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26-JUL-2006	Robin Reid

The 70- 300 DO I S Zoomed

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Earlier in the day I posted some 70mm shots using this lens. Here is one taken closer to the long end … 210mm. I think this is a bit softer than the what would be produced by the 70-200 f/2.8 L lens.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
1/60s f/5.6 at 210.0mm iso400 full exif

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Greg Harp		30-Jul-2006 02:11
Nice candid. The softness could be due to subject movement or any number of things. I wouldn't throw out the lens in any case. Sharpness isn't everything it's cracked up to be--particularly when it comes to portraits. :)

virginiacoastline		29-Jul-2006 16:31
I have no idea . .softer, not softer . . I have NO idea what lenses do

coaster		29-Jul-2006 06:05
Good shot.

Elaine (etfitz)		28-Jul-2006 20:42
Nice capture! I like the lighting.

JW		28-Jul-2006 19:25
It does look a little soft but that's peerfect for this shot

laine82		28-Jul-2006 10:45
I'm no lens expert so I'll just say I like the informality of this shot.

Gordon W		28-Jul-2006 09:35
That shutter speed should be within range of that lens's IS, so I'd say at 1/60s any softness is more likely to be from the subject moving. I expect she wasn't holding this pose for you.

snootydog		28-Jul-2006 03:59
Oh please don't say that. I have purchased this lens and can no longer return it, but you're right... it isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer

Herb		28-Jul-2006 03:05
Nice image

markvm		28-Jul-2006 02:42
Nice portrait with the DO. Maybe its soft because of the shutter speed.

Gayle P. Clement		28-Jul-2006 02:39
Nice lighting.

Cindy Flood		28-Jul-2006 02:18
Most women would prefer to be shot a little softer. The 70-200 IS is probably Canon's sharpest zoom and hard to beat. The DO is prized for its size.

Ron S. Bernardo		28-Jul-2006 02:01
I love the lighting on this photo.

Gary Winters		28-Jul-2006 01:22
She reminds me of someone, but I have CRS. That water looks refreshing right now!

royalld		28-Jul-2006 00:48
Nice shot, but I think she sees you out of the corner of her eye.

Guest		27-Jul-2006 23:33
There's no subsitute for some lenses. Although 1/60 might be beyond the IS ability. (I dont know) Nice lighting though.

s_barbour		27-Jul-2006 23:31
Really nice candid shot Robin.

Gary Blanchette		27-Jul-2006 23:17
Agreed! Nice shot though.