Can you talk me out of buying a Lens?

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/15/2007 04:58:04 PM · #1

Alright everyone...

It has been about 1-month since I purchased the XTi + Kit Lens and already I'm searching for my Nikon5700s macro capabilities.

I've done quite a bit of research and was thinking about going with the Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro Lens.

It has pretty much received high reviews around the board and I've seen some excellent photo examples. So instead of asking everyone why this lens is a good buy, I'd rather hear why this lens would be a bad buy.

In other words, talk me out of buying this lens (if you can).

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Message edited by author 2007-11-23 17:58:11.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

11/15/2007 04:59:28 PM · #2

Its heavy ;)

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

11/15/2007 05:00:17 PM · #3

it cost $479

11/15/2007 05:00:19 PM · #4

Originally posted by totaldis:

I'd rather here why this lens would be a bad buy.

It wouldn't be a bad buy. Other than making you never use your kit lens again and end up on a road paved with expensive future lens purchases, expensive tripods, expensive tripod heads, lighting, remotes and printing.

Just say no.

11/15/2007 05:01:00 PM · #5

Gordon, did you subscribe to your own advice? Or are you heavily addicted to lens upgrades?

11/15/2007 05:04:43 PM · #6

NstiG8tr, there is a Canon rebate until January 13, 2008 for $35.00.
Macro Lens

Not a huge amount, but enough to tempt me.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

11/15/2007 05:05:40 PM · #7

Originally posted by totaldis:

Gordon, did you subscribe to your own advice? Or are you heavily addicted to lens upgrades?

I think I'm mostly through the other side. I bought Ls but don't use them much. A couple of prime lenses meet almost all my shooting needs, at lest this year. All I want is a wide angle prime and I think I'll be happy.

Just one more fix.

Message edited by author 2007-11-15 17:06:07.

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

11/15/2007 05:06:23 PM · #8

Originally posted by totaldis:

NstiG8tr, there is a Canon rebate until January 13, 2008 for $35.00.
Macro Lens

Not a huge amount, but enough to tempt me.

well hell buy it then. what's the hold up?

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

11/15/2007 05:08:24 PM · #9

Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by totaldis:
Gordon, did you subscribe to your own advice? Or are you heavily addicted to lens upgrades?

I think I'm mostly through the other side. I bought Ls but don't use them much. A couple of prime lenses meet almost all my shooting needs, at lest this year. All I want is a wide angle prime and I think I'll be happy.

Just one more fix.

HAHA! Always just "one more fix" with you guys.

slickchik

OM System OM-1

11/15/2007 05:10:40 PM · #10

Well, I have to tell you something...

This lens is fricking amazing. You would absolutely love it.

Just buy it!

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/15/2007 05:39:07 PM · #11

Sorry, gotta side with the others... buy it, you will not be sorry. It's a wonderful macro lens, and a great general purpose short telephoto lens to boot. Outstanding for portraits.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/15/2007 05:39:15 PM · #12

Quickly... before I click the buy button! Anyone else?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

11/15/2007 05:40:47 PM · #13

Originally posted by totaldis:

Quickly... before I click the buy button! Anyone else?

Push...the...button!

11/15/2007 05:41:24 PM · #14

Originally posted by kirbic:

Outstanding for portraits.

Oh that reminds me. There's a bad thing about that lens. It's too sharp for portraits.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/15/2007 05:41:58 PM · #15

Yeah, I read that... I also read nothing a simple soft focus filter or post processing can't fix.

Citadel

Nikon D7500

11/15/2007 05:48:03 PM · #16

Purchasing that lens could potentially cause envy amongst your peers on DP Challenge causing resentment and jealousy. Except with me mostly because I shoot Nikon ;)

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

11/15/2007 05:48:39 PM · #17

Your Order Number is WC59854xx - placed on November 15, 2007 05:47PM EST

Please keep this number as it will be needed for any correspondence with us concerning your order.
Confirmation email was sent to your email address at totaldis@abcdef.

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Thank you everyone for doing such a bad job convincing me otherwise.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

11/15/2007 05:49:27 PM · #18

Enjoy!

fotomann_forever

11/15/2007 05:50:56 PM · #19

It's almost too sharp :-)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/15/2007 06:03:03 PM · #20

It's a great lens - very versatile, great colour/ contrast too.

These were all shot with that lens, over an hour or so. It's just really crisp for portraits - works for some subjects though.

Message edited by author 2007-11-15 18:03:49.

Photologist

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

11/15/2007 06:13:43 PM · #21

Originally posted by totaldis:

In other words, talk me out of buying this lens (if you can).

Did you check all the "cons" about this lens at this site?

.

edit to add: Oops! I didn't realize that you went ahead and bought it.

Message edited by author 2007-11-15 18:17:27.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/15/2007 06:22:04 PM · #22

i think billy buckles pretty much sums it up ;}

Originally posted by billy_buckle:

Sorry to say, do it does haunt when inadequate light is available. However you can contravene with the manual ring

Originally posted by AperturePriority:

Did you check all the "cons" about this lens at this site?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/15/2007 06:23:51 PM · #23

Originally posted by soup:

i think billy buckles pretty much sums it up ;}

Yup, it sucks as a concert lens.

LVicari

Canon EOS-50D

11/15/2007 06:27:38 PM · #24

Hey check out www.slrgear.com They have reviews on any lens you are looking for. They also have what is called the Blur index. This is pretty cool. It is a 3D graph with sliders on each side. One is for your fstops and the other slider is for your focal length. When you play with these sliders it shows you where in the image plain will be the sharpest and where it tends to fall off. I spend some time there comparing lenses and prices and checking out what the pros have to say.
Check it out!