Post your Canon Gear!

[Asad_A203]

:confused: Why isn't there a Post your Canon Gear thread? Haha; I thought we would have been first considering how many of us are Canon shooters. So post up your Canon Gear!

[SENSEI]

Taken for insurance purposes....:lol:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/686/boxwallcr4.jpg

Kidding...not mine...from a fellow user on POTN...;)

[burnt_toast]

Taken for insurance purposes....:lol:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/686/boxwallcr4.jpg

Kidding...not mine...from a fellow user on POTN...;)

does he actually use those or are those for sale?

and

im a newb just starting off...
40D and 28-135mm IS USM,
and borowing from my dad
430ex and 50mm f1.8

Edit: add my SD630

[jerryhung]

Please don't hate me
The Nikon Gear thread (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=662196) :lol:

I have Nikon D40 for DSLR, but Canon SD200/300/1100/S2 IS

[Shinjieva01]

Taken for insurance purposes....:lol:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/686/boxwallcr4.jpg

Kidding...not mine...from a fellow user on POTN...;)

whats ironic is that this was taken with a D3 :cheesygri

[adwoodw]

My stuff:

body: Canon EOS XSi with Invisible Shield screen protector (Wife's camera)
body: Canon EOS T1i with cheap screen protector from dealextreme

lenses:
Canon kit lens- 18-55mm f3.5 - 5.6 with IS (surprising quality for kit lens)
Canon 17-85mm f3.5 - 5.6 with IS (excellent IS, quiet & accurate focusing, softer at corners between 17-24mm and from 50-85mm, stopped down to f9 or above and it's great)
Canon 50mm f1.8
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 (very sharp, best lens I own)
Sigma 18-200mm with OS f3.5 - 6.3 (good when stopped down at f8, best results in lots of light)

B+W MRC UV 010 filters for all, brass mount for Canon zoom lenses, alloy mount for Sigma lenses. 50mm f1.8 has alloy mount filter.

bags:

Kata 3in1 20 backpack/sling (holds video camera, SLR, flash, lenses, blower, water, good if you have kids and need to use your hands)
Crumpler 5MDH black
Crumpler 6MDH black (holds everything I need for a day)
Tamrac Adventure 4
Lowepro EX 180 (never leaves house, just holds lenses)

Flash:
Canon 580ex II (just got this not long ago, I love bounce flash)
Canon 270ex (good small portable flash, bounce flash is adequate for use at parties, get togethers, and around the house)
cheap flash diffuser from Dealextreme (580ex II)
Gary Fong knock off from Focalprice (580ex II)

Remote:
cheap Dealextreme remote made by Jianisi works great.

Cleaning stuff:
medium sized Giottos rocket air
cheap Dealextreme blower
lint free cleaning cloths purchased at Diaso in Richmond, BC
lenspen (free with purchase from hvstar.net)
compact Giottos cleaning kit (got a few when Superstore was clearing them out)

Canon A650 IS point and shoot as backup/for video

Tripod:
Manfrotto 190x pro b with 488rc2 head.

Video Camera:
Canon HF 200

[magical]

Cameras:

Canon Powershot S30
Canon Rebel XT
Canon Rebel XSi w/Grip
Canon 5D Mark II

Lenses:

Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS USM
Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon 24-70 f2.8L USM
Canon 17-40 f4L USM
Canon 24-105 f4L USM
Canon 50 f1.4 USM
Tamron 17-50 f1.4

Flash:

Canon 580 EX II Flash
Sto-Fen Omni Bounce

Bags:

Couple Canon Kit Bags, and a Roots Backpack, in need of some LowePro Bags

Filters + Misc:

4x77MM B+W MRC UV
77MM Hoya SMC UV
77MM B+W Kaeseman Circular Polarizer
77MM B+W (8x) ND Filter
58MM B+W MRC UV
Various Step Up Filters

Tripod:

Fiesol 4331 Carbon Fibre with FB-1 Ball Head

Wants:

Canon 15MM F2.8 Fisheye
Canon 85MM F1.2L
Other Canon Primes
Good Monopod

[Nukey]

http://b0rkage.com/images/theboxshot.jpg

Took this one a while back :)

[KorruptioN]

http://b0rkage.com/images/theboxshot.jpg

Took this one a while back :)

Hot damn. What do you do for a living?

[Nukey]

Hot damn. What do you do for a living?

It's not really all that much and has been building for a few years. I got the 135mm (which I'm considering selling), the memory cards, and the reader at B&H when our exchange rate was at par, and I got the original 5D (which I traded in for the 5D2) when Canon was running the exchange rebate that netted me a $1000 rebate. I got Aperture and the MBP (which is used mainly for school work) at a student discount, and the tripod is a POS that I bought for $50 at some point. The flash I bought with a gift card, and the 8GB card you see (if you see it) came with the 5D2.

It's pretty much all I spend money on, anyways. :) I've pledged not to buy anymore photography gear until September of 2010.
I've got nothing on magical up there ^^^.

[KorruptioN]

It's not really all that much and has been building for a few years. It's pretty much all I spend money on, anyways. :)

That's quite the understatement!

[SENSEI]

K, for real...

Gear is changing every 2-3 months. Just sold the 17-55 2.8IS and the 24-70L is on the way in. Also none of the bags or lighting gear included here...maybe I should take another pic with just bags...Start a new thread? LOL...

