The Long Lense League

[MarkBarbieri]

I thought I'd start a thread for shots taken with long lenses. What qualifies? I'll leave that at poster discretion. I was thinking about shots taken with the equivalent of 135mm+ lenses on full frame, but you can define long however it suits you.

Here are a few shots to get started:

Canon 70-200 f/2.8 at 185mm (240mm equiv on FF) at f/2.8
http://photos.barbierifamily.org/Disney/Animal-Kingdom/Festival-of-the-Lion-King/NB0H5626/298226639_ZaC5s-L.jpg


Canon 70-200 f/2.8 at 200mm (260mm equiv on FF) at f/2.8
http://photos.barbierifamily.org/Disney/Hollywood-Studios/Voyage-of-the-Little-Mermaid/NB0H6590/339727466_okmwG-L.jpg

Canon 70-200 f/2.8 at 200mm (260mm equiv on FF) at f/3.2
http://photos.barbierifamily.org/Disney/Trips/2006-December-Animal-Kingdom/NB0H6311/117414349_gWo95-L.jpg

[mabas9395]

Ooooh. A League. Would that make the Wide Angle Cult the archenemies of the Long Lense League?

[C&B Young]

Oh man, this is gonna be an expensive thread for me!!! I've been fighting the urge to pick up a Canon 70-200 2.8 for months now, Disney pictures are gonna put me over the edge! :laughing:

[boBQuincy]

If I join the League do I get a fancy cape and tights? ;)

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/feb_09/sse_1634_2_3a.jpg

200mm on a Canon Xsi, 200mm equivalent on FF.

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/feb_09/sse_1454.jpg

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/feb_09/cr_1765_3_4.jpg

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/feb_09/canada_1424_2_3.jpg

[JoeDif]

With shots like that you can wear whatever you want....Excellent

[JoeDif]

Since 150mm is currently the longest lens I have here is one

Hofstra vs. University of Penn

http://joedif.smugmug.com/Sports/HEADstrong-Foundation/10100918/677523763_qGhnk-L.jpg

[Geoff_M]

Helio Castroneves, Turn 1, Indianapolis, 300mm w/ 1.4x TC:

http://abbycandlesmi.com/Helio1sm2.jpg

[WDWFigment]

I rarely use longer focal lengths for "necessary zoom" (i.e. I can't get close to animals on KS, so I zoom). I usually use it for perspective compression. Here are some examples--clicking each takes you to Flickr where you can find EXIF. My bet is most will be @200mm, but I could be wrong. The ones from DLR were taken with a Tamron 70-200, the ones from WDW were taken with a Nikon 70-200 VR.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5010151980_8114a7b7a1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/5010151980/)
Wonderful World of Color (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/5010151980/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4959720391_c0c43314f8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4959720391/)
Owlie the Owl (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4959720391/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4890265809_b454dbd819_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4890265809/)
Ground-pod (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4890265809/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4861288167_21567525de_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4861288167/)
The Pillars of Italy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4861288167/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4794021580_57cc0267e8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4794021580/)
Grand Floridian Portraiture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4794021580/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4782435365_5c51b3e6de_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4782435365/)
Hot and Cold (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4782435365/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4774516900_4806389898_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4774516900/)
BokehVision 3D (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4774516900/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4746328734_ee3a55687b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4746328734/)
Seas-riffic Bokeh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4746328734/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4743538808_afe8cfb1fb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4743538808/)
My Wife (!) Playing with Her Imagination! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4743538808/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4749412937_a17bff662e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4749412937/)
Feel the Flow... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4749412937/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4740197557_d0df61cb38_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4740197557/)
Walt Disney World - Main Street Electrial Parade - Elliot! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4740197557/) by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment) (http://www.flickr.com/people/tombricker/), on Flickr

Phew, that's a lot...more later.

[mom2rtk]

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/feb_09/cr_1765_3_4.jpg




Bob, this is an awesome shot. I have never seen it from this perspective before. LOVE the way it melds the castle, Tomorrowland, the monorail and even the traffic lights!

[ChiSoxKeith]

Here is a pair of HS football shot from last season. Taken with a rented Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM from www.borrowedlenses.com


http://www.trak4game.com/Images/Catch.jpg

http://www.trak4game.com/Images/Tackle.jpg

[mabas9395]

If I join the League do I get a fancy cape and tights? ;)

Who do you think you're fooling? We know you already have a set.

