Official Lens Discussion Thread
08-12-2010, 11:58 AM
#1081
+1 you could get great shots out of a 40D with better glass. the kit lens is just a beginner lens, and obviously buying a 15-77 EF-S which is worth more than your entire KIT will make a huge difference. canon wouldnt price this item higher than some of the L lenses if it didnt deliver. i got this because many enthusiasts claim this lens to be the ONLY true upgrade to the 18-55. obviously if you want more reach then an L lens would do you right
08-12-2010, 01:15 PM
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If you use Firefox:
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Although it's usually posted right on the Flickr page.
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Although it's usually posted right on the Flickr page.
08-12-2010, 01:36 PM
#1084
08-12-2010, 02:53 PM
#1085
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OK so I did some researching and stuck between choosing these two:
EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM
I can get either of these two at the same price on craigslist so price isn't a factor here. Which one do you guys suggest?
EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM
I can get either of these two at the same price on craigslist so price isn't a factor here. Which one do you guys suggest?
08-12-2010, 02:59 PM
#1086
I like the 24-105 because it has more reach. IMO better for a walk around lens, used it when I had a 40D.
08-12-2010, 03:12 PM
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08-12-2010, 08:49 PM
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^ Ooooooh. I never knew there was such a thing as renting photography equipments. I researched locally and there are some stores that rents out photography equipments. Gonna look into those for sure.
08-12-2010, 09:54 PM
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iirc. i rented something from samy's in santa ana...
09-04-2010, 11:17 AM
#1091
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It's a lot heavier than the 2/35, but I'm sure there are people who'd appreciate the extra stop. I think it's likely going to have less vignetting too because everything seems oversized about it. The small size and discrete appearance is one of the things like most about my 2/35. However, if I started with the 1.4/35, I probably would have been fine with it too.
09-06-2010, 12:18 AM
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A canon 35L?
09-06-2010, 09:58 AM
#1096
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Time to switch brands again! 
09-06-2010, 12:30 PM
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10-08-2010, 05:20 PM
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OK, time for me to stop planning and start doing...
I am going to buy the Canon 17-55 from B+H.
I am freaking sick and tired of waiting for some kind of temporary or seasonal price drop.
Anyone know if B+H will help out of the product drops in price within 30 days of purchase?
Has to be B+H as I have a gift card.
The Sub $1K drops don't seem to be happening any more on the black line (median price)...
I am going to buy the Canon 17-55 from B+H.
I am freaking sick and tired of waiting for some kind of temporary or seasonal price drop.
Anyone know if B+H will help out of the product drops in price within 30 days of purchase?
Has to be B+H as I have a gift card.
The Sub $1K drops don't seem to be happening any more on the black line (median price)...
10-08-2010, 06:02 PM
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Theyre supposed to help you if the price drops.
But they are assholes and never credited me back.
So I'm taking my business elsewhere.
But they are assholes and never credited me back.
So I'm taking my business elsewhere.
10-08-2010, 06:12 PM
#1102
Just buy the effing thing already
10-08-2010, 09:45 PM
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10-08-2010, 10:16 PM
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$700 shipped and paypal'ed? 
10-08-2010, 10:17 PM
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have the fall lens rebates started yet?
i think its around november. cant remember.
i think its around november. cant remember.
10-09-2010, 12:22 AM
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10-09-2010, 01:30 AM
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i know.
i really need to sell it thou...
i really need to sell it thou...
10-10-2010, 04:15 PM
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10-10-2010, 05:00 PM
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10-10-2010, 05:29 PM
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10-10-2010, 08:17 PM
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Thanks. Gift card made it easier but I was still hoping for some kind of discount... Oh well, I will have it for a long time I hope.
Anyone want a used 28-135IS?
12-07-2010, 10:23 PM
#1117
I would add Tokina 11-16 to that thought and get it. Constant 2.8 lens. But it's $150 higher than them.
Looking at amazon.com all have goods reviews, I would look at them for better advise than here. I don't think a lot here own any of them.
I have 11-16 for Nikon, like it a lot. So I would tend to lean towards the 12-24.
Looking at amazon.com all have goods reviews, I would look at them for better advise than here. I don't think a lot here own any of them.
I have 11-16 for Nikon, like it a lot. So I would tend to lean towards the 12-24.
12-08-2010, 08:31 AM
#1119
All of them are "digital" lenses. So I would say that wouldn't be idea for a FF body.
The EF-S lenses are designed not to let you attached them to a EF body, but the Tokina and others I don't think are. So you could, but not sure what you'd get.
I know people that have used the Tokina 11-16 on a FF Nikon body, of course you get major vignetting at lower focal lengths. Not sure if you could attach it to a FF Canon, I'd say you could dig a little or ask that question at http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php and find out.
The EF-S lenses are designed not to let you attached them to a EF body, but the Tokina and others I don't think are. So you could, but not sure what you'd get.
I know people that have used the Tokina 11-16 on a FF Nikon body, of course you get major vignetting at lower focal lengths. Not sure if you could attach it to a FF Canon, I'd say you could dig a little or ask that question at http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php and find out.