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#921
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Got it, I didn't know you were gone for two weeks. That might get pricey.
#922
all work and no play
well Im not gone for two weeks, but Im on vacation from 12/23-the first monday of the new year. Im going to NH for 3-4 days....and then my intention is to take day trips to different places to get some hopeful winter photos
#923
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Oic.
#924
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Well, as stated earlier, I set out to find the right 'main duty' lens for me. I tried:
24-70 F2.8
24-105 F4
17-55 F2.8
I need the f2.8 for indoor shots of the nieces and nephews, so that dumps the 24-105. The 24-105 just does not give me fast enough SS even at iso1600 without a flash, and flash is not always practical.
I am sure I would get used the reverse zoom on the 24-70, and I know it is a mainstay in the pro world, but it just seemed very awkward to me, and I missed shots with it due to the backward zoom.
So, at the end of the day, I feel like my initial instinct that the 17-55 would be the right one was properly evaluated.
Anyone want a 28-135 for cheep?
24-70 F2.8
24-105 F4
17-55 F2.8
I need the f2.8 for indoor shots of the nieces and nephews, so that dumps the 24-105. The 24-105 just does not give me fast enough SS even at iso1600 without a flash, and flash is not always practical.
I am sure I would get used the reverse zoom on the 24-70, and I know it is a mainstay in the pro world, but it just seemed very awkward to me, and I missed shots with it due to the backward zoom.
So, at the end of the day, I feel like my initial instinct that the 17-55 would be the right one was properly evaluated.
Anyone want a 28-135 for cheep?
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Well, as stated earlier, I set out to find the right 'main duty' lens for me. I tried:
24-70 F2.8
24-105 F4
17-55 F2.8
I need the f2.8 for indoor shots of the nieces and nephews, so that dumps the 24-105. The 24-105 just does not give me fast enough SS even at iso1600 without a flash, and flash is not always practical.
I am sure I would get used the reverse zoom on the 24-70, and I know it is a mainstay in the pro world, but it just seemed very awkward to me, and I missed shots with it due to the backward zoom.
So, at the end of the day, I feel like my initial instinct that the 17-55 would be the right one was properly evaluated.
Anyone want a 28-135 for cheep?
24-70 F2.8
24-105 F4
17-55 F2.8
I need the f2.8 for indoor shots of the nieces and nephews, so that dumps the 24-105. The 24-105 just does not give me fast enough SS even at iso1600 without a flash, and flash is not always practical.
I am sure I would get used the reverse zoom on the 24-70, and I know it is a mainstay in the pro world, but it just seemed very awkward to me, and I missed shots with it due to the backward zoom.
So, at the end of the day, I feel like my initial instinct that the 17-55 would be the right one was properly evaluated.
Anyone want a 28-135 for cheep?
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please?
#932
all work and no play
come on Jefford, dont make the poor boy beg
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Im just jealous that I cant afford it.
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#933
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Sorry Miz. If I buy it, I will buy it new.
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Ok.
Ohh hey congrats on 23,000
Ohh hey congrats on 23,000
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Well mine was recently cleaned.
Ohh well.
I need to get off my lazy ass and post it for sale.
Ohh well.
I need to get off my lazy ass and post it for sale.
#939
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#940
I miss my 03 CL-S :(
I think I've noted here before I've been eyeing the EF 35mm 1.4L USM... Well last night I went to look at the canonusa site and didn't see it listed. I posted something on a flickr pool about the lens and someone pointed out that Canon will be making an announcement in early Feb, and that there are a lot of lenses removed from the website.
I noticed the story had been picked up on canonrumors:
http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/01/w...ave-they-gone/
I need to start saving!
I noticed the story had been picked up on canonrumors:
http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/01/w...ave-they-gone/
I need to start saving!
#941
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70-200 f2.8L IS is missing? WTH?
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, January 5, 2009 – Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, introduces the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. Arguably the most popular focal range in Canon’s telephoto arsenal and a staple lens for any professional photographer, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens provides the focal length, maximum aperture and zoom power for capturing everything from fast-action sports to studio portraits. Built for the professional, the body structure of the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens has been enhanced to provide better durability and strength without a significant increase in weight. Canon has improved optical performance on the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens by redesigning the internal elements, incorporating a fluorite element and a fifth UD element. The use of the fluorite element and five UD elements helps to minimize secondary chromatic aberrations and produce better image quality with improved contrast and resolution through the entire zoom range; the end result is an optically precise lens worthy of becoming the leader of Canon’s L-series lenses.
Along with its redesigned optical elements, the new lens design features improved AF speed due to a new focusing algorithm and has reduced the minimum focusing distance to 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) through the entire zoom range, allowing photographers to capture tighter portraiture shots in a small studio space. The previous lens model’s minimum focusing distance was 1.4 metres (4.6 feet), whereas now photographers can stand nearly 20 centimetres (8 inches) closer to their subject and achieve sharp focus and tight crops. Canon has also enhanced the Image Stabilization allowing it to compensate for shutter speeds up to four steps slower than 1/focal length, a one step improvement over the previous lens model.
