ
Kyle wrote:
ATJ wrote:
Pehpsi wrote:Anyone know how to find out what lens grant uses for his shots?

Looks like your original question was not answered. :roll:


Ahem, I answered it... :roll:

You told him what lens was used, not how to find out.

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:45 pm
by moz
Raskill wrote:
moz wrote:Sigma 120-300/2.8 <cough> with a TC.
Theres nothing wrong with this lens, let me assure you.


My objection to it is the unfortunate name, hence the <cough>. It physically cannot give you f/2.8 at 300mm as the front element is not big enough. 300/2.8=107mm, with a 105mm front element. Given edge losses, I think 100mm is a fair call for the biggest effective front aperture. The Canon 300/2.8 is 128mm diameter on the outside where the Sigma is 112mm.

Personally, I wouldn't buy one because it doesn't suit my shooting style. If it has IS (not OS) then I would quite probably own one already, but without that I think it would be unusable too often to be worth carrying around. But for people who use tripods or high shutter speeds, it's a brilliant lens. I was quite disappointed to discover that I couldn't use it when I tried it.

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:35 pm
by Pehpsi
MCWB wrote:There's a T&T there this weekend isn't there? The wife and I might head out I think. :)


Yeah there's one on sunday (29th). Should be a few fuel cars there too :)

And my original Q was answered :) Just wanted to know what lens was used. Cheers.

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:58 pm
by Kyle
Any spare media passes for your team James? :D


:P :P

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:07 pm
by Pehpsi
I don't think bob's going for t&t, does the team need to be there to get passes??

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:23 pm
by Kyle
I have no idea.. i might email mary and find out :)

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:32 pm
by MCWB
While we're on the topic, is entry usually free for T&T events? I assume you're wanting media passes just to get over the wall?

Oh and Kyle, sorry for suggesting you could borrow my 120-300 in the other thread. I'd forgotten you'd switched to Canon, I wasn't taking the piss! :oops:

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:39 pm
by Pehpsi
I'd say be prepared to pay $10 minimum, possibly $15.

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:03 pm
by MCWB
Great to know, thanks James! :)