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denkoh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm hi guys..i'm going to purchase the ef70-200f2.8..would like to seek your advise if there are anything i should buy together with this lens..for the time being, i can only think of a uv filter or i dont even need it?..your help is very much appreciated..thanks in advance Dec 06, 2006 at 01:03 PM

Michael-M Offline [ X ] ef 70-200f2.8 is usm you don't need a UV filter, but it's nice to have one for situations where mist mat get on the front element...............other than that, i never use one. if you have a tripod, you may consider getting a plate for the ring to mount it up on your pod. congrats on getting this lens, and be prepared to get even more addicted to L glass....... Dec 06, 2006 at 01:31 PM

denkoh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm thanks michael-m..aprreciate your help... looking forward to this lens...saving for a long time..8) how do you like your 24-70f2.8? Dec 06, 2006 at 01:56 PM

dfresh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm Don't have second thoughts about this lens, its amazing. If funds permit though, you should consider the IS version. Dec 06, 2006 at 02:00 PM

Michael-M Offline [ X ] ef 70-200f2.8 is usm denkoh wrote: thanks michael-m..aprreciate your help... looking forward to this lens...saving for a long time..8) how do you like your 24-70f2.8? my 24-70 is an excellent lens. it needed calibration though, but i am very happy with it. Dec 06, 2006 at 02:10 PM

mbohunsky Offline Buy and Sell: On ef 70-200f2.8 is usm More flash cards for all the awesome pictures you are going to take! Dec 06, 2006 at 02:19 PM

denkoh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm Michael-M wrote: my 24-70 is an excellent lens. it needed calibration though, but i am very happy with it. yeah..i read about the 24-70 having much problems and many were sent back for calibration..it's sad sometimes cause you pay so much for it. i was considering this but i figured i needed the length, thus the 70-200. what do you normally shoot with the 24-70? do you have a website i could visit to see your photos?i was told that the 24-70 complements the 70-200, do you agree? thanks again for your advise. Btw, how do i tell the shop guy that i need the plate to mount my lens on tripod? Dec 06, 2006 at 02:30 PM

PimpDaddy Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm 24-70 and 70-200 is the KEY canon combo. Dec 06, 2006 at 02:34 PM

Aberdeen Photo Offline Image Upload: On ef 70-200f2.8 is usm You need a filter to complete the weather resistance and an inexpensive uv is easier to replace than a front element. Very nice and convenient lens to use, enjoy, Tom Dec 06, 2006 at 02:38 PM

denkoh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm mbohunsky, dfresh, aberdeen photo..thanks for your reply.. mbohunsky,some excellent pictures you have on flickrs...i especially like the hall wedding... was it shot with the prime 85f1.8?...and you have a great gear setup too... Dec 06, 2006 at 02:38 PM

emgvod Offline Buy and Sell: On ef 70-200f2.8 is usm Aberdeen Photo wrote: You need a filter to complete the weather resistance The 2.8IS is weather sealed without a filter Dec 06, 2006 at 04:00 PM

Alan321 Offline Image Upload: On ef 70-200f2.8 is usm I'm another member of the no-filter camp. But be sure to use the rigid lens hood instead. It offers mechanical protection as well as optical protection. If you are buying from a reputable dealer then the rigid hood and tripod ring are supplied with the lens, so there is nothing else needed to get except perhaps a 77mm circular polarizer filter if you don't already have one. Dec 06, 2006 at 04:23 PM

mbohunsky Offline Buy and Sell: On ef 70-200f2.8 is usm denkoh wrote: mbohunsky,some excellent pictures you have on flickrs...i especially like the hall wedding... was it shot with the prime 85f1.8?...and you have a great gear setup too... Thanks a lot! Yes, some of those shots were taken with the 85mm f/1.8. Other lenses I used for that wedding were the 50mm f/1.4, the Canon 100mm macro, and the 17-40 f/4L. I believe that flickr shows the EXIF info on the side of each picture so you can see which lens I used for each photo if you like. As for my gear, thank you...I just recently added the 24-70, 70-200 f/2.8 IS, and the 135L. I am gearing up for next year's wedding season. emgvod wrote: Aberdeen Photo wrote: You need a filter to complete the weather resistance The 2.8IS is weather sealed without a filter True, as is the 24-70. What surprised me is that the new 50mm f/1.2L needs a filter to complete the weather resistance. As do the 16-35 and the 17-40 which is common knowledge though. Dec 06, 2006 at 05:54 PM

denkoh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm pimpdaddy..thanks for your reply.. i must agree..but the price of the 24-70 can kill... 8 )..what about 135mm f2L prime? has anyone tried that lens? is it good? Dec 09, 2006 at 05:47 AM

denkoh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm thanks guys for all your help and advise..really appreciate it.. mbohunsky... wow... you are now having the state of de art L lenses.. you wanna take in an assistant for your wedding shoot? hehe.. just provide food and accomodation will do.,.8) Dec 09, 2006 at 06:00 AM

denkoh Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm hey alan321..how's canon prices over in oz? Dec 09, 2006 at 06:06 AM

newguru Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm denkoh wrote: pimpdaddy..thanks for your reply.. i must agree..but the price of the 24-70 can kill... 8 )..what about 135mm f2L prime? has anyone tried that lens? is it good? The 135 2.0L is a stellar portrait lens. Some regard it as having the best bokeh of all the Canon lenses. Dec 09, 2006 at 06:15 AM

h4y4sh1 Offline Image Upload: Off ef 70-200f2.8 is usm denkoh wrote: ..what about 135mm f2L prime? has anyone tried that lens? is it good? 135mm F2L imho is one of the best....too bad I don't get to use it much Dec 09, 2006 at 06:19 AM

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