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Originally Posted by srika
no not really but I just thought all the rebates might be a cue .. but i dunno.
My 30D had a $300 rebate, but they didn't discontinue it at the time. They canned my $20 rebate 580ex flash. You can't figure Canon out some days.
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what do you guys think of this lens
its going to be either a really long time before i can get the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS
or i could get the tamron 17-50 2.8 within a month or 2
should i wait it out or just go with the tamron?
btw, does the 17-50 have full time manual? what about the front element, does it rotate when focusing? (i cant stand that)
its going to be either a really long time before i can get the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS
or i could get the tamron 17-50 2.8 within a month or 2
should i wait it out or just go with the tamron?
btw, does the 17-50 have full time manual? what about the front element, does it rotate when focusing? (i cant stand that)
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No, it doesn't have FTM focusing feature. It doesn't rotate.
Here is a discussion thread of that lens over POTN : http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=209580
Here is a discussion thread of that lens over POTN : http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=209580
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
what do you guys think of this lens
its going to be either a really long time before i can get the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS
or i could get the tamron 17-50 2.8 within a month or 2
should i wait it out or just go with the tamron?
btw, does the 17-50 have full time manual? what about the front element, does it rotate when focusing? (i cant stand that)
its going to be either a really long time before i can get the EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS
or i could get the tamron 17-50 2.8 within a month or 2
should i wait it out or just go with the tamron?
btw, does the 17-50 have full time manual? what about the front element, does it rotate when focusing? (i cant stand that)
Sigma also makes a new 18-50mm/2.8 Macro version to replace the old non-Macro DG model.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
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Originally Posted by waTSX
^^Which makes it a pretty good portrait lens. The 50 f/1.4 is also the sharpest lens I've ever used personally.
Great to hear. What aperture are you at for your sharp shots? I read this lens isn't that sharp under wider than f/2.
I think the 50 1.4 will be a great lens to do stock photos with just because of the crazy shallow DOF.
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sorry - the above post is talking about the 50 f/1.4 only, not the EF-S 55-250 IS as it kinda seems.
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i think i finally figured out why some of my basketball shots are coming out blurry.
i have my camera set to center point focus only, and when the action is happening fast i just press * real fast to focus and assume the center point was on the player when instead its on the stands
i thought it was because the lens was back focusing
guess i need to be more careful and verify that it actually aimed at the player.
this is mostly an issue with my 50 1.8 thou
i have my camera set to center point focus only, and when the action is happening fast i just press * real fast to focus and assume the center point was on the player when instead its on the stands
i thought it was because the lens was back focusing
guess i need to be more careful and verify that it actually aimed at the player.
this is mostly an issue with my 50 1.8 thou
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Originally Posted by srika
Wanna move this over here, just for topic's sake.
Great to hear. What aperture are you at for your sharp shots? I read this lens isn't that sharp under wider than f/2.
I think the 50 1.4 will be a great lens to do stock photos with just because of the crazy shallow DOF.
Great to hear. What aperture are you at for your sharp shots? I read this lens isn't that sharp under wider than f/2.
I think the 50 1.4 will be a great lens to do stock photos with just because of the crazy shallow DOF.
I think it's plenty sharp wide open myself and use it that way indoors all the time.
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Originally Posted by dom
Not really.
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Slightly OT, but I am getting the 40D with the 28-135 lens, and am picking up the lens hood as well. Do you guys and gals think I need a filter on the lens? I know some people just use a UV to protect the lens glass, while others swear by the benefits for PQ. Is this a MAC vs. PC thing, where everyone has their opinion and there is no right answer or is there a general consensus? If needed, specific recommendations for which B-W or Hoya?
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Originally Posted by waTSX
That's "razor thin."
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2961/img2511rf0.jpg
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Slightly OT, but I am getting the 40D with the 28-135 lens, and am picking up the lens hood as well. Do you guys and gals think I need a filter on the lens? I know some people just use a UV to protect the lens glass, while others swear by the benefits for PQ. Is this a MAC vs. PC thing, where everyone has their opinion and there is no right answer or is there a general consensus? If needed, specific recommendations for which B-W or Hoya?
And +1 hrj on B&W's, they are really good, though pricey.
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Originally Posted by srika
ha.. here's a 100% crop from RAW with the 50 1.4, as-shot. I think I notice a tad of softness, it's from the hand-holding. EXIF is in place.
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2961/img2511rf0.jpg
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2961/img2511rf0.jpg
Either way, that shot would probably sharpen up nicely in PP.
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Originally Posted by waTSX
If you plan on using the hood a lot, you won't need the filter for protection, but there's definitely two schools of thought on that. Some swear by using UV filters for protection, but my take is that I didn't spend all that money on my expensive glass only to put another piece of glass in front of it, whether it's a good filter like a B&W or not. Lenses are also more prone to flare with filters on them. That said, I do like to use a circular polarizer from time to time, but that's for a specific effect, not for protection.
And +1 hrj on B&W's, they are really good, though pricey.
And +1 hrj on B&W's, they are really good, though pricey.
Thanks for the info. I think I will hold off on a filter for now.
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Originally Posted by waTSX
I'd like to know where the focus points are in that shot. The DoF is so shallow with this lens, I'd bet the buttons are a bit soft because they're closer to the camera than the area below them, or due to camera shake like you said. I'm not saying there's no softness at f/1.4, only that it's very usable and having that extra speed when you really need it is invaluable.
Either way, that shot would probably sharpen up nicely in PP.
Either way, that shot would probably sharpen up nicely in PP.
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This is not my shot, but this is what got me to buy this lens.
