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p.3 #1 · p.3 #1 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


The 50mm macro is a great lens and a true sleeper which is overshadowed by the other 50mm lenses.

I still use mine alot despite having the 100mm macro and 50 f1.8!

Just wish Canon would put a USM in it.



Nov 27, 2005 at 08:22 AM
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p.3 #2 · p.3 #2 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


How can people call 85/1.8 and 200/2.8L(!) sleepers? Those are one of the mostly used and praised lenses!

Having said that, I don't see that many of them. Canon lenses are either really good and frequently used, or sit on the shelf, used once in a while, given a friendly smile and pock in the shoulder, and ... put back on the shelf.



Nov 27, 2005 at 10:13 AM
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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


Interesting as a number of posts deal with decisions I have and will be making ...

I recently purchased a 50-200L - very nice sharpness and colour contrast and like the poster said provides excellent coverage with my 17-40L.

I've just purchased a used 100/2 and am hoping I'll be satisfied enough that I'll sell my 135L to free up some cash. My interest in this range is primarily for indoor sports.

I do feel the sleeper is the 50/1.8 mk2 - cheaply built but incredible value. If one is going to get one prime for special lowish light conditions with little anticipated use this is it.




Nov 27, 2005 at 01:47 PM
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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


PhotoHound wrote:
The 28-105/3.5-4.5 USM (metal mount) is a heck of a lens for its range and price, great quality and very sharp.


Hear, hear! This is a wonderful lens that can be had for less than $200. The fact that it hasn't been mentioned until the 3rd page even sort of demonstrates it's often overlooked.



Nov 27, 2005 at 02:02 PM
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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


Yes the 28-105 is my walkabout lens on my Elan 7e!
This was my first "Decent" lens I bought for my 300Dm its a great zoom lens.

My copy is nice and sharp too.



Nov 27, 2005 at 02:09 PM
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p.3 #6 · p.3 #6 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


24/2.8



Nov 27, 2005 at 03:07 PM
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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


Yet another vote for the 50mm 2.5 macro but I gotta tell Y'all; the 17-85 IS gets my big vote. Killer lens, great color saturation, nice bokeh if opened up.

TG



Nov 27, 2005 at 03:27 PM
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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


14mm 2.8 L.

Cops a hammering around here, but I continue to be impressed by it. Used it (again) last week for some tight interior shots and it delivered above and beyond...



Nov 27, 2005 at 08:07 PM
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p.3 #9 · p.3 #9 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


lexvo wrote:
24/2.8


Lex, it seems that you have a good copy.
Mine needs stop-down.



Nov 27, 2005 at 08:09 PM
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p.3 #10 · p.3 #10 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


I'd vote for :

20-35/3.5-4.5 USM : very good optics, fast focusing, cheap.
28-105/3.5-4.5 USM : My first "real" zoom with my EOS-5, delivered sharp and nice looking images every time.
70-210/3.5-4.5 USM : It's faster than the 100-300 and has better optics.

How I wish canon would make a 28-105 equivalent for 1.6x cameras. What's wrong with them? We're stuck with the dog 18-55 or the expensive 17-85.



Nov 27, 2005 at 10:58 PM
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p.3 #11 · p.3 #11 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


EF-s 60mm 2.8

sharp, fast, no external moving parts. an absolute joy to use.

I am in love with this lens, closest thing to L glass I own atm.

I was a bit surprised that no one mentioned it here, but I guess not everyone is a fan of picking up a lens that will only work on a few of the digital cameras from the canon line up.



Nov 28, 2005 at 12:18 AM
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p.3 #12 · p.3 #12 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


50/2.5 and the 100-300L, especially wide open...


Nov 28, 2005 at 12:46 AM
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p.3 #13 · p.3 #13 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


1200 f5.6L

Incredible lens though no one seems to use it!



Nov 28, 2005 at 12:54 AM
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p.3 #14 · p.3 #14 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5
EF 100mm f2.8 macro
EF 50mm f1.8
Lensbaby 1

these are all gems

but I still love my "L" lenses too...



Nov 28, 2005 at 01:13 AM
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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


What about the 28-300 L IS?
And 35-350?

These "walkabout" lenses often get overlooked, I guess its due to price and size though, But not talked about alot.



Nov 28, 2005 at 02:15 AM
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p.3 #16 · p.3 #16 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


17-85 IS. I think i've been very lucky and got a super duper copy.


Nov 28, 2005 at 10:06 AM
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p.3 #17 · p.3 #17 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


Has to be the 135/2.8. The 135/2L gets all the accolades and yet it is only slightly better than the wonderful 135/2.8. Proof:

http://mudlake.smugmug.com/photos/46305053-O.jpg

http://mudlake.smugmug.com/photos/21801610-O.jpg

http://mudlake.smugmug.com/photos/43627909-O.jpg

http://mudlake.smugmug.com/photos/22095091-O.jpg



Nov 28, 2005 at 11:07 AM
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p.3 #18 · p.3 #18 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


Pondria wrote:
Lex, it seems that you have a good copy.
Mine needs stop-down.


That could be, mine is quite sharp wide open. And it already operates 15 years without a problem



Nov 28, 2005 at 11:11 AM
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p.3 #19 · p.3 #19 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


I think after the numerous threads about the 35/1.4, 85/1.2, 85/1.8, 135/2, Leica/Zeiss glass etc. we will see a lot of threads about the 135/2.8SF as the new hot thing



Nov 28, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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p.3 #20 · p.3 #20 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses


For $100 CAD, the 50mm 1.8 plastic (highly breakable if you're butterfingers like me) produces amazingly sharp pictures... its the most direct way to convince anyone of the value of prime lenses, and is a must-have for any starting kit.

If you get a sharp copy, the 17-85 IS is a great all-purpose lense too. I've seen quite a bit of variation in output (we compared 3 peoples lenses side by side) so it all depends if you have a 'sharp' copy. Make no mistakes though... a 'sharp' 17-85 at the wide angel can come very close to a 17-40L but it won't match it.



Nov 28, 2005 at 11:15 AM
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