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Digital SLR / DSLR Camera Question / DSLR Thread 2

Outta Control said:
I am also looking into the 6D. The 17-40 L became more expensive since this is a popular lens range for landscape and portrait and especially since the MK II version came out.

What are you goals with the camera.
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I hadn't heard about the MKII version.
I've always wanted a full frame - mainly to make my 50mm 1.4 a real 50mm instead of a weird 80mm portrait lens, and also, I'm very interested in the better ISO performance - I currently have a T2i which is very noisy. I wouldn't say I've outgrown the T2i at all - I shoot mostly landscape/travel photography with a fair amount of pets and every now and again portraits - but I have the cash so I thought it would be nice to upgrade.
 
Yeah I think it is a good move you just have to make sure you use EF lens not EF-S. Sorry my bad I was thinking of the 16-35 MK II.
 
highonF4i said:
sorry, this is a cross post but i put it in the other camera thread which has less activity.

How are you folks liking the 6D (i know someone must have one)? I'm about to make my first full-frame foray, I think that's the camera for me. Now I just need to decide whether to get body only and use my 17-40L or get the 24-105 bundled with it. Seems like having the 17-40 and the 24-105 will be a bit excessive (though i do love wide angle landscape) - I just don't know. Also - when did the 17-40 become more expensive than the 24-105?
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I'm still using my old 5D classic but was never been impressed with the 24-105that I borroweded and used for a week.

Get the body only. Your 17-40L is a great lens and will come alive like it never did on your crop body.
 
veefereefer said:
I'm still using my old 5D classic but was never been impressed with the 24-105that I borroweded and used for a week.

Get the body only. Your 17-40L is a great lens and will come alive like it never did on your crop body.
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Yeah, I'm very tempted to go body only then get the 70-200 F4 instead...would be a bit cheaper still then extend my range quite a bit...but doesn't make for a do-it-all walk around solution. I kinda hate changing lenses all the time while traveling.
 
highonF4i said:
Yeah, I'm very tempted to go body only then get the 70-200 F4 instead...would be a bit cheaper still then extend my range quite a bit...but doesn't make for a do-it-all walk around solution. I kinda hate changing lenses all the time while traveling.
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The 70-200 F4 is a great lens. Though not perfect for walk around, you will get more sex just having it mounted. Seriously, it's a great lens and yeah, you may have to take a few steps back or just pull our your camera phone for the wide stuff.
 
veefereefer said:
The 70-200 F4 is a great lens. Though not perfect for walk around, you will get more sex just having it mounted. Seriously, it's a great lens and yeah, you may have to take a few steps back or just pull our your camera phone for the wide stuff.
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Do you have any trouble with image sharpness when hand holding the non-IS version?
 
highonF4i said:
Yeah, I'm very tempted to go body only then get the 70-200 F4 instead...would be a bit cheaper still then extend my range quite a bit...but doesn't make for a do-it-all walk around solution. I kinda hate changing lenses all the time while traveling.
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If you do go for a 70-200 f4 you would not need IS on it but if you can afford a little bit more go for the 2.8 (non-IS). That will make you more sexier as Veef would say.
 
highonF4i said:
Do you have any trouble with image sharpness when hand holding the non-IS version?
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Depending on what you are shooting. Football, soccer,or baseball no you would be fine hand holding it but thing like fast moving car, boats, planes, etc it may be a good idea to get a tripod or in my case a monopod. BTW there are techniques in holding a long zoom lens to hold it steady.
 
so the IS is only good for...low light situations where you'd be shooting a slower shutter speed?

I'd be using this lens mainly for nature - animals, natural features and tight-in landscapes, portraits, urban candids etc. I've got a tripod but I want to be able to hand hold to get spur of the moment shots with it. I plan to use this lens predominantly in well lit daytime situations I'd say.

edit: i can absolutely not afford that beautiful 2.8 :( I can barely afford the IS version but might be able to swing it if I need it.
 
check that, I didn't realize there was a non-IS 70-200 2.8 - I might be able to swing that since it's around the price of the f/4 IS.
 
highonF4i said:
so the IS is only good for...low light situations where you'd be shooting a slower shutter speed?

I'd be using this lens mainly for nature - animals, natural features and tight-in landscapes, portraits, urban candids etc. I've got a tripod but I want to be able to hand hold to get spur of the moment shots with it. I plan to use this lens predominantly in well lit daytime situations I'd say.

edit: i can absolutely not afford that beautiful 2.8 :( I can barely afford the IS version but might be able to swing it if I need it.
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This is what I would do. Since you are planning on getting a 6D I would mount that to a tripod with a 70-200 (non IS), because the tripod would help eliminate most if not all of the vibration on the camera, and also get a TC 2X II (there are getting cheaper since the III came out) and that would make it a 140-400 f8 lens. If you used you T2i well then you do the math. :p

Oh BTW I would also use the wifi function on the 6D to remotely adjust the setting for that awesome shot you gonna make.
 
highonF4i said:
check that, I didn't realize there was a non-IS 70-200 2.8 - I might be able to swing that since it's around the price of the f/4 IS.
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Here is one.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pho/4148897642.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pho/4145663723.html

Here is a f4 version w/ IS.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4145889281.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pho/4141834122.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pho/4137599292.html (this one is a non-IS at a good price)

But I'd rather get the 2.8 than the f4. You'll thank us for that.
 
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yeah, gotta love those creamy backgrounds. thanks for the input it's much appreciated.
 
highonF4i said:
Do you have any trouble with image sharpness when hand holding the non-IS version?
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I suppose it would depend on your shutter speed and if you've had any coffee or tea.

The f2.8 non IS would be a nice pick up for about the same prices as the f4 IS, plus it has the sexy lens hood which also makes it easier to remove the lens cap.

My three most often used lens are the 70-200,17-40 and 100mm F2... I love the prime!
 
welp, I'm selling my old kit, so if anybody wants any or all of these - they were immaculately maintained

T2i/550d
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens
Canon BG-E8 battery grip, 2 generic batteries
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye :cry


Let me know. I'd love to keep the fisheye as I had a blast with it, but it's designed for an APS-C sensor.
 
LOL I am also selling my T3i as I just picked up the 6D. Can't wait to get creative with that.
 
What lens do you have for that 6D OC? How do you like it so far?
 
I just ordered the 6D via the Canon Loyalty Program and should get it by Wed and will let you know. :D

As far as lens I have the "nifty 50" 50 1.8, 24-70 L MKII, and 70-200 L MKII. I am also going to begetting the TC 2X III or maybe the 100-400 L.
 
Ya, everyone should have atleast three lenses that cover the playing field. An ultra wide lens, middle zoom lens, and a telephoto zoom lens.
I got the sigma 12-24mm, Nikon 24-70mm, and Nikon 70-300mm. I also have the 50mm f1.8. Got to love this prime lens.
 
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