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i wish i could post what i got out of my kit lens at a glamour workshop i attended, i was quite surprised at how sharp they were at 100%.
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Are there any attachments I can screw onto this 50mm that will make it like fisheye or wide-angle or something? just curious. I looked at Calumet briefly but didn't see anything that seemed like it would do this. It doesn't seem like it would be hard to do? There would probably be a reduction in IQ but for my specific purposes its not a terrible concern. Kind of looking for something that will give me some possibly wacky results. I know I can do it in PP but sometimes it's cooler to get em straight off the cam.
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never heard of such thing
maybe pick up the canon 15mm fisheye?
maybe pick up the canon 15mm fisheye?
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Whats everyone using as their walk-around lens?
Im still debating if i want to pick up another lens for my India trip. All i have now is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
Any recommendations for under $450?
Im still debating if i want to pick up another lens for my India trip. All i have now is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
Any recommendations for under $450?
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i wish i could post what i got out of my kit lens at a glamour workshop i attended, i was quite surprised at how sharp they were at 100%.
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Whats everyone using as their walk-around lens?
Im still debating if i want to pick up another lens for my India trip. All i have now is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
Any recommendations for under $450?
Im still debating if i want to pick up another lens for my India trip. All i have now is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
Any recommendations for under $450?
Not sure what to recommend for that price range, maybe there's an aftermarket lens someone can suggest. It's kind of going to matter where you're going and what you plan on seeing/taking pics of. The thrifty fifty (50 mm 1.8) is always a good, cheap lens (~$70) to have around if you don't have something better already.
Good luck and enjoy the trip and come back with a wife.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
All i have now is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
Any recommendations for under $450?
Any recommendations for under $450?
He got some stellar results with it. I am using one of those images as my wallpaper (thanks Dan!)
Truthfully, what do I know??!! I am still staring at the total in the Amazon checkout page for my shopping cart with the 40d in it, too scared to click "buy". All I have is a SD750 p+s...
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
I am pretty sure Dan put to rest any doubts regarding what that lens is really capable of in a thread a few months back...
He got some stellar results with it. I am using one of those images as my wallpaper (thanks Dan!)
He got some stellar results with it. I am using one of those images as my wallpaper (thanks Dan!)
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Originally Posted by moeronn
While that lens may be capable of producing great results, it's not an all-encompassing lens. However, without knowing if he's planning on trying to shoot landscapes, portraits, wildlife (at a distance) or macros, it's tough to make any real reccomendation for a supplemental lens.
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I usually forget something important every day too, though....
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Originally Posted by moeronn
While that lens may be capable of producing great results, it's not an all-encompassing lens. However, without knowing if he's planning on trying to shoot landscapes, portraits, wildlife (at a distance) or macros, it's tough to make any real reccomendation for a supplemental lens.
Crazy Sellout it'd be easier to make suggestions if you could tell us the type of shooting you anticipate doing in India. Dan knows a ton about the various lenses and how good they are, so hopefully he'll chime in. The 18-55 is a good starting point, maybe something longer would complement it, like the EF 70-300.
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Originally Posted by waTSX
You're better off getting off the notion of an all-encompassing lens, there is no such animal. The 18-55 is a good walk-around range. Get something longer if that's the kind of shooting you like to do or something wider, the EF-S 10-22 say, if you want to go wider.
Crazy Sellout it'd be easier to make suggestions if you could tell us the type of shooting you anticipate doing in India. Dan knows a ton about the various lenses and how good they are, so hopefully he'll chime in. The 18-55 is a good starting point, maybe something longer would complement it, like the EF 70-300.
Crazy Sellout it'd be easier to make suggestions if you could tell us the type of shooting you anticipate doing in India. Dan knows a ton about the various lenses and how good they are, so hopefully he'll chime in. The 18-55 is a good starting point, maybe something longer would complement it, like the EF 70-300.
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I am still staring at the total in the Amazon checkout page for my shopping cart with the 40d in it, too scared to click "buy". All I have is a SD750 p+s...
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that SD750 is sweet!!
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Originally Posted by moeronn
Isn't that pretty much what I said? Maybe my statement about the 18-55 not being an all encompassing lens implied that there is such a thing, which wasn't my intention.
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Yes it is pretty much what you said. I was talking more about the all-encompassing part and kept on typing. A couple more beers and I'll really be on a roll.
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Did you do it?
Not yet. Too nervous. Need to come to terms with it first. May take a week or two.
I have a really stupid emotional attachment to money. First I need to learn to hate the $2000, then I can spend it...
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Originally Posted by moeronn
I use the 17-40 f4 /L, but I'm thinking about getting the EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS, but it's quite pricey.
Not sure what to recommend for that price range, maybe there's an aftermarket lens someone can suggest. It's kind of going to matter where you're going and what you plan on seeing/taking pics of. The thrifty fifty (50 mm 1.8) is always a good, cheap lens (~$70) to have around if you don't have something better already.
Good luck and enjoy the trip and come back with a wife.
Not sure what to recommend for that price range, maybe there's an aftermarket lens someone can suggest. It's kind of going to matter where you're going and what you plan on seeing/taking pics of. The thrifty fifty (50 mm 1.8) is always a good, cheap lens (~$70) to have around if you don't have something better already.
Good luck and enjoy the trip and come back with a wife.
Well the 18-55 has been great to me and its the only lens I been using for the past year. I'd like to get something else just to experiment with. Figured the subject matter in india will be a good time to toy with settings and such.
I will mostly just be taking pictures of landscape and of the people/family members/my wives.
Dan Martin did do a great write up on the 18-55mm but im wonder how it compares to the new 18-55mm with IS.