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L Glass - Are they worth the money???
Mar 28, 2012 13:16:43 #
I love my L glass and personally think they are worth every penny I spent. I have 2 L lenses and when compared to my non-L glass the images are so much better. Crisper. Cleaner. The reason for this post is that I was asked if L glass is worth the money. The person is thinking about purchasing a T3 canon and was told that they would need "more" of a camera to get the shots L glass was made for. I don't believe that is the case. What do you think???
Mar 28, 2012 13:32:08 #
Fran wrote:
I love my L glass and personally think they are worth every penny I spent. I have 2 L lenses and when compared to my non-L glass the images are so much better. Crisper. Cleaner. The reason for this post is that I was asked if L glass is worth the money. The person is thinking about purchasing a T3 canon and was told that they would need "more" of a camera to get the shots L glass was made for. I don't believe that is the case. What do you think???
Hi Fran: I'm guessing you mean the Canon T3i, after reading the reviews on it I saw nothing that would indicate that it won't take an "L" series lens. The only features that the reviewer didn't like about it were the pop-up flash and the placement of buttons. My advice over all is if indoubt ask at the UHH which you did and contact places like B&H, Adorama or KEH to name a few...Best of luck in finding you answer.As to your question about "L" glass being worth the money. I would have to say, "Depends on how serious the person is about photography and what kind of results they expect." I own one "L" series lens the EF 70-200 mm 2.8 USM with matching 1.4 teleconverter. The rest of my glass ranges from one kit lens, to the nifty 50 1.8 II , a 24 mm 2.8 wide angle to a 100 mm 2.8 USM Macro. All of course Canon lenses for my Canon 5D Mark II. I don't really consider myself a serious photographer but do like good quality toys...
Mar 28, 2012 13:44:17 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
Better lenses will always give (technically) better pictures, assuming they fit on the camera in question. When I tried Zeiss primes on my humble 6 megapixel Nikon D70, it was like a new camera after the kit zoom.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Mar 28, 2012 13:50:25 #
L lenses are fine for the T3. Someone was just wanting to sell this person a camera, I suspect.
I can vouge for the L series. I waited about 3 years to buy one and when I finally did, I can't believe I waited so long. A dramatic improvement was immediate in my images.
Now I can't wait until I have the dough for a shorter wide-angle L to go with my 70-200mm USM II. I have friends that have the 24-70 f/2.8, and swear by it.
I can vouge for the L series. I waited about 3 years to buy one and when I finally did, I can't believe I waited so long. A dramatic improvement was immediate in my images.
Now I can't wait until I have the dough for a shorter wide-angle L to go with my 70-200mm USM II. I have friends that have the 24-70 f/2.8, and swear by it.
Mar 28, 2012 13:53:54 #
Roger Hicks wrote:
Better lenses will always give (technically) better pictures, assuming they fit on the camera in question. When I tried Zeiss primes on my humble 6 megapixel Nikon D70, it was like a new camera after the kit zoom.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Exact-a-mundo.
Here is a video where they use a T2i with an L lens and use a normal lens on a pro body and then compare the shots...
Interesting video..the L lens won.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk5IMmEDWH4&feature=plcp&context=C471fe91VDvjVQa1PpcFMMrybQFZiCkbLi5O2IA7BuPucAo3Kd4Es=
Mar 28, 2012 14:14:26 #
Mar 28, 2012 14:15:30 #
I have friends that have the 24-70 f/2.8, and swear by it.[/quote]
I just purchase the 24-70 2.8 last Friday. It is amazing!!!
I just purchase the 24-70 2.8 last Friday. It is amazing!!!
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Mar 28, 2012 14:18:21 #
Mar 28, 2012 14:40:40 #
Fran wrote:
I just purchase the 24-70 2.8 last Friday. It is amazing!!!
I just purchase the 24-70 2.8 last Friday. It is amazing!!!
I'm a bit envious. Good luck with the lens.
Mar 28, 2012 14:46:00 #
rpavich wrote:
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Not sure what you are saying :)
Fran wrote:
assume video.
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Not sure what you are saying :)
Sorry. Typo. Meant Awesome!!!
Mar 28, 2012 15:13:08 #
I have the Canon T3i and I have the Canon 100-400. I get excellent results. Very sharp photos. Very happy.
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Mar 29, 2012 05:37:26 #
Oh Great! I just purchased the Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 VR II with my retirement savings. I love it already after 2 days shooting with it.
Now I need the 24-70. I guess I just need to retire again.
Now I need the 24-70. I guess I just need to retire again.
Mar 29, 2012 05:40:22 #
Mar 29, 2012 08:11:49 #
deanc2006
Loc: lancaster ohio
I have the 400 5.6 love it. great wildlife lens my first L hopefully not the only.
Mar 29, 2012 08:12:52 #
Fran wrote:
I have friends that have the 24-70 f/2.8, and swear by it.
I just purchase the 24-70 2.8 last Friday. It is amazing!!![/quote]
I purchased the same one and ditto your thoughts.... I have not found the non-IS to be a disadvantage have you?
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