Lens Up Grade... Any suggestions
Nov 26, 2012 08:00:23 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Hi everyone I'm considering up grading my stock lens a 18-55 and a 70-300. Neither lens has IS.
I already have a canon l 70-200 f 2.8. And a canonL100-400 4.5 lens but I need something ican use for general work , a little bit of macro. Eg flowers etc. and port orates and so on.
Please all suggestions welcome and appreciated.
I already have a canon l 70-200 f 2.8. And a canonL100-400 4.5 lens but I need something ican use for general work , a little bit of macro. Eg flowers etc. and port orates and so on.
Please all suggestions welcome and appreciated.
Nov 26, 2012 13:21:37 #
Nov 26, 2012 15:40:14 #
Nov 26, 2012 16:26:24 #
Hi, I shoot with a Canon 50D. My walk-around lens is a Tamron 18-270mm zoom. It covers all of the lenses you have in your bag for day to day shooting. I just bought a new Canon 100mm 2.8L Macro lens. I'll be using it for portraits, flowers, bugs and any other small things. Using it for portraits gives great Bokah, and sharp subjects. You have to either back up, or move forward to the subject as it is a prime lens. It will focus to infinity, if you select that option on the lens. I is a IS lens, and that is great if your going to hand hold it while photographing.
This lens is a Canon "L" lens known for high quality optics, and renouned for sharpness, speed, and focus. I think with all those zooms, you may want a very good prime.
This lens is a Canon "L" lens known for high quality optics, and renouned for sharpness, speed, and focus. I think with all those zooms, you may want a very good prime.
Nov 26, 2012 17:12:10 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Thank you Bill, I have been thinking of that lens was not sure if it would be too far away. How are you finding this 100 m lens... I tried a 24-105 but needed the 400 more. A Prime sounds a great suggestion .
Thank you everyone
Thank you everyone
Nov 26, 2012 19:22:56 #
I just got the lens last week. I've taken a few photos with it, they all came out crystal clear. I went hunting for bugs, but I think it has been a little cool here now. I've been laid up with a foot injury for a few months and am just getting about now. This 100mm is the prime lens I'm using. I have the 50mm "Kit" lens that came with my camera, but it take some only marginal photos. I'd get that 100mm macro soon, as the price is going up on Dec 1.
Nov 26, 2012 20:05:00 #
love a 24-70F2.8. awesome for portraits and weddings. They have a new one with IS but haven't heard anything but it is expensive!
Nov 26, 2012 20:10:16 #
dasloaf wrote:
love a 24-70F2.8. awesome for portraits and weddings. They have a new one with IS but haven't heard anything but it is expensive!
Very good recommendation. If you want to save some money and like a wider angle, the 17-40mm f/4 will do the job as well, but I agree with dasloaf. The other lens I would recommend is the 24-105mm f/4.
Nov 26, 2012 21:25:07 #
Bill Emmett wrote:
Hi, I shoot with a Canon 50D. My walk-around len... (show quote)
I agree, I shot with the canon T2i and my walk around lens is a Sigma 18-250.
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Nov 27, 2012 05:45:16 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
Hi, you could'nt do better than getting a 100mm F4 macro, or the expensive
180mm macro; either will what you want, and you kill two birds with one stone !
180mm macro; either will what you want, and you kill two birds with one stone !
Nov 27, 2012 05:47:40 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
Thank you Jeryh i have been thinking about that 100 ml have hears some rave reviews about it but also about the 180... choices are so hard.
Nov 27, 2012 05:57:55 #
andrew.haysom
Loc: Melbourne, Australia
I also have the Canon 100mm Macro f2.8L lens and it is a nivce lens. A great macro lens and you can certainly use it for portraits, as long as you're willing to use your feet and can be a little distance away from your subject. Another option might be one of the 50mm lens (Canon have two reasonably priced options the 1.4 and 1.8). I have the 50mm f1.4 and like it so far (only had a couple weeks)
Nov 27, 2012 08:34:45 #
magicunicorn wrote:
Hi everyone I'm considering up grading my stock lens a 18-55 and a 70-300. Neither lens has IS.
I already have a canon l 70-200 f 2.8. And a canonL100-400 4.5 lens but I need something ican use for general work , a little bit of macro. Eg flowers etc. and port orates and so on.
Please all suggestions welcome and appreciated.
I already have a canon l 70-200 f 2.8. And a canonL100-400 4.5 lens but I need something ican use for general work , a little bit of macro. Eg flowers etc. and port orates and so on.
Please all suggestions welcome and appreciated.
I just recently bought a Canon 50mm 1.2 and I love it. My next purchase will be the 100mm 2.8 IS Macro. A lot of folks are suggesting that for you. I agree!
But for shooting flowers that 70-200 you have is awesome.
I was born in Melbourne. I guess that makes us kinsmen. :D Good luck with your decision!!! peace...
Nov 27, 2012 08:57:52 #
:-) If your 100L is as good as my 100mm L you wont be sorry you bought it..its fantastic :thumbup:
Nov 27, 2012 09:52:38 #
Bill Emmett wrote:
I went hunting for bugs, but I think it has been a little cool here now.
And do you strap them to the fender of your car when you get them? :D
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