[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have 135mm covered already. I really REALLY REALLY want to try this 200mm prime. I was going to rent it anyway so I can just count depreciation as my rental fee if I want to sell it.

I'm sure it will be a real nice lens.
Let us know how you like it when you get it!

 

[darkninja67]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm sure it will be a real nice lens. Let us know how you like it when you get it!

Oh I will. Shot with Canon L glass before just never owned it. The thing is that I can get a mint 70-200mm f2.8L gently used for $900 at POTN. Gah, I figure I will own both. Also thinking get the 200mm prime now for street and candids then get the 70-200mm f2.8 IS for the fall football season. Definitely feasible.


Me also want one of these:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=557184

If I can sell a kidney soon.

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have 135mm covered already. I really REALLY REALLY want to try this 200mm prime. I was going to rent it anyway so I can just count depreciation as my rental fee if I want to sell it.

One of my favorite lenses for mid- to long-range work on the street.

Did I tell you how much I love it yet?

I love it I love it I love it!

Super-fast USM AF, too.

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Me also want one of these: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=557184 If I can sell a kidney soon.

There's been a few scandals regarding kidney sales to rich donors in Singapore, but you can roughly fetch $20-30k for a kidney in good shape.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have 135mm covered already. I really REALLY REALLY want to try this 200mm prime. I was going to rent it anyway so I can just count depreciation as my rental fee if I want to sell it.

At what f/stop do you have 135mm covered?

I still would rather have the 135/2 rather than 200/2.8 as it's a stop faster. The 200/2.8 is cheaper priced though.

 

[roastpuff]

I have just tried the Sigma 30mm f1.4 at the local camera shop.

OMG. Die die must have one. -_-;;

 

[vibin247]

I'm really enjoying my 40D so far. With the 24mm f/1.4L, it makes a nice everyday companion. The new 50D looks nice, but I'm focused on getting a 1D Mark III and/or it's next replacement. 10 MP is all I need. I just like something more solid and can take some punishment while in the field. I didn't think the 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III were that heavy when I demoed them at a photo expo back in April.

 

[darkninja67]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif At what f/stop do you have 135mm covered? I still would rather have the 135/2 rather than 200/2.8 as it's a stop faster. The 200/2.8 is cheaper priced though.

I am at f2.8 at 135mm. I know the 135mm is a step above the 200mm but the price kind of kills it for me.

I am thinking my final kit will be this:

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L (IS or Non IS)
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM
Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro or the Sigma 150mm f2.8 Macro
Canon 200mm f2.8L
Canon 300mm f4L IS

That should have me well covered. Plus a 580 II flash later on.

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Originally Posted by roastpuff /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have just tried the Sigma 30mm f1.4 at the local camera shop. OMG. Die die must have one. -_-;;

I want to try that prime. I hear the 50mm is still having issues with focusing and such. The 30 is the way to go with Sigma primes.

EDIT: Actually the 135mm f2L may be an option. Did not realize it is only $930 or so. hmmmmmmmmmm

 

[raptor84]

Wow that is quite an extensive kit =p Would like to see what the 200/2.8 can do though..

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by raptor84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow that is quite an extensive kit =p Would like to see what the 200/2.8 can do though..

From my copy of the EF 200 2.8L

 

[darkninja67]

Yeah my next lens will be either the 200mm or the 135mm. Thinking on a cropped lens for candid street photography the 135mm will be just right. I have seen the examples of the bokeh it produces and it is sweet.

Ian, I want $300 from you for the difference in price between those two lenses. You did recommend the 135mm to me.

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Originally Posted by raptor84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow that is quite an extensive kit =p Would like to see what the 200/2.8 can do though..

I do not own that yet. Only 25% of the way there.

Gonna need a bigger bag though, thinking Tamrac Pro 12.

 

[darkninja67]

roastpuff, did you ever grab the Sigma 50-150mm?

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 /img/forum/go_quote.gif roastpuff, did you ever grab the Sigma 50-150mm?

Ah, no. I ended up with a free (from my cousin who has given up photography) Tokina 80-200 f2.8!

I haven't seen it yet, because it's still in my dad's luggage and he just arrived in Singapore today. This makes me want to skive off work and grab it....

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ian, I want $300 from you for the difference in price between those two lenses. You did recommend the 135mm to me. Gonna need a bigger bag though, thinking Tamrac Pro 12.

How many bags you got? I'm not sure how many I have anymore. A bigger bag isn't always better especially when you don't want to carry it all. I have a Pro 5. I'm not sure I'd like to carry the Pro 12. I have a backpack and a roller carry-on for anything heavier.

Sorry for your wallet.

 

[laxx]

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Me also want one of these: She is finally mine! - Canon Digital Photography Forums If I can sell a kidney soon.

Why not the 200mm f2 IS?

 

[darkninja67]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif How many bags you got? I'm not sure how many I have anymore. A bigger bag isn't always better especially when you don't want to carry it all. I have a Pro 5. I'm not sure I'd like to carry the Pro 12. I have a backpack and a roller carry-on for anything heavier. Sorry for your wallet.

I used to have a couple of huge Tamracs for my video and photo gear back in the 90s. Love that brand even more than Lowepro.

I would use the Pro 12 to house my stuff rather than carry it. I have a Velocity 9 as well which can carry about 3 lenses and a gripped body.

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why not the 200mm f2 IS?

How about I sell both kidneys, a lung and some of my liver, then DIE, and I will put the 200mm f2 in my will for you to have???


EDIT: Possibly or probably pulling the trigger on a Canon 200mm f2.8L II this Friday. Just need that extra reach until I can get the 70-200mm IS for Christmas. Plus I can get an 85mm f1.8 with the rest of the money.