No. f/4L and f/2.8L is actually not weatherproof. Only the IS variation is.

This post has been edited by mengsuan: Aug 5 2008, 11:08 PM

waterproof? i guess weather sealed is a better term la...cannot use in water also how to be waterproof?

Oh, I see....

I watched a clip before...it was by canon themself. they sorta left the water running on the lens. I guess water resistant would be a better way to say it?

L lenses water resistant to a good extent. I usually wash my lenses under running water if they're dirty and they're fine. But sometimes crap like sand can infiltrate the focusing ring, if that happens, using a needle to scrape inside the ring is the best course of action.

Adding a tightly fitted filter will generally further water proof L lenses, especially ones with moving front elements.

you are one of the craziest ppl...i wonder when u'll go diving with yr lens bare naked.

err...L lens got moving front elements? i tot all the new EF L's are ring USM?

All of them or just the white ones?
Your quite daring to do so...

iso 1000 , 1/200 , f5.6
c70-200mm f2.8L IS

^u get the right moment, it really shows the capability of 70-200mm f2.8L IS, bravo!

Wow... I envy the colors from 5D!
Super shot!

sharp and nice colour,i never got that kind of shot even with my 135L

This post has been edited by myqd: Aug 9 2008, 12:43 PM

70-200 also

Brother Empire,

U have the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens rite?
Is the lens good? ANy comment.........................
I'm already order from my friend.
This lens cost me RM6000.

It's a great lense. The output usually needs some sharpening, but all in all, it's renditions of scenes are pretty darn good. I wouldn't say it's soft, of course you can get the sharper non-IS version (doesn't have the resolution decreasing optical groups used in the IS mechanism), but if you ask me, the IS and low aperture make low light shooting a charm and of course offers the best decrease in shooting limitation. I usually don't give much crap about sharpness as a soft shot is better than a shot not taken.

The lense well built and takes water like a champ, although it hates sand, my focusing ring has a few grains in it and damn it's scratchy. The hood is great and so far had protected it from tons of damage ( i don't use my hood to reduce flare, but reduce hits ). Build is superb although i could use more focus ring travel. All in all, for the range it gives, it's good lense.

Can also ketuk annoying dogs with it.

ok, thank for the comment.
Maybe my lens arrive on Thursday.

anyone know how much is the cost for the tripod collar for 70-200 f4L?

which type you want first? there are 2 diff types.. ori and knock-off.
The Canon Tripod Mount Ring A II (W) cost at least usd100 and the knock-off ones are around RM150 (sold at YL of course).

it's shares the same tripod collar with 300mm F4L

wow, such a huge difference. what causes the price difference? build quality or another 'canon means luxury thing'?

Buy 3rd party one la... I believe it will not disturb the image quality. Less than RM100 if I recall correctly.

^ yea, as long as its metal base then shouldn't be a problem. wont crack easily rite?