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03/29/2004 02:46:36 AM · #1 |
Canon 24mm f/2,8
Canon 50mm f/1,8
Canon 28-135mm f/3,5-5,6 IS
Sigma 70-300mm f/3,5-5,6 (I think! dont use that one much) |
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03/28/2004 03:36:13 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by EddyG:
(And I noticed the actual wedding photographer didn't seem to be using any sort of telephoto lens.) |
There is not enough time for the pro to change lenses - s/he shoots lots of groups and the bride and groom in the environment where a moderate WA is needed, so a zoom like 24-70 is more useful, plus it has a macro capability of rings/flowers/cake/table arrangements. 70-200 is a beautiful PJ lens, but a pro has to carry a second camera body with it attached. Add a couple of Canon 550EX flashes, spare batteries, etc - get's kind of heavy.
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03/28/2004 01:03:48 PM · #3 |
Canon 300mm f/4,0 L IS :O)
Canon 70-200mm f/4,0L usm :O)
Sigma 28-70 f/2,8 EX :O( |
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03/28/2004 12:56:35 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Galina:
Canon 70-200mm L 2.8 IS USM - bought for PJ-style shots and portraits, use it sometimes for events to get a close-up of the speaker; don't use as much as I hoped to, thinking of selling. Hoping to move into wedding photography, then I'll probably need it again. Sitting on the fence. |
This is by far my favorite lens. I brought my 10D and this lens to a wedding reception recently (as a guest, not as the hired photographer) and got some great hand-held shots. (And I noticed the actual wedding photographer didn't seem to be using any sort of telephoto lens.) After the wedding, I put my pics up on my website and the families really liked my "non-professional" candid pics, and commented on how all of the "real" photographer's shots seemed "far away". That focal length allows you to be a fair distance off the dance floor, yet still get "up close" with people for some great candids. Both the bride's and the groom's parent's ended up having me develop over 30 5x7's for them.
I personally don't find the size or weight an issue at all. (Now if I had the 300/2.8L IS, that might be another story, since the lens alone weighs 5.6 pounds... =])
Message edited by author 2004-03-28 14:46:47. |
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03/28/2004 10:42:21 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Galina:
Sigma 15-30mm 3.5-4.5 for group and full-body environmental portraits
Canon 24-70mm L 2.8 USM - lives on my camera 95% of the time, has a macro mode, nice portraits at 70mm, very versatile
Canon 70-200mm L 2.8 IS USM - bought for PJ-style shots and portraits, use it sometimes for events to get a close-up of the speaker; don't use as much as I hoped to, thinking of selling. Hoping to move into wedding photography, then I'll probably need it again. Sitting on the fence. |
I had a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM as well and just sold it on eBay. The weight was annoying when I wanted to travel light and the size scared people, even when they knew they were being photographed. I decided to go with something more descreet.
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03/28/2004 08:27:10 AM · #6 |
I am learning a lot form this thread. I just got my D70 and the only lens I have is 24-85 mm Nikkor.
Now I know what to buy next. 50 mm 1.8 though they don't have it in Bangkok.
Thanks a lot guys.
manny |
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03/28/2004 07:09:05 AM · #7 |
Sigma 15-30mm 3.5-4.5 for group and full-body environmental portraits
Canon 24-70mm L 2.8 USM - lives on my camera 95% of the time, has a macro mode, nice portraits at 70mm, very versatile
Canon 70-200mm L 2.8 IS USM - bought for PJ-style shots and portraits, use it sometimes for events to get a close-up of the speaker; don't use as much as I hoped to, thinking of selling. Hoping to move into wedding photography, then I'll probably need it again. Sitting on the fence.
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03/27/2004 10:06:04 PM · #8 |
This is true Morgan, you are a very good photographer and most of us are just jealous of your healthy equipment supply and you always seem to be traveling somewhere nice, good for you! Sorry to hear that you surgery wasn’t 100% successful. I am going to get zapped next Friday, sure hope it goes well! I don’t see winning a ribbon as desirable as taking pictures that satisfy our hobby souls!
