Do I upgrade or buy better lenses?
Jan 21, 2012 14:31:48 #
Hello All, I currently am shooting with a Canon 40d and need some help from all of you. I have been researching upgrading to any of the other Canon cameras released after mine or the 5d Mark II, or waiting for what comes out later this year. Or should I use my hard earned dollars for better "L" lenses? Or something I haven't thought of. :-)
I currently own the kit lens: EF 28-135mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS, the EF-S 60mm 1:2.8 USM, and the EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM.
I typically shoot wildlife, landscape, and some sports. I am not a pro but would like to be able to sell a shot or two in the near future as I try to improve my quality of shots. I value all your expertise and honest critiques and wait anxiously for guidance. Cheers, Kyle
I currently own the kit lens: EF 28-135mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS, the EF-S 60mm 1:2.8 USM, and the EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM.
I typically shoot wildlife, landscape, and some sports. I am not a pro but would like to be able to sell a shot or two in the near future as I try to improve my quality of shots. I value all your expertise and honest critiques and wait anxiously for guidance. Cheers, Kyle
Jan 21, 2012 14:38:20 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Hello All, I currently am shooting with a Canon 40... (show quote)
If your current camera still functions and has the necessary bells and whistles to get what you need .. by all means buy better glass. Why spend the money on an updated body when its the glass that is the key to quality.
Jan 21, 2012 14:43:07 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
You can't go wrong getting good glass. You can wait until the newer models cameras come down in price and get a better deal on them. lens improvements are less frequent and are a good investment.
Jan 21, 2012 14:44:09 #
Jan 21, 2012 15:09:53 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Hello All, I currently am shooting with a Canon 40... (show quote)
Hi Kyle,
The EOS 5D MkII camera is a 21 mega pixel full frame camera that can only use the EF series lenses, so your EF-S 60mm lens can not be used with it.
If you plan on getting more glass keep to the EF series lenses that can be used on both 1.6 Canon cameras and any full frame Canon.
Jan 21, 2012 15:54:40 #
flyguy wrote:
quote=flathead27ford Hello All, I currently am sh... (show quote)
Hi Flyguy,
Thanks for the information. I got that lens from a co-worker for a good price ($90) so I am actually going to sell it due to the S designation. I might upgrade in the future to a FF sensor and like you point out, I would not be able to use that lens. Also, my other lenses do cover that focal length. Cheers.
Jan 21, 2012 15:58:06 #
Hi Photogrl57,
Thanks for the comments. It seems everyone is agreeing with you so it looks like I will be shopping for an "L" series lens. I have considered purchasing a Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 L usm II.
Thanks for the comments. It seems everyone is agreeing with you so it looks like I will be shopping for an "L" series lens. I have considered purchasing a Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 L usm II.
Jan 21, 2012 18:29:34 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Hi Photogrl57,
Thanks for the comments. It seems everyone is agreeing with you so it looks like I will be shopping for an "L" series lens. I have considered purchasing a Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 L usm II.
Thanks for the comments. It seems everyone is agreeing with you so it looks like I will be shopping for an "L" series lens. I have considered purchasing a Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 L usm II.
The L series are good I have the EF 100-400mm with a 2X extender and I love it.
Jan 21, 2012 19:20:27 #
for wildlife, the EF 100-400L is excellent, if a bit pricey. the 70-200 is too short, unless you also plan to buy a 2x converter to go with it. for landscape work, i'd go with a 17-40L. if you've got the scratch, both of those plus a 24-105L would give you excellent coverage of all the focal ranges you'll likely need, and top-notch glass to boot... all of which you will be able to use if and/or when you upgrade to a FF body.
Jan 21, 2012 19:25:27 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Hello All, I currently am shooting with a Canon 40... (show quote)
The 40D is a great camera... stick with it. Invest your money in a nice L series lens. -Mike
Jan 21, 2012 20:37:35 #
mdorn wrote:
quote=flathead27ford Hello All, I currently am sh... (show quote)
I second this! When I got my 5d Mkii I kept the 50D to have 2 bodies and more flexibility --- I keep a 10 - 22mm on the 50D and telephoto on the 5d, also you have a back if something goes wrong.
Jan 21, 2012 20:57:49 #
flyguy wrote:
The EOS 5D MkII camera is a 21 mega pixel full frame camera that can only use the EF series lenses, so your EF-S 60mm lens can not be used with it.
I know nothing about Canon equipment.
Two questions:
Will an EF-S 60-mm lens physically mount onto a full frame 5D Mark II?
And if so, why will it not work?
With Nikon, all "F-mount" Nikkor lenses (since circa 1970) are completely interchangeable with current Nikon bodies. When current lenses designed for smaller DX sensors are mounted onto an FX (full frame) Nikon body, the camera automatically "crops" the sensor to DX proportions, making the combination feasible. Images will appear large by a factor of 1.5x.
Do Canon full frame cameras compensate with any Canon DX lenses?
Jan 21, 2012 21:00:43 #
I do know the S series lenses will not mount on a full frame camera like the 5d Mark II. They are annotated by a white mark where you line up the lens with the camera instead of the customary red dot. Something to do with the rear of the lens being too close to the mirror, it would hit it.
Jan 21, 2012 21:00:56 #
Jan 21, 2012 21:34:22 #
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