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Do I upgrade or buy better lenses?
Jan 22, 2012 09:31:06 #
saichiez wrote:
If you decide later that Canon is not the lady in your future, the divorce will be expensive. Unless you buy used, the L lenses will cost you dearly to sell
This is NOT TRUE. Used "L" series lenses retain a great deal of their original price. I dare say, with few exceptions, that you would get 95% of the cost back on any "L" lens that has not been misused, on the used market. Changing camera brands in the future may be costly, but it will NOT be because of your "L" lens collection.If you decide later that Canon is not the lady in your future, the divorce will be expensive. Unless you buy used, the L lenses will cost you dearly to sell
Jan 22, 2012 09:31:16 #
davpal
Loc: long island
IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS THAT YOU GET FROM THE EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE NOW STAY WITH IT YOU HAVE 3LENS THAT COVERS ALL THE SITUATIONS THAT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER
YOU WILL NEVER RECOVER THE COST OF NEW EQUIPMENT BY
TRYING TO SELL YOUR PICTURES.PEOPLE WILL LOOK AT THEM TELL YOU THEY ARE GREAT BUT PAYING FOR THEM THATS A DIFFRENT STORY
TO HAVE THEM MOUNTED PROPERLY IN A FRAME IS EXPENSIVE
TO MOUNT THEM YOURSELF ADD UP THE COST OF MATERIALS
YOUR TIME AND LABOR.
YOU WILL NEVER RECOVER THE COST OF NEW EQUIPMENT BY
TRYING TO SELL YOUR PICTURES.PEOPLE WILL LOOK AT THEM TELL YOU THEY ARE GREAT BUT PAYING FOR THEM THATS A DIFFRENT STORY
TO HAVE THEM MOUNTED PROPERLY IN A FRAME IS EXPENSIVE
TO MOUNT THEM YOURSELF ADD UP THE COST OF MATERIALS
YOUR TIME AND LABOR.
Jan 22, 2012 09:31:17 #
davpal
Loc: long island
IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS THAT YOU GET FROM THE EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE NOW STAY WITH IT YOU HAVE 3LENS THAT COVERS ALL THE SITUATIONS THAT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER
YOU WILL NEVER RECOVER THE COST OF NEW EQUIPMENT BY
TRYING TO SELL YOUR PICTURES.PEOPLE WILL LOOK AT THEM TELL YOU THEY ARE GREAT BUT PAYING FOR THEM THATS A DIFFRENT STORY
TO HAVE THEM MOUNTED PROPERLY IN A FRAME IS EXPENSIVE
TO MOUNT THEM YOURSELF ADD UP THE COST OF MATERIALS
YOUR TIME AND LABOR.
YOU WILL NEVER RECOVER THE COST OF NEW EQUIPMENT BY
TRYING TO SELL YOUR PICTURES.PEOPLE WILL LOOK AT THEM TELL YOU THEY ARE GREAT BUT PAYING FOR THEM THATS A DIFFRENT STORY
TO HAVE THEM MOUNTED PROPERLY IN A FRAME IS EXPENSIVE
TO MOUNT THEM YOURSELF ADD UP THE COST OF MATERIALS
YOUR TIME AND LABOR.
Jan 22, 2012 09:40:02 #
saichiez wrote:
Dating vs. Marriage...
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However, an analogy for you would be that as long as you are using lenses designed for the crop sensors, you are just dating Canon.
When you switch up to the L grade lenses, you are marrying Canon. The investment in lenses means that you are investing a lot more in Canon being the lady you come home to each time you shoot.
If you are ready to Marry Canon...
...
However, an analogy for you would be that as long as you are using lenses designed for the crop sensors, you are just dating Canon.
When you switch up to the L grade lenses, you are marrying Canon. The investment in lenses means that you are investing a lot more in Canon being the lady you come home to each time you shoot.
If you are ready to Marry Canon...
Damn well said! A bit lengthy, but I agree with just about everything you stated.
I originally had the Canon 10D (1.6 lens factor) and it was a good camera. But, coming from film cameras, my perspective was still in 35mm. I had a hard time adjusting to the 1.6 lens factor, and missed true wide angle. I bought the 5D 6 years ago and never regretted it. I never had the inclination to upgrade to the MkII because, to me, its only significant upgrade was for video capability (but, I am considering upgrading to the MkIII this year depending on what the photography upgrades are).
So, your decision is whether you really want a full-frame camera or whether you can live with a 1.6 lens factor "until death do you part."
Jan 22, 2012 09:54:55 #
Jan 22, 2012 09:59:54 #
Your rebel is a cropped camera and the S lens will work in it just fine. It just won't work on a full frame body.
The old saying is that bodies come and go, but good glass will last forever.
Go for the glass. There is a lot of good lens out there on the used market. I just sold my 70-200 f4 and purchased a used 70-200 f2.8. The trade cost me a couple of bills.
Photographer are crazy. We are always trying to upgrade and sell all of our great equipment off at bargain prices. Check out your lens on Amazon and then look at the used listings. I sold two 5d there in a matter of hours. I also purchased my lens there.
The old saying is that bodies come and go, but good glass will last forever.
