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09-24-2009, 09:41 PM
#881
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No hood, no UV Filter.
Front cap and rear cap in a small pelican case shipped to a completely jumbled address a day late.
Ask me if I would use them again or recommend them. Go ahead.
Front cap and rear cap in a small pelican case shipped to a completely jumbled address a day late.
Ask me if I would use them again or recommend them. Go ahead.
09-24-2009, 10:25 PM
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well the lens doesnt come with a hood when you buy it so... 
and yea there is a dust issue with the 17-55. it doesn't effect any pictures thou. and its not limited to early models as well.
and yea there is a dust issue with the 17-55. it doesn't effect any pictures thou. and its not limited to early models as well.
10-02-2009, 08:24 PM
#883
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Just put the rental 17-55 in the mail back to LensProToGo.
I need to pour over the images I took to see how it worked out. Been a bit too busy to even look at them on anything other than the LCD on the camera...
Next rental - 24-105 IS...
I need to pour over the images I took to see how it worked out. Been a bit too busy to even look at them on anything other than the LCD on the camera...
Next rental - 24-105 IS...
10-16-2009, 07:33 AM
#884
Burning Brakes
So I have been thinking about lenses lately and wanted to get the opinion of the C&P people in here.
Right now I have the Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX Macro which is currently in NY getting calibrated. I think once I get it back, as long as it's calibrated correctly, I'm might sell it. I have a 50mm 1.8 for low light stuff.
Should I...
1. Sell the Sigma, pick up a Canon 17-40 f4L?
2. Keep the Sigma, pick up a 24-105 f4L IS?
The colors and sharpness seem to be better on the 17-40 f4L vs. the sigma. That's the only reason I am thinking of replacing the sigma with the 17-40L
Right now I have the Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX Macro which is currently in NY getting calibrated. I think once I get it back, as long as it's calibrated correctly, I'm might sell it. I have a 50mm 1.8 for low light stuff.
Should I...
1. Sell the Sigma, pick up a Canon 17-40 f4L?
2. Keep the Sigma, pick up a 24-105 f4L IS?
The colors and sharpness seem to be better on the 17-40 f4L vs. the sigma. That's the only reason I am thinking of replacing the sigma with the 17-40L
10-16-2009, 08:36 AM
#885
If it's a better lens, that's the reason to sell. After purchasing and trying to resell a Sigma lens last year, I don't think I'll every buy one again. It was too damn hard to sell. I know you don't buy lenses just to sell but, after seeing what happened. I won't do it again. OEM is just about the only way to go, though I keep it open to by a Tokina 11-16mm.
10-16-2009, 08:42 AM
#886
Burning Brakes
I'm not impressed with Sigma's service and I hope like hell this lens comes back dialed so I do not have to send it back again. Supposedly it is now with the technician, but when I talked to them the day before, nobody had a clue where the lens was.
10-16-2009, 10:13 AM
#889
Burning Brakes
I'm pulling the trigger on the 24-105L. Just awaiting paypal info from the person. It's WAY too good of a deal to pass up!
10-16-2009, 01:15 PM
#890
Burning Brakes
so now I have a 24-105 f4L coming 
10-16-2009, 01:34 PM
#891
Earth-bound misfit
Sweet - it's my main walkaround, and I've been very happy with it. If only it were 2.8 it'd be perfect! 
10-16-2009, 01:47 PM
#892
10-16-2009, 01:52 PM
#893
Earth-bound misfit
I know - not enough reach!
10-18-2009, 09:29 PM
#894
Intermediate
i have the 24-70 sigma and have loved it for quite some time, but after recently getting the 17-40 for a steal, I cant stop shooting with it, its always so tack sharp from edge to edge!....just my .02 -Roger
10-21-2009, 02:35 PM
#895
Burning Brakes
Just received my 24-105 f4L. Such an awesome lens!!!
10-21-2009, 04:16 PM
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10-26-2009, 11:56 AM
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Canon fall lens rebates apparently started on the 22nd.
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Pro...ect_102209.pdf
$80 bux off the 24-70 :-/
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Pro...ect_102209.pdf
$80 bux off the 24-70 :-/
11-11-2009, 11:40 AM
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Top flight review for the EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro:
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/...p8_is_usm_c16/
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/...p8_is_usm_c16/
11-11-2009, 04:47 PM
#899
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After this, I should be able to make a damn decision on which to buy.
