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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/22/2006 06:59:32 PM · #1

Well, I just bought an EF 50mm f/1.4 off of FM. Now I just have to control myself until it gets here! arrhggg!.....

I'm about to order the lens hood, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there's velvet on the inside of the 1.4's hood?

Anyone else anxiously awaiting gear?

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/22/2006 07:03:04 PM · #2

Nice one Trey! I have the 1.8MKI and look forward to seeing some shots from the 1.4 (is it really worth the extra pennies?).

Oh, I'm not waiting for anything but my CC is itching for the 70-200 2.8 IS (now I have a buyer for the f/4)

zeuszen

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/22/2006 07:12:52 PM · #3

Yes, I ordered an expensive spot meter. Canon calls it a 30D.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/22/2006 07:16:20 PM · #4

Originally posted by zeuszen:

Yes, I ordered an expensive spot meter. Canon calls it a 30D.

Nice one, the blurb I've seen doesn't give the crop factor, I'm guessing its still 1.6?

zeuszen

02/22/2006 07:19:20 PM · #5

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

... the blurb I've seen doesn't give the crop factor, I'm guessing its still 1.6?

It is.

02/22/2006 07:20:00 PM · #6

Originally posted by zeuszen:

Yes, I ordered an expensive spot meter. Canon calls it a 30D.

LOL. You'll have to let us know if it's worth the upgrade from the 10D...

zeuszen

02/22/2006 07:23:44 PM · #7

Originally posted by tryals15:

Originally posted by zeuszen:
Yes, I ordered an expensive spot meter. Canon calls it a 30D.

LOL. You'll have to let us know if it's worth the upgrade from the 10D...

I have two 10Ds and intend to keep one as a backup and to eliminate constant lens changes. It's a big body, very sturdy and reliable. They don't make 'em like that anymore. :-D

ralph

Nikon Z9

02/22/2006 07:26:29 PM · #8

waiting on my Nikon MF Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D PC

it' in country .. passed customs .. just waiting for delivery )tomorrow ??)

cmeier

02/22/2006 07:30:35 PM · #9

Originally posted by tryals15:

I'm about to order the lens hood, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there's velvet on the inside of the 1.4's hood?

Yup, the ES-71 II hood is lined with black felt.

02/22/2006 07:52:55 PM · #10

Originally posted by cmeier:

Originally posted by tryals15:

I'm about to order the lens hood, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there's velvet on the inside of the 1.4's hood?

Yup, the ES-71 II hood is lined with black felt.

yay! thanks for the info.

02/27/2006 01:03:50 PM · #11

I GOT IT! I GOT IT! I GOT IT!I GOT IT! YAY! =]

I'm off to go play now - hooray! From my intial tests this thing has amazing bokeh and decently sharp at 1.4... by 2.0 it absurdely sharp... but there's NO DoF! LOL

YAY! =]

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/27/2006 01:12:24 PM · #12

Hooray for you, Trey. Enjoy your new toy!

My sensor cleaning kit (from Copperhill) is due to arrive today.
I'm looking forward to comparing the before and after shots.
Hopefull I'll actually manage to improve it and not make it worse.