Go for the glass. There is a lot of good lens out there on the used market. I just sold my 70-200 f4 and purchased a used 70-200 f2.8. The trade cost me a couple of bills.
Photographer are crazy. We are always trying to upgrade and sell all of our great equipment off at bargain prices. Check out your lens on Amazon and then look at the used listings. I sold two 5d there in a matter of hours. I also purchased my lens there.
photogrl57 wrote:
My new macro is an S series and it fits on my Rebel XT
Jan 22, 2012 10:00:06 #
DavidT wrote:
This is also not really true. So long as you do not invest SOLELY in EF-S lenses that will not fit on a F/F body, using a crop body does not link you to anything 'until death do you part'. And since the "L" lenses fit either crop or full frame bodies, there's really NO DOWNSIDE to keeping the 40D for the moment, and spending any lens money on quality, EF-series lenses, or "L" lenses.So, your decision is whether you really want a full-frame camera or whether you can live with a 1.6 lens factor "until death do you part."
There's a bit of misinformation being thrown around this thread. The OP should consider things carefully.
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Jan 22, 2012 10:05:28 #
I have 70"x200"mm 1;2.8 EF, L, IS,II USM $ 2400+. Canon most celebrated lens. Have to say it is a overpriced as well.
For landscape shooter I'll say get 10x22mm,
24x70mm2.8 L EF( lens you gonna to love)
100x400mm EF L IS 1:4.5 ( $1000,00 less than 70x200 2.8) it slow speed, but most you shoot with this lens in good light and with support, like tripod. Get good polarizer as well, one of the best come from B&W. Then maybe later you like to get 1/1 Macro and if you still feel you don't carry weight enough get that overpriced 70x200mm 2.8 L IS II, and that full frame cannon. If you shoot plenty wildlife and actions Canon 7D is something really learn about, otherwise your canon 40 should do great.
For landscape shooter I'll say get 10x22mm,
24x70mm2.8 L EF( lens you gonna to love)
100x400mm EF L IS 1:4.5 ( $1000,00 less than 70x200 2.8) it slow speed, but most you shoot with this lens in good light and with support, like tripod. Get good polarizer as well, one of the best come from B&W. Then maybe later you like to get 1/1 Macro and if you still feel you don't carry weight enough get that overpriced 70x200mm 2.8 L IS II, and that full frame cannon. If you shoot plenty wildlife and actions Canon 7D is something really learn about, otherwise your canon 40 should do great.
Jan 22, 2012 10:21:29 #
Since digital photography has changed totally for photographer as make money on you shots. You can make some money to be photographer on call. To make serious money on landscape etc images to cover your camera pro equipment, studio lights, Epson printers INK and papers. To make $ cover your cost ! To most of us that is a dream, it never will happen. There is far to many good of us in digital photography world.
Jan 22, 2012 10:24:57 #
This will help you...extensive but good
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2010/07/lenses-dont-collect-the-whole-set
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2010/07/lenses-dont-collect-the-whole-set
Jan 22, 2012 10:31:42 #
JimH wrote:
quote=DavidT So, your decision is whether you rea... (show quote)
The only point I was trying to make was that it boiled down to the OP's decision whether to go FF or stay with an APS-C sensor since he/she has two lenses that cover the range from 28-300 already that will work with a FF body.
And, these are everyone's opinions. There is no right or wrong answer as to whether to first buy "L" series lenses or get a FF body. We should all enjoy providing comments for the OP to consider; making statements about "misinformation being thrown around" is not productive and only creates ill feelings.
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Jan 22, 2012 11:08:39 #
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.
I have this lens in the older non-IS version. It is fantastic; you will not be disappointed. I am even considering selling mine to upgrade to the latest IS version II.....but the price is pretty steep! If you can spend the money, your money will be well spent. Good Luck.
Jan 22, 2012 11:10:56 #
one of the beauty of photography is that everyone is right. I can't tell you what is the best or the only, because there is no best or only.
We each use what ever equipment we have, because that is what we have. I love my Canon and my lens collection and nobody is going to talk me out of them, unless you want to buy all all of my stuff in order to switch to your best.
Bottom line is to enjoy and use what you have and buy new toys when you can afford them.
We each use what ever equipment we have, because that is what we have. I love my Canon and my lens collection and nobody is going to talk me out of them, unless you want to buy all all of my stuff in order to switch to your best.
Bottom line is to enjoy and use what you have and buy new toys when you can afford them.
Jan 22, 2012 11:21:20 #
i had recently upgraded to the 5D from my 40D.
My son now owns the 40D and hes thrilled with it.
I had found that during the 4-5 years of owning it, that it could deal with any situation at hand.
I simply wanted the full frame that the 5D offered.
keep the 40D and upgrade your glass.
My son now owns the 40D and hes thrilled with it.
I had found that during the 4-5 years of owning it, that it could deal with any situation at hand.
I simply wanted the full frame that the 5D offered.
keep the 40D and upgrade your glass.
Jan 22, 2012 11:22:07 #
The 5d Mark II handles digital noise far better than the 40d.
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http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.lenstip.com/
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You may wish to do some online research re additional lenses:
Lens Review Web Sites
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.lenstip.com/
http://www.photozone.de/
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