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/452939154_Dcf5P-L-0.jpg

[jackwest]

ummm...i'm not sure you guys know how this works...

about some pictures...of things your camera took?

(blurry, blown out pictures of tourist locations follow. *smacks head*)

[BD006]

ummm...i'm not sure you guys know how this works...

about some pictures...of things your camera took?

(blurry, blown out pictures of tourist locations follow. *smacks head*)

:confused:

[jackwest]

:confused:

Remember that time you spend 4 years and paid 80k to get a degree, so you could hang it on your wall to impress your friends?

Remember that time you took out a subprime mortgage so you could get the biggest house possible to impress your friends?

Remember that time you married that stupid gold-digger to impress your friends?

Now you understand. Yuppie.

[zoomzoom]

40D + grip
17-40 f/4L
70-200 f/4L
50 f/1.8
580EX II

[Nukey]

Remember that time you spend 4 years and paid 80k to get a degree, so you could hang it on your wall to impress your friends?

Remember that time you took out a subprime mortgage so you could get the biggest house possible to impress your friends?

Remember that time you married that stupid gold-digger to impress your friends?

Now you understand. Yuppie.

Are you saying that none of the people in this thread who have camera equipment know how to use it? What leads you to this conclusion?

[BD006]

Remember that time you spend 4 years and paid 80k to get a degree, so you could hang it on your wall to impress your friends?

Remember that time you took out a subprime mortgage so you could get the biggest house possible to impress your friends?

Remember that time you married that stupid gold-digger to impress your friends?

Now you understand. Yuppie.

I see you never... got one...

of... 4 year degrees... those...

:rolleyes:

[marnoch]

Remember that time you spend 4 years and paid 80k to get a degree, so you could hang it on your wall to impress your friends?

Remember that time you took out a subprime mortgage so you could get the biggest house possible to impress your friends?

Remember that time you married that stupid gold-digger to impress your friends?

Now you understand. Yuppie.

So my Double Honours Math Degree I got for 48k would be considered a deal? Should I post it in the in the Hot Deals forum since it is almost 50% off. I am sure I have my degree lying around somewhere, but none of my friends have seen it in years.

As for my mortgage, the bank wanted to give me double what I asked for but I only wanted a basic house.

None of these things determines how well I can take a photo though.

But here is my canon gear:

XSI
18-55IS
55-250IS
50mm 1.8

Total spend approx 1050 + tax.

looking at getting a flash, might splurge on the 580EX, otherwise the 430 seems like a good choice. The only other type of lens I am thinking about right now is another prime 28mm f2.8 Canon, mostly for the low light performance, and being able to take the photo in the same room. (This is due to the 1.6x crop factor).

My reasoning is that I can get better glass and such in the future, but this gives me the low light performance, 95% of the wide angle I would want for landscapes and close ups, and the telephoto range when I take it outside in the summer.

I think these 'Post your gear' threads miss one good opportunity for those newer to photography to learn why you have what you have (not all of it since some people have 10-30+ pieces in their kit).

[Stock R]

Remember that time you spend 4 years and paid 80k to get a degree, so you could hang it on your wall to impress your friends?

Remember that time you took out a subprime mortgage so you could get the biggest house possible to impress your friends?

Remember that time you married that stupid gold-digger to impress your friends?

Now you understand. Yuppie.

Wow. Bitter much?

[ryan_lau100]

ummm...i'm not sure you guys know how this works...

about some pictures...of things your camera took?

(blurry, blown out pictures of tourist locations follow. *smacks head*)

so are you saying we are showoffs? or that we have a lot of gear and cant use it? or both?

in any case i think if you dont want to participate just take a hike.

Canon 20D+grip
Canon XTi+grip
Canon Elan2e+grip
Canon 70-200 f2.8IS
Canon 24-70 f2.8
Canon 28-134 f3.5-5.6IS
Canon 50mm f1.8
Canon 28mm f2.8
Canon 10-22 f3.5-4.5
Canon 580ex
Canon 430ex
Canon 420ex

Computrekker AW
Manfrotto 055CLB
Induro pistol grip
A tonne of CF cards

Really really miss my Tammy 17-50.... For the price I should have kept it...

EDIT: This thread is also a good way for people to see what combination of equipment works for each individual. Maybe someone wants to know what is better to buy for their setup which makes this not solely for us to show our gear. We are also photographers so why not take a picture too...

[Asad_A203]

Will post pictures later and I think it is best if we ignore the troll...

Body: Canon 350D (Rebel XT)

Lens:
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6
(Next month) Sigma 70-300mm DG APO 4-5.6 if I do not get my tuition reimbursed; Canon 70-200L f/4 if I do ;)

Flash/Misc:
Vivitar 285HV
Nikon SB20
Cactus V2s Wireless Triggers/Recievers
Roots DV30 dSLR camera bag
Kingston 4GB CF Card
Modified my cheap tripod into a lightstand with shoot through umbrella
Deal Extreme Memory Card Reader
Deal Extreme Macro Tubes
Deal Extreme Canon Hood
Deal Extreme Remote Trigger (Jingsin?)

I must say I am a quite a cheap bastard with all my deal extreme stuff; haha.