Neil
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03/27/2004 08:48:00 PM · #9 |
This is my version of a traditional 28-50-90 kit for my 10D:
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM (x1.6=32mm equivalent)
Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 (x1.x=56mm equivalent)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM (x1.6=80mm equivalent)
Next I will add a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM (x1.6=136mm equivalent) because the 80 can be a little short for some portrait work.
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03/26/2004 03:06:06 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Morgan:
Originally posted by space amoeba:
Morgan...
You give me hope. :) |
Why???? |
Because you obviously love your hobby (I can only dream of such an inventory of photographic supplies), and have not been discouraged by your lack of ribbons. It's good to know that it's not always about being impressive to others. For the record, I don't think you suck... not at all.
Cheers!
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03/26/2004 02:32:51 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by space amoeba:
Morgan...
You give me hope. :) |
Why????
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03/26/2004 09:02:37 AM · #12 |
Morgan...
You give me hope. :)
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03/26/2004 08:46:22 AM · #13 |
For my Minolta Maxxum bodies (7xi and 7):
Tokina 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X - wide open western scenics
Tokina 80-200mm f/2.8 AT-X - mainly kids sports
Sigma 400mm f/5.6 APO - Wildlife & outdoor sports
Minolta 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 - scenics and some macro use
Minolta 100mm f/2.8 macro "D" - macro baby!!
Currently deciding between a 35mm or 50mm prime for scenics.
For my Mayima 645 1000S:
80mm f/2.8
Message edited by author 2004-03-26 08:57:22. |
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03/25/2004 06:58:27 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Dim7:
Originally posted by Morgan:
Originally posted by Dim7:
OK Morgan you win!
I have the kit lens,
50mm1.8,
Sigma70-300
I was going to get the 200mm2.8 but it took to long to arrive and I decided to get lasik eye surgery instead,So you could say I am getting to more old lenses reconditioned! LOL
Neil |
Sorry Neil,
I got you here again. Last March / May 2003, I had optical lens implants inserted in to each of my eyes to correct for defects that resulted from cataracts.
Normally, cataracts are an old persons problem. But after years of working within heavy RF environments, sailing and skiing all over the world in excessive sunlight without correct vision protection, and a bit of heredity thrown in for good measure, my eyes needed an optical overhaul.
Cheers,
Michael |
And everything is perfect now? I am sure OHIP covered this also so you certainly did win!! Good for you.
;-) |
Well it is never PERFECT. My close-up vision (less than 3 feet) is gone, even though it was great before the surgery. You are right, OHIP did cover the cost of the surgery, but the out of pockets costs were still sizable, what with prescriptions, time off work, etc. And my wife's complaints about my whining - guys are never at their best when sick! My night vision is now impaired. Every light is like I see it through multiple star filters. And, I have floaters everywhere, but they are still deemed to be normal.
The alternative was to lose my driver's license, so in light of that point, it is much better than before. Who wants to be declared legally blind. But, then, maybe that's why I suck at photography??? Sounds like a good excuse, I may use it?
Technology still amazes me. Each eye took just 25 minutes for the actual procedure; with 2 hours of post- and pre-surgery. (It was like flying Air Canada from Toronto to Ottawa, more waiting then actual flight time.)
And all of it was done by the surgeon with the aid of a high-power microscope. I was awake for the first eye, but he put me out for the second eye because I moved too much. He complained that every movement was magnified over 100 times to him. Now that would be a neat picture for the motion blur challenge. Oh well, too late now.
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03/25/2004 08:48:23 AM · #15 |
Bought a camera in November 2003, started taking pictures for real in january. I feel I'm learning something new everyday, and have 1-2 photosessions with friends per week.
