[Dimitris]

I took the plunge last month and got a 5DmkII with a 200LmkII and the 24mm TS-E. I had the 35L and 85LmkII and I really love the 5D with all of them. Prior to the 5D I had the 1DsmkI and the 5DmkII is definitely an upgrade. I still miss the 1Ds viewfinder, focusing and metering consistency however image quality and the features of the 5D are impressive. Glad I am back to taking photos!

 

[wanderman]

does anyone have a suggestions for a cheap wide angle (non fish eye) that can fit on a 5d. I am talking about manual focus cheap...

 

[blegeg]

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Originally Posted by Dimitris /img/forum/go_quote.gif I took the plunge last month and got a 5DmkII with a 200LmkII and the 24mm TS-E. I had the 35L and 85LmkII and I really love the 5D with all of them. Prior to the 5D I had the 1DsmkI and the 5DmkII is definitely an upgrade. I still miss the 1Ds viewfinder, focusing and metering consistency however image quality and the features of the 5D are impressive. Glad I am back to taking photos!

That's a nice setup you got there! I'd love to have the 5DmkII with your glass.

Currently I have the intro setup from the canon offers a little earlier this year. The XSi + IS Kit Lens + 55-250mm IS 4-5.6 lens. I added on a 50mm 1.8 and have been having a blast. I'm sure I'm not even getting the most out of my modest kit as is, but practice practice practice.

 

[Dimitris]

Yes practicing and actually using the gear is the most fun.

 

[Dimitris]

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Originally Posted by wanderman /img/forum/go_quote.gif does anyone have a suggestions for a cheap wide angle (non fish eye) that can fit on a 5d. I am talking about manual focus cheap...

You can look for a Nikkor 28mm f2.8 Ais. They usually sell for around $200 and they great lenses. Also look for Zuiko's and old Contax.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

We need some cool shots from your 24 TS-E!

 

[lan]

I forgot to rave here about the new 100L.

I'm considering getting rid of my 100 3.5 cosina and 135 /2 L for this new macro lens. The image stabilization is insane.

Here's a test sample at f/2.8 on 1DS Mark 3 at 1/6th of a second.

Warning 21MP image.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7634/1ds3100lmacro.jpg

 

[Bob_McBob]

I'm also loving the new 100mm IS macro. I was shooting a wedding a couple of months ago, and every time I pulled out my 100/2.8, I kept thinking how awesome it would be if it had IS. Cue the Canon announcement a couple of weeks later. I resisted for a bit, but it arrived from B&H on Monday

It's absolutely amazing how much of a difference IS makes with this lens. I own a couple of other IS lenses, but it's never been so apparent before.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here's a test sample at f/2.8 on 1DS Mark 3 at 1/6th of a second. Warning 21MP image. http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7634/1ds3100lmacro.jpg

Very sharp indeed. I had no idea you'd become a statue since we last met

 

[wanderman]

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Originally Posted by Dimitris /img/forum/go_quote.gif You can look for a Nikkor 28mm f2.8 Ais. They usually sell for around $200 and they great lenses. Also look for Zuiko's and old Contax.

that is what I ended up getting. I got zuiko 28mm 3.5

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very sharp indeed. I had no idea you'd become a statue since we last met

I'm good at doing feign death.

 

[Dimitris]

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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer /img/forum/go_quote.gif We need some cool shots from your 24 TS-E!

Here are a few taken with my 5D. I really like the tilt and shift functions and I think I will upgrade to the new 24mm Ts-E soon. There is a lot to learn still so sorry if the photos are not that great.

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[DeusEx]

Hi, I'm considering the Nikon D90 - is there a comparable Canon?

 

[Wmcmanus]

I'm still drooling over the 14 F2.8L II but the dang price went up! I guess it was part of the increase that Canon announced several months ago, which were to average about 8% as I recall. Went up from $2,020 to $2,199 at B&H, which is closer to 10%, but hey, if you want it you've gotta pay for it.

I'm back in Cayman for the fall and winter and want to do some beach stuff, both from land and from sea. My biggest concern about the 14 (besides the price) is the fact that you can't protect the lens with a filter. That really sucks, and I don't know if I'd be comfortable with it. Lens cap on, off, on, off, all day long. Hard to avoid scratching it with the lens protruding out, sand all around you, and non-expert lens cleaning skills. It would be my first journey into any attempt to clean an actual lens!

Of course, there are alternatives. There are cheaper UWA lenses from Canon and other companies, and there is the 16-35L II, but the more I read about this lens, the more I drool. There would be so many ways to put it to creative use. Plus, it might help me to hold off on making a much more expensive Ducati purchase, and maybe keep me alive for a while longer as well.

 

[Bob_McBob]

It doesn't help with your filter issue, but I'd probably be inclined to get the Nikon 14-24/2.8 with an adapter. Too bad those 16-9.net adapters are so stupidly expensive now.