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p.1 #1 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

My 70-200 f/4 non-IS is sharper than any zoom lens has the right to be. It's hard to believe that the cheapest lens that I own is as sharp as it is. I hardly ever use my 70-200 f/2.8 IS any more.

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:15 AM

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p.1 #2 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

Well, life is unfair. Some of my sharpest lense cost around $200.

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:27 AM

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p.1 #3 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

Wait until you try a 70-200/4 L IS lens.

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:36 AM

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p.1 #4 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

I agree, my 70-200 f/4 can cut you if you're not careful! My 50mm f/1.8 is razor sharp as well (and I only paid $50 for it a couple of years back).

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:37 AM

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p.1 #5 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

Same here. Nifty fifty and 70-200mm F4L are the sharpest tools in my bag. 50mm cost less than the tripod ring for the 70-200mm F4L usm.

Only problem with owning a 70-200mm F4L and a 50mm F1.8 II. Buying other lens in the same league requires M.I.S.S.U.S spproval first. (Management In Surplus Spendies, Utilities & Services.)

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:48 AM

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p.1 #6 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

it is a gem for sure and a best buy... what about when you need another stop?

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:56 AM

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p.1 #7 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

gasrocks wrote:
Wait until you try a 70-200/4 L IS lens.

+1. And I bought at least one copy of each of the four 70-200 species.

EBH

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:57 AM

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p.1 #8 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

My EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro is sharper than any supertelephoto lenses I've owned and used. The only problem is that 60mm focal length is sometimes insufficient.

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:39 AM

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p.1 #9 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

Yes, the 60 is one of the sharpest lenses I know of.

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:40 AM

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PetKal wrote:
My EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro is sharper than any supertelephoto lenses I've owned and used. The only problem is that 60mm focal length is sometimes insufficient.

I'd hardly call that the only problem. It doesn't mount on real bodies.

EBH

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:43 AM

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p.1 #11 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

EB-1 wrote:
PetKal wrote:
My EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro is sharper than any supertelephoto lenses I've owned and used. The only problem is that 60mm focal length is sometimes insufficient.

I'd hardly call that the only problem. It doesn't mount on real bodies.

EBH
now what was that?....

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:54 AM

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p.1 #12 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

traded a ef 100-200 f4.5 for a 50mm f1.8 ver 1 its an awsome lil lens
plus an old school 70-200 f4 (n0n Is) real sharp on my fake camera ^^^

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:56 AM

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p.1 #13 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

EB-1 wrote:
PetKal wrote:
My EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro is sharper than any supertelephoto lenses I've owned and used. The only problem is that 60mm focal length is sometimes insufficient.

I'd hardly call that the only problem. It doesn't mount on real bodies.

EBH

I guess you might be equating "real" with "the most expensive few". The Canon supply chain must love that kinda thinking.

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:13 AM

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p.1 #14 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

50 CM was the sharpest lens I owned, until the really expensive 24LII came into my life. I will probably sell it to a good home, I have lots of much more expensive glass in this range, but none of it is really sharper than the 50CM.

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:20 AM

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p.1 #15 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

my 50 1.4 owns all my other (L) glass.

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:30 AM

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p.1 #16 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

You don't have enough L lenses.

EVH

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:35 AM

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p.1 #17 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

EB-1 wrote:
You don't have enough L lenses.

EVH

Or he hasn't shot with mine

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:44 AM

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p.1 #18 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

On any sharpness/cost comparison I would rank the 300mm f4.0L non-IS near the the top, right up there with the 50 f1.8. I am waiting for a EF-S 60mm to use on my new "fake" 7D.

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:26 PM

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p.1 #19 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

gasrocks wrote:
Wait until you try a 70-200/4 L IS lens.

I "uprgraded" to the IS version, but sold it because my non-IS was sharper. I must have a exceptional copy of the non-IS.

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:29 PM

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p.1 #20 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

enough talk of cutting one's self this, and bleeding eyes that, and hyperbolic emoting about actual physical pain or the destruction of one's enemies. canon's lens system is optically still a B+ collection when compared to MF lenses (or even simply another, unnamed, oft-maligned 35mm system).

good, solid small format equipment, but it won't cut you.

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:36 PM

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p.1 #21 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

I agree that the 70-200 F4 and the 50 1.8 are super sharp (had both), but I think the 200 F2 IS is the sharpest Canon lens I've seen! Unfortunately, its also one of the most expensive lenses.

Maybe I should trade in my car...is there a lens for clunkers program?

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:45 PM

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p.1 #22 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

Tri Tran wrote:
Some of my sharpest lense cost around $200.

Same here, alt lenses are incredible!

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:40 PM

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p.1 #23 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

I'll gladly trade your 2.8 IS for my non-IS f4?

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:41 PM

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p.1 #24 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

dfresh wrote:
Tri Tran wrote:
Some of my sharpest lense cost around $200.

Same here, alt lenses are incredible!

I would tend to agree with you.

The sharpest Canon I've used is a 135L followed by an 85L, but the Zeiss 2/100 Makro seemed even sharper to me. I never liked the Canon 50 1.8 all that much for some reason.

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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p.1 #25 · Cheapest lens the sharpest

The EF 50 2.5 CM is the sharpest "cheap" lens I have used. Beat my Niffy 50, 50 1.4 USM and 50 1.2L by a country mile.

Nov 17, 2009 at 07:00 PM


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