[zackiedawg]

I'll stick with Disney for now, since I have literally thousands of shots between 300mm and 500mm (actually between 450 and 750mm with crop factor). I don't long-lens too often at Disney, but every so often I'll shoot something in the over 300mm equivalent range. Here are a few:

Minolta 300mm F4 APO prime - 450mm equiv, at F4, ISO1250:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/128699546/original.jpg

Sony 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 - 375mm equiv, F6.3, ISO400:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/128699540/original.jpg

Sony 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 - 270mm equiv, F7.1, ISO200:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/128699544/original.jpg

Sony 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 - 375mm equiv, F6.3, ISO400:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/121689709/original.jpg

Sony 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 - 375mm equiv, F6.3, ISO100:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793087/original.jpg

Sony 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 - 270mm equiv, F8, ISO100:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793078/original.jpg

[Experiment_626]

If I join the League do I get a fancy cape and tights? ;)No, but you do have to wear a tutu and do a little song-and-dance if a farm girl ever drops a house on someone in your town.

[cpbjgc]

Leagues are way more cool! Especially where it has an alliterative name! (I like the spelling of "Lense" - makes me feel like an adventurer!)

I have a couple from Disney

http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v10/p751065252-5.jpg

http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v9/p12915320-5.jpg

[Hoan & Poopie]

Anyone on these boards happen to own one of the Nikon monsters, 400 2.8, 500 4, or 600 4? If so have you dared take it to WDW?

[Gianna'sPapa]

Sigma 100-300mm f4 shot at 300mm f32 ISO 400 for 20 sec.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5033940864_9d4e23efa6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5033940864/)
Wash Cap WWII 20 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5033940864/) by Gianna'sPapa (http://www.flickr.com/people/45097427@N02/), on Flickr

[boBQuincy]

Who do you think you're fooling? We know you already have a set.

Ah, but do you know which color? ;)

[ChiSoxKeith]

Anyone on these boards happen to own one of the Nikon monsters, 400 2.8, 500 4, or 600 4? If so have you dared take it to WDW?

After taking the rented Canon 400 2.8 (which I assume is similar in size to it's Nikon equivalent) I don't think I would walk around the Magic Kingdom with it. I might - for the briefest of moments - consider taking it to Animal Kingdom so I could get up close and personal so to say with the animals.

The Canon lens is HEAVY and bulky to be doing any kind of touring. I guess - if I could go down to the parks on my own for a photography trip with no wife or kids I guess I would consider it. I would definitely want to pick a low crowd time of year though.

Hmmm, something to consider I guess.

[zackiedawg]

Honestly, it wouldn't really be all that useful. Other than AK, it's just too much lens even on full frame - on a crop, it'd be far too long. I did bring my 300mm F4 APO to Disney a few weeks ago - only brought it with me to AK, and even that is a bit of a handful to walk around with in a crowded park.

[WDWFigment]

Honestly, it wouldn't really be all that useful. Other than AK, it's just too much lens even on full frame - on a crop, it'd be far too long. I did bring my 300mm F4 APO to Disney a few weeks ago - only brought it with me to AK, and even that is a bit of a handful to walk around with in a crowded park.

Can't say I completely agree with that assessment. While I don't have this lens and wouldn't rent it because I don't think the cost/benefit would weigh in favor of it, if I did own it, I'd take it out for a spin at all of the parks. Animal Kingdom would actually be the least of my concerns with it, but that's only because it is generally the least of my concerns...with any lens.

I'll bet there's a decent amount you could do, creatively, with those beast-lenses that doesn't involve needing them for the reach. Never used one, so I can't say definitively, but it seems like there would be.

[boBQuincy]

To clear up a very common misconception, "reach" is what long lenses offer. Perspective compression is a factor (and *only* a factor) of the relative distances between the camera and picture elements. If I had taken the photo of Cindy's castle with a 50mm and used editing software to zoom in on the central portion of the image the perspective would be identical to the 200mm, this has been proven many times.

The difference is I would have had to zoom in quite a bit and most of the frame would have been outside my area of interest (not to mention the pixelation from zooming), hence the need for reach and the need for a long lens. What the long lens gives us is the ability to fill the frame with what we are interested in.

