Canon Mount Lens Discussion Thread
 

Discuss the best Canon mount lens here

(as per Kym's direction)

24-70 L

my next lens, hopefully the 2.8, Someone is selling one that I know for $1200. I wish I wish I wish... :(

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Thats about the going price for 2nd hand 24-70mm... how old?

No idea, this is the list..


Canon 5D MK2 Body - $2000
Canon 5D MK1 Body with Vertical Grip - $1000
Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS - $2000
Canon 24-70mm 2.8 - $1200
Canon 17-40mm f4 - $700
Canon 1.4 Conv. - $200
Canon 550EX Flash - $350

What's the 1.4 Conv?

[QUOTE=ImPreSiV;601735]
What's the 1.4 Conv?[/QUOTE]

Basically multiplies the focal length of your lens by 1.4x.

[img]http://www.roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/images/Canon%20Extender%20EF%201.4%20II%20.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=jasonmurray;601732]Thats about the going price for 2nd hand 24-70mm... how old?[/QUOTE]

You can get one [URL="http://www.eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au/canon-ef-24-70mm-f-2.8l-usm-lenses.html"]here[/URL] for $1300 inc postage brand new (it's where I got mine from)...I've been looking around gumtree for a while and the 2nd hand prices are way too high. :eek:

Judging by your website the 24-70 would definitely be perfect for the type of photography you do Kym...doooo iiitttt! :D

Wouldn't mind a 85mm f/1.2L II.
I've got the 24-70, its a good lens but very heavy, you really need the battery grip to balance the weight out.

Yeah I know what you mean sleepy! I've only got the puny little 600D so had to get the battery grip to avoid dropping it all the time! Feels much better now.

It is however much lighter than the 120-400mm :rolleyes:

Main two lens you should have are

24-70 F2.8 L
70 -200 f2.9 IS L

Don't compromise and go F4 you will regret it.

As for those extenders they are handy, though you do loose couple stops by using them.

edit: kym those prices are not to bad. and both the 24-70 and 70-200 are the good ones.
Id go the mk2 over the 5d .

where are all these ?

Yea, be careful with extenders. You'll certainly lose a stop or two and, often, with it you'll lose some lower light auto focus capabilities.

Also, rumors of a new model 24-70 coming out soon, so if aren't in a rush I'd wait a little bit longer just in case you can snap up a bargain.

i'm thinking of selling my 70-200 f2.8 IS...great lens but dont use it enough...still unsure but when i do decide to let it go I'll let you know kym

24-70 + 70-200 great combo

ninja edit: 1.4x ext will cost you 1 stop, 2x extender 2 stops

You only lose 1 stop with a 1.4x extender, I sometimes use one on my 70-200mm and 300mm. No issues really.

EDIT: whs.

Wide lenses are where it's at.. the 14mm f/2.8 L II is beyond awesome

The quality of the extender has a lot to do with the stop loss. Chinese spec = higher stop losses.

I recently bought a 24-70L 2.8 and love it, but i'm using a crap 40D with a vertical grip.
Next on my list is a 70-200L 2.8 and a mk2.
Pete gopal, how much are you looking at selling your lens for if you do?

Nothing wrong with a 40D... :D

Not a bad start, but I want that full frame, just don't have the cash needed for a 5D.

[QUOTE=ausyve;602126]I recently bought a 24-70L 2.8 and love it, but i'm using a crap 40D with a vertical grip.
Next on my list is a 70-200L 2.8 and a mk2.
Pete gopal, how much are you looking at selling your lens for if you do?[/QUOTE]

don't know if i want to sell it in the first place, still making up my mind...if i do i'll post it on pwrx first