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Lord Fluff Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #1 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? I'm seriously tempted with this lens - seems like an 85L with more reach. Anyone using this lens for weddings, and if so, would you care to share some images? Thanks Nov 04, 2007 at 04:48 PM

NikonAndy Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? I've shot a wedding with the Nikon 200/f2 VR and if the Canon is anything like it, it was the most fantastic lens I've ever used. The Bokeh is simply perfect. Nov 04, 2007 at 09:45 PM

rockit Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #3 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? why not just wait a bit and get the new 200 f2 IS? new glass, new technology and factory repair support if needed. Nov 04, 2007 at 11:57 PM

Aberdeen Photo Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? I use it and enjoy it. The images shot w/ it are wonderful. It is a bit bulky, It focuses very quickly w/ the 5D also. Nov 05, 2007 at 01:53 AM

tutumon Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #5 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? rockit wrote: why not just wait a bit and get the new 200 f2 IS? new glass, new technology and factory repair support if needed. Absolutely...Plus, weddings are not sporting events, so the IS would be more desirable than an additional third of a stop. I'm waiting for the new one to come out too. I saw another photog's images taken with the Nikon 2.0 VR and they were fabulous! -CHris. Nov 05, 2007 at 03:13 AM

Lord Fluff Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #6 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? rockit wrote: why not just wait a bit and get the new 200 f2 IS? new glass, new technology and factory repair support if needed. It's a fair point - though looking at it another way - slightly less thin DOF, higher price and optics that are most likely to fall slightly short of the old one. Of course we don't know yet, and as a result the f1.8 prices may plummet when the new lens comes out, or go even higher if the replacement is simply 'great' rather than the best lens Canon ever produced. Right now I have the option on a tatty one for $2500 and can't decide...... Nov 05, 2007 at 08:08 AM

Andrew Welsh Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #7 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? Lord Fluff wrote: It's a fair point - though looking at it another way - slightly less thin DOF, higher price and optics that are most likely to fall slightly short of the old one. Of course we don't know yet, and as a result the f1.8 prices may plummet when the new lens comes out, or go even higher if the replacement is simply 'great' rather than the best lens Canon ever produced. Right now I have the option on a tatty one for $2500 and can't decide...... Get the tatty one for $2500. As long as the optics and mechanics are good, a $20 USD (or less) bottle of L lens paint on eBay can help clean up the cosmetic appearance. At that price, it's less than what a new 200/2 IS will cost, and you get it NOW with an opportunity to practice and see if you like it. I'd jump on that offer if I were you. I'm eyeing this lens myself, for weddings and astrophotography, so I'm interested in how it works out for you for weddings (to help justify the purchase ) Nov 05, 2007 at 03:35 PM

sejanus Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #8 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? I have used it at weddings. To be honest it is (IMHO) only really usable when you have quite a bit of time at a shoot. The reason is that at least for me, I have to use it on a monpod, and at f/1.8 the dof is so tiny that you need to be incredibly careful with the focus. It takes time to do this. The 135/2 is not as long but is a heck of a lot more convenient and faster to use. That said, the 200/1.8 certainly does deliver when you do use it. Here are a few shots from it. Nov 06, 2007 at 04:48 AM

Lord Fluff Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #9 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? Those are really lovely sejanus thanks. I'm guessing you were about 20 feet away for those...I see your point. Nov 06, 2007 at 07:48 AM

asimsoofi Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? 200 1.8... *SIGH* it's on my list. But my 135L is gorgeous as well and oh so much cheaper. It's a great alternative on a cropped body. I think I may be in line for the new 200 2.0 IS. When does the madness end?!? Nov 06, 2007 at 06:32 PM

Lord Fluff Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #11 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? asimsoofi wrote: When does the madness end?!? I'm hoping never.... Nov 07, 2007 at 08:21 AM

Mike Mahoney Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #12 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? I'm finding that many of my faster lenses are being stopped down just to obtain adequate DOF .. even at 1.8 or 2.0 with an 85 you often need to have two people at almost exactly the same distance from the camera to get them both sharp. A 200 would offer less DOF and potentially more focus issues under the same conditions. I'll regularly toss otherwise great pics because the groom is a half-foot behind the bride and his focus is soft while the brides is razor sharp. For a few special shots where the conditions are perfect (as sejanus has shown above) you can get awesome shots .. but for everyday wedding work that fast of a lens may prove to be a solution in search of a problem. Mike Nov 07, 2007 at 01:23 PM

Nick Klofkorn Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #13 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? wow sejanus, nice Nov 08, 2007 at 08:28 AM

Mike C. Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #14 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? Lord Fluff, Be careful as Canon UK have no parts to repair this lens as it has been discontinued since 2004.Make sure the one that you are after is a series 11. Mike Nov 08, 2007 at 11:11 AM

Lord Fluff Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #15 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? Mike - really? I'd heard there was a shortage of certain parts but do they really have none in the UK? When you say "series 11" do you mean 11 or II ? Nov 08, 2007 at 12:04 PM

sboerup Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #16 · Anyone use Canon 200/f1.8? I'm itching for the 300 2.8, but I don't know how often I'd use it at the weddings. Nov 09, 2007 at 04:14 AM

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