Is L-glass more addictive than crack?

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

07/13/2007 02:22:18 AM · #1

I just ordered the Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro. I did it because I recently purchased the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS and Its amazing!

I never thought I'd be willing to spend that kind of cash on a lens.

Now I want this one Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AutoFocus Wide Angle. I NEED THIS LENS!! YOU CANT STOP ME!!!

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

07/13/2007 02:42:44 AM · #2

Originally posted by SouthCoastOr3gon:

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AutoFocus Wide Angle. I NEED THIS LENS!! YOU CANT STOP ME!!!

38mm isn't very wide.

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Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/13/2007 02:43:22 AM · #3

crack is probably cheaper, anyways...

and i was going to say something like on an xti, 24mm is 38mm which isnt really a great focal length to start a zoom at... but, i see that SouthCoastOr3gon has the 10-22 already, so the 24 will fill a pretty big gap in his lineup. spend away! you know you want to...

Message edited by author 2007-07-13 02:46:17.

07/13/2007 02:55:35 AM · #4

That some great rationalizations, and justifications. The reviews I have read say the 10-22 shoots as good as the ultra wide angle L-series.

I live too far away from any camera shops to test it out for myself.

I think with th Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AutoFocus Wide Angle lens my L-crack habit will be complete.

Message edited by author 2007-07-13 02:56:45.

PaulE

Canon EOS-50D

07/13/2007 03:42:33 AM · #5

You appear to be going for a similar lens set up to me. The 10-22 is superb (just check what Bear_Music does with his). I love my 24-105, but do sometimes wish I had gone for the faster 24-70. I now have the 100m macro so similar there. The 100-400 is next on my shopping list (for sometime next year) so it is great to hear good feedback.

If you have to choose between the 24-105 and the 10-22 then go for the 24-105 - it covers 80% of my shooting scenarios.

bood

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/13/2007 06:06:50 AM · #6

Is L-glass more addictive than crack?
Not sure..how is your crack habit coming along?

I had the 10-22 with my 20D and I actually really miss it (sold it with my 20D when I bought my 5D), n absolutly superb lens.

Message edited by author 2007-07-13 06:07:09.

anotherday

07/13/2007 06:36:31 AM · #7

I have to have that 10-22mm ... mine, mine! next on my shopping list!

PHOTOKID

07/13/2007 06:39:48 AM · #8

I just bought the 70-200mm 2.8 IS L series lens and I have got to tell you that is like living in a dream when shooting with this lens. I like so many others am now also hooked on L glass.

I think my next purchase will be the 1.4x tele converter, then the 10-22mm. I am trying to hold out a bit on the 10-22mm because I have heard rumors of canon releasing one with a 2.8 apreture in October at photokina, hopefully its not way out of the realm of possibility. I guess I will sit back and see.

Rich

Edit for Sigma comment, as I couldnt find info to back it up.

Message edited by author 2007-07-13 07:07:29.

anotherday

07/13/2007 06:54:43 AM · #9

hmmm...are you sure? now you make me think twice about that 10-22mm

but then again, sigma is not that wide, right?

Message edited by author 2007-07-13 06:59:05.

PHOTOKID

07/13/2007 07:08:51 AM · #10

Originally posted by anotherday:

hmmm...are you sure? now you make me think twice about that 10-22mm

but then again, sigma is not that wide, right?

Couldnt find the information to back up my mouth, I have seen it somewheres and I will continue to look, but for now I will correct my statement as not to mislead anyone until I have crediable data.

Rich

anotherday

07/13/2007 07:17:07 AM · #11

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PHOTOKID

07/13/2007 07:21:33 AM · #12

Originally posted by anotherday:

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07/14/2007 11:01:45 PM · #13

I did it!

The UPS guy will be bringing both lenses next week, and photoshop Cs3!

w00t!!!!

Now Im feeling unsatisfied with my Xti.....hmmmmm

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

07/14/2007 11:34:32 PM · #14

I agree that 24mm is not wide on a crop-sensor. When I had the 24-105 on the 300D I really missed the 17-24mm portion of the 17-40mm I had sold to buy it.

If you want wide, I'd go with the 17-40 which is cheaper anyway. If you want walkaround, the 24-105 is excellent.

07/20/2007 02:47:17 AM · #15

My red rings arrived today. They are so sleek, and sexy!

My wife got the packing slip :/ She is irate!! I'm gonna sleep on the couch tonight!

There would be a similar reaction if I was caught smoking crack. There are some similarities between crack and L-glass.

I'll have to buy her something expensive to calm her down.

I cant wait to shoot tomorrow!!!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/20/2007 03:01:55 AM · #16

I just tried to install photoshop, and my dvd drive wont work. Always something :(

nhuto

Canon EOS-40D

07/20/2007 05:14:03 AM · #17

I quit doing crack so I could afford L-glass, yes L-glass is much more addictive :)...Enjoy your new lenses SouthCoastOregon

Best Regard, Nathan

CorySmith

07/20/2007 07:19:31 AM · #18

Originally posted by SouthCoastOr3gon:

I just ordered the Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro.

yeah i have that one too, and it quickly became my favorite lens :)
good choice

Telehubbie

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/20/2007 07:39:15 AM · #19

Congrats on your addiction. Now you just have to buy her some nice glass to go on her finger, ears, or neck. That should keep her quiet, for a little while anyways. ;-) Nice macro of the bird's eye btw.

Strikeslip

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/20/2007 08:02:24 AM · #20

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Nikon D200

07/20/2007 10:02:46 AM · #21

Originally posted by SouthCoastOr3gon:

My wife got the packing slip :/ She is irate!! I'm gonna sleep on the couch tonight!

There would be a similar reaction if I was caught smoking crack. There are some similarities between crack and L-glass.

I'll have to buy her something expensive to calm her down.

And this is why I'm glad I don't shoot Canon... :-P

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/20/2007 10:09:53 AM · #22

Originally posted by SouthCoastOr3gon:

I think with th Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AutoFocus Wide Angle lens my L-crack habit will be complete.

It'll never be complete and you know it too. You know you want a 500mm f/4L IS... I just got my first L and I want another already. 17-40mm f/4L is the leader right now with a potential of dumping the 70-200mm f/4L and upgrading to the f/2.8L (non-IS since I can't afford $1700).

Strikeslip

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/20/2007 11:27:10 AM · #23

Originally posted by SamDoe1:

Originally posted by SouthCoastOr3gon:
I think with th Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AutoFocus Wide Angle lens my L-crack habit will be complete.

It'll never be complete and you know it too. You know you want a 500mm f/4L IS... I just got my first L and I want another already. 17-40mm f/4L is the leader right now with a potential of dumping the 70-200mm f/4L and upgrading to the f/2.8L (non-IS since I can't afford $1700).

My prediction is he'll be jonesing for a 5D next. :-D

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/20/2007 12:34:23 PM · #24

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by SamDoe1:
It'll never be complete and you know it too. You know you want a 500mm f/4L IS... I just got my first L and I want another already. 17-40mm f/4L is the leader right now with a potential of dumping the 70-200mm f/4L and upgrading to the f/2.8L (non-IS since I can't afford $1700).

My prediction is he'll be jonesing for a 5D next. :-D

I know I am...

...must...resist...temptation...bank account would not be happy.
The new "40D" looks very tempting too but I think the 350D is going to be good for a while.

jimness