"Wish List"
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"Wish List"
Things that are realistic or at least somewhat realistic, but you just can't get right now. What kind of photo-related things do you wish you could get? Or, things that you have been wanting to get but have been putting off due to other commitments.
Also, if you see something and know of other options or possibilities that we might just not have heard of, let us know.
Also, if you see something and know of other options or possibilities that we might just not have heard of, let us know.
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A couple for now:
Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX 21-Inch Interactive Pen Display PC Tablet
I know there's a 12WX but I feel like I would feel limited by the 1280x800 resolution. I guess I'd have to try it to be sure. Ideally I'd want something in between 12 and 21, like a 17" 1680x1050 would be nice. Anyways.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX 21-Inch Interactive Pen Display PC Tablet
I know there's a 12WX but I feel like I would feel limited by the 1280x800 resolution. I guess I'd have to try it to be sure. Ideally I'd want something in between 12 and 21, like a 17" 1680x1050 would be nice. Anyways.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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are we talking reasonable or ridiculous?
Reasonable:
an upgrade from my 18-55VR(a little more reach would be nice)
30 or 35mm prime
nice, sturdy tripod
SB600
Ridiculous:
D300
Sigma 10-20 HSM
Reasonable:
an upgrade from my 18-55VR(a little more reach would be nice)
30 or 35mm prime
nice, sturdy tripod
SB600
Ridiculous:
D300
Sigma 10-20 HSM
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reasonably ridiculous
good list!
good list!
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Nikon 600mm f/4 VR
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Unless you have money to burn, the 85 1.8 will be just fine. I had a 85L, was to use it for stage work, it fell through and I only used it about three times. Sold it for what I paid for it though. price increases FTW. But the 35L is a beauty of a lens.
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You don't want my budget, it's gone bye bye.
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I'll assume you mean the 35 1.4L. What do you think about the FF vignetting on that lens?
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I was seriously considering that lens but then I read a good number of reviews that said it had vignetting issues on FF.
well anyways thanks!
well anyways thanks!
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35L
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#25
Big Block go VROOOM!
I currently have some off camera flash equipment in my sights. I'm just trying to decide if I want to go with a basic shoot-through umbrella setup or if I should spring for a "hotshoe softbox" like the Lastolite EzyBox. I'm also trying to see if there's a way I can use a regular photo tripod as a stand for holding a reflector (Wimberly Plamp?).
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dang.
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I currently have some off camera flash equipment in my sights. I'm just trying to decide if I want to go with a basic shoot-through umbrella setup or if I should spring for a "hotshoe softbox" like the Lastolite EzyBox. I'm also trying to see if there's a way I can use a regular photo tripod as a stand for holding a reflector (Wimberly Plamp?).
#29
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Realistic:
EF-S 10-22
Some white balance card
On the radar, but not imminent:
Off camera lighting
wide, fast prime
In the future:
Either 50D replacement or full-frame (maybe 5DII) Would need to supplement my lenses if going full frame.
100-400 (Is there any reason to consider the 400 f5.6 over this other than price?)
EF-S 10-22
Some white balance card
On the radar, but not imminent:
Off camera lighting
wide, fast prime
In the future:
Either 50D replacement or full-frame (maybe 5DII) Would need to supplement my lenses if going full frame.
100-400 (Is there any reason to consider the 400 f5.6 over this other than price?)
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Realistic:
EF-S 10-22
Some white balance card
On the radar, but not imminent:
Off camera lighting
wide, fast prime
In the future:
Either 50D replacement or full-frame (maybe 5DII) Would need to supplement my lenses if going full frame.
100-400 (Is there any reason to consider the 400 f5.6 over this other than price?)
EF-S 10-22
Some white balance card
On the radar, but not imminent:
Off camera lighting
wide, fast prime
In the future:
Either 50D replacement or full-frame (maybe 5DII) Would need to supplement my lenses if going full frame.
100-400 (Is there any reason to consider the 400 f5.6 over this other than price?)
#31
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Realistic list:
EF-S 10-22mm
EF 500mm
Way out there list:
1Ds MkIII
EF 800mm
Supposedly the 400mm f/5.6 also focuses faster than the 100-400mm, however you give up the versatility of the zoom in the 100-400mm. I was faced with the same choice and went with the 100-400mm. Depends on what you want to do with it.
EF-S 10-22mm
EF 500mm
Way out there list:
1Ds MkIII
EF 800mm
Supposedly the 400mm f/5.6 also focuses faster than the 100-400mm, however you give up the versatility of the zoom in the 100-400mm. I was faced with the same choice and went with the 100-400mm. Depends on what you want to do with it.
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is learning to moonwalk i
For the not-too-distant future, I plan on renting one or the other for a trip to Yellowstone if that happens. Maybe even another body (50D or 5DII). Which 400mm capable lens would you recommend?
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Realistic list:
EF-S 10-22mm
EF 500mm
Way out there list:
1Ds MkIII
EF 800mm
Supposedly the 400mm f/5.6 also focuses faster than the 100-400mm, however you give up the versatility of the zoom in the 100-400mm. I was faced with the same choice and went with the 100-400mm. Depends on what you want to do with it.
EF-S 10-22mm
EF 500mm
Way out there list:
1Ds MkIII
EF 800mm
Supposedly the 400mm f/5.6 also focuses faster than the 100-400mm, however you give up the versatility of the zoom in the 100-400mm. I was faced with the same choice and went with the 100-400mm. Depends on what you want to do with it.
any interest in the Nikons?
#34
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I have though made hypothetical scenarios to try and justify buying a 35L though. Like selling all my lenses, or debating whether I should get a 28 1.8, 50 1.4, and 85 1.8 or just a 35L....
my camera really hasn't gotten much use as of late though so I'm not inclined to spend much money on it. Just got to plan another trip so I have an excuse for buying another couple lenses.
#35
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Srika - I have no complaints with the sharpness of the 100-400. Any softness/focus issues with my pictures are due to my errors, not issues with the lens. I would buy the lens again in a heartbeat. All the wildlife pics on my flickr site were taken with the 100-400:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken_from_md/
I've never shot with a Nikon so I can't comment on their stuff. I do know at least one Nikon photog who bought a Canon DSLR, the XTi I think, just to use the EF 400mm f/5.6 lens. You can't go wrong with either one.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken_from_md/
I've never shot with a Nikon so I can't comment on their stuff. I do know at least one Nikon photog who bought a Canon DSLR, the XTi I think, just to use the EF 400mm f/5.6 lens. You can't go wrong with either one.
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That 400 5.6 was a lens that I thought about trading for when I was selling off my Canon gear. But that would have meant keeping a Canon body.
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realistically?
1DmkIII
580ex II
2x pocket wizards
24-70 2.8
transparent umbrella + light stand
unrealistically:
nikon D3
14-24 2.8
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
300 2.8
400 2.8
sb-900
pocket wizards
2x white lightning X800's
1DmkIII
580ex II
2x pocket wizards
24-70 2.8
transparent umbrella + light stand
unrealistically:
nikon D3
14-24 2.8
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8
300 2.8
400 2.8
sb-900
pocket wizards
2x white lightning X800's
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lol, in 10 years i dont think i would want a D3