I need a recommendation for a new tripod. Any suggestions on what head/legs to get? Budget is $100-150 and I am looking at either an integrated system or legs/head (Henrys has a 20% off sale right now). Just needs to be able to support a 40D in the future with a 70-200L with no wobble (or any hesitation as my tripod feels now with just a 350D on there).

[jackwest]

I see you never... got one...

of... 4 year degrees... those...

:rolleyes:

What if I did, would that destroy your argument? My whole point is this isn't about d*** measuring.

[MikeAK]

What if I did, would that destroy your argument? My whole point is this isn't about d*** measuring.

You're right, it's about people with similar interests getting together and sharing what each other have. You're the one who turned this into an argument. Most have shown the gear they have whereas you have shown your bitter antisocial personality disorder.


Anyway...
Rebel XSi with kit lens
50MM 1.8
Sigma 10-20mm
lowepro Slingshot 100 Aw

[KorruptioN]

What if I did, would that destroy your argument? My whole point is this isn't about d*** measuring.

So then why are you even in this thread? Stop thread-crapping.

[cyder]

What if I did, would that destroy your argument? My whole point is this isn't about d*** measuring.

There's some serious narcissism in sales people though.


lolz narcissism jackwest has it.

this thread doesn't prevent people from posting about their P&S, it would just be short. And the thread is handy to get opinions on different lenses and such

Anyways an S3

[jackwest]

My last post got removed...it was hardly vehement. I have every right to comment on something I have an opinion about. What do you think would happen if someone posted: "Post your good experiences with FS PSP" in shopping discussion.

Anyways, for those who are so confident about their activities, it's funny how they resort to personal attacks and even trolled through my posts.

Even if this post gets removed, every picture that gets posted here, of carefully arranged consumer goods whose value could feed a small city in Africa, proves my point.

[SENSEI]

jackwest, I'm curious why your posts regarding equipment are only in the Canon threads? I haven't checked the other threads, but there are people posting pics of Nikon and Pentax gear as well.

For those of us who do this professionally as full-time or on the side, we take these kinds of pictures for insurance purposes. At least I do.

The thread was started to share what kind of gear others are using in the common love of this hobby/job/profession. It can lead to discussions about why we use certain gear and can definately lead to discussions of what is being used by certain forum users to achieve certain results in the pictures that they've posted in the past.

I don't think anyone here is taking it as "show off what I have"...cause in the end it will come down to "what can you do with that gear"....and there are many threads with pictures in them to prove what great photogs we have among us sharing their experience and creativeness with others.

If someone here totes around film Canon and one lens all the time and has questions regarding photography as a hobby, all the better...we're here to encourage each other.

Your comments and perceived negativity isn't helping foster that encouragement.

[jackwest]

I'm a canon guy. I wouldn't want to comment on things I don't know alot about. Maybe the Nikon/Pentax/Sony people are crazy materialistic bling blingers with no pretense to real photography. In this case it would make no sense to criticize what I perceive as pretentious consumerism masked/contribute to by a feeling of "expertness" in equipment/knowledge of, that is offensive to me espiecally since I am a canon guy.

[ryan_lau100]

I'm a canon guy. I wouldn't want to comment on things I don't know alot about. Maybe the Nikon/Pentax/Sony people are crazy materialistic bling blingers with no pretense to real photography. In this case it would make no sense to criticize what I perceive as pretentious consumerism masked/contribute to by a feeling of "expertness" in equipment/knowledge of, that is offensive to me espiecally since I am a canon guy.

MINES BIGGER THAN YOURS!!!

lol sorry i had to :lol:

[jackwest]

trolling trolls this makes no sense

[shrugs*]

I like grips. Will hopefully be adding a 5D MK1 whenever I'm feeling less poor (maybe going from ghetto to just dirt poor).

D30
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3007333260_9fc5a45378.jpg

30D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2867094750_421585dace.jpg

24-105 f/4L IS
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3008796099_cd43962d16.jpg

70-200 f/4L
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3008772655_9afcd9be59.jpg

Of course a 50 f/1.8 mkII
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3052781586_022eec5722.jpg

edit: and to contribute to the blown out touristy photo collection (gee golly what do all them buttons and dials do)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3013501044_6e8869d484.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2915495961_e50be8d3d7.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2988251632_2fb4aa39e0.jpg

[jackwest]

Hey I just ordered a 50mm MK II. Is there any way we can test copies in case there are "bad" builds, ie, was ordering from an out of province retailer a bad idea instead of FS?

[shrugs*]

Hey I just ordered a 50mm MK II. Is there any way we can test copies in case there are "bad" builds, ie, was ordering from an out of province retailer a bad idea instead of FS?

Print out one of those focus test pages.. aside from that, just give'r a whirl and see how it feels. I've owned a 'few' 50 f/1.8 mk2s, they all have their own character (take that as you will lol).

[jlo mein]

Lens:
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6


Out of genuine curiousity, why do you own both the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II and the Canon EF-S 18-55 F/3.5-5.6? Do they fill different roles for you?

I was thinking of getting the Tamron, and if I do, I thought I would sell my Rebel XS kit lens. I'm just starting out so I don't know too many of the differences.

I have:

Rebel XS
EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

I am debating many things right now. I absolutely love my 50mm 1.8 for low light, and thought about getting the 50mm f/1.4, however I notice not that many people own it. Is it worth the price difference? I also think I need to get a 430EX II flash since my built in flash photos leave a lot to be desired.

