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 05/01/2008 11:32:29 AM · #26
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
L-series lenses are certainly strongly built, but there is not a 10mm lens (rectilinear or otherwise) in the L-series line up and the 10-22 gets great reviews everywhere it goes.


The 10-22mm EF-S is an L lens in all but name; Canon won't put the L designation on an EF-S lens, which only works on the smaller, APS-C sensors.

R.
 05/01/2008 11:32:49 AM · #27
Lens, but how about the Sigma 12-24mm instead. Not limited to the smaller sensors and almost the same range.
 05/01/2008 11:35:19 AM · #28
If you go for the lights, you'll be kicking yourself the entire time you're in Asia & Australia this summer. You'll love the 10-22... great choice for the trip :O)
 05/01/2008 11:43:45 AM · #29
another lens vote here.

heck, you could return the lens or sell it when you get back and then get the lights. Resale on lenses is pretty good.
 05/01/2008 11:58:53 AM · #30
Go for the glass, I have the 10-22 and its really fricken sweet

-dave
 05/01/2008 11:59:07 AM · #31
^^please dont get the sigma 12-24..... its ok but the tokina is better.

anyways, this is a pretty dumb question. That 18-55, while great for the price, is better for decoration or making into an ashtray. A light or lens? lets do math:
you have no good lenses, and you have no flashes or light. so yeah you need an upgrade. as to which one, this should help.

When you are using your camera:
What percentage of time are you using your pop up flash.
What percentage of time are you using your lens

whatever is bigger, you should buy....
 05/01/2008 03:45:05 PM · #32
I think everyone misinterpreted what I said. I wouldn't actually be taking the lights with me while traveling. I'm just saying when I get back from the trip, 85-90% of my shots are indoors requiring studio lights.
 05/01/2008 03:54:26 PM · #33
Originally posted by James:
you can get off brand lights for as little as $120 for two lights, two stands, and two umbrellas. You could also buy a few Sunpak hot shoe flashes for about $100 each if you wanted to go that route. I bought some on EBay and they worked fine.


Originally posted by James:
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katmystiry bought them from me and I am sure she can provide some example shots taken using these lights.


Go with the lens

Message edited by author 2008-05-01 15:54:49.
 05/01/2008 03:55:10 PM · #34
I still say go for the glass...
 05/01/2008 03:59:28 PM · #35
Get the lens
 05/01/2008 04:46:08 PM · #36
yeah I am going for the lens. I can always get cheap lights later on.
 05/01/2008 05:01:32 PM · #37
Both birds with one stone & you can take it all on your trip:

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 (Mine performed great while in Scotland and it still very much alive and kicking.)

Canon 430EX

Flash Trigger (Great to start with until you can afford PWs and I still take mine to harsh environments so as not to destroy the PWs) This one for the Canon flashes
 05/01/2008 05:08:26 PM · #38
canon 17-55 2.8 IS. 10-22. 50 1.4. 135 F2. Got a good 70-200 (F4 or 2.8?)

As to lights... you'll need a flash meter (L258 by sekonic) in addition to a light or 2. Paterson Stellar 300Ws units (2 light kit is $500-600 range) has the same features as AB but costs less and mine have held up under pro use, travel, etc for going on 3 years without a hiccup.
 05/01/2008 05:09:52 PM · #39
Originally posted by cujee:
yeah I am going for the lens. I can always get cheap lights later on.


I think if you are travelling, then the lens is your best bet. Lights aren't going to come into the equation! Also, Australia and Asia are hardly lacking in natural light.
 05/01/2008 05:16:39 PM · #40
Originally posted by cujee:
yeah I am going for the lens. I can always get cheap lights later on.


Get some daylight balanced compact florescent bulbs and cheap clamp lights for starters. They should only run you $10-12 a light from a DIY store.
 05/01/2008 09:09:23 PM · #41
I'm VERY happy with the lights I bought from James!! As soon as a contest I'm in is over I will post some shots I did with the lights!

Originally posted by James:
Link

katmystiry bought them from me and I am sure she can provide some example shots taken using these lights.
05/01/2008 09:12:00 PM · #42
Originally posted by Katmystiry:
I'm VERY happy with the lights I bought from James!! As soon as a contest I'm in is over I will post some shots I did with the lights!

Originally posted by James:
Link

katmystiry bought them from me and I am sure she can provide some example shots taken using these lights.


thanks :)
 05/01/2008 09:58:12 PM · #43
The 10-22 lens is awesome...it is a bit pricy and can't be used with the full frame cameras but other than that it's one hell of a lens! I'm very happy that i purchased it and use it quite a bit now as my second walk around lens. The Tamron 28-75 is my primary walk around lens.
 05/02/2008 05:28:14 PM · #44
other option was to buy the 70-200 USM L Lens, and buy the cheap 100 dollar lights off ebay. But I think the 10-22 would be more useful on my travel.
 05/08/2008 10:40:36 AM · #45
Here are 2 shots taken with the lights I bought from James.

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