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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Josh-H on October 20, 2006, 09:12:04 pm

Title: First Outing with 400mm F4 DO Lens
Post by: Josh-H on October 20, 2006, 09:12:04 pm

Taken at Melbourne Zoo with a 5D with 400mm F4 DO

Processed in DPP 2.2 with basic adjustments only - then sharpened in PS CS2 with PhotoKit Sharpen plug in.

I think the moment of capture is quite nice - but the straw is maybee a little 'hot'. could probably be bought down with some more work in CS2 - thoughts?

Title: First Outing with 400mm F4 DO Lens
Post by: Fred Ragland on October 20, 2006, 11:27:27 pm

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Taken at Melbourne Zoo with a 5D with 400mm F4 DO
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Tell us about the sharpness of the lens and how recently you bought it.  Does sharpness meet your expectations?

Title: First Outing with 400mm F4 DO Lens
Post by: Josh-H on October 21, 2006, 12:29:26 am

Lens is brand new and so far very happy with the sharpness and quality.

That shot has only very mild sharpening applied and only a tiny bit of creative sharpening on the eyes and whiskers - otherwise its pretty much as shot.

What I like most about this lens is how quick it is to get into position and use - this shot was handheld with IS.

I cant compare it against say the 300mm F2.8 as I dont own that lens - but I can tell you its easily the equal of the 70-200mm F2.8L IS in terms of image quality.