[magical]

Out of genuine curiousity, why do you own both the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II and the Canon EF-S 18-55 F/3.5-5.6? Do they fill different roles for you?

I was thinking of getting the Tamron, and if I do, I thought I would sell my Rebel XS kit lens. I'm just starting out so I don't know too many of the differences.

I have:

Rebel XS
EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

I am debating many things right now. I absolutely love my 50mm 1.8 for low light, and thought about getting the 50mm f/1.4, however I notice not that many people own it. Is it worth the price difference? I also think I need to get a 430EX II flash since my built in flash photos leave a lot to be desired.

I'm sure the reason he has the 18-55 is because it came with the camera as a kit lens. The 17-50 Blows the lens away in all regards, it is a excellent performing lens at a very low cost, only gripe I have is the Build Quality could be better, but otherwise its fantastic and very well priced.

The 50mm F1.4 is a faster lens, will give you a narrower DOF (when used at f1.4) is built much better, but not necessarily optically better. It will perform a little better with low light as it is 2/3rds of a stop faster. Personally since you already have the 50MM 1.8 I'd save your money for something else unless you really need those stops.

The built in flash in most consumer grade cameras are not that great, they work but hardly does a good job at all, the 430EX II is a great flash, well respected and a great choice.

[KorruptioN]

My last post got removed...it was hardly vehement. I have every right to comment on something I have an opinion about. What do you think would happen if someone posted: "Post your good experiences with FS PSP" in shopping discussion.

Anyways, for those who are so confident about their activities, it's funny how they resort to personal attacks and even trolled through my posts.

Even if this post gets removed, every picture that gets posted here, of carefully arranged consumer goods whose value could feed a small city in Africa, proves my point.

It was something along the lines of, "You go ahead and take pictures of boys, and I'll continue with my photography" - hardly vehement, right? You actually don't have every right to comment on something you have an opinion on - these forums are privately owned and you play by their (the admins) rules.

And, if you did go ahead and ask if anybody had a good experience with their Future Shop PSPs, you'd probably get a few good results.

Do you personally donate money to feed the children in Africa?

Stop with the trolling dude.

[ryan_lau100]

Hey I just ordered a 50mm MK II. Is there any way we can test copies in case there are "bad" builds, ie, was ordering from an out of province retailer a bad idea instead of FS?

yes be very careful... if you are only saving a marginal amount of money i would buy local so you can test them out first. i had a very bad focus problem with my 24-70. granted its only the first time ive had issues with focus but you dont want to buy it out of province if there is a chance its too soft. if you dont mind sending it in to canon and waiting up to 3 weeks then do it but i rather spend the extra to make sure it works and is sharp. buy used if you want a deal because they go for $70-$100.

in stores you can usually swing one for about $110+tax and if you're lucky $100

[ryan_lau100]

I'm sure the reason he has the 18-55 is because it came with the camera as a kit lens. The 17-50 Blows the lens away in all regards, it is a excellent performing lens at a very low cost, only gripe I have is the Build Quality could be better, but otherwise its fantastic and very well priced.

The 50mm F1.4 is a faster lens, will give you a narrower DOF (when used at f1.4) is built much better, but not necessarily optically better. It will perform a little better with low light as it is 2/3rds of a stop faster. Personally since you already have the 50MM 1.8 I'd save your money for something else unless you really need those stops.

The built in flash in most consumer grade cameras are not that great, they work but hardly does a good job at all, the 430EX II is a great flash, well respected and a great choice.

again i love the 17-50. sharp as heck wide open and great colour/contrast out of camera. i didnt find the built THAT bad but could use some work. iwas more annoyed with the loud as heck focus. that grinding noise was the most distracting thing ever especially during ceremonies. never realized what a difference it was to have USM until i went that route.

amazing lense though. i would be hard pressed to buy the canon equivalent unless you are really serious about photography

[Stock R]

Hmm. I'll have to try to remember my gear since I don't use it anymore :lol:

Canon 10D + Grip (Yes it's old).
Canon 50mm F1.8 MKII
Sigma 17-35 F2.8-4.0 HSM pre DG model
Canon 28-135 IS USM
Sigma flash (can't remember the model)
Some kind of UV filter on each

Canon SD1100IS

No camera bag ATM. (Crumpler 6MDH was stolen).
I keep everything in my Crumpler Customary Barge but I want to sell it since I don't use my camera.

[lz7j]

I shoot brick walls and test paper targets with my Canon gear... please don't flame me because I'm a show off :cheesygri

http://nikkophotography.com/temp/tada.jpg
See, this lens is DEFINITELY back focusing. Geeze Canon!

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/4sale/4sale_canon.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/4sale/4sale_trin2.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/4sale/4sale_2470.jpg

I was going to sell my Canon gear a couple of weeks back because I wanted a pro body (essential for shooting brick walls just in case I drop it) with FF (so I can take a pic of all the bricks).

Since then, I've added the following lenses: 15mm 2.8 FE, 24L, 45mm tilt-shift and a 50L.


