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01/30/2005 10:35:46 AM · #1 |
Has anyone got samples of photos using the 20D with Quantaray 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 LD Tele-Macro 1:2??????????? Also, is this a decent lense? Felt I was pushed into the purchase by guy at the camera store, but for the price it didn't seem that bad. I just want some ideas on how to use it. I have never owned a camera with an exchangeable lense before this week.
Thanks!
Billy
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01/30/2005 11:04:19 AM · #2 |
Why did you feel pushed into getting the lens?
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01/30/2005 11:12:44 AM · #3 |
| they guy just kept saying it was such a great deal, and such a great lense...and I was trying to save a little money and not buy one yet..but he made me feel like I just had to have it. I haven't tried it yet, and I really want to, but don't want to use it wrong. |
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01/30/2005 11:28:00 AM · #4 |
Just take pictures with the lens and see how they come out. You will be able to tell right away if you like the lens or not. Try taking some pictures outside and some indoors, this should give you a good sense of how it performs in different environments.
I personally don't have the Quantaray lens, but you can only go so far on the opinions of others. Have fun with it!!
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01/30/2005 11:44:58 AM · #5 |
I usually encourage people to get a lower end 70-300 lens starting out, and the Quataray is not bad. The reason to have the second lens is 1) more zoom range and 2) better depth of field options. That's where you see that really cool blurred out background effect.
I think the second lens is a good choice. It will allow you to shoot more types of things. Try it out, you should have 30 days to return the lens.
Clara
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01/30/2005 11:50:53 AM · #6 |
That lens averages 3.86 out of 5 from 21 reviewers on photographyreview.com
Not a bad score for a lens with that much zoom range, and in that price range.
But if you are not completely satisfied after a week or so, take it back to the store and trade it for something you won't have misgivings about.
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01/30/2005 11:51:50 AM · #7 |
| I don't want to rain on your parade, but I don't think Quantaray makes any "great" lenses. At least they're cheap. :-( |
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01/30/2005 12:16:31 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Truegsht:
Has anyone got samples of photos using the 20D with Quantaray 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 LD Tele-Macro 1:2??????????? Also, is this a decent lense? Felt I was pushed into the purchase by guy at the camera store, but for the price it didn't seem that bad. I just want some ideas on how to use it. I have never owned a camera with an exchangeable lense before this week.
Thanks!
Billy
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I owned this one for two days...and couldn't take it anymore...swapped it for the Canon 55-200mm 1:4.5-5.6 II USM.
The one I had might have been bad but I might as well put at zip lock bag over the end of it on the long end the pictures came of so soft. Used a tripod for anything above 200mm and still no detail at the long end...worst experience I ever had with a lens...on the 20D bad idea it's a real step backwards.
As far as Macros
I did not get the detail that I wanted here.
I would show you samples but most have been tossed the only keepers were below 200mm and above f/8.
Play with it a day or two and if you meet the same results (Don't get the crazy notion that it is you and not the lens...one does not grow into this one) swap it out while you can... better yet get you're money back (for the lens) and go somewhere that doesn't tack on 100 bucks extra on every lens.
If you need 300mm try the canon 75-300mm 4-5.6 IS USM or the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 xr di...both right around $400 plus.
If you want a Canon 55-200mm 4.5-5.6 II USM Check ebay tonight as my 3 month old will be up there as I did buy the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI yesterday.
The 55-200mm complements the kit lens nicely, detail through the range but still a little soft IMO.
With the Quantaray there isn't enough unsharp mask to make that a decent lens.
With a 20D do yourself a favor, even if you have to wait, get a better piece of glass cause you will only be limiting yourself.
I may have a long end/tripod sunny day sample with the Quantaray 70-300mm that I can put up (I'll look) you would see the reach but loss of detail.
ED: Typos and Grammar...I'm on a roll...
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01/30/2005 01:01:29 PM · #9 |
BTW: This is a quick macro with the Tamron AF28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di, still learning the lens.
approx. 2 Ft at 300mm
The quantaray you had to be about 4-5 feet away and then you was limited to about 280-300mm.
Ed: No USM
Message edited by author 2005-01-30 13:02:38. |
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01/30/2005 01:29:10 PM · #10 |
| Why would anyone buy a Canon Camera and then neat pick on lenses. That is like buying a Ferrari and using cheap gas, or buying a great lens and putting a cheap filter over the lens. Buy the Canon lens you can afford until you can afford the Canon L series lens. Get the most out of your investment. I have seen people spend a lot of money on a great lens and then go out and pay $20 for a cheap sky light filter to protect the lens when what they are doing is reducing the effectiness of the lens. They might as well spray the lens with a dulling spray. |
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01/30/2005 05:34:14 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by gwphoto:
Why would anyone buy a Canon Camera and then neat pick on lenses. |
Not everyone can afford that investment up front. There is about a $200 price diff on the Quantaray and the 75-300. That's not a little bit of money. It's very easy to say "buy this" but you do have to take into account the budget folks are working with. The Quantaray is perfectly fine to get started with. Like any lens, the user needs to see if the equipment works for them.
Clara
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