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Dammit, I can't find the charger for my 40D. Anyone here have an extra Canon CG-580 (charger for BP-511 battery)? PM me what you want for it.
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I want to sugest the EF 35mm f1.4L. It's a great lens and performs well in low natural light; I really love mine and don't regret its massive cost. I can't comment much about its use for video. I've read that an f4 lens is too slow for some video, so keep that in mind when you do more research.
| Originally Posted by Steggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys, I have a canon 500d, and am looking for a new lens to accompany my kit lens and 50mm 1.8. i kind of want to use it in mostly natural lighting and outside, so i'm looking for something that can perform well in that aspect. i also want to use it for video as well so while i have been looking at the 24-85mm or 28-105mm, i'm apprehensive on how it will perform without IS. any suggestions? |
I want to sugest the EF 35mm f1.4L. It's a great lens and performs well in low natural light; I really love mine and don't regret its massive cost. I can't comment much about its use for video. I've read that an f4 lens is too slow for some video, so keep that in mind when you do more research.
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Guess no one has an extra battery charger.
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How about posting a WTB thread in the appropriate sub-forum?
| Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Guess no one has an extra battery charger. |
How about posting a WTB thread in the appropriate sub-forum?
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That's a LIL expensive. I believe i am going to just go with the 28-105 for a go to lens. then i was thinking of getting a 70-300 is usm lens, but then saw that a 70-200 usm L series was pretty much the same price. is L the way to go for the 50 bucks more and the less range + no IS?
| Originally Posted by Pincher /img/forum/go_quote.gif I want to sugest the EF 35mm f1.4L. It's a great lens and performs well in low natural light; I really love mine and don't regret its massive cost. I can't comment much about its use for video. I've read that an f4 lens is too slow for some video, so keep that in mind when you do more research. |
That's a LIL expensive. I believe i am going to just go with the 28-105 for a go to lens. then i was thinking of getting a 70-300 is usm lens, but then saw that a 70-200 usm L series was pretty much the same price. is L the way to go for the 50 bucks more and the less range + no IS?
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Although I wouldn't pay their markup Wolf Camera carries one that will fit that battery. Your local camera shop may have one too. If you're lucky they'll carry 3rd party...
| Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Guess no one has an extra battery charger. |
Although I wouldn't pay their markup Wolf Camera carries one that will fit that battery. Your local camera shop may have one too. If you're lucky they'll carry 3rd party...
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I own neither, but people overwhelmingly recommend the 70-200L over the 70-300IS on POTN. The 55-250IS is also very well received, and cheap. Of course it will be an outdoors lens and have slower AF, cheaper build quality, etc...
| Originally Posted by Steggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's a LIL expensive. I believe i am going to just go with the 28-105 for a go to lens. then i was thinking of getting a 70-300 is usm lens, but then saw that a 70-200 usm L series was pretty much the same price. is L the way to go for the 50 bucks more and the less range + no IS? |
I own neither, but people overwhelmingly recommend the 70-200L over the 70-300IS on POTN. The 55-250IS is also very well received, and cheap. Of course it will be an outdoors lens and have slower AF, cheaper build quality, etc...
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The 70-300 is ok, but so slow. I once owned the basic 75-300 lens, it really cheap and poor at the long end. I feel most people don't need beyond 200mm. The 70-200L base (non-IS f4) is a well loved lens. It's also available as a 70-200 f4 IS; 70-200 f2.8; 70-200 f2.8 IS; all for an extra cost.
| Originally Posted by Steggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's a LIL expensive. I believe i am going to just go with the 28-105 for a go to lens. then i was thinking of getting a 70-300 is usm lens, but then saw that a 70-200 usm L series was pretty much the same price. is L the way to go for the 50 bucks more and the less range + no IS? |
The 70-300 is ok, but so slow. I once owned the basic 75-300 lens, it really cheap and poor at the long end. I feel most people don't need beyond 200mm. The 70-200L base (non-IS f4) is a well loved lens. It's also available as a 70-200 f4 IS; 70-200 f2.8; 70-200 f2.8 IS; all for an extra cost.
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wow i didn't think the 50mm 1.8 would be so tiny. it almost has the same effect as when i am holding one of those little nips of liqueur, i feel like Andre the giant haha.
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Yes, it's a small lens.
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Here's a smaller one.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensrevi...mm_Pancake.jpg
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensrevi...mm_Pancake.jpg
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The 70-200 f4 L is a sensational lense, VERY sharp and fast focussing. It doesn't come with the little red ring for nothing. you might want to check out Fred Miranda reviews to see what other think of your possibilities
| Originally Posted by Steggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's a LIL expensive. I believe i am going to just go with the 28-105 for a go to lens. then i was thinking of getting a 70-300 is usm lens, but then saw that a 70-200 usm L series was pretty much the same price. is L the way to go for the 50 bucks more and the less range + no IS? |
The 70-200 f4 L is a sensational lense, VERY sharp and fast focussing. It doesn't come with the little red ring for nothing. you might want to check out Fred Miranda reviews to see what other think of your possibilities
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The Canon efs-10-22.
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Can anyone offer any input on the G11 or S90 models? I'm looking into either as my first unit for my foray into casual photography.
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EDIT: I didn't end up getting a S90, and I'm glad I held one in person before going ahead and buying a SD780 IS instead anyway. The back wheel is free-scrolling, and your thumb can easily move it when you're trying to stabilize the camera for a shot. And I'm still very far from impressed from its 100% crop shots; I guess I'm too greedy after having a XSi DSLR.
| Originally Posted by Steve_72 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can anyone offer any input on the G11 or S90 models? I'm looking into either as my first unit for my foray into casual photography. |
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EDIT: I didn't end up getting a S90, and I'm glad I held one in person before going ahead and buying a SD780 IS instead anyway. The back wheel is free-scrolling, and your thumb can easily move it when you're trying to stabilize the camera for a shot. And I'm still very far from impressed from its 100% crop shots; I guess I'm too greedy after having a XSi DSLR.
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