My gear:
Bodies: 1Ds mk3, 1D mk3, 5D (back-up)
Lenses: 15mm fe, 24L, 35L, 50L, 85L, 100 macro, 135L, 16-35Lmk2, 24-70L, 70-200L 2.8IS
Flashes: 2 x 580ex2's, cp-e4 battery pack, quantum t5d-r /w turbo pack (off-camera lighting), nikon sb-24 (back-up to off-camera). 4 x pocket wizard plus 2's, 1 x pw multi-max32.

I'll take a picture of my boxes for insurance purposes when I get a chance :lol:

Hey Shane, you got PM.

[ryan_lau100]

I shoot brick walls and test paper targets with my Canon gear... please don't flame me because I'm a show off :cheesygri

http://nikkophotography.com/temp/tada.jpg
See, this lens is DEFINITELY back focusing. Geeze Canon!

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/4sale/4sale_canon.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/4sale/4sale_trin2.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/4sale/4sale_2470.jpg

I was going to sell my Canon gear a couple of weeks back because I wanted a pro body (essential for shooting brick walls just in case I drop it) with FF (so I can take a pic of all the bricks).

Since then, I've added the following lenses: 15mm 2.8 FE, 24L, 45mm tilt-shift and a 50L.


My gear:
Bodies: 1Ds mk3, 1D mk3, 5D (back-up)
Lenses: 15mm fe, 24L, 35L, 50L, 85L, 100 macro, 135L, 16-35Lmk2, 24-70L, 70-200L 2.8IS
Flashes: 2 x 580ex2's, cp-e4 battery pack, quantum t5d-r /w turbo pack (off-camera lighting), nikon sb-24 (back-up to off-camera). 4 x pocket wizard plus 2's, 1 x pw multi-max32.

I'll take a picture of my boxes for insurance purposes when I get a chance :lol:

Hey Shane, you got PM.

how many trucks did you turn over for that? :lol:
jk jk as you can tell im extremely jealous

you shoot mainly with the primes or zooms?

thinking the 16-35 + 70-200 + 24 or 35 on FF would be real nice combo

[mrspec3]

Mmmmmmm I may be missing some things but,,,

1Dmk3, 1ds mk3, 5dMk2 (soon)
35L, 50L, 85L II, 135L, 200 f/1.8L, 400L f/2.8 IS.......mmmmm zooms 17-40, 24-70, 24-105, 70-200 2.8 IS

Have some 580EX's, Speedotron blackline packs, 102 & 202 heads (7x), pocket wizards etc

Mamiya RZ with lenses and soon either a P30+ or P45+ back.

You don't want to know what I pay in insurance.

[blackhawk]

my wife has a canon SD800 and I got the SD850 cause I liked hers so much

I'll admit my dslr is a nikon though;), had nikon for over 30 years so I'm used to them but the p & s is where canon rules.

[lz7j]

how many trucks did you turn over for that? :lol:
jk jk as you can tell im extremely jealous

you shoot mainly with the primes or zooms?

thinking the 16-35 + 70-200 + 24 or 35 on FF would be real nice combo

A couple of trucks for sure ;)
Naaah, I bought most of my gear new from authorized dealers (/w cps). This is the only way I can insure and claim them as an expense.

For weddings, I use the 24L + 50L for the bride getting ready, 16-35 + 70-200IS for the ceremony, 35L + 85L for formals and reception. If I had to, I can shoot an entire wedding /w the 35L + 85L combo /w 2 bodies. Real money maker combo. For personal use, I exclusively use the trinity (35/85/135)

[Asad_A203]

Out of genuine curiousity, why do you own both the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II and the Canon EF-S 18-55 F/3.5-5.6? Do they fill different roles for you?

I was thinking of getting the Tamron, and if I do, I thought I would sell my Rebel XS kit lens. I'm just starting out so I don't know too many of the differences.

I have:

Rebel XS
EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

I am debating many things right now. I absolutely love my 50mm 1.8 for low light, and thought about getting the 50mm f/1.4, however I notice not that many people own it. Is it worth the price difference? I also think I need to get a 430EX II flash since my built in flash photos leave a lot to be desired.


Pretty much what Magical said. I am trying to sell it but nobody seems to be buying it; haha. I am going to be using it as my Car rig lens with my XT (once I upgrade to a 40D) so I won't need to worry about breaking the lens.

[bunga]

Photo was taken with my first camera, my trusty G2, and there's a S3 IS living in my trunk

not a bad budget DSLR kit overall:
Canon 40D
Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8
Canon 50mm F/1.8
Canon 70-200mm F/4L
Canon 580EX


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s240/regder/CRW_0002.jpg

[Asad_A203]

^^ Budget? You are making me look dirt poor; haha.

[ryan_lau100]

A couple of trucks for sure ;)
Naaah, I bought most of my gear new from authorized dealers (/w cps). This is the only way I can insure and claim them as an expense.

For weddings, I use the 24L + 50L for the bride getting ready, 16-35 + 70-200IS for the ceremony, 35L + 85L for formals and reception. If I had to, I can shoot an entire wedding /w the 35L + 85L combo /w 2 bodies. Real money maker combo. For personal use, I exclusively use the trinity (35/85/135)

I heard they are redoing the CPS system and you have to reapply. Its gonna be harder to become a member no?