The 24-70 was great, but the backward zoom was REALLY annoying. 17-55 was great.
11-11-2009, 05:02 PM
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ill give you best price on my 17-55 
11-11-2009, 05:24 PM
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Why are you getting rid of it?
11-11-2009, 06:33 PM
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Can't use it with the 1DmkIIn
11-11-2009, 06:42 PM
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Hmmm...
11-13-2009, 12:38 AM
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11-13-2009, 12:47 AM
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so i rented a 24-105mm F4L IS USM to use this weekend when i go down to LA.
anyways since i have my eyes on a 24-70 2.8, i wanted to use it to see what it would look like on my mkIIn and 40D
pardon the messy room
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anyways since i have my eyes on a 24-70 2.8, i wanted to use it to see what it would look like on my mkIIn and 40D
pardon the messy room
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11-13-2009, 12:47 AM
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this is all bad, because im thinking i like the reach from 70mm to 105mm. sounds good for a walk around type lens.
11-13-2009, 04:12 AM
#907
hey everyone,
im looking for an ultra wide-angle and currently my options are tokina 11-16 or canon 10-22usm ... slightly leaning more toward the tokina as it's slightly cheaper for what seems to be reviewed as a mediocre-good lens
what you guys think? any other possible options?
im looking for an ultra wide-angle and currently my options are tokina 11-16 or canon 10-22usm ... slightly leaning more toward the tokina as it's slightly cheaper for what seems to be reviewed as a mediocre-good lens
what you guys think? any other possible options?
11-13-2009, 10:15 AM
#908
I vote Tokina because it's 2.8.
11-19-2009, 08:42 AM
#909
Burning Brakes
thinking about selling the sigma 18-50 2.8 and getting a canon 17-40 4L. Thoughts???
11-19-2009, 09:52 AM
#910
Which camera body you using?
The 17-40 is a great lens, but with a cropped body, it starts you at 28mm.
The 17-40 is a great lens, but with a cropped body, it starts you at 28mm.
11-19-2009, 10:12 AM
#911
Burning Brakes
11-23-2009, 03:40 PM
#913
all work and no play
ok Im looking for some input, I need something to do some landscape shooting when I take my vacation next month. Right now I have a nifty fifty, and two kit lens' an 18-55 and a 28-80.
I'm kinda looking on a tight budget with christmas right around the corner and the need to pick up a decent tripod as well, but at the same time I dont want to buy something that I will regret later.
Will the fifty give me what I need for now? Its probably the only time Im going to have to get up to NH this winter and I have a few places in mind that I want to shoot, I just dont want to end up disappointed in the results.
What do you think?
I'm kinda looking on a tight budget with christmas right around the corner and the need to pick up a decent tripod as well, but at the same time I dont want to buy something that I will regret later.
Will the fifty give me what I need for now? Its probably the only time Im going to have to get up to NH this winter and I have a few places in mind that I want to shoot, I just dont want to end up disappointed in the results.
What do you think?
11-23-2009, 03:59 PM
#914
Burning Brakes
I wouldn't use a 50mm for landscape work. I use my 18-50 for landscapes but a few mm less of the low end would be even better.
11-23-2009, 04:07 PM
#915
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MWalsh, have you thought about renting a 10-22 for the trip?
11-23-2009, 04:18 PM
#916
all work and no play
Jefford, I was thinking of the 10-22 actually. I just wanted to get some input first.
I've seen them on POTN in the $500-600 range but I just wanted to get some input.
I've seen them on POTN in the $500-600 range but I just wanted to get some input.
11-23-2009, 04:29 PM
#917
If you're going to be doing landscape shots on a tripod, the 18-55 kit lens would be a good opition if you're tight on money. The 10-22 is a good lens, I would add the Tokina 11-16mm to the list of what to look at for long term.
11-23-2009, 05:19 PM
#919
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Why not just rent what you need and try it out?
11-23-2009, 06:11 PM
#920
all work and no play
I was thinking about that, then thinking that for two weeks its going to cost me $100 with shipping. The 10-22 is stretching the number I had in mind just a little, but Im also thinking that if I bought one lightly used and it isnt what I want I could turn around and resell it for almost no loss.
the 10-20 question was after stumbling across the thread of their pictures on potn and liking what I saw, just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with it
the 10-20 question was after stumbling across the thread of their pictures on potn and liking what I saw, just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with it