#7591822 - 03/07/14 10:56 AM
Help me decide
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JackiesCivic
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Looking into either the 100mm 2.8L or 50mm 1.4. I used to do a lot of portraits, but that has taken more of a back burner and I'm going to focus more on shooting for me, which means nature/floral/landscape. I currently have the 15mm 2.8 fisheye, Tamron 28-75 2.8, and 50mm 1.8 along with extension tubes and macro filters.
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#7591980 - 03/07/14 12:03 PM
Re: Help me decide
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LNXGUY
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70-200 f4 L IS.
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#7592875 - 03/07/14 11:35 PM
Re: Help me decide
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Nate047
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Agreed for how you plan to use it.
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#7592975 - 03/08/14 05:48 AM
Re: Help me decide
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Huggy
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All of this. I've got the L version and nonL version from Canon, both are wonderful.
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#7593016 - 03/08/14 07:58 AM
Re: Help me decide
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JackiesCivic
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I use a 50D currently. Next on my list will more than likely be FF body.
All of this. I've got the L version and nonL version from Canon, both are wonderful.
I was considering the non-L, as I have experience with both. I just REALLY want that damn red ring. I found a used L for $800. I'm only hesitant because I know a Canon refurb is about the same amount but there are none in stock
For money, I'd consider an f/4, but it won't happen because there are times where a wedding comes into play and I'd need the 2.8. I do love that focal range, but it would be so rare that I'd use 200mm, it would be a waste of money, for me. Plus, it doesn't give macro :p
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#7593159 - 03/08/14 11:26 AM
Re: Help me decide
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Huggy
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All I can say is the non-L is just as sharp as the L on a tripod, and I've seen many times when the non-L is used more at F22 than the L, again when shooting from a tripod. Obviously handheld the L has advantages...
I love both lenses, typically at work I use my non-L as I'm always shooting from a tripod with external lights.
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#7596276 - 03/10/14 10:03 PM
Re: Help me decide
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JackiesCivic
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The 100 2.8 L macro was going for $725 shipped between thanksgiving and Christmas, and you can get it for 750 (or less) including shipping and tax in the next refurb sale. Fwiw.
(That's the direction you should go btw, for sure).
I checked on Canon's site and it was about $835 for refurb, but out of stock. How often do they have a refurb sale?
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#7597958 - 03/11/14 08:23 PM
Re: Help me decide
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JackiesCivic
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Someone in a photo group I'm part of said something about Canon asking if they had an old camera to turn in and they'd get $100. Are you familiar with something like that? I'd consider buying new in that case.
Would I get an email from Canon saying something about a refurb sale?
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#7602757 - 03/14/14 11:27 AM
Re: Help me decide
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GSParker
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I guess this is a good place to mention that I was shooting with the Tokina 100mm macro last night and god damn that thing breathes like a mofo. You change focus, you significantly change focal length. Working on a tripod and playing with the focal plane had forced me to keep altering my muffins to keep them in the frame. Annoying as hell.
Glass seems nice otherwise.
Welcome to the world of macro. It's better to manually focus at the reproduction level you want (i.e. 1:1, 1:2, etc) then move the camera/subject around to fit within that space if you're trying to be specific.
I would suggest the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 but to be honest, you really can't go wrong with any macro lens in this range as they'll all be stellar performers. Macro lenses are some of the sharpest lenses out there with only included "features" being what differentiates them. I do suggest one with VR/IS if you will hand hold often enough, but a tripod will work better.
Hell, a guy on our Nikon forum bought an ebay Promaster macro lens for $100 and it is pretty damn good.
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#7618493 - 03/26/14 08:47 AM
Re: Help me decide
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JackiesCivic
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Hah, I just PM'd you saying that. And of course, there are none in stock. Here's hoping they come back in and I can snatch one up
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#7620190 - 03/27/14 12:15 AM
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tylerdurden
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One each for each broken camera? I gots a busted S90 that didn't seem to get much interest on CL.
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#7620742 - 03/27/14 11:16 AM
Re: Help me decide
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tylerdurden
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Sheeeit. Now I wish I wanted more than just a macro.
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