“Canon’s core has always been our optics, and we are constantly challenging ourselves to produce better and more advanced optical systems for our customers. The new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens incorporates the best advancements in Canon lens technology from the past few years and packages it into what we believe will be the most popular lens for professionals and advanced photographers,” stated Ian Macfarlane, Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
The enhanced magnesium alloy barrel design of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens features added strength with a minimal 20-gram increase in weight compared with the previous model (1490g vs. 1470g) and retains Canon’s protective seals and fittings providing dust and water resistance for those photographers working in adverse conditions. A new bayonet mount on the front of the lens includes a locking mechanism to ensure the supplied lens hood remains securely in place. Other noticeable improvements include a wider focusing ring, and sleeker design by reducing the thickness of any protruding elements such as the switch panel. The new lens is also compatible with Canon’s existing EF1.4X II and EF2X II Extenders as well as EF Extension Tubes and the 77mm Close-Up Lens 500D.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is supplied with a detachable tripod collar, a reversible bayonet mount lens hood and a lens pouch. The new lens is scheduled to be delivered to Canadian dealers in April, price to be determined.
Along with its redesigned optical elements, the new lens design features improved AF speed due to a new focusing algorithm and has reduced the minimum focusing distance to 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) through the entire zoom range, allowing photographers to capture tighter portraiture shots in a small studio space. The previous lens model’s minimum focusing distance was 1.4 metres (4.6 feet), whereas now photographers can stand nearly 20 centimetres (8 inches) closer to their subject and achieve sharp focus and tight crops. Canon has also enhanced the Image Stabilization allowing it to compensate for shutter speeds up to four steps slower than 1/focal length, a one step improvement over the previous lens model.
“Canon’s core has always been our optics, and we are constantly challenging ourselves to produce better and more advanced optical systems for our customers. The new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens incorporates the best advancements in Canon lens technology from the past few years and packages it into what we believe will be the most popular lens for professionals and advanced photographers,” stated Ian Macfarlane, Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
The enhanced magnesium alloy barrel design of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens features added strength with a minimal 20-gram increase in weight compared with the previous model (1490g vs. 1470g) and retains Canon’s protective seals and fittings providing dust and water resistance for those photographers working in adverse conditions. A new bayonet mount on the front of the lens includes a locking mechanism to ensure the supplied lens hood remains securely in place. Other noticeable improvements include a wider focusing ring, and sleeker design by reducing the thickness of any protruding elements such as the switch panel. The new lens is also compatible with Canon’s existing EF1.4X II and EF2X II Extenders as well as EF Extension Tubes and the 77mm Close-Up Lens 500D.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is supplied with a detachable tripod collar, a reversible bayonet mount lens hood and a lens pouch. The new lens is scheduled to be delivered to Canadian dealers in April, price to be determined.
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do want.
#944
Big Block go VROOOM!
Technically speaking, I believe 'glass' is actually in incorrect term. Where optics are concerned, I seem to recall that "fluorite" is actually calcium fluorite crystals that are grown.
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#945
Photography Nerd
As much as I like my 70-200 f/4, I have serious lust for this one. The improved MTF's, increased magnification, and 4-stop IS all look great. I imagine it's going to be in tight supply for a long time.
If the 24-70 is the highest volume lens in the Canon L-series lineup, the 70-200 f/2.8IS has to be the second. I wonder how many millions of them are floating around out there?
If the 24-70 is the highest volume lens in the Canon L-series lineup, the 70-200 f/2.8IS has to be the second. I wonder how many millions of them are floating around out there?
#946
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As much as I like my 70-200 f/4, I have serious lust for this one. The improved MTF's, increased magnification, and 4-stop IS all look great. I imagine it's going to be in tight supply for a long time.
If the 24-70 is the highest volume lens in the Canon L-series lineup, the 70-200 f/2.8IS has to be the second. I wonder how many millions of them are floating around out there?
If the 24-70 is the highest volume lens in the Canon L-series lineup, the 70-200 f/2.8IS has to be the second. I wonder how many millions of them are floating around out there?
#947
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#948
I'd guess the fluorite glass was the limiting factor. Knowing what I do from the astronomy side of things, there's only three (or so) suppliers of this sort of glass in the world. Schott in Germany and a couple of companies in Russia. Considering the volume that this lens will sell, it wouldn't surprise me at all if it took the better part of a year for one of these companies (or Canon themselves) to commit to the fluorite glass production resources necessary for this lens.
Technically speaking, I believe 'glass' is actually in incorrect term. Where optics are concerned, I seem to recall that "fluorite" is actually calcium fluorite crystals that are grown.
Technically speaking, I believe 'glass' is actually in incorrect term. Where optics are concerned, I seem to recall that "fluorite" is actually calcium fluorite crystals that are grown.
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MSRP is estimated to be ~2800 GBP or roughly ~$4300 USD
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#951
Don't be surprised when it is about $500-$600 more than the current price.
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Since I will be going to CES I will check out the 70-200 2.8 IS II since I read it will be on display there
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#956
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I'm just hoping it's priced well enough to inspire people to let go of their gently used Mk I's.
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#957
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I'm betting it will be right around $2600 or perhaps a little lower. It'll probably be around $2900 up here to pay for the French manuals that come in the box....
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