List so far:
Canon 300D
Silk tripod (unsure model name)
Noname Monopod
1GB Compact Flash
Canon 17-40mm L 4.0
Canon 75-300mm USM IS
Canon 28-80mm 2.8
Sigma 28-300mm 3.5-5.6
Canon 50mm 1.4 USM
Hope to buy soon:
Canon 100mm Macro 2.8
20GB X-Drive
A large photo backpack, hopefully the Tarmac Pro 9 (laptop/camera bag)
Manfrotto 505 tripod
550 EX Flash
RC-5
Terje
[url=www.mrx.no]My pictures[/url]
Message edited by author 2004-03-25 08:48:37. |
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03/25/2004 07:46:19 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by Morgan:
Originally posted by Dim7:
OK Morgan you win!
I have the kit lens,
50mm1.8,
Sigma70-300
I was going to get the 200mm2.8 but it took to long to arrive and I decided to get lasik eye surgery instead,So you could say I am getting to more old lenses reconditioned! LOL
Neil |
Sorry Neil,
I got you here again. Last March / May 2003, I had optical lens implants inserted in to each of my eyes to correct for defects that resulted from cataracts.
Normally, cataracts are an old persons problem. But after years of working within heavy RF environments, sailing and skiing all over the world in excessive sunlight without correct vision protection, and a bit of heredity thrown in for good measure, my eyes needed an optical overhaul.
Cheers,
Michael |
And everything is perfect now? I am sure OHIP covered this also so you certainly did win!! Good for you.
;-) |
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03/25/2004 06:29:21 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by Dim7:
OK Morgan you win!
I have the kit lens,
50mm1.8,
Sigma70-300
I was going to get the 200mm2.8 but it took to long to arrive and I decided to get lasik eye surgery instead,So you could say I am getting to more old lenses reconditioned! LOL
Neil |
Sorry Neil,
I got you here again. Last March / May 2003, I had optical lens implants inserted in to each of my eyes to correct for defects that resulted from cataracts.
Normally, cataracts are an old persons problem. But after years of working within heavy RF environments, sailing and skiing all over the world in excessive sunlight without correct vision protection, and a bit of heredity thrown in for good measure, my eyes needed an optical overhaul.
Cheers,
Michael
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03/25/2004 02:12:11 AM · #18 |
Currently...
EF 50mm f/1.8 II (low-light/portrait)
EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM ('all-purpose')
Arriving soon...
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L (wide landscapes/architecture)
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L (new 'all-purpose' lens)
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS (wildlife, sports)
MPE 65mm f/2.8 (macro fun!)
EF 1.4x Extender (extra reach with the 70-200)
Who says student loans are for tuition?
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03/24/2004 11:41:13 PM · #19 |
OK Morgan you win!
I have the kit lens,
50mm1.8,
Sigma70-300
I was going to get the 200mm2.8 but it took to long to arrive and I decided to get lasik eye surgery instead,So you could say I am getting to more old lenses reconditioned! LOL
Neil
Message edited by author 2004-03-24 23:46:24. |
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03/24/2004 11:40:08 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by justine:
Originally posted by ellamay:
are 62- i have had both lens', i prefer the sigma because it feels smoother to me, it has a macro feature, I think it is equally sharp and it costs less than the canon. So I guess I think you get more for the bang/buck. |
I also have the Sigma 70-300 it is very nice for my style of shooting. |
This lens works great for me also!! |
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03/24/2004 10:48:41 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Morgan:
What can I say, it is a sickness. My wife says that I have an addiction, it just happens to be to "photo chemicals". The humourous part is that I still suck as a photographer, no ribbons and it will be two years this summer - oh the shame of it all... |
