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04/19/2007 07:09:05 PM · #1 |
| What is your favorite lense for your canon (any brand) or favorite two and why? |
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04/19/2007 07:18:40 PM · #2 |
OK, I'll bite:
24-70. Accurate, dependable, sharp and quick to focus.
85. Wide aperture and almost unbelievably sharp wide open (as long as you hit the focussing correctly, which can be a little tricky, to say the least).
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04/19/2007 07:30:20 PM · #3 |
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS by far!
Message edited by author 2007-04-19 19:34:19.
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04/19/2007 07:30:50 PM · #4 |
Ok, i might be biased, but i'm going for 24-70.
I just haven't used it as much as i should have yet, had a lull in enthusiasm recently, thanks to a few problems. |
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04/19/2007 07:32:21 PM · #5 |
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04/19/2007 07:40:34 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
85. Wide aperture and almost unbelievably sharp wide open (as long as you hit the focussing correctly, which can be a little tricky, to say the least). |
Ditto on the 85mm and I love the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 as well. That could change soon now that I have the 17-40mm F/4 L
Message edited by author 2007-04-19 19:51:51.
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04/19/2007 07:42:30 PM · #7 |
Who on earth gave that a '1'?
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04/19/2007 07:43:20 PM · #8 |
| I have never used a L lens but if I could choose my favorite at this point it would be the 100-400mm f/4L IS. |
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04/19/2007 07:44:45 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Who on earth gave that a '1'? |
And the 5 '2' votes? Seems totally uncalled for. |
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04/19/2007 07:54:33 PM · #10 |
My Tamron 28-75 F/2.8 is my favorite, but...
The Tokina 12-24 is a close second. Heck of a lens.
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04/19/2007 07:58:44 PM · #11 |
In the following order:
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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04/19/2007 08:00:37 PM · #12 |
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04/19/2007 08:01:37 PM · #13 |
It would be impossible to really choose a favorite. There are several that are just outstanding...
15/2.8 fisheye
24/1.4 L
100/2.8 Macro
24-70/2.8L
70-200/2.8L
Of those, the 70-200 and the 24-70 together are a tremendous combination, and I'd say that between them they get 80% of my shutter clicks. I guess that says something... :-) |
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04/19/2007 08:15:07 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by LoudDog:
17-40 f4 L |
ditto its awesome, although i wish i could afford the 2.8 (one day) |
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04/19/2007 08:32:16 PM · #15 |
| i personally like my 50mm Human SUPER AF f/.01 TRIPLE L CIS(complete image stabilization) lens...i paid 9months of my life sitting in a dark wt cave till i could get it...turns out it was buy one get one free |
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04/19/2007 08:39:57 PM · #16 |
70-200 2.8, preferably with IS - any brand will do, but canon is the better choice. Just a fantastic focal length for so may things.
Second...hard to choose...probably my tamron 24-135 3.5-5.6 - it's a greeat lens, great for studio and walkaround use. super sharp. Would be nice if it was a solid 2.8.
My other lenses all leave me wanting something...
I like my 17-55 2.8 IS, but for it to be perfect it needs to go to 90mm or so.
the tamron 28-75 2.8 is a great lens for close quarters natural light portraiture - the 17-55 isn't long enough. This lens isn't wide enough for most indoor uses.
I just got the 85 1.8 today- I'm not much of a prime guy and the 50 1.8 is borderline junk IMO (sure, it's sharper than the kit lens, but it's inferior to all the other lenses). I got this for one purpose - to make teh BG go away and for extremely shallow DOF - and cause I can't afford the 85 1.2 right now.
I have the 10-22 as well...sucks for night landscapes (you're better off using crayons), but for some things it's just great - wide angle and close up like indoors or similar.
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04/19/2007 08:56:34 PM · #17 |
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04/19/2007 08:57:23 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by dragonlady:
24-70/f2.8 |
I agree!!!!
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04/19/2007 10:33:59 PM · #19 |
Hmmm... all zooms so far. Interesting.
My favorite lens is my 20mm/f2.8 On a 1.6x body it mimics 35mm, my favorite frame size, and I'm always blown away by the color, contrast and detail that it pulls. If I was forced to only shoot with one lens, it would be the one.
As far as zooms: Well I can't afford the "big boy/girl" glass, but I'm very happy with my 70-200mm/f4L. Light and carry-able (although not really a "street" lens). Optics, speed of focus, and build are all top notch.
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04/20/2007 03:19:46 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by shutterpuppy:
Hmmm... all zooms so far. |
...apart from the abovementioned 85 and 50
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04/20/2007 03:27:47 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Originally posted by shutterpuppy:
Hmmm... all zooms so far. |
...apart from the abovementioned 85 and 50 |
Or my mention of the 28mm f1.8 |
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04/20/2007 03:33:28 PM · #22 |
of the 4 lens that I currently have it depends on what I'm shooting for. If its for me there is no doubt I love my 100MM F2.8 macro lens.
If I'm shooting for the paper its the 120-300 2.8 or the 70-200 2.8 depending on what sport I am shooting.
Family shooting its the 24-70, or my dearly departed(I hope  Rex is enjoying it) 17-40
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04/20/2007 03:33:53 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Originally posted by shutterpuppy:
Hmmm... all zooms so far. |
...apart from the abovementioned 85 and 50 |
Or my mention of the 28mm f1.8 |
... or Kirbic's mention of the 15m f2.8 fisheye.
My favorite = Canon 17-55m f2.8. :)
Followed closely by my 50mm 1.4 prime.
Message edited by author 2007-04-20 15:34:11.
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04/20/2007 03:34:18 PM · #24 |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 'cause I love macro shots.
Canon 17-40L F4 lens for my general walk around lens.
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04/20/2007 03:36:41 PM · #25 |
100/2.8 macro - great contrast and sharpness, I use it as a walk about tele.
85/1.8 - superb, If it just had a closer focusing distance this would be my favorite.
Carl Zeiss Jena 135/3.5 - Great lens in every way, It's the only lens I use in harsh light, unless I'm looking for insane contrast.
28/2.0 - just a nice lens.
50/1.8 - inexpensive.
I think I just like primes.
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