Replacing stolen gear
Mar 1, 2014 10:49:29 #
I'm starting to replace my stolen gear. (all Canon) Obviously some of it won't get replaced. One of my favorite lenses for taking photos of people events (of which I do very little) was my Canon 28-80. For some reason the only place I seem to find this lens is in kits. Isn't it available outside of a kit? I couldn't even find it on KEH. I'm replacing my 28-135, which is probably my very favorite lens, and I'm waiting to find a used 28-300. Does anyone have one of those they want to get rid of?
Mar 1, 2014 11:10:23 #
Sorry to hear about your gear getting stolen. Was it in your car?
The 28-80 has been discontinued for some time now. About the only place you can get one is used on eBay now. You might consider a used 24-70mm f/2.8 They are really nice lenses. Don't buy the mark II. It is quite expensive. You should be about to pick up the older model for about $1200 or so.
The 28-80 has been discontinued for some time now. About the only place you can get one is used on eBay now. You might consider a used 24-70mm f/2.8 They are really nice lenses. Don't buy the mark II. It is quite expensive. You should be about to pick up the older model for about $1200 or so.
Mar 1, 2014 11:32:17 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
AzPicLady wrote:
I'm starting to replace my stolen gear. (all Cano... (show quote)
Sorry you have to start over.
I understand a little lens overlap. But three lenses, all covering a common range, seems unusual. That certainly happens as we build up gear over time, but since you have the opportunity to create a cohesive set at once, it doesn't seem necessary.
Mar 1, 2014 12:10:21 #
did you register camera with canon.
try craigslist or backpage for lens. but if you meet up with someone, make sure it in a public place like i-hop or similar.
try craigslist or backpage for lens. but if you meet up with someone, make sure it in a public place like i-hop or similar.
Mar 2, 2014 09:32:19 #
dirtpusher wrote:
did you register camera with canon.
try craigslist or backpage for lens. but if you meet up with someone, make sure it in a public place like i-hop or similar.
try craigslist or backpage for lens. but if you meet up with someone, make sure it in a public place like i-hop or similar.
If you mean did I notify Canon of the burglary, yes I did and they frankly said they didn't care. Well, they didn't say that, but they did say they didn't keep that sort of information and good luck replacing my cameras.
Mar 2, 2014 09:34:42 #
amehta wrote:
Sorry you have to start over.
I understand a little lens overlap. But three lenses, all covering a common range, seems unusual. That certainly happens as we build up gear over time, but since you have the opportunity to create a cohesive set at once, it doesn't seem necessary.
I understand a little lens overlap. But three lenses, all covering a common range, seems unusual. That certainly happens as we build up gear over time, but since you have the opportunity to create a cohesive set at once, it doesn't seem necessary.
Yes I know there's an overlap, but I have my reasons. The 28-135 leaves a dark ring at the bottom when I try to use the flash. That's why I like the 28-80 for doing people. The 28-135 is for landscapes. The 28-300 is for shooting at the racetrack.
Mar 2, 2014 09:35:45 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Sorry to hear about your gear getting stolen. Was it in your car?
The 28-80 has been discontinued for some time now. About the only place you can get one is used on eBay now. You might consider a used 24-70mm f/2.8 They are really nice lenses. Don't buy the mark II. It is quite expensive. You should be about to pick up the older model for about $1200 or so.
The 28-80 has been discontinued for some time now. About the only place you can get one is used on eBay now. You might consider a used 24-70mm f/2.8 They are really nice lenses. Don't buy the mark II. It is quite expensive. You should be about to pick up the older model for about $1200 or so.
Hadn't thought about it until now, but with a crop camera, probably the 24-70 would work. I'll look at it more closely. Thanks.
Mar 2, 2014 10:53:15 #
AzPicLady wrote:
If you mean did I notify Canon of the burglary, yes I did and they frankly said they didn't care. Well, they didn't say that, but they did say they didn't keep that sort of information and good luck replacing my cameras.
no there not much canon do.
but if you did register the serial numbers on canon website. there is program out that will search internet for pictures using that camera, that can help locate it, they just have to post a picture somewhere on internet.
Mar 2, 2014 17:25:39 #
londonfire
Loc: NY to NC
AzPicLady wrote:
I'm starting to replace my stolen gear. (all Cano... (show quote)
I know I have the 28-135 IS and I think I have a 28-80 around somewhere. If you haven't found them already let me know and I'll dig through my stash.
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