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03/07/2006 01:22:47 PM · #1 |
I have taken the radical step of buying:
16-35 f.2.8L (arrived this morning)
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70-200 f2.8L (non-IS) (hopefully will arrive soon).
I plan to use these plus:
8mm Peleng
50mm f1.8
Pros: f2.8 across range. High quality glass above 16mm.
Cons: missing 35mm-70mm, nothing above 200mm. No more discrete photography.
I am doing this on the theory that I usually either take wideangle or zoom images, and very rarely do I need something in the middle. I want to see if I can ignore that gap, bridging it where necessary with the 50mm f1.8. Also to see if I really miss 300mm (in which case a 1.4 coverter may be required).
If so, I will sell all of my other lenses. If not, I will have to rethink my theory. Luckily, L lenses do not lose a lot of value if I need to resell! I will let you know how a month goes with the new selection.
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03/07/2006 01:29:15 PM · #2 |
Matt, you could always 'plug the gap' with the 24-70.
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03/07/2006 01:33:14 PM · #3 |
| I like it ... wish I could do the same, however when I'm NOT doing my hobby, but still taking photographs (ie ... social events), then 35-70 is exactly the needed range (for me, at least). |
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03/07/2006 02:03:41 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by AJAger:
Matt, you could always 'plug the gap' with the 24-70. |
Thought of that: I would like to avoid the cost and the extra weight if it proves to be unnecessary. The Tokina 28-70 f2.8 is another cheaper option. However, I would ideally like to avoid having a semi-redundant lens (especially an expensive and heavy one). If I really miss the mid-range flexibility, I might have to look at a completely different set up.
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03/07/2006 02:07:00 PM · #5 |
Of course, on your 20D the 16-35mm has a 35mm equivalent range of 26-56mm. So you do have the "normal" focal length covered.
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03/07/2006 02:15:52 PM · #6 |
Yep, as pointed out, what you're really missing will be the range from 56mm-112mm equivalent, though you've got 80mm equivalent coverred with the 50/1.8... The 16-35 and 70-200 you will be exceptionally happy with. Once you shoot with the 70-200/2.8, good luck on going back to another telezoom ;-)
A 1.4x converter for the 70-200 is a great idea. The quality should still be outstanding and you're covered out to 280mm (448mm equivalent) @ f/4.
With regard to the gap, I do think you'll miss it, but it's not such a big range that the 50mm won't be a good "plug." good luck on the experiment!
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03/07/2006 02:34:33 PM · #7 |
| You can always do the poor man's version of covering that range - just take a few steps forward or backward with your other lenses - works well! :-) |
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03/07/2006 02:42:15 PM · #8 |
Hey - your setup will be very close to mine. I have the:
16-35 f/2.8L;
70-200 f/2.8L IS; and
the 50mm f/1.8 II (soon to become an EF 50mm f/1.4; plus the
EF 1.4X II extender (works great with the tele zoom!)
I will probably soon get the 'missing' 24-70 f/2.8L but haven't missed it yet. Once I upgrade my 20D to a 5D there will be an instant need for it since the 16-35 will then become an ultra wide angle lens throughout it's full range. (then I can also sell off my trusty 10-22).
So I wouldn't worry too much about 'the gap' if I were you. You'll be happy with your choice.
Message edited by author 2006-03-07 14:58:18. |
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03/07/2006 03:14:56 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Are_62:
Hey - your setup will be very close to mine. I have the:
16-35 f/2.8L;
70-200 f/2.8L IS; and
the 50mm f/1.8 II (soon to become an EF 50mm f/1.4; plus the
EF 1.4X II extender (works great with the tele zoom!)
I will probably soon get the 'missing' 24-70 f/2.8L but haven't missed it yet. Once I upgrade my 20D to a 5D there will be an instant need for it since the 16-35 will then become an ultra wide angle lens throughout it's full range. (then I can also sell off my trusty 10-22).
So I wouldn't worry too much about 'the gap' if I were you. You'll be happy with your choice. |
Thanks for the comments! The prospect of a full frame sensor at some undefined future point in time is the main reason for committing to the new lenses and eliminating the EF-S lens.
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