Point #2: a 200mm is a 200mm even on most crop dSLRs. Why? Because almost all dSLRs use the same lens mounts and dimensions as their full frame counterparts. This allows use of the full line of lenses but also locks in the magnification of the lens to be the same as on a FF. Yes, the angle of view is narrower but the magnification (which is what we use a long lens for) is identical.

This may seem trivial but by knowing how long lenses work may also help to clear up "why" and "when" to use a long lens (or a wide angle lens). Once we have visualized the image and how the subjects relate within it *then* we can decide what lens we need to fill the frame with what we want to keep.

[handicap18]

200mm shot from the last row of the 100 section, 25 rows up I believe:

http://www.kylegendron.com/Football/Patriots-Nation/Patriots-vs-Bengals-Sept-12/KDG12418/1006662555_Rhjyv-L.jpg

http://www.kylegendron.com/Football/Patriots-Nation/Patriots-vs-Bengals-Sept-12/KDG12447/1006661074_yjwha-L.jpg

Next time I go I'm bringing my 70-300mm lens. Had NO problems at all bringing in my camera bag. Quick check at security, that was about it.

[WDWFigment]

^I understand your point, but If I'm using the lens in such a manner that I intentionally move backwards and zoom in to achieve the effect of perspective compression--regardless of whether this could also (poorly) be done by an editing program--what does it matter what you call it?

I'm probably in the minority here in not caring, and this is just because I am somewhat averse to the technical side of photography.

[handicap18]

Here's one at 130mm taken with the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR that I rented last year and will be renting again in November. Charity hockey game with the Boston Bruins Alumni.

Former Bruin and NHL Hall of Famer Brad Park:
http://www.kylegendron.com/Down-Syndrome-Events/Bruins-Almuni-vs-MDSC-All/November-22-2009/KDG06445/723127435_RJisr-L.jpg

[vandort]

Sony 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 lens at AK this August--

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/vandort_album/oldestgorilla_crop.jpg

[Gianna'sPapa]

Sigma 70-200mm @ 200mm

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5034895438_4c2b3951d3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5034895438/)
IMGP2876 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5034895438/) by Gianna'sPapa (http://www.flickr.com/people/45097427@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5034894376_867815317b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5034894376/)
IMGP2899 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5034894376/) by Gianna'sPapa (http://www.flickr.com/people/45097427@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5034885322_05f04414aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5034885322/)
IMGP2795 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5034885322/) by Gianna'sPapa (http://www.flickr.com/people/45097427@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5035513961_72e42d6b7c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5035513961/)
IMGP2780 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45097427@N02/5035513961/) by Gianna'sPapa (http://www.flickr.com/people/45097427@N02/), on Flickr

[Jamian]

Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS:
From the TTC:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5035598335_289c9454e7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayandruckow/5035598335/)

[TheGoofster]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o8/Jessdad/ak207.jpg

[Suburbanmom]

Drum line

Nikon D300; ISO 200; f/2.8; 1/80 at 200mm
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs007.snc4/33730_1642473590527_1497474591_1612623_2466223_n.j pg

[cpbjgc]

200 mm Exposure:1/2500 at f/4.5 ISO 100

http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v10/p951505678-5.jpg

[mabas9395]

Both sons age 11 and 13 on the same football team. Having a long lens has made the shots from the stands seem like I'm right on the sidelines.

Shot at 500mm f/6.3 1/1600 sec
http://farstead.smugmug.com/Family/Sports/2010-Football-Jr-Wolves/IMG4683/985924669_uw9Jr-M.jpg

[SC Mouse Fan]

Here is the view from our seats. Upper deck row N. These are taken with a Nikon D90 and Tamron 18-270mm lens.

Shot at 18mm f11 1/400
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/landeru84/Clemson/_DSC9996.jpg

Shot at 270mm f6.3 1/800
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/landeru84/Clemson/_DSC0092.jpg

Sometimes it comes in handy to have the reach of a long lens.

