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12/18/2006 04:36:45 PM · #1 |
I have a 50mm 1.8 already. That's it. I want general purpose lenses. One must be a superwide angle lens. I have a Canon 30D. Right now I am leaning towards getting two lens:
Canon 24-70 f/2.8 and the Tokina 12-24 f/4.
I am going to Big Bend National Park in two weeks and possibly England 4-5 months from now. What would you guys do? Do you like my choices? What would you change? I'm looking for ideas of what I might do differently.
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12/18/2006 04:38:13 PM · #2 |
I'd get a 300-400mm lens.
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12/18/2006 04:43:58 PM · #3 |
I'd get the Canon 10-22 and the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the 70-200f4L.
That'll give you plenty of range, while still giving you a f2.8 lens as a walkaround. |
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12/18/2006 04:44:22 PM · #4 |
I have the Tok 12-24 and it's a great lens, but I'd also consider the Canon 10-22 if I were buying now (that I have my 30D).
The Canon 24-70 2.8 is also another known solid performer. Yanko is right though, that you might want something with a bit more reach. Consider also the 70-200 f4. |
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12/18/2006 04:45:40 PM · #5 |
| something with a 300 in it. |
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12/18/2006 04:52:35 PM · #6 |
If you are going to Big Bend, get something wide. Real wide.
Did I mention wide angle ?
I'd consider the Canon 17-40 F4L, if you can't find anything wider.
I've shot with that a couple of times in Big Bend (with a 1.6x crop sensor and a 1.3x crop sensor) and both times wished I had something wider.
Message edited by author 2006-12-18 17:39:17.
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12/18/2006 04:54:58 PM · #7 |
| What Spazmo said, although I might substitute a Canon 70-300 IS for the 70-200 (just to have more reach). |
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12/18/2006 05:36:51 PM · #8 |
| Do you want to shoot landscapes or wildlife at Big Bend? |
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12/18/2006 05:40:36 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by hankk:
Do you want to shoot landscapes or wildlife at Big Bend? |
Not a whole lot of wildlife in Big Bend - at least not very visible. There are a lot of wild pigs that stink and a few mountain lions that are hard to spot, but there just aren't a lot of wild animals out in the desert. A few deer, snakes, spiders etc too.
Message edited by author 2006-12-18 17:40:55.
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12/18/2006 05:42:20 PM · #10 |
There will be way more opportunity for landscapes I should think. I would enjoy shooting both though.
I have used the 17-40L and the 200L Canon offerings, and was very happy with both. I am selling those in order to switch up my outfit.
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12/19/2006 02:37:04 AM · #11 |
I think I have been convinced by this thread and a few conversations with my brother to go with Spazmo's recommendation. Still time to change my mind though...
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12/19/2006 02:43:34 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I'd get the Canon 10-22 and the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the 70-200f4L.
That'll give you plenty of range, while still giving you a f2.8 lens as a walkaround. |
How come you're selling him MY lenses, dude? Do I get a percentage at least?
R.
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12/19/2006 03:15:25 AM · #13 |
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12/19/2006 03:37:29 AM · #14 |
I'd buy a 12 month membership to dpchallenge and spend the rest on booze, cigarettes and loose women.
But if I were you I'd get the Tokina 12-24mm f4.0. :)
bazz. |
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12/19/2006 03:44:00 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
1550 lotto tickets |
I bet that's a sure thing.. ;) |
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12/19/2006 05:53:30 AM · #16 |
Tokina 12-24 & Canon 70-200 F4 IS
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12/19/2006 06:22:36 AM · #17 |
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12/19/2006 06:25:07 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I'd get the Canon 10-22 and the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the 70-200f4L.
That'll give you plenty of range, while still giving you a f2.8 lens as a walkaround. |
Perfect choices and well within the budget.
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12/19/2006 07:48:57 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I'd get the Canon 10-22 and the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the 70-200f4L. |
How come you're selling him MY lenses, dude? Do I get a percentage at least? |
I had 'em first! |
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12/19/2006 08:40:36 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I'd get the Canon 10-22 and the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the 70-200f4L.
That'll give you plenty of range, while still giving you a f2.8 lens as a walkaround. |
How come you're selling him MY lenses, dude? Do I get a percentage at least?
R. |
Cuz 2 of em are what I have and the 10-22 is what I would have if it fit on my camera.
No soup for you! |
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12/19/2006 08:59:35 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
and the 10-22 is what I would have if it fit on my camera. |
I believe it does fit on the 10D?
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12/19/2006 09:56:52 AM · #22 |
A disposable Camera and a one way ticket to Hawaii ;)
But if you wanted a serious answer.. I'd listen to the experts on here.. ;) These people know what they are talking about.. good luck and have fun shopping.. :D |
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12/19/2006 10:05:17 AM · #23 |
| Puts (options to sell!) on the Dow Jones 30 Industrial electronic traded fund (symbol:DIA). I'd use the March options and a strike price of $115.00. |
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12/19/2006 10:21:20 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I'd get the Canon 10-22 and the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the 70-200f4L.
That'll give you plenty of range, while still giving you a f2.8 lens as a walkaround. |
Good choices!
I might choose the tokina 12-24 over the 10-22 and put the savings toward the canon 70-200 2.8 over the f4.
I have the 10-22 and used the 12-24 and I am not that impressed with the sharpness (focus accuracy perhaps_ of the 10-22, especially outdoors.
the 70-200 f4 is a nice lens, but the 2.8 is killer, fantastic for portraits and you can add a 1.4 or 2.0 TC for more range if needed (the f4 lens only allows the 1.4 tc). Its a tad heavier, but more useful.
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12/19/2006 10:31:06 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
and the 10-22 is what I would have if it fit on my camera. |
I believe it does fit on the 10D? |
No, it's an EF-S lens. The 10D, even though it has an APS-C sensor, is only compatible with EF mount lenses. Since I plan to upgrade to a 5D at some point, I'll stick with my Sigma 12-24 since it will cover the full 24mm x 36mm sensor. |
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