Is it every Canon user (pro, hobbyist ) want to own a white L lens?

[CamInit]

If u buy a 70-200 then u will have a white L already.

At the moment quite satisfied with my Tamron 70-300VC. Looking at my shots, I seldom go telephoto, mostly in normal or UWA range. Maybe, just maybe, I will consider the big white teles if I ever finds myself compositionally lacking seriously in that department.

 

[kelchew]

Woh so many ppl respond. From all the respond, think most ppl get only what they wan. Not all ppl need an white L lens
Ofcos it good to have bt not a must if u don't need the range.
Thanks for all the input. Will really think it over for my case
I like the range bt I don't like the color. Too much and ofcos it too ex
If I need that range mayb can look for 3rd party lens.

 

[Snoweagle]

At the moment quite satisfied with my Tamron 70-300VC. Looking at my shots, I seldom go telephoto, mostly in normal or UWA range. Maybe, just maybe, I will consider the big white teles if I ever finds myself compositionally lacking seriously in that department.

Well I also seldom use tele, but sometimes I need it when I do events, stage shoots and visits to the zoo, hence just get a gd tele once and for all.

Those big white teles are very huge investments and get it either u have a lot of money or have a dedicated need to it.

 

[Halfmoon]

Just buy what you need... regardless of black or white.......

 

[dronell]

Not true lah, I owned 4 L lens but none are white..
All white L lens are bulky and heavy, with the exception of the 70-200f4L, I guess.. not good for someone with bad back.. haha

I hv a friend who went to doctor after complaining about some back pain. then he realize its bcause if carrying 70-200 mk2 for 3 days haha...

After that he sold e lens hahaha

 

[trd2970]

my L lens just up the lorry two days ago....less than a year old and focusing ring koyak halfway while shooting! sent it back to canon and they say need 1 week to service! ^$&^@&*($&(@*#

 

[Snoweagle]

my L lens just up the lorry two days ago....less than a year old and focusing ring koyak halfway while shooting! sent it back to canon and they say need 1 week to service! ^$&^@&*($&(@*#

Which L?

 

[aussiecanonboy]

I want one and i'm getting one. My 70-200 II 2.8 IS USM is on its way !! I have decided to go for quality rather than quantity with my lenses.

 

[dreamsz]

I want one and i'm getting one. My 70-200 II 2.8 IS USM is on its way !! I have decided to go for quality rather than quantity with my lenses.

This is a good choice. I would have buy one when the time is right....

 

[Snoweagle]

I want one and i'm getting one. My 70-200 II 2.8 IS USM is on its way !! I have decided to go for quality rather than quantity with my lenses.

Excellent choice! I'd definitely get this lens if i'm on a crop body.

 

[chicklit]

The first thing a friend said after I got my 1st DSLR (400D) is how horrible non-L lenses. And trying his 70-200 f2.8 L made me buy one for myself (well, actually I bought a 17-40 L first). The funny thing is, I still keep a kit lens that my friend said horrible, but sold my L lens. It's a good lens, just a bit expensive for me which in... tight budget
(But, now I'm thinking to get a 70-200 f4 L - used; which most likely available for $700-$750 - my Siggy 70-200 f2.8 is heavy)

 

[sinned79]

The first thing a friend said after I got my 1st DSLR (400D) is how horrible non-L lenses. And trying his 70-200 f2.8 L made me buy one for myself (well, actually I bought a 17-40 L first). The funny thing is, I still keep a kit lens that my friend said horrible, but sold my L lens. It's a good lens, just a bit expensive for me which in... tight budget
(But, now I'm thinking to get a 70-200 f4 L - used; which most likely available for $700-$750 - my Siggy 70-200 f2.8 is heavy)

post some of your sigma 70-200 f2.8 photos to show us?

 

[nf0rc3r]

The only white lens I want is F4-5.6 L IS 70-300 or F4 L IS 70-200. It will complement my "Hidden L" 10-22 and 17-55 very well.
Unless there is a "Hidden L" 55-250 or 70-200 or 70-300 I will be happy to get that instead.

 

[Snoweagle]

The only white lens I want is F4-5.6 L IS 70-300 or F4 L IS 70-200. It will complement my "Hidden L" 10-22 and 17-55 very well.
Unless there is a "Hidden L" 55-250 or 70-200 or 70-300 I will be happy to get that instead.

I used to own the 70-200 f/4 (non-IS) before selling it for the 70-300. Reason being the 200mm end is a bit short for my 5D so 300mm is just nice. Since u're using APS-C, the 70-200 should be gd enough unless u want even more tele. But do take note that the longer the focal length, even with IS is increasingly difficult to handhold, else u always mount on tripod.

 

[muvouser]

For AF, IS, weather protection, IQ, I think you are paying for what you get. I am still amazed with the 70-200 f4's overall performance that I keep it even though I don't use it very often.

My 70-200 f4 only used once last year and zero time this year. Haha

 

[nf0rc3r]

I used to own the 70-200 f/4 (non-IS) before selling it for the 70-300. Reason being the 200mm end is a bit short for my 5D so 300mm is just nice. Since u're using APS-C, the 70-200 should be gd enough unless u want even more tele. But do take note that the longer the focal length, even with IS is increasingly difficult to handhold, else u always mount on tripod.

I am actually considering 70-200 and getting 100-400 to complement that as Airshow lens (If really needed)
Its either that or just 70-300. I love to go airshows which I think 70-300 is a very comfortable range for ASP-C. 200 a bit too short.

 

[nathaniel]

The first thing a friend said after I got my 1st DSLR (400D) is how horrible non-L lenses. And trying his 70-200 f2.8 L made me buy one for myself (well, actually I bought a 17-40 L first). The funny thing is, I still keep a kit lens that my friend said horrible, but sold my L lens. It's a good lens, just a bit expensive for me which in... tight budget
(But, now I'm thinking to get a 70-200 f4 L - used; which most likely available for $700-$750 - my Siggy 70-200 f2.8 is heavy)

non-L lenses can be better than L lenses, depending on what you are looking for. when in low light, my 17-55/2.8 focuses faster than my 70-200/f4L IS. the AF of my 17-55 is also much quieter.

Just buy what you need... regardless of black or white.......

i'll be tempted to sell off my white L, if Canon can just make a nice EF-S 50-150/2.8 IS (or 50-200/2.8 IS) to counter Sigma's upcoming stabilized 50-150/2.8. Must work with extenders, though.

 

[gundamseed84]

i want 500 or 600 f4 to shoot birds but no money lol.....don't mind if they come in black though.

 

[nathaniel]

i want 500 or 600 f4 to shoot birds but no money lol.....don't mind if they come in black though.

same here - give me an affordable non-L black tele-prime (crop-factor okay) that's cheaper than the 500L.

 

[Snoweagle]

I am actually considering 70-200 and getting 100-400 to complement that as Airshow lens (If really needed)
Its either that or just 70-300. I love to go airshows which I think 70-300 is a very comfortable range for ASP-C. 200 a bit too short.

If u just the 100-400 for airshows I think it's a waste of money as how many airshows do u have in a year only. Initially I was also considering between this and the 70-300 for my 70-200 replacement but chose the 70-300 ultimately due to newer technology, better IS and overall IQ.