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Air Show with my "new" 70-200VR

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by JayR, Aug 2, 2005.

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  1. JayR

    JayR

    385
    Jul 6, 2005
    Redmond, WA.
    Hi,

    Thanks to all posts by NikonCafe members :x , I couldn't bear the pain of not having the 70-200VR anymore. :)  I relented to LLD and picked up a used copy at a very good price. I thought I had it good with the Sigma 70-200 EX HSM but am pleasantly surprised with the performance of the 70-200VR. My yield rate has increased quite a bit and I think VR might be the reason for that.

    I have had it for the last couple of weeks. We went on a vacation to the Oregon coast where I practised my skills with it. I really like the lens. I will post the Oregon shots later as I have not yet processed any of them. A brief look tells me that I have a few that might be worth posting.


    In the meantime, We took our son to the McChord AFB Air Show last Sunday. It was a blast and we all enjoyed it very much. It was really HOT and we found ourselves looking for shade most of the time. I managed to get quite a few shots at the airshow. I am including some below.

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    More photos can be seen at
    http://jayr.smugmug.com/gallery/703665

    Regards.
     
    JayR, Aug 2, 2005
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  2. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Hey Jay,


    Did you shoot those images with the 70-200mm VR? Without a TC? Those images are gorgeous. I am shooting at the Chicago Air and Water Show in a couple of weeks and was planning on using my 300mm prime, but you really did fine with the 70-200mm. Just curious if you used a TC since your reach was so great. I shot the show last year with my F100 and my 80-400mm VR (which I sold earlier this year). All that I know is that I would love some images like yours from this years show!!!!!
     
    eng45ine, Aug 2, 2005
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  3. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Jay, your shots are a testament to that fine lens! Look at that exhaust coming out on the first one! The last one is great as well! Good going!!
     
    Kevin Scott, Aug 2, 2005
    #3
  4. drueter

    drueter

    963
    Apr 24, 2005
    Southeast Texas
    Nice shots, Jay! It is a great lens and you've done well with it on these.
     
    drueter, Aug 2, 2005
    #4
  5. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    These images are incredible! I swear I can hear them passing overhead! Love that 70-200 VROOOM!
     
    CrystallP, Aug 2, 2005
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  6. PGB

    PGB

    7,986
    Jan 25, 2005
    That first F15 is awesome. You really outdid yourself. I can't think of anything I would change.

    The p51 is pretty cool too.

    got anymore?
     
    PGB, Aug 2, 2005
    #6
  7. JayR

    JayR

    385
    Jul 6, 2005
    Redmond, WA.
    I appreciate all the comments. I was really surprised with the images coming out this lens. Almost like I got up one day and became an expert photographer. :) 

    Frank - These were shot without any teleconverter (I don't own any).

    Patrick - I have included the link to the smugmug gallery which has more photographs.

    More photos can be seen at
    http://jayr.smugmug.com/gallery/703665


    Thanks.
     
    JayR, Aug 2, 2005
    #7
  8. general

    general

    2,394
    Apr 30, 2005
    Nebraska
    Fantastic

    Jay, those pictures are wonderful. You have 3 or 4 prize winners.
     
    general, Aug 3, 2005
    #8
  9. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,091
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Wonderful images Jay. I especially like the first one with the hot gasses from the engine.
     
    greyflash, Aug 3, 2005
    #9
  10. alex from holland

    alex from holland

    381
    Jul 1, 2005
    holland
    Hi Jay,

    These are really tack sharp.
    very well done. The 70-200 is some lens

    One little remark. use a slower shutter speed with planes with propeller. In the second shot the prop of the small plane is frozen. NO CRITIC, just a remark

    thanks for sharing
     
    alex from holland, Aug 3, 2005
    #10
  11. MontyDog

    MontyDog

    20,447
    Jan 30, 2005
    #1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax;
     
    MontyDog, Aug 3, 2005
    #11
  12. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Beautiful
     
    Gale, Aug 3, 2005
    #12
  13. Henk

    Henk Guest

    I'm speechless, WOW!
     
    Henk, Aug 3, 2005
    #13
  14. biggstr6

    biggstr6

    2,594
    Apr 26, 2005
    Richmond,Va
    Went to your link. You got some good shots there.
    Shooting a airshow is on my to do list.
     
    biggstr6, Aug 3, 2005
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  15. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Wow, you've taken to that lens like a duck to water!!! You've really made it sing with these images - superb shots.
     
    TOLady, Aug 3, 2005
    #15
  16. JayR

    JayR

    385
    Jul 6, 2005
    Redmond, WA.
    I appreciate all the comments.

    I think my time with the Sigma 70-200 helped me get used to the focal range and the VR just made me a better photog overnight. :)  My yield seems to be much better with the VR.

    I am really glad I got this lens even though I had to collect pennies for more than a year to afford a used copy.

    Regards,
     
    JayR, Aug 3, 2005
    #16
  17. SRA

    SRA

    3,057
    Jul 29, 2005
    Orem, Utah
    JayR,

    Impressive shooting, very impressive and worth every penny you saved.
     
    SRA, Aug 3, 2005
    #17
  18. PhotoByMark

    PhotoByMark

    3,181
    May 25, 2005
    Kendalia, TX
    Wow! These are great shots. Makes me want to go to an airshow now. I have not been to one in years and years.

    OOOh I really want this lens. And I want a 200-400 VR tooo!!!!! Someday, I hope I can add these to my equipment.
     
    PhotoByMark, Aug 4, 2005
    #18
  19. rebrewer

    rebrewer

    53
    Aug 1, 2005
    Davis, CA
    Nice, sharp shots!

    Bob
     
    rebrewer, Aug 4, 2005
    #19
  20. Tomerrifc

    Tomerrifc

    1,474
    Aug 4, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Hi Jay,

    WOW! I like them all. I looked at all of the ones you have posted at smug and they are all fantastically sharp and extremely nice colors. Great work!

    I would really like to shoot the show here in Chicago in a couple of weeks but I am scheduled to work that weekend. Total bummer!

    Thanks for posting.
     
    Tomerrifc, Aug 6, 2005
    #20
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