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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

01/04/2005 05:35:47 PM · #1

Just wanted to hear from everyone, as far as, what they consider thier most "used/needed" accessory. I'm about to make a large purchase and I want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything.

Please feel free to give suggestions and/or comments on the list I have.
Here is the order list so far:
EF 17-40mm f/4 L
EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sigma 105mm macro
2-580ex's w/ST-E2
Sigma EM-140
Tamron 1.4x SP Pro TC
Colorvision PrintFix and SpyderPro2
Bogen Monopod
4x 77mm filter (polorizer, uv, enhancing, & 812 warming)

In the near future:
1D Mark II
20D

Already have:
10D
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye
Sekonic L-558 Light Meter
Bogen Tripod
2 Bogen light stands w/umbrella's
Sunpak 555

Have but selling after new equipment arrives:
Sigma 28-80mm macro
Sigma 70-300mm macro
Sunpak 622

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

01/04/2005 05:38:09 PM · #2

canon 500 f/4 L IS.

tyrkinn

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

01/04/2005 05:42:43 PM · #3

...did you just rob a bank?!

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

01/04/2005 05:46:35 PM · #4

Originally posted by hsteg:

canon 500 f/4 L IS.

I think the 1200mm is a better choice.

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

01/04/2005 05:50:36 PM · #5

I think that the EF 50 f1.4 is a better lens if you want to get as serious as you are.

01/04/2005 05:52:04 PM · #6

Originally posted by tyrkinn:

...did you just rob a bank?!

No... I'm just a paid assassin :)

helgihelgi

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

01/04/2005 05:58:13 PM · #7

Getting both the 24-70mm and 17-40mm seems a bit redundant, and if you're going to get a 20D in the near future I'd go for a 10-22mm EF-S instead of the 17-40. You won't be able to use it on the 1D MkII, but keeping an ultra-wide zoom on a backup body could come in handy..

And since you don't seem to be shy with your cash, stretching up to the 50mm f/1.4 is probably worth it -- the 1.8 is great, but the focus on the 1.4 is faster and more consistent and the bokeh just that tiny bit smoother. Plus, it feels alot more solid -- although the 1.8 can deliver on a professional level, putting it on a 1D mkII is a bit, well.. cheap.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

01/04/2005 05:59:47 PM · #8

The 17-40 is a better lens than the 10-22 even if the latter provides a bit wider angle.

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

01/04/2005 06:00:38 PM · #9

Forget the Tamron 1.4x SP Pro TC and go with the Canon EF 1.4x II Extender.

Have fun saddling all that debt.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/04/2005 06:06:27 PM · #10

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

Forget the Tamron 1.4x SP Pro TC and go with the Canon EF 1.4x II Extender.

I actually saw comparison photos between the tamron and the canon and didnt see much noticable difference... is there something else I should know about?

Originally posted by :

Have fun saddling all that debt.

Ahh... I won't have to worry about debt... just have to rebuild the savings :)

BobsterLobster

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

01/04/2005 06:19:44 PM · #11

Drool...

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/04/2005 06:25:03 PM · #12

You'll need a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS. In fact, get two while you're at it. I'll hang onto the second one for you. Kind of and off-site backup, just in case. :)

jimmythefish

Canon EOS-10D

01/04/2005 06:28:47 PM · #13

The enhancing and 812 warming filters aren't necessary or useful for digital purposes - they're meant for film. Just shoot RAW and adjust colour balance/temperature as required. As for the 17-40 and 24-70, maybe just get the 17-40 and the 70-200 and see how you like that combo first. I have it and feel little need to ever go to my 28-105 to cover the middle. The 24-70 would be more usable on the 1D, though.

If you're considering getting a 1-series body in the future I'd stay away from the EF-S lenses.

Message edited by author 2005-01-04 18:30:47.

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/04/2005 06:30:28 PM · #14

Originally posted by xcharrier:

Ahh... I won't have to worry about debt... just have to rebuild the savings :)

That's the way to do it!

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

01/04/2005 06:38:18 PM · #15

I'd also like to suggest the Canon 300mm f4 L IS. I have this lens and LOVE it. Coupled with the 1.4x extender and you have a pretty good 420mm lens with IS with a 2 stop loss. Not bad.

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

01/04/2005 06:43:08 PM · #16

Wow, and I was glad about the money I saved by having 1 bagel for breakfast and 1 bagel for lunch!!

Can you buy me somethin'?

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/04/2005 06:52:40 PM · #17

Forget the Tamron 1.4X TC, get the Canon 1.4X II TC. I have the 24-70 f/2.8, love it! Get the 50mm f/1.4 instead of the f/1.8. For the long side get the 300mm f/2.8L IS :)

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/04/2005 07:02:35 PM · #18

Originally posted by micknewton:

You'll need a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS.

Trust me... I'd love to. But that lens alone costs more than my order right now :)

KiwiChris

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/04/2005 07:46:31 PM · #19

'Urro,

Given you're getting the 24-70 F/2.8 the 16-35 F/2.8 might be more use at the wide end. 1 extra mm wide, and a stop faster than the 17-40..

It's double the price though.

Nice shopping list, can I carry your bags? :-).

Cheers, Me.

ed: typo

Message edited by author 2005-01-04 19:48:01.

Nazgul

01/04/2005 07:53:56 PM · #20

Since you got so much money to burn IÂ´d get the 16-35 instead of the 17-40 simply for the reason it has wider aperture!

you work for the russian mafia or the italian?

C-Fox

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

01/04/2005 09:25:13 PM · #21

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

Forget the Tamron 1.4x SP Pro TC and go with the Canon EF 1.4x II Extender.

Have fun saddling all that debt.

I choose the Tamron 1.4 Pro instead of the Canon. I get nice sharp images with it and rarely have problems. Since the most notice (of any) problems people had were at the outside edges the 10D and 20D crop those out anyway.

cesarpz

Canon EOS-10D

01/04/2005 09:33:08 PM · #22

if you dont mind me asking....how much is all of this coming to?