CANON LENS
Jan 12, 2013 07:54:07 #
jbslord
Loc: Coventry UK
thanks Marlon for the original question and all the answers... very helpful
Jan 12, 2013 12:21:48 #
Hello all, and Imagemeister, In your last post on this thread you mentioned the Canon 2X or the Tamron SP 2x. Those are both tele-extenders. I will be going to Costa Rica early next month. I have a Canon 70-200 f4 HSM, and would be taking it along on the trip. I also want to take some other lenses, but they don't match up to a Canon extender. So, the Tamron sounds good for the trip to give some more reach. What is your take on this extender?
Jan 12, 2013 12:24:04 #
Mogul wrote:
I was a bit surprised that B&H had (after rebates and adjustments) virtually the same price on US and grey market lenses. Doesn't the US warranty carry any added value (at least for US shoppers)?
Companies like Canon and Nikon (even Tamron & Sigma for that matter) offer large distributors like B&H refunds or incentives on certain items. These refunds are not available for the grey market items. Also, when you see that some items offer free shipping and some don't, that has nothing to do with B&H. Companies, such as Canon, tell B&H that they will cover shipping in the cost.
Jan 12, 2013 13:50:08 #
Bill Emmett wrote:
Hello all, and Imagemeister, In your last post on this thread you mentioned the Canon 2X or the Tamron SP 2x. Those are both tele-extenders. I will be going to Costa Rica early next month. I have a Canon 70-200 f4 HSM, and would be taking it along on the trip. I also want to take some other lenses, but they don't match up to a Canon extender. So, the Tamron sounds good for the trip to give some more reach. What is your take on this extender?
I cannot say enough regarding Tamron converters. Right now I have the cheap 4 element version that goes behind my 70-200 F4 L - and totally satisfied ! used for image below. I have the more expensive 5 element SP version behind the Sigma 100-300. The SP versions come in black or white to match lens.
Jan 12, 2013 13:52:23 #
Jan 12, 2013 13:54:22 #
imagemeister wrote:
quote=Bill Emmett Hello all, and Imagemeister, I... (show quote)
I have the old tamron as well as the canon converters. The old tamron will make my 400 f/5.6 af work without taping the pins.
Jan 12, 2013 14:08:58 #
MARLON wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get a 70-200mm 2.8 l 11 lens for a good price?
Canon, call and ask for factory refurbs
KEH Camera has all kinds of used gear
Adorama used gear
B&H Used gear
Amazon has used gear
Ebay ( watch the feedback scores and location, buy NUTTIN from China, Taiwan, etc)
Craigs List, if you meet in person bring a friend, the bigger the better., Meet in a common area, Mall parking lot etc.
Camera stors sometimes have good deals on used glass, bring your body take test shots.
Camera stores are a gteat source for all kinds of information, make friends with the local camera shop folks. Wealth of information and know who is who, when people upgrade they often look for buyers for older gear.
Inspect, test, and evaluate what you have befor you offer.
Jan 12, 2013 15:22:18 #
Thanks, I have used all the above listed sources, even Craigslist. When using Craigslist I take a good friend always along while in the City of New Orleans, you may know him, his name is Carl Walther.
Jan 13, 2013 00:10:53 #
Bruce with a Canon wrote:
quote=MARLON Does anyone know where I can get a 7... (show quote)
Last time I checked KEH (within last week), their used lens department was out of stock.
Jan 13, 2013 01:13:50 #
[quote=Grammieb1]
Grammieb, I have not used the Tamron. I would suppose the Canon 1.4X to have better IQ. If it is better, I would prefer the Canon with the taped pins. I think the only drawback is if you are swapping it back and forth with another lens.
Don't you think?
imagemeister wrote:
quote=Bill Emmett Hello all, and Imagemeister, I... (show quote)
Grammieb, I have not used the Tamron. I would suppose the Canon 1.4X to have better IQ. If it is better, I would prefer the Canon with the taped pins. I think the only drawback is if you are swapping it back and forth with another lens.
Don't you think?
Jan 13, 2013 13:04:00 #
Many lenses will physically not accept the Canon converters, where they will accept Tamrons.
Jan 13, 2013 16:26:17 #
[quote=SharpShooter]
I have a f/4 lens that I use a converter on sometimes & a f/2.8 lens that I use a converter on sometimes. I use my Canon converters on them & my Tamron f1.4 converter on my 400 f/5.6 when I want more reach.
Grammieb1 wrote:
quote=imagemeister quote=Bill Emmett Hello all, ... (show quote)
I have a f/4 lens that I use a converter on sometimes & a f/2.8 lens that I use a converter on sometimes. I use my Canon converters on them & my Tamron f1.4 converter on my 400 f/5.6 when I want more reach.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.