[lan]

Tokina 12-24 is DX and won't work on the 5D either. I think the 17-40 f4 is a good buy for later. Not being able to get superwide is a limitation of using a crop camera.

 

[mr_baseball_08]

Just picked up a 70-200 f4 at Fred Miranda for $480. I'll test drive it for a while and if I don't like it, it should be an easy sale at that price if I don't like it. I may sale some more gear and pick up the 17-40 as well.

 

[1967cutlass]

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[1967cutlass]

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[archosman]

 

[1967cutlass]

fine, I get it, you guys are elitist pricks. Carry on...

 

[1967cutlass]

This is a waste of time, I'm really not coming back here.

 

[onform]

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Originally Posted by 1967cutlass /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is a waste of time, I'm really not coming back here.

Whats the problem?? you didnt ask a question???

 

[archosman]

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Originally Posted by 1967cutlass /img/forum/go_quote.gif fine, I get it, you guys are elitist pricks. Carry on...

Not really. You're the one who posted this. While I'm not going to go over old territory you've been the aggressor and seem to want approval of your decision rather than listen to advice. Several of us have tried to help but you're the one who's being somewhat "dick-ish". At this point I could care less.

 

[lan]

Don't leave. I want to hear how the Tamron 18-200 is vs the kit lens. Post some samples at equivalent focal length and f/stops,

 

[laxx]

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Originally Posted by archosman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not really. You're the one who posted this. While I'm not going to go over old territory you've been the aggressor and seem to want approval of your decision rather than listen to advice. Several of us have tried to help but you're the one who's being somewhat "dick-ish". At this point I could care less.

I understand where he's coming from. He asked for something better than the kit and in xyz price range, and people only recommend lenses that are outside his budget. Yea, they're better, but he's not looking to spend that amount.

 

[archosman]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I understand where he's coming from. He asked for something better than the kit and in xyz price range, and people only recommend lenses that are outside his budget. Yea, they're better, but he's not looking to spend that amount.

I think the point is you're not gonna get that great of a lens for under $200... unless it's used. Better glass makes a big difference in image quality. We tried to steer him that way.

Craigslist can be a pretty good place to pick up a used lens. Got my 85 1.8 that way.

 

[raymondlin]

Canon 50mm 1.4

 

[Towert7]

It really does help when you have access to that type of subject material.
:sigh:

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It really does help when you are access to that type of subject material. :sigh:

I know the feeling. I have a lot of friends who are camera-shy. VERY camera-shy. It's difficult taking pictures of them.

On another note, the fluctuations in the world market is making it very hard for me to firm up my plans to get a 70-200 f2.8L IS. *sigh*