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

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.......

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?

Don't have second thoughts about this lens, its amazing. If funds permit though, you should consider the IS version.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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...

Aberdeen Photo wrote:
You need a filter to complete the weather resistance

The 2.8IS is weather sealed without a filter

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.

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.

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?

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)

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

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.

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