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Jun 26, 2017 14:56:19   #
Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey
 
robertjerl wrote:
If you click "quote reply" instead of reply it will post enough of the post you are answering to show who you are talking to.


Ok thanks

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Jun 26, 2017 15:26:15   #
AlfredU Loc: Mooresville, NC
 
I agree that you may love full frame, but you won't get that with a Canon 80D.
It has a 1.6x crop factor. Try those lenses you have never used before you consider selling them. If you do go to full frame like the Canon 6D, it will only accept EF lenses. That may answer your question.

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Jun 26, 2017 16:46:30   #
Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey
 
AlfredU wrote:
I agree that you may love full frame, but you won't get that with a Canon 80D.
It has a 1.6x crop factor. Try those lenses you have never used before you consider selling them. If you do go to full frame like the Canon 6D, it will only accept EF lenses. That may answer your question.


Thanks Alfred,
I believe that all my lenses are EF. I'll have to take a look to make sure.

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Jun 26, 2017 17:10:53   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
Cookie223 wrote:
To all,
For those of you who have seen my previous post, you know I'm in the early stages of learning photography. With that being said I'd like your expert opinion as to what lens I should keep and which ones I should get rid of. They may be lens worth having, but I haven't figured out what for!

My primary picture taking is of my grandkids playing sports, at some point I'm sure I'll be taking pictures of their graduations and other family functions. here are the lens I'm keeping:
1. Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8L
2. Canon EF 24-105mmL

Here are the lens that I either haven't used, or used very little, and considering of getting rid of.
EF 70-300mm 1;4-5.6 IS USM
EF 50mm 1:1.4 AF/MF (Never used)
Samyang 24mm1.4ED AS IF UMC (Never used)

I'm looking at upgrading my T5i to a 80D, and could use the funds from the unneeded lens towards to new camera.

As always thanks for your guidance.
Cookie
To all, br For those of you who have seen my previ... (show quote)


I would keep the 24 and the 50 and try using them. You might like the results. >Alan

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Jun 26, 2017 17:57:17   #
Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey
 
aellman wrote:
I would keep the 24 and the 50 and try using them. You might like the results. >Alan


Thanks Alan.

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Jun 26, 2017 18:53:48   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
Cookie223 wrote:
To all,
For those of you who have seen my previous post, you know I'm in the early stages of learning photography. With that being said I'd like your expert opinion as to what lens I should keep and which ones I should get rid of. They may be lens worth having, but I haven't figured out what for!

My primary picture taking is of my grandkids playing sports, at some point I'm sure I'll be taking pictures of their graduations and other family functions. here are the lens I'm keeping:
1. Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8L
2. Canon EF 24-105mmL

Here are the lens that I either haven't used, or used very little, and considering of getting rid of.
EF 70-300mm 1;4-5.6 IS USM
EF 50mm 1:1.4 AF/MF (Never used)
Samyang 24mm1.4ED AS IF UMC (Never used)

I'm looking at upgrading my T5i to a 80D, and could use the funds from the unneeded lens towards to new camera.

As always thanks for your guidance.
Cookie
To all, br For those of you who have seen my previ... (show quote)


I would definitely get rid of the 3 lenses you don't use at all or much. Your 2 L lenses cover the range and primes are way over hyped unless you have a very specific purpose for one and it appears you don't and fell for the hype.
The 2 L lenses are far superior to the other 3 lenses and the 200mm can get a 1.4X converter to get the extra reach if desired.
PS I love my 24-105 too. I do have a 50mm f1.8, it was cheap and use it once in a while when I want to have a large aperture lens for something. You will love the big step up to the 80D and the incredible quality of it combined with the L lenses. The DPAF for video is revolutionary as well.

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Jun 26, 2017 19:00:17   #
Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey
 
Architect1776 wrote:
I would definitely get rid of the 3 lenses you don't use at all or much. Your 2 L lenses cover the range and primes are way over hyped unless you have a very specific purpose for one and it appears you don't and fell for the hype.
The 2 L lenses are far superior to the other 3 lenses and the 200mm can get a 1.4X converter to get the extra reach if desired.
PS I love my 24-105 too. I do have a 50mm f1.8, it was cheap and use it once in a while when I want to have a large aperture lens for something. You will love the big step up to the 80D and the incredible quality of it combined with the L lenses. The DPAF for video is revolutionary as well.
I would definitely get rid of the 3 lenses you don... (show quote)


Thank you

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Jun 26, 2017 19:29:48   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
Cookie223 wrote:
Thank you


You are welcome. Have fun with your 80D and the 2 L lenses. You will never regret it for a second.

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Jun 27, 2017 00:05:09   #
boomer826 Loc: Florida gulf coast
 
Definitely keep the "Nifty Fifty" ! Especially an F1.4 its a nice fast lens!

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Jun 27, 2017 04:06:11   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
rmorrison1116 wrote:
The nifty fifty is the 50mm f/1.8, not the f/1.4, which costs a few hundred dollars more.