Ya your setup during weddings sounds real nice

primes for when you can move around and zooms when you are more restricted. cant wait to go FF!!!

after that the debate as always.... 24L or 35L

[bunga]

Hehe, ok so it wasn't exactly cheap but I bought decently smart, all of the main pieces I listed came in well under a couple grand for everything. The Tamron lens is the only thing I bought new from an online store, the 40D was new but off Craigslist, the two Canon lenses were bought used off Craigslist as well. Same for the 580EX, was going to buy a 430EX till i found someone selling the 580EX in almost brand new condition for the same price as the 430EX, once again on Craigslist.

I'd rather pay a little more the first time and get something I'll be satisfied with rather than pay less and then pay again to get what I wanted to begin with.

^^ Budget? You are making me look dirt poor; haha.

[ryan_lau100]

I'd rather pay a little more the first time and get something I'll be satisfied with rather than pay less and then pay again to get what I wanted to begin with.

you got it buddy!
i made the mistake of not doing what you did LOL!

[jamescl]

sure why not i'll play:

canon 50d w/ grip
canon 40d
canon 20d
canon 16-35 f2.8L
canon 70-200 f4L
canon 17-55 2.8 IS (bread and butter)
canon 28-135 IS (FS)
tamron 17-50 f2.8 (FS soon)
canon 580EX flash (X3)
canon 50 1.4

and i'm probably forgetting a couple lenses.....plus the requisite accessories (bags, tripods, CF, etc)...not as nice as some of the big boys on here...but nice for a relative beginner that came upon some well-priced gear!

[JuNGleR72]

Canon Xsi
17-55 2.8 IS
50mm 1.8
420 EX Flash

[lz7j]

I heard they are redoing the CPS system and you have to reapply. Its gonna be harder to become a member no?

Ya your setup during weddings sounds real nice

primes for when you can move around and zooms when you are more restricted. cant wait to go FF!!!

after that the debate as always.... 24L or 35L

Hey Ryan, there's different levels of CPS memberships now (Silver, Gold, Platinum) - Silver is free, gold & platinum has a yearly membership fee but obviously offers better service. When I applied for CPS a year ago, all I needed was 3 professional references (from clients), 2 promotional materials (business card, brochure, website and price list, gst # is what I sent them). At the time, I sent them 2 serial #'s to 2 pro bodies and 3 'L' glass serials. I like the service; when my gear breaks, I get a loaner and turn around for repair is usually less than 5 days. But the best perk is CPS pricing.
ie. $1940 for 85L mk2 when the lowest price at the time was $2199 (aden) or $4200 for a 1D mk3 vs. $4699

If you'd like more info on this, you can e-mail cpsinquiries@canada.canon.com


This thread has made me realized that I have too much gear sitting around and not being used... I think it's time for a garage sale :(

[ryan_lau100]

canon 17-55 2.8 IS (bread and butter)


Was going to jump on that before I decided I want to go FF. Hear that thing is amazing. Thinking the new 24-70 (when released) will come with IS as well.

[ryan_lau100]

Hey Ryan, there's different levels of CPS memberships now (Silver, Gold, Platinum) - Silver is free, gold & platinum has a yearly membership fee but obviously offers better service. When I applied for CPS a year ago, all I needed was 3 professional references (from clients), 2 promotional materials (business card, brochure, website and price list, gst # is what I sent them). At the time, I sent them 2 serial #'s to 2 pro bodies and 3 'L' glass serials. I like the service; when my gear breaks, I get a loaner and turn around for repair is usually less than 5 days. But the best perk is CPS pricing.
ie. $1940 for 85L mk2 when the lowest price at the time was $2199 (aden) or $4200 for a 1D mk3 vs. $4699

If you'd like more info on this, you can e-mail cpsinquiries@canada.canon.com


This thread has made me realized that I have too much gear sitting around and not being used... I think it's time for a garage sale :(


Awesome! thanks for the info! I wonder if I will qualify for the silver. Going to look more into it. I really like the loaner lense idea. Peace of mind if I ever need a lense asap from breaking one.

I'm more than happy to take any gear you feel is taking up too much room in your house! I'll even pick it up rather than you throwing it in the trash :lol:

[burnt_toast]

tamron 17-50 f2.8 (FS soon)


what would be your price if you decide to sell? just curious

[KorruptioN]

I'm a Sony guy. Doesn't mean I'm the fanboy some of you think I may be :lol:

It's my carry-everywhere camera. I think it's the best G-series to ever come from Canon before they went all-commercial, and less photographic, with the G7 (and everything after it). I've got a Lensmate 52mm adapter on it and a 52mm B+W MRC UV filter. It's more to protect the delicate F2.0-2.8 lens, but I put a CPL on from time to time when I need to. The tilt & twist LCD is super valuable, and the top-mounted status LCD is cool.

http://www.thequietrevolution.ca/quiet/images/camera/DSC00849_0.jpg

http://www.thequietrevolution.ca/quiet/images/camera/DSC00853_0.jpg

http://www.thequietrevolution.ca/quiet/images/camera/DSC00856_0.jpg

[urameatball]

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v1948/157/109/513112941/n513112941_1973545_773.jpg

my 580ex's ganging up against the EX2.
I hate how the EX2 is silent. I can never tell the battery level. The original 580ex however, I can tell how many shots I have left just by listening to it charge up.

