I used to own the wide (17-40) and the tele(70-200) first for a year, then got the 24-105 to cover the middle. Now I am thinking of the 300...but not sure F2.8 or F4. Weight and cost vs F2.8 aperture and the "best image quality" for all canon lens. :think:
EF 24-70mm f2.8L
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I used to own the wide (17-40) and the tele(70-200) first for a year, then got the 24-105 to cover the middle. Now I am thinking of the 300...but not sure F2.8 or F4. Weight and cost vs F2.8 aperture and the "best image quality" for all canon lens. :think:
xunjas
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Loving it every minuteSo far I have covered 1 wedding (day and night) with it.. Just this lens (not perfect but good enough with 580EX, of cos) :thumbsup: The 105mm is so useful when I need to reach the stage while standing below... Only downside is the 24mm not wide enough... but I managed to move back while taking table shots... I will have to change to longer lens if I were to use 24-70... again it depends on your use.. The best combination will be 16-35 and 24-105
just perfect
yeah, i agree wif u on that the focal length.. sometimes, i find the focal length not short enuf for me to take wide shots of buildings or classrooms.. overall rating of this lens is very good, the USM, IS, L, 105mm focal length and the image quality are very good.. the bokeh @ f4 & 105mm is considerably good for macro shots.. it is worth the buy~~
miniUltraman
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300L!!!! mai tu leow :bsmilie: I know 1.4x teleconverter can't satisfy you lah :lovegrin:
Well many people say the 300mm with the TC is very good too! That is why kena tempted again! The question is whether it is worth to get the King of Kings in picture quality or the lower end cousin.
miniUltraman
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The King abit heavy wor and bulky... cousin good enough lah :bsmilie:
FilterFunk
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if you shoot in poor lighting conditions, only the King of the Kings (f2.8) will suffice.
else the king (f4) itself will do
do you have enough back/shoulder muscle for the King of the Kings ? :devil:
else the king (f4) itself will do
do you have enough back/shoulder muscle for the King of the Kings ? :devil:
miniUltraman
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if you shoot in poor lighting conditions, only the King of the Kings (f2.8) will suffice.
else the king (f4) itself will do
do you have enough back/shoulder muscle for the King of the Kings ? :devil:
You doubting Lightning's biceps :sweat:
There is always a throne for the King of Kings...call the monopod!
Loving it every minute
thanks for the info, i honestly think i'll go for the 24-105 cos of the weight. and like you said la... the IS is a bonus! =)
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=5&sort=7&cat=27&page=1
Read kenscott's entry.
Read kenscott's entry.
xunjas
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cmon and join the 24-105mm family~~ hehe..
Just collected my 24-70mm f2.8L yesterday... been a long 3 year wait...
Did a brief test shoot at Vivo City today... Here's the result
(Disclaimer: I don't have any scientific nor systematic method of testing hor... just shoot and enjoy shooting... )
http://www.pbase.com/jiawang/vivo_2470_test
Did a brief test shoot at Vivo City today... Here's the result
(Disclaimer: I don't have any scientific nor systematic method of testing hor... just shoot and enjoy shooting... )
http://www.pbase.com/jiawang/vivo_2470_test
miniUltraman
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why wait 3 years :embrass:
Save up... and more importantly, to continue to improve my skills to justify buying a premium lens...
FilterFunk
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went to the abv url to see already..
:thumbsup: to
1. bokeh (i am a sucker for it) - the cinderella item (06.jpg) :bigeyes:
2. edge and centre sharpness - 10,16,31.jpg)
someday in a few years i will get this lens..
i know miniUltraman will say BBB.. :sweat:
miniUltraman
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I will not say it this time... zipppp :sweatsm:
solidsnake333
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i have this same setup. but i sold my 85.. i find it a lil too short.. 135 works more for me. in fact i use more of 24-70 and 35 now. others are either for certain assignments like gigs.. that's when i'll use the 70-200 and 17-40 more.
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