Advice sought from Canon shooters only ......
Nov 21, 2014 07:18:57 #
anotherview wrote:
Yep, anotherview, I'm impressed with the new specs. This is definitely a time that I would visit the local camera shop with my 7D in hand and ask for a hands-on demonstration before buying.the new Canon 100-400mm L series lens.
Nov 21, 2014 07:20:49 #
John N wrote:
Thanks John. I hadn't thought about that option but it has a certain appeal to it.Keep the 70 - 300 and get a 400 prime.
Nov 21, 2014 07:23:21 #
lukan wrote:
Thanks lukan. You make some valid points, and it seems to agree with the course of action suggested by robertjerl.Hi Bob; I see you have the 5DMk3, a very fine camera with an excellent focusing system and reasonably high frame-rate. I personally would opt for the new 100-400 f4.5-5.6L Mk2, which is NOT a push-pull design, and has improved optics over its predecessor. If at some time in the future you want to upgrade your 7D, then so be it... maybe do that a year after you get the new lens in spring of 2015. That lens could be a game-changer for your current equipment status. :thumbup: :D
Nov 21, 2014 07:25:30 #
Donkas1946 wrote:
Donkas, I admire your tenacity at insisting on a good copy of the camera, although I regret you had to do it in the first place.I have almost exact eqiupment that you are listing... (show quote)
Nov 21, 2014 07:26:30 #
Brian45 wrote:
Thanks Brian, I appreciate the thoughtfulness.Advice sought from Canon shooters only ......
I was going to open this thread but then saw the heading....so I didn't bother
I was going to open this thread but then saw the heading....so I didn't bother
Nov 21, 2014 07:27:16 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Thanks Brian, I appreciate the thoughtfulness.
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Nov 21, 2014 07:28:04 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Thanks Blurryeyed. I think either one of the upgrades I have in mind would please me.I am considering a new body and that 7D MK II is supposed to be really nice... Reviewers are saying that it handles noise a lot better than previous Canons do, I have always thought that Canon struggled with noise more so than Nikon does... the new 7D closes the gap. Plus it has a lot of other features that are industry leading.
Nov 21, 2014 07:48:18 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
well Gawler, it seems you have a good collection of Canon camera bodies to choose from. I suspect then that you're recommending the 7D MK II as I see no discussion of what lens you use for your various bodies.
sorry Bob we have tamron 150-600 sigma 150-500 canon 100-400 sigma 120-300 f2.8 sports and a few others for every day stuff
have been using the sigma 120-300 with 1x4 convertor , or the canon 100-400 on the 7d mark 2 tammy is in getting repaired but cant wait to get tammy back and try it on the 7d2 , so if tammy works as well on the 7d2 as it did on the 6d it will be tammy most of the time
never been very happy with the canon 100-400 over rated for the money all of the other 3 out preform my copy so I would wait for others to prove it before I brought the new one , once bittern lol
these were purchased over a few years and there is two of us that are Photography mad lol
Nov 21, 2014 07:50:23 #
go with the new lens, just my 2 cents. you have two good bodies already
Nov 21, 2014 07:57:50 #
Gary Truchelut wrote:
Thanks Gary. And then, there's always the possibility that I will upgrade neither and pay off the mortgage first.go with the new lens, just my 2 cents. you have two good bodies already
Nov 21, 2014 08:57:26 #
RDBDDS
Loc: Eatonton, GA
Bob-If you are looking for a faster burst rate I believe you will find the 7Dii to be fantastic. My main love is taking basketball pictures for a local high school. I have been pleased with my 7D and bit the bullet on the Mark II and I couldn't be any happier that I did. The resolution and focus is great on break-aways to the goal when I fire multiple frames consecutively. With my old 7D I'd take 5 or 6 frames quickly and one or two would not be good and with the Mark ii I'll take six or eight and they are all very good. This is with a 24-70(2.8) and 70-200(2.8). Obviously these L lenses work great and the stabilizer on the 70-200 is helpful.
Nov 21, 2014 09:06:45 #
Why not get a 6D and try full frame? I did and will never go back!
Nov 21, 2014 09:21:02 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
You bring up some good points cmc65. I do not shoot BIFs, not by choice, but by lack of bird habitats. What I DO shot is Revolutionary War Reenactments, and some of that action is far removed from the spectators for safety reasons. I'm considering the 7D MK II because of the 1.6 crop factor, faster AF, and faster burst rate (which I use a lot).
Good arguments for the 7DII. The reach and related sensor efficiency (being able to shoot at 300mm and fill the 20.2 MP sensor) would be good. But if you already have the 5D MK III you could come close to filling the frame with the same shot using the 400mm. If that was not enough, you could just mount it on your current 7D.
Nov 21, 2014 09:21:09 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
I'm pretty well covered in the lower focal distances (16-35mm, 24-105mm, 50mm f/1.4 Prime, 100mm f/2.8 L II Macro Prime, and my all time favorite, the 70-200mm f/2.8L). And you may think it strange, but I consider my SX60 HS to be my long-shooter at the moment (it certainly outreaches any DSLR lens I intend to buy in the future).
And the SX60 has a good burst rate. really enjoy it!
Nov 21, 2014 09:55:01 #
As the owner of a 5D MkII and a T3i body, I'd say go for the new lens... Of course my opinion and $1 will get you a cheap cup of coffee somewhere.
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