I'm such a photo nerd :(

[jamescl]

Was going to jump on that before I decided I want to go FF. Hear that thing is amazing. Thinking the new 24-70 (when released) will come with IS as well.

love it. most amazing lens i've owned, and i've had the 24-70 side by side and sold the 24-70. who knows what the new one will hold though!

[jamescl]

what would be your price if you decide to sell? just curious

not sure - probably need to research the market but it'll be a competitive price. also have a filter and hood and is in impeccable condition. i THINK i still have the warranty and receipt as well, so will probably sell it on the higher end of the "average price" - $400-450?

[Insane_Pikachu]

Rebel XSi
EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

[SENSEI]

http://www.thequietrevolution.ca/quiet/images/camera/DSC00849_0.jpg

http://www.thequietrevolution.ca/quiet/images/camera/DSC00853_0.jpg

http://www.thequietrevolution.ca/quiet/images/camera/DSC00856_0.jpg

Awwwwww.. I was going to stand and applaud the "Sony Guy" for posting a G7...then I saw the Nikon Speedlight...;)

[NiMSo]

Here's a lens-only shot I had. This was from a couple of years ago. It was at the time when I had the most lenses in my collection. I have a lot less now :razz:.
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7372/450229438078e530bcclk9.jpg

[KorruptioN]

Awwwwww.. I was going to stand and applaud the "Sony Guy" for posting a G7...then I saw the Nikon Speedlight...;)

G6 :evil:

Canon flashes are lol.

[Stock R]

Here's a lens-only shot I had. This was from a couple of years ago. It was at the time when I had the most lenses in my collection. I have a lot less now :razz:.
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7372/450229438078e530bcclk9.jpg

LoL.

That's a lot of "L"

[burnt_toast]

I'm a Sony guy. Doesn't mean I'm the fanboy some of you think I may be :lol:


you're not??? :-0 :-0

lol...

[KorruptioN]

you're not??? :-0 :-0

lol...

:)

[Persian-Rice]

Lots of nice gear here, though some of you guys really don't need all that overlapping glass.

my current canon gear, from newest to oldest.

G9
17-40 f/4
40D + grip(which canon gifted me after losing my 30D)
2x 580
1D MKII
1.4x I tc
70-200 f/2.8 non is
50 f/1.8 II
10D + Grip (FS)
+ all sorts of batteries, plungers etc etc.

[bst]

I'll join:

40D w/ grip
Canon 10-22
Canon 24-70
580EX

again, the usual filters, batteries, wireless triggers... etc

[Asad_A203]

Will post pictures later and I think it is best if we ignore the troll...

Body: Canon 350D (Rebel XT)

Lens:
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6
(Next month) Sigma 70-300mm DG APO 4-5.6 if I do not get my tuition reimbursed; Canon 70-200L f/4 if I do ;)

Flash/Misc:
Vivitar 285HV
Nikon SB20
Cactus V2s Wireless Triggers/Recievers
Roots DV30 dSLR camera bag
Kingston 4GB CF Card
Modified my cheap tripod into a lightstand with shoot through umbrella
Deal Extreme Memory Card Reader
Deal Extreme Macro Tubes
Deal Extreme Canon Hood
Deal Extreme Remote Trigger (Jingsin?)

I must say I am a quite a cheap bastard with all my deal extreme stuff; haha.

I need a recommendation for a new tripod. Any suggestions on what head/legs to get? Budget is $100-150 and I am looking at either an integrated system or legs/head (Henrys has a 20% off sale right now). Just needs to be able to support a 40D in the future with a 70-200L with no wobble (or any hesitation as my tripod feels now with just a 350D on there).

Pics of my crap with a crap P&S:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/gear2.jpg
http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/gear.jpg
http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/gear3.jpg

Definately will be getting a 70-200L f/4 and no longer the Sigma. Tripod I guess I will really need to stretch my budget. Found out the recommended tripod in my other thread is a knock off and has a horrible design. Might need to cough up the cash for Bogen legs/head.

[nden]

Canon EOS 40D
Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM
Canon Speedlite 430EX
Manprotto 190XPROB Tripod
Manprotto 804RC2 Head
Sandisk Extreme III 16GB

I used to have 10-22mm and 60mm macro. 10-22m was my favorite one, I shouldn't have sold it.

[akide]

XSi
35L
200 1.8L
580ex

used to have 1D, 5D and a whole bunch more L lenses, but then i realized that i've been shooting less and less and didn't need all this stuff..

kept the 200L cuz that's super rare and the 35L works as an excellent wide open walk around and everyday lens.

[blackhawk]

my wife has a canon SD800 and I got the SD850 cause I liked hers so much

I'll admit my dslr is a nikon though;), had nikon for over 30 years so I'm used to them but the p & s is where canon rules.


just picked up a canon G9 to maybe replace the sd850, I like the rangefinder look and feel of it, got a strap and leather old style case coming for it as well but lots to study first:lol:

[nden]

XSi
35L
200 1.8L
580ex

used to have 1D, 5D and a whole bunch more L lenses, but then i realized that i've been shooting less and less and didn't need all this stuff..

kept the 200L cuz that's super rare and the 35L works as an excellent wide open walk around and everyday lens.

I'm thinking getting a 24L (old one), how does it compared to 35L?

[jaszy]

Fine, I'll play.

