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p.1 #1 · 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

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p.1 #2 · 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.......

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p.1 #3 · 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?

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Dec 06, 2006 at 01:56 PM

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p.1 #4 · 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.

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p.1 #5 · 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.

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p.1 #6 · ef 70-200f2.8 is usm

More flash cards for all the awesome pictures you are going to take!

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p.1 #7 · 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?

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p.1 #8 · ef 70-200f2.8 is usm

24-70 and 70-200 is the KEY canon combo.

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p.1 #9 · 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

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p.1 #10 · 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...

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p.1 #11 · 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

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p.1 #12 · 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.

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p.1 #13 · 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.

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p.1 #14 · 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?

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Dec 09, 2006 at 05:47 AM

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p.1 #15 · 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)

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p.1 #16 · ef 70-200f2.8 is usm

hey alan321..how's canon prices over in oz?

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Dec 09, 2006 at 06:06 AM

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p.1 #17 · 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.

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Dec 09, 2006 at 06:15 AM

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p.1 #18 · 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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