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Archive 2005 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

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p.1 #1 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

There seems to be many good lenses that often get over looked or over shadowed by there bigger "L" brothers.

What lenses do you concider to be "Sleeper" lenses in the lineup?

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:19 PM

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p.1 #2 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

I vote for 85/1.8 lens. 35/2 can be too but has too much CA.

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:25 PM

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p.1 #3 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

100/2.8 macro, 50 1.4

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:26 PM

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p.1 #4 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

85mm 1.8

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:27 PM

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p.1 #5 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

The 50/1.8 is the ultimate sleeper. It's bay far the cheapest lens Canon makes, but it's image quality rivals that of many L zooms.

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:28 PM

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p.1 #6 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

I would not call the 50/1,4___85/1,8 or 100 macro for sleeper lenses. There are threads about them every day here

And a lot of people have them.

Maybe the 135/2,8....

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:30 PM

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p.1 #7 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

My vote is for the 200 f2.8L

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:34 PM

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p.1 #8 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

Maybe the original poster meant 'hidden gems' as non 'L' lenses which perform very well and yet are relatively inexpensive compared to 'L' glass?

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:35 PM

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p.1 #9 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

Canon 50mm f2.5 Compact Macro.

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:47 PM

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p.1 #10 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

50mm 1.8 MK I

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:51 PM

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p.1 #11 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

100/2, 135/2.8 SF and the 200/2.8
All are overlooked because of the 70-200's and the 135L

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:54 PM

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p.1 #12 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

I would say the 100mm f/2 wich is totally overshadowed by the 85mm f/1.8 despite almost being identical in both construction and performance.

My second vote is for the 135mm f/2.8 soft focus wich seemingly no one has despite useful range and good performance.

You might also consider the 28mm f/1.8 a sleeper, a lot less popular than the 35 f/2 despite being a fine lens and very useful range.

I consider the 24mm f/2.8 and 20mm f/2.8 to in a coma. Might be a good step for Canon upgrading these two, maybe with a f/1.8 models.

Hrannar

Nov 26, 2005 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #13 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

1200mm f/5.6L USM
'cause the only time I see it is in my dreams

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dan

Nov 26, 2005 at 04:11 PM

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p.1 #14 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

My vote also goes for the 135/2.8 SF. My copy is extremely sharp with nice contrast. $210 very well spent.

The 28/2.8 is also very good.

Nov 26, 2005 at 04:26 PM

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p.1 #15 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

I also would vote for 100/2. If people are fine with 85mm on cropped sensors for Portrait, then 100/2 will be a very nice portrait lens on FF.

Nov 26, 2005 at 04:28 PM

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p.1 #16 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

50mm macro... really a sleeper

Nov 26, 2005 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #17 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

Another vote for the 50mm macro.
Dave

Nov 26, 2005 at 04:42 PM

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p.1 #18 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

Here's another vote for the 28 f/1.8. Lots of mixed reviews, compounded by measurebating have put this lens in the sleeper category. I find mine quite detailed, contrasty, colorful, and sharp!

Nov 26, 2005 at 04:43 PM

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p.1 #19 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

Yet another vote for the 50/2.5 macro.

Nov 26, 2005 at 04:55 PM

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p.1 #20 · Canon "Sleeper" lenses

200f2.8L, 400f5.6L, 24f2.8, and 50f1.8

Nov 26, 2005 at 05:18 PM

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