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Alistair Watson
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p.2 #1 · Canon Prime L bargains?

Depends what you shoot, rugby photography in low light/floodlight not much beats a 400/2.8 IS.

Mar 28, 2008 at 08:47 PM

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p.2 #2 · Canon Prime L bargains?

If we take the new 200 f/2 IS, which is introduced at $6k, as a harbinger of sorts for the next generation of supertelephotos (and their prices), I am afraid the current 300/400/500/600 might be considered bargains soon.

Mar 29, 2008 at 02:16 AM

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p.2 #3 · Canon Prime L bargains?

Ditto ^^^^^^^^

Mar 29, 2008 at 02:28 AM

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PetKal wrote:
If we take the new 200 f/2 IS, which is introduced at $6k, as a harbinger of sorts for the next generation of supertelephotos (and their prices), I am afraid the current 300/400/500/600 might be considered bargains soon.

I'll accept that it's all relative, as long as no one tries to describe the 1200 f/11 as a bargain prime!

I'll put in another vote for the 135/2 for delivering stellar quality wide open, unsurpassed AF speed, and a lower price than any other (new/current) L that is a full stop faster than its poorer relations. (The 200/2.8 is certainly a fantastic example of price/performance ratio, but I don't think there are many 200/4 primes out there the way there are 135/2.8, 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8 competing with their L counterparts, which - except in the case of the 135 - tend to cost several times as much.)

Edited on Mar 29, 2008 at 03:19 AM

Mar 29, 2008 at 03:18 AM

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chez wrote:
Frode wrote:
pipspeak wrote:
yes, selling the 24-70 for a 35/2, 50/1.4 and 100 macro is something I have long considered but not yet had the guts to do

I sold my 24- 70 for a 28 2.8, 50 1.4 and the 85 1.8. Never looked back!

Really depends what you shoot. Try shooting a wedding with your three primes and you'll quickly appreciate the 24-70 lens.

Try shooting an ambient light wedding with 2 cameras- a 35L on one and an 85 1.8 on the other, and you will be glad you got those lenses instead of a 24-70L.

Mar 29, 2008 at 05:22 AM

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p.2 #6 · Canon Prime L bargains?

Wa duh bahgan. It is a bahgan fo you.

Mar 29, 2008 at 05:25 AM

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p.2 #7 · Canon Prime L bargains?

Because while being fine, the 28/1.8 lacks in sharpness and contrast. Don't know how you are comparing the 35/2 to it, old film work to new digital work? Compared on the same digital body my 35/2 always seems sharper than my 28/1.8... just more "wow" IMO. I took good photos with my 28/1.8 though... don't get me wrong, I don't mean to pan the lens... just that in real life shots, my 35/2 always seemed better.

>>No idea why the 28 f/1.8 get such a bad rap on forums, I get great results with mine, and I mostly use it at f/1.8 or f/2. I had a 35 f/2 years ago, it was OK but I don't remember it having any wow factor over my 28.

Mar 29, 2008 at 05:27 AM

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p.2 #8 · Canon Prime L bargains?

135SF = $280
135L = $900

seems like the L still costs (more than) several times as much at B&H.

>>which - except in the case of the 135 - tend to cost several times as much.)

Mar 29, 2008 at 05:31 AM


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