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Thank You, Shield, good info on the 24 to something zooms.
I've found a single body just doesn't work for me, the 5D3 looks like a fantastic body, would meet most of my needs...except one, it has no interchangeable focusing screens. Every body I've owned since my 1st 35mm SLR in 1978 has had them and I've used them...damn Canon
Additionally, my disability limits my physicality, having a C5 level spinal cord injury keeps me grounded for many reasons. Unlike when able-bodied, you won't find me out sailing, surfing, hiking, out in most wilderness areas seeking grand vistas. My wheels limit exploration to 'accessible' areas/venues and being a bit of a naturalist I'm not interested, don't want our
wild areas compromised at all; we unfortunate non walkers can view images to satisfy those wants IMHO.
With that said here we go...
I've not moved to FF digital just yet, the 6D seems to meet my needs/wants, but I'm in no hurry and won't be buying a new or used body for a while; 2nd qtr of 2015 at the earliest. I may find a replacement for 'our' G12, either another G or perhaps a mirriorless system like Fuji's X series.
As for lenses, I'm nearly there. I''d like the f4L zoom trinity, I normally shoot in the daytime and don't need fast glass; actually find it to heavy. So I'd like to add the 24-70 f4L IS to the 17-40L and 70-200 f4L IS that are in my kit. Those three lenses will cover most of my subjects quite well. Zooms, a macro and the 300 tele are my day kit; along with a 1.4x and extension tubes, a 580EXII and 430EXII
For low light events/subjects I'm good with non-L primes. Currently with the 28 f1.8, 50 f1.4 and 85 f1.8, I could see replacing the wide end with one or two of Canon's new IS lenses. The 24 f2.8 and 35 f2 IS might just replace my 28, and if Canon update the 50 and 85 with IS I'd probably go for those as well.
When it comes to other subjects, action/sports and my close-up/macro, I'm nearly there already, sans the 180L and a longer telephoto like the 400 f5.6L; but I'm hoping Canon will add IS to an update.
I'm too spoiled to limit my selection to one body and six lenses, but if arm was twisted it would be...
5D Mark III, 35 f2 IS, 50 f1.4, 100 f2.8L IS, 300 f4LIS, 17-40L and 70-200 f4L and all the accessories I could get, but I'd cheat and add the 24-70 f4L IS and 400 f5.6L at least
Cheers,
Jerry
Edited on Apr 22, 2014 at 11:03 PM · View previous versions
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