Canon lens vs Canon lens
Jul 18, 2014 04:10:44 #
Cherihorn wrote:
Well, you all have convinced me that I do, desperately need to replace my kit 18-200 lens (which I've enjoyed since I seem to attract bad weather and hate switching lenses.) But I love big prints!
I've enjoyed reading all of your helpful posts. When I actually start shopping for a lens I get overwhelmed with the choices until I finally give up! Your thoughtful responses might get me to pull the trigger.
I've enjoyed reading all of your helpful posts. When I actually start shopping for a lens I get overwhelmed with the choices until I finally give up! Your thoughtful responses might get me to pull the trigger.
Wow hold it. I have that 18-200 lens. I also got the 24-105 F4L. Still like the 18-200 best most of the time but the 24 is better some times.
Don't buy it for the size of the prints. Buy it because it is worth it and perhaps you think about going FF some day.
Jul 18, 2014 04:19:04 #
Jackinthebox wrote:
A Volkswagen will get you there so why buy a Cadillac?
A Volkswagen will get you there so why buy a Cadillac?
These days a Volkswagen can cost you damned near as much as a Cadillac ! :roll:
(2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid..... $64,170.00)
Jul 18, 2014 07:26:51 #
TucsonCoyote wrote:
These days a Volkswagen can cost you damned near as much as a Cadillac ! :roll:
(2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid..... $64,170.00)
(2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid..... $64,170.00)
That is a "W" in vw. like an "L" in Canon.
:XD:
Jul 18, 2014 07:58:24 #
Philadd
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
Basil wrote:
Let me put it this way. I had the standard 28-135... (show quote)
Mind if I ask where you got your 24-105 on sale for $689?
Jul 18, 2014 08:52:51 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
jerryg wrote:
What is the differences between "L" lenses and the non - "L" lenses. Huge difference in price. Can you really see the difference or see it only on highly expensive laboratory optical glass analyzers. Could Canon or Nikon, or others ever make a bad lens or sell lesser hand glass.
Judge for yourself. Here's some unedited shots from an old 20D and 300mm f2.8:
http://ddphotos.com/canon/
Jul 18, 2014 11:23:59 #
TucsonCoyote wrote:
I get your drift jeep_daddy.....but why would any self respecting professional photographer use Canon equipment...for God sake !?? 8-)
TC: Because all self respected professional photographer do use CANON cameras; you have been living under a false belief that Nikon is a pro camera which it is and it its only a small 'n' camera. Ha Ha just a jib.
Jul 18, 2014 12:05:34 #
MT Shooter wrote:
"L" means one thing, and one thing only on a lens. It means that there is at least ONE element in that lens that is fluorite glass. That's the jist of it.
Oh, and it means you get a red stripe on the lens.
Oh, and it means you get a red stripe on the lens.
WOW, that's GREAT!!!
At least that's two more things than you get with the competition!! :lol: :lol:
I will say, that with the competition, you also get security.
Since you are pretty much invisible out there, nobody will ever take your gear!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS
Jul 18, 2014 13:13:35 #
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One of the last but probably most expensive parts of professional grade lenses is that they usually have fixed instead of variable apertures which means more engineering costs, higher precision barrels that house larger apertures. A professional lens is designed for the rigors of every day use such as a professional photographer might have use for.
These fixed aperture lenses have larger apertures that give the photographer one or more stops of light advantage over the consumer grade of lens making it possible to shoot in low light conditions easier than using lenses that cost less. That is why "fast" lenses cost more.
You may be in error on this point
There are several "L" series lenses where t5his is not applicable. The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6, The EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6, and the EF 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 are all variable apertures.
In addition, L lenses offer weather sealing that, with the addition of a screw-on filter, will allow the lens to be considered weather-proof.
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I believe SS will add that at least one piece of glass in the lens will be Flourite (sp).
One of the last but probably most expensive parts of professional grade lenses is that they usually have fixed instead of variable apertures which means more engineering costs, higher precision barrels that house larger apertures. A professional lens is designed for the rigors of every day use such as a professional photographer might have use for.
These fixed aperture lenses have larger apertures that give the photographer one or more stops of light advantage over the consumer grade of lens making it possible to shoot in low light conditions easier than using lenses that cost less. That is why "fast" lenses cost more.
You may be in error on this point
There are several "L" series lenses where t5his is not applicable. The EF 70-300 f/4-5.6, The EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6, and the EF 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 are all variable apertures.
In addition, L lenses offer weather sealing that, with the addition of a screw-on filter, will allow the lens to be considered weather-proof.
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I believe SS will add that at least one piece of glass in the lens will be Flourite (sp).
Jul 18, 2014 14:02:49 #
SharpShooter wrote:
WOW, that's GREAT!!!
At least that's two more things than you get with the competition!! :lol: :lol:
I will say, that with the competition, you also get security.
Since you are pretty much invisible out there, nobody will ever take your gear!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS
At least that's two more things than you get with the competition!! :lol: :lol:
I will say, that with the competition, you also get security.
Since you are pretty much invisible out there, nobody will ever take your gear!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
SS
Ahhh, there's the poor wannabe, spouting off again. Eventually, you'll age properly and gain wisdom.
Until then, grasshopper, you will simply be.....as you are. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Jul 18, 2014 17:05:10 #
onyxtiger wrote:
Ahhh, there's the poor wannabe, spouting off again. Eventually, you'll age properly and gain wisdom.
Until then, grasshopper, you will simply be.....as you are. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Until then, grasshopper, you will simply be.....as you are. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Onyx, I want to be wise like you, but I'm impatient and don't want to wait!
I have a plan, but lack the wisdom to know if it will work, so I'm seeking wise advice, from someone like yourself?!
My plan: if I preheat my oven to about 500 degrees F. then stick my head into it and bake it for about 1 hour. That would bake my brain beyond its youthful state and make it more like yours. Would that then give me a wisdom beyond my years??!!
Masta, please do not disappoint me. Please give it to me straight, as I'm dumb enough to accept the truth!! :lol: :lol:
SS
Jul 18, 2014 17:19:28 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Onyx, I want to be wise like you, but I'm impatien... (show quote)
No, I'm sorry. One hour will only make you half-baked. :lol: :lol:
Oh wait, you already are. maybe three-quarters baked?! :lol:
Jul 18, 2014 17:34:00 #
SS you can't argue with a foolish person they always think they are right. But bless you for trying!
SharpShooter wrote:
Onyx, I want to be wise like you, but I'm impatien... (show quote)
Jul 18, 2014 17:35:27 #
RichardSM wrote:
SS you can't argue with a foolish person they always think they are right. But bless you for trying!
And you would know. :lol:
Jul 18, 2014 17:45:58 #
onyxtiger wrote:
And you would know. :lol:
See you are foolish!!!!!!! Grow up Sir.
Jul 18, 2014 17:49:01 #
RichardSM wrote:
SS you can't argue with a foolish person they always think they are right. But bless you for trying!
Richard, thanks for the empathy and support.
I know I will never be either as smart or as wise as most here on the Hog.
But I'm willing to go to extremes to be so.
I will even burn my Mensa card, if it will help!! :lol:
SS
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