Well, if the shame ever gets to be too much you can always sell your camera gear and go buy yourself a nice little island as a consolation prize. ;^)
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03/24/2004 10:20:23 PM · #22 |
CAMERAS
Nikon D-1x Digital CCD 5.33 megapixels
Nikon D-1x Digital CCD 5.33 megapixels
Nikon D-100 Digital CCD 6.1 megapixels
Nikon 5700 Digital CCD 5.8 megapixels
Nikon F-100 Film 35mm Professional SLR
Nikon F Film 35mm Vintage
Nikon F Film 35mm Vintage
Nikon F Film 35mm Vintage
Nikon F Film 35mm Vintage
Nikon Rangefinder Film 35mm Waterproof
Nikon Rangefinder Film 35mm Compact
Hasselblad XPan Film 35mm Panoramic
LENSES
Nikkor 17-35 mm f2.8 D AFS
Nikkor 28-70 mm f2.8 D AFS
Nikkor 28-200mm f3.5-f5.6 D IF
Nikkor 80-200 mm f2.8 D AFS
Nikkor 80-400 mm f4.5-f5.6 D VR
Nikkor 28 mm f1.4 D Fast F-Stop
Nikkor 60 mm f2.8 D Micro
Nikkor 85 mm f1.4 D Fast F-Stop
Nikkor 105 mm f2.0 D DC
Nikkor 200 mm f4.0 D Micro
Nikkor 500 mm f8.0 M Catadioptric
Nikkor 1000 mm f11.0 M Catadioptric
Nikkor 50 mm F1.4 M Vintage
Hasselblad 45mm f4.0 M XPan
Hasselblad 90mm f4.0 M XPan
6x6 STUFF
Hasselblad Body 501 CM 6 x 6 Black
Hasselblad Body 501 CM 6 x 6 Black
Hasselblad Back A12 120 Black
Hasselblad Back A12 120 Black
Hasselblad Back A12 120 Black
Hasselblad Lens 50 mm f4.0 FLE
Hasselblad Lens 80 mm f2.8 Black
Hasselblad Lens 150 mm f4.0 Black
Hasselblad Prism / Meter 45° Black
MAJOR ACCESSORIES
2 Nikon SB-80 Flash 35 mm Digital
1 Nikon SB-28x Flash 35 mm Digital
1 Nikon SB-29 Flash 35 mm
1 Sunpak 5000 Flash
1 Sunpak Flash
1 Vivitar Flash
3 Elinchrom 600S Strobe
5 Manfrotto MP4 Stand
...and a ton of accessories to numerous to list. Mostly stuff like x2 converters, filters, light meters, tripods, cases, etc.
My digital darkroom is well equipped too. Nikon 8000 scanner, Agfa commercial flatbed, four printers and lots of software and serious Win 2k PC.
What can I say, it is a sickness. My wife says that I have an addiction, it just happens to be to "photo chemicals". The humourous part is that I still suck as a photographer, no ribbons and it will be two years this summer - oh the shame of it all...
Message edited by author 2004-03-24 22:28:54.
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03/24/2004 09:52:23 PM · #23 |
Canon 10D body (would have gone with a Digital Rebel, but I didn't really like the idea of an all plastic body. Also has more features)
Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM (I wanted a do-it-all lens. Very nice, but doesn't do it all)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro (just received this as a birthday present on the 19th. I've only had time to do a few test shots, but so far I like it very much)
Canon 550EX flash
Canon LC-4 wireless controller
I still want a nice, bright wide angle lens, and an even longer telephoto lens. Like maybe a Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS. I'll have to wait until the wife isn't looking for that one. ;^)
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03/24/2004 08:51:58 PM · #24 |
For my 10D, in ascending order of focal length:
8mm Peleng fisheye (for those REALLY wide perspectives!)
Tamron 19-35mm f/3.5-5.6 (landscape & general WA work in good light)
Canon 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 USM (Travel lens, and my initial "mistake")
Canon 50mm f/1.4 (portraits and general low light work)
Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS (gotta love this lens, a multitude of uses including candid portraits, outdoor and some indoor sports, short range wildlife, airshows (w 1.4x converter), etc...)
Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro (for, well, macro as well as general short tele and let's not forget outstanding portraits!)
Also:
Tamron 1.4x converter (the cheap one)
Canon 2.0x II converter
Extension tubes
macro coupling ring
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03/24/2004 08:00:28 PM · #25 |
For the D100:
Nikkor 24-85 f3.5/4.6 G General and Portrait
Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 Zoom for outdoor wildlife
Nikkor 60 Macro
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