[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by LUMIERE /img/forum/go_quote.gif Canon has a small selection of the best "L" series lens in the prime focal lengths. Even with that the best is the 135mm f/2. It is simply the sharpest and one of the fastest focusing lenses they make. Yes, the focal length can be a bit too long in a lot of situations... but, if you can alter your shooting style a bit to work with the lens you will be able to produce shots that not many other lenses can. Here is a shot at f/2.

Oh yes, the L primes are awesome, and not nearly as expensive as the L zooms. I have one already, and will get more when my budget allows.

I just need wider lenses.

 

[lan]

I would take this event as an opportunity to learn and experiment. I would bring / use a flash just in case. I'd try and rent the 24 1.4 or 35 1.4.

 

[laxx]

I finally got the courage to order the 70-200 f2.8 IS. It should be here tomorrow. =]

 

[raptor84]

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Originally Posted by roastpuff /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh yes, the L primes are awesome, and not nearly as expensive as the L zooms. I have one already, and will get more when my budget allows. I just need wider lenses.

Heres a 85/1.2 at 1.2 on a 5D Alvin and Adeline on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

and at f/1.4
Dennis and Jane on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Enough poison yet?

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would take this event as an opportunity to learn and experiment. I would bring / use a flash just in case. I'd try and rent the 24 1.4 or 35 1.4.

I think I'll be picking up a 430EX for about $200USD, used, in the next two days, since I'll need a flash anyways. The 35 f1.4 was all rented out, darn it.

I'll look around for another one to rent.

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Originally Posted by raptor84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Heres a 85/1.2 at 1.2 on a 5D Alvin and Adeline on Flickr - Photo Sharing! and at f/1.4 Dennis and Jane on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Enough poison yet?

Not enough.

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger?

 

[laxx]

I keep telling myself the 85 1.8 is better. =[

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I keep telling myself the 85 1.8 is better. =[

*sigh* I know. Even the fact that the 50 1.8 is the best value for money lens out there doesn't make me happy any more. The illusion in wearing thin.

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by roastpuff /img/forum/go_quote.gif *sigh* I know. Even the fact that the 50 1.8 is the best value for money lens out there doesn't make me happy any more. The illusion in wearing thin.

Thats when you convince yourself that, instead of worrying about the price of the equipment, you'll get it anyways and just have to make money using it.
Gotta be careful, this hobby will eat you alive.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I finally got the courage to order the 70-200 f2.8 IS. It should be here tomorrow. =]

Wow congrats. Reminds me, I should start working out some more

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Originally Posted by roastpuff /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I'll be picking up a 430EX for about $200USD, used, in the next two days, since I'll need a flash anyways.

Maybe it doesn't matter to you but I don't like the older 430 and 580 flashes because of the plastic mounts. I prefer the II versions for metal mount, faster recycling and I like the 580IIs better weather sealing.

 

[wquiles]

What about the older (now discotinued) 80-200mm f/2.8 "L" EF lens?

From what I am reading, although it does not have the more modern USM (and it was not even available with IS), the quality of the pictures is amazing with this "older" lens, and it can be found used on Ebay in the $500-600, which is not bad for a high quality "L" lens. Do you guys agree that a good sample of this lens would be nice to have?

The reviews also noted that the 80-200mm did not have full time manual focus - what does this mean?

 

[darkninja67]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I keep telling myself the 85 1.8 is better. =[

For the money it is. Just a solid all around lens but the L is magical.

 

[essasin]

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Originally Posted by wquiles /img/forum/go_quote.gif What about the older (now discotinued) 80-200mm f/2.8 "L" EF lens? From what I am reading, although it does not have the more modern USM (and it was not even available with IS), the quality of the pictures is amazing with this "older" lens, and it can be found used on Ebay in the $500-600, which is not bad for a high quality "L" lens. Do you guys agree that a good sample of this lens would be nice to have? The reviews also noted that the 80-200mm did not have full time manual focus - what does this mean?

Most of us are shooting with DSLR bodies and would opt for EF-S glass. But if you are shooting film which is still very much awesome, I couldn't talk anyone out of it.

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by essasin /img/forum/go_quote.gif Most of us are shooting with DSLR bodies and would opt for EF-S glass.

"Most of us"?
I'm going to contest that, and say the exact opposite.

The EF lenses are the better choice for most.

 

[wquiles]

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Originally Posted by essasin /img/forum/go_quote.gif Most of us are shooting with DSLR bodies and would opt for EF-S glass. But if you are shooting film which is still very much awesome, I couldn't talk anyone out of it.

From what I am reading, you can only use EF-S lenses on the crop cameras (Rebel, 20D, 40D for example) but not on the full frame cameras (5D, 1D, for example). But you can use the EF lenses on either camera, so at least for me, I am only buying EF lenses as I know I will be moving to a full sensor body in the near future and I will not have to buy new lenses (plus I will re-gain the true wide angle I am now missing on my Rebel XT).

 

[laxx]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow congrats. Reminds me, I should start working out some more Maybe it doesn't matter to you but I don't like the older 430 and 580 flashes because of the plastic mounts. I prefer the II versions for metal mount, faster recycling and I like the 580IIs better weather sealing.

Thanks bro! I just got it today and took a few shots for fun at work and it seems the focus is spot on. I'll do some more testing when I get home and over the weekend to make a full conclusion though. But so far, I'm in <3. And I definitely need to work out a bit, mainly my wrist and forarms, lol. It is one heavy lense.

And I agree, I prefer the 580EX II. But I'm not complaining since I paid $250 for my 580EX about a year and a half ago. =T

We should go shoot one of these days.