Lens snob buys a Canon 'consumer' midrange zoom...

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

03/09/2004 11:45:04 AM · #26

Originally posted by jimmythefish:

Yeah, having that 1D Mk II out there and knowing that all my lenses will fit on it or a predecessor, and knowing that it will likely come down to the $1500-2000 level when the market fully matures, leaves me with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. I think the 1.3x would be a great size.

It is certainly tempting, or maybe the Mk III when it comes out in the $2k-$3k range :)

Spork99

OM System OM-1

03/09/2004 02:02:59 PM · #27

Originally posted by jimmythefish:

The other one I'd consider would be the Sigma 12-24 for wide angle...I like the idea of not overlapping my current gear, though I'd like to stay with Canon. I wouldn't be too surprised to see something wider frm Canon in the next year or so, if they stay with the 1.6x.

I bought the Sigma 12-24 for my 10D, mostly because my favorite lenses for 35mm are the 20mm and 24mm and the 12-24mm translates to a 19-38mm equivalent. I'll post some sample images later. So far, I like what I see. Now I need to get a 35mm camera to put it on.......

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

03/09/2004 02:36:22 PM · #28

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

For a second camera, the Rebel Ti seems quite good. Bit limited in terms of control and external interfacing, but okay for occasional use.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

03/09/2004 02:49:35 PM · #29

Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

I bought the Sigma 12-24 for my 10D, mostly because my favorite lenses for 35mm are the 20mm and 24mm and the 12-24mm translates to a 19-38mm equivalent. I'll post some sample images later. So far, I like what I see. Now I need to get a 35mm camera to put it on.......

For a second camera, the Rebel Ti seems quite good. Bit limited in terms of control and external interfacing, but okay for occasional use.

I will check the Rebel Ti, but I was also considering a Elan 7, maybe used....

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/09/2004 02:51:00 PM · #30

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

I will check the Rebel Ti, but I was also considering a Elan 7, maybe used....

The Elan would no doubt be a lot more like your 10D than the rebel, in terms of control and features. I kinda wished I'd gotten something like that myself. The good thing about the Ti over earlier Rebels is it at least has a metal lens mount, and is pretty well priced for something I wasn't planning to use a whole lot.

jimmythefish

Canon EOS-10D

03/09/2004 03:27:09 PM · #31

I'm thinking Elan too, though I think you could probably find an EOS 3 fairly cheap as people upgrade to digital. That would be a camera to have, certainly.

jimmythefish

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/19/2004 06:35:10 PM · #32

Originally posted by Gordon:

I just bought a 17-40 from BHPhoto. The interesting thing to me is that they describe it as a good walk around/ general purpose lens when put on a digicam. It is basically a 28-64mm equivalent on my D60.

I just ordered one from Adorama today...had a paying shoot and my 28 2.8 (widest i have) was just rediculously long. Newspaper photographer was also there with a 17-35 and a 1D and it essentially allowed him to get right in there in front. Need that myself, even if it's still not as wide. How are you enjoying it?

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