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Easy way to carry camera and big lens for long distances

MT Shooter wrote:

traveler90712 wrote:

Got a wife? :lol:

MT Shooter give some good suggestions. Don't think your wife would enjoy mine suggestion.

I am working on a combo of the two. Trying to convince my fiance that it makes sense for her to carry the Sigmonster in a backpack so I can grab it easily when needed.
(Its not going to well yet.) :-D

good luck with that. my brother

:lol:

Dec 24, 2012 13:28:44 #

Sigma 17-70mm/f3.8

thanks!!

Dec 22, 2012 12:58:13 #

Sigma 17-70mm/f3.8

I had been using my Canon 85mm/f1.8 for some of my family and senior picture shoots with beautiful results close up but limitations with groups and full body shots. After researching and reading reviews I ended up with the Sigma 17-70mm/f3.8 and getting nice results without breaking the somewhat limited bank. Recommend it for a good everyday walk around lens.

Dec 2, 2012 11:44:55 #

thanks Cliff..25 years of working with oxygen tanks caused my poor adled brain to tell my fat little fingers to type PSI instead of PPI.....duh

Dec 2, 2012 11:42:09 #

CaptainC wrote:

quote=dspoon2 Is 240 psi best for shots that will... (show quote)

Dec 2, 2012 01:12:40 #

2 good answers :lol:

thanks

Dec 1, 2012 16:35:56 #

Is 240 psi best for shots that will be put on a web site?

Nov 25, 2012 15:26:00 #

Sigma 17mm-70mm/f2.8

I really all the great input...this was just the info I needed.

Happy Holidays to all

Nov 24, 2012 00:40:15 #

Lens question

I shoot a Canon T2si also and for wedding close ups and basically any portrait work I use my 85mm/f1.8 (sample below) I have been really pleased as have my clients. One limitation for wedding or family group photos it doesnt work well.
I'm also researching lenses that have a pretty wide aperture option with a wider angle for the above situations

Nov 24, 2012 00:20:14 #

Sigma 17mm-70mm/f2.8

Do any of you shoot with this lens? I am considering purchasing this as a complement to my Canon 85mm/f1.8.

I shoot a Canon T2si

thanks for any input

Nov 18, 2012 11:25:08 #

thanks...good info

Nov 17, 2012 14:02:06 #

Crop

Nov 17, 2012 09:45:22 #

PalePictures wrote:

I prefer the 24-70 f2.8L. It's expensive. One of the most versatile and sharpest lenses in the canon line.(the new one)
Next choice would be the kit lens 24-105l. Quite a good kit lens.

I,use the 16-35 2.8l for landscapes but not groups. I've only used the lens once for a group. It was for a group of girls. I didn't plan on the shot. The results were good.

I own all of the above lenses as well as the 85 1.2L.

I really appreciate the info. Fortuately for me, there are 2 excellent camera stores close by that have a pretty extensive inventory in their rental departments and there are aslo a couple very good on line rental companies. I rented an incident light meter prior to my Virginia Beach wedding (sun,sand etc presented some pretty challenging exposure problems). I looked at your website and was very impressed. I use the 85/1.8 for senior pictures with very good results. thanks again

Nov 17, 2012 08:43:11 #

al davis wrote:

Hello dspoon. Without not knowing your budget I would go with the canon 16 to 35 2.8L.I also shoot Canon and if my budget allowed it that is what I would go with.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldavisphotography/

Thanks Al....really like your flicker shots...

Nov 16, 2012 09:25:15 #

I recently shot a wedding using my Canon 85mm/f1.8 portrait lens and the client and I were extremely pleased with the results, however I still need to invest in a lens that gives more of a wide angle for groups (wedding parties, families etc) and allows for aperture options for good bokeh.
Would appreciate your suggestions.