[Jamian]

Kepler Cascades, Yellowstone National Park:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5057272718_9948c90f4a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayandruckow/5057272718/)

[zackiedawg]

I love big teles for getting incredibly detailed, count-the-feathers closeups when I'm out birding, not to mention the shallow DOF and creamy backgrounds...here are a few from my 300mm F4 APO:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/129098136/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/128698689/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/127288932/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/126623234/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/126269492/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/128698681/original.jpg

[DizzyV6P]

I love my Canon 70-200 f/4L
http://rwcphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v3/p880622937-3.jpg

http://rwcphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v3/p856921626-3.jpg

[BorisMD]

Cocoa Beach 70-200 f/4 L IS at 200 f/10

I'm trying to decide if I should crop out the horizon


http://borismd.smugmug.com/Other/Picture-of-the-Day/IMG1873/1039430397_8gJNP-XL.jpg

[TheGoofster]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o8/Jessdad/350.jpg

[tjl1388]

It's football season baby!! Most of these are with the good ole 18-200VR

http://tjl1388.smugmug.com/Blazer-Falcons-Football-09/Falcons-vs-Woodland/DSC8977/705423939_u5wja-L.jpg

http://tjl1388.smugmug.com/Blazer-Falcons-Football-09/Falcons-vs-Ga/DSC9390/705494568_xU5HU-L.jpg

[boBQuincy]

Blue Angels @ 200mm - Jacksonville Beach

http://www.suzieandbob.com/misc/blue-angels_4563.jpg

http://www.suzieandbob.com/misc/blue_angels_4574.jpg

[MarkBarbieri]

A few shots from the arboretum this morning. Canon 7D with 300mm f/2.8.

http://photos.barbierifamily.org/photos/1040281475_7dwsx-O.jpg

http://photos.barbierifamily.org/photos/1040281472_GKCyj-O.jpg

http://photos.barbierifamily.org/photos/1040281585_tcPMc-O.jpg

http://photos.barbierifamily.org/photos/1040281560_6ZoSs-O.jpg

[handicap18]

Franklin Park Zoo, Boston

70-300mm lens at 300mm

http://www.kylegendron.com/Animals/Franklin-Park-Zoo-2007/DSC7710/351031965_aU6Qi-L.jpg

[kmadams]

I haven't yet taken this lens to Disney, here are some shots from last weekend's rodeo. Taken with Nikon D300 and 70-200 lens

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs370.ash2/64887_798090238770_16925458_44919439_809008_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs366.ash2/64444_798499488630_16925458_44930484_3869522_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs731.snc4/65127_798499224160_16925458_44930468_5887018_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs748.snc4/64887_798090258730_16925458_44919443_6220190_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs031.snc4/33929_798089305640_16925458_44919389_4365413_n.jpg

[matthew_hull]

There was a similar thread that died a long time ago. Several people posted awesome tele shots there:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2259779




.

[cpbjgc]

A few from Cody:

200 mm Exposure:1/200 at f/2.8 ISO 1600
http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v15/p148217968-5.jpg

200 mm Exposure:1/250 at f/2.8 ISO 1600
http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v11/p489098927-5.jpg

200 mm Exposure:1/250 at f/2.8 ISO 1600
http://unboundedlight.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v11/p331353659-5.jpg

[C&B Young]

Well I hope everyone's happy, THIS arrived in the mail today!!

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/179443779.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1287442362&Signature=evuvPy%2B60VkaFyaKy6j47qElNqY%3D

We did get a ridiculously good deal on it, thanks to months of patient ebay watching. Can't wait to throw my back out lugging it around Disney World!

[Jamian]

168mm
0.4 sec @ f/5.6 ISO 100
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5096720672_7fcdbfbc15_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayandruckow/5096720672/)

[annnewjerz]

Not sure if these are all exactly long according to the 135mm on FX standard, but they're long to me! :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5100490447_e5fce7ccc8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/5100490447/)
A dude and his brass. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/5100490447/) by annnewjerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/31078600@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5090353072_2ea9dcb8a8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/5090353072/)
The bumble-bee's final flight... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/5090353072/) by annnewjerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/31078600@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4487095995_f67d019210_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4487095995/)
Once all of the Easter Eggs are gone... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4487095995/) by annnewjerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/31078600@N05/), on Flickr

[annnewjerz]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4360002084_5d94ccfc85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4360002084/)
Horse-Drawn Streetcars on Main Street U.S.A. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4360002084/) by annnewjerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/31078600@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/4199079796_3fac9dd945_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4199079796/)
Streetmosphere on Sunset Boulevard. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4199079796/) by annnewjerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/31078600@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4198077370_c292e4ab7c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4198077370/)
Santa's Helper at Disney's Days of Christmas store. (EXPLORED) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31078600@N05/4198077370/) by annnewjerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/31078600@N05/), on Flickr