Since he already owns it, his 50mm f/1.4 is nifty. Some one is splitting hairs on slang terms. So is a 50mm f/2 a "super nifty", and a 50mm f/1.2 a "not so nifty". I have (in addition to others) a Pentax f/1.7 50mm, is that a "in between nifty"? How about my 55mm f/1.8 Takumar, is that a "nifty screw"? Give Cookie223 a break, he said he is new to this.

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Jun 27, 2017 07:11:17   #
Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey
 
lamiaceae wrote:
Since he already owns it, his 50mm f/1.4 is nifty. Some one is splitting hairs on slang terms. So is a 50mm f/2 a "super nifty", and a 50mm f/1.2 a "not so nifty". I have (in addition to others) a Pentax f/1.7 50mm, is that a "in between nifty"? How about my 55mm f/1.8 Takumar, is that a "nifty screw"? Give Cookie223 a break, he said he is new to this.
Since he already owns it, his 50mm f/1.4 is nifty.... (show quote)


I sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience.
Thanks

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Jun 29, 2017 01:01:51   #
DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area
 
rmorrison1116 wrote:
The only one I'd get rid of is the Samyang. If as you say are learning, you may eventually want to expand your interests beyond grand children. I have 5 grandchildren and they are only a fraction of my photography subjects.
The 70-300 is a decent lens for a non L lens. It's not a super telephoto but with the 1.6 crop factor it is equivalent to 480mm making it useful for things like wildlife, trips to the zoo or nature center, anything you want to bring in closer than your 70-200 will do, plus it's fairly good at macro photography even though it is not a macro lens. Also, with the right filter, the 70-300 would be great for the upcoming solar eclipse.
Although most of what you can do with the 50mm you can do with the 24-105, there may be times you want to take indoor shots and f/4 just isn't quite fast enough. The 50mm f/1.4 on a crop sensor body is good for portraiture, group shots, and general photography and you will get your best bokeh from that lens.
New, the 50mm is worth around $425 but even though you never used it, it's still a used lens and Canon has been making them since 1993 so there's a lot of then out there. The 70-300 new is worth around $450 but, like the 50mm, has been on the market for a fairly long time, around 12 years and Canon has made a lot of them.
I know nothing about Samyang and would probably never buy one.
Also, when you get your 80D, consider getting the new 18-135 kit lens with it. It is an excellent lens for video, and the 80D is also excellent for video.
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I have had an 80D (my first DSLR) since December. I got it with the EF-S 18-135 and that is the lens I use most often. I currently have 8 grandchildren (1-8 years old) with 2 more on the way, so they are the subjects of a lot of my photographs. I also take a lot of video of the grandkids and the 18-135 is excellent for that. I also have the latest version of the EF 70-300 and I use it a lot at the sports car races and when I just need more reach. As my grandchildren get older, I suspect I'll use it a lot for their sports as well. I have had two "superzooms"/bridge cameras prior to the 80D and used the reach a lot. I ordered the two lens package yesterday with the EF-S 10-18 and EF 50. I want the 10-18 for landscapes (my wife and I like to travel) to get shots wider than my 18-135. I'm not sure about the EF 50 for the types of photos I take, but I'm sure it will find enough use to justify the extra $40 over the price of the 10-18. I'd keep everything you have.

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Jun 29, 2017 07:13:32   #
Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey
 
DJphoto wrote:
I have had an 80D (my first DSLR) since December. I got it with the EF-S 18-135 and that is the lens I use most often. I currently have 8 grandchildren (1-8 years old) with 2 more on the way, so they are the subjects of a lot of my photographs. I also take a lot of video of the grandkids and the 18-135 is excellent for that. I also have the latest version of the EF 70-300 and I use it a lot at the sports car races and when I just need more reach. As my grandchildren get older, I suspect I'll use it a lot for their sports as well. I have had two "superzooms"/bridge cameras prior to the 80D and used the reach a lot. I ordered the two lens package yesterday with the EF-S 10-18 and EF 50. I want the 10-18 for landscapes (my wife and I like to travel) to get shots wider than my 18-135. I'm not sure about the EF 50 for the types of photos I take, but I'm sure it will find enough use to justify the extra $40 over the price of the 10-18. I'd keep everything you have.
I have had an 80D (my first DSLR) since December. ... (show quote)


Wow DJ, 8 grandkids & 2 more on the way, that's wonderful! I only have 2 and there are times we can't keep up with them. At least you still have little ones and a couple of more on the way. Mine are 14 (she thinks she's 20) and he's 17 driving around with his friends.
After all the responses I'm keeping all my lenses.
Thanks,
BTW,
I sold my T5i and purchased a 7D MK II, now I have get used to that one!

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Jun 29, 2017 07:37:41   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
dynaquest1 wrote:
Keep the FIFTY!! Sell anything else, but keep the FIFTY!!!


I agree. That should be your #1 lens for family shots. Learn how to use your 50mm and get close. In years to come, its those head shots or portraits that you and your family will value. Snaps of little Bethany running around on the other side of a field with a gaggle of other kids won't mean squat to you or anybody else.

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