Canon A95
Canon SD1000
Canon SX 110 IS
Canon Rebel XT + BG-E3 grip
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
Tamron 17-50 2.8 Lens (on its way. OMG can't wait.)


It's great that my XT is still alive after all these years.

[Astin]

Why not.

Rebel G + 2 kit lenses
SD700IS
Rebel XTi

Sigma 17-200 OS
Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro
Canon 50mm 1.4
Tokina 11-16 2.8

580ex II and Omni-bounce
430ex II

UCO Ultrapod II
Hand-me-down gigantic, heavy, stable opus tripod. Suits my needs fine.

UV filters on lenses, slim CPL for the Sigma as well
Hoods on all lenses but the macro
Cheap dealextreme wireless remote
4 GB & 8 GB CF cards for the XTI
Hong Kong knockoff spare battery

Lowepro Nova 200 bag
Smaller Canon bag I've had since I bought that Rebel G years ago

[CSAgent]

Body:

Canon 40D

Lens (all Canon):

EFS 17-55 F2.8 IS + B/W UV + Hood
EF 50 F1.4 + Tiffen UV
EF 70-200 F2.8L IS + B/W UV + Hood
EF 10-22 + B/W UV
B+W 77mm CPL (goes on only when needed)

Accessories:

BG-E2 grip
2 x BP-511A (2 more on the way from Hong Kong)
580ex Mk 1
2GB Sandisk Ultra III
4GB Lexar Professional
8GB Kingston Elite Pro
Giotto Tripod
Mafrotto ball head
Velbon Monopod
Gary Fong "Fong Dong Schlong" Full-Cloud
Spyder 3 Pro color calibration unit

Bags:

Lowepro Trekker AW II
Lowepro CompuTrekker II

Point-and-shoot Honorable mentions:

Nikon Coolpix S710 (8GB Lexar Professional)
Fuji F31fD (512MB xD + 1GB xD)

Dual screen matching 22" LCDs (226BW) for photo editing - had to add that as that's the only reason I went dual monitor set up and have 4GB of RAM in the PC.

[ryan_lau100]

Currently debating between the 190CXPRO4 and 055CXPRO4 and a head



My buddy just got the CXPRO4

OMG *Drool*

[ponikarovsky]

50D
18-55 kit lens
17-85
Sigma 70-200 ex dg

not nearly as much as some of you..

also have a Canon Rebel which I'll try and sell soon now that I got 50D

[magical]

Since Selling all of my Canon Crop Bodys it leaves me with this:

CANON GEAR:

Two Canon 5d Mark IIs, 15MM Fisheye, 50MM f1.4, 17-40 F4L (favorite lens), 24-70 F2.8L, 24-105 F4L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, 100-400 F4.5-5.6L, 580 EXII.

FILTERS:

77MM Kasemann CP-L B+W, 8X ND B+W, Lots of 77MM B+W UV(O)

TRIPOD:

Feisol 3342 3 Section Tripod with 50D Ballhead and Extension.

MISC:

Generic off Shoe Flash, GGC Screen Protectors for Both, Bunch of Cheap Remotes.

CAMERA BAGS:

Lowepro Mini Trekker (Holds both cams with lenses Attached ;)
Lowepro 180
Couple others unknown.

FLASH CARDS:

Kingston 32GB
Sandisk Ultra III 16GB
Sandisk Ultra II 4GB X2
Transcend 4GB

I know there is more I'm forgetting.

[Blazin_Sunfire]

Hello Everyone! I am about to buy the Canon Rebel EOS XSi and am a newbie to DSLRs. Is it normal to have 3+ lenses? I thought the camera + the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens was expensive enough! Is there really a need for all those lenses??

[zoomzoom]

Hello Everyone! I am about to buy the Canon Rebel EOS XSi and am a newbie to DSLRs. Is it normal to have 3+ lenses? I thought the camera + the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens was expensive enough! Is there really a need for all those lenses??

Yes, it is normal to have many lenses... And yes, it is also an expensive hobby :lol:

[marnoch]

Hello Everyone! I am about to buy the Canon Rebel EOS XSi and am a newbie to DSLRs. Is it normal to have 3+ lenses? I thought the camera + the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens was expensive enough! Is there really a need for all those lenses??

As above it is normal to have 3+ lenses.

But it is also normal to only have 1 or 2. less common, but still normal. I only have 3 lenses (use 2 90% of the time, the 3rd I use in certain situations). for the person starting out as I did almost a year ago, one lens (18-55 IS) is good enough. the 2nd lens I would recommend would be the 55-250 IS, but I would wait a bit before getting that one. I waited about 4 months, but I also knew I would be buying more gear. Just don't get sucked into spending a billion dollars on lenses and equipment unless your knowledge and budget permit.

[Spartus]

If you buy the lenses used, and arnt in a rush and wait for good prices, you will also find they dont depreciate like bodies or pocket cams do. you can unload a used lens years later for very close to what you paid for it.

[StE823]

40D, 1D3
10-22, 17-55, 35L, 70-200 2.8ISL
580ex, 580ex2, ST-E2

[neltron3030]

40D
17-40mm L
28-135mm IS USM
50mm F1.8
55-250mm IS
420 EX flash

Already regretting selling my 10-22mm. Needed the money.

[nitro]

Body: Canon 5Dmk2
Lenses: 24-105 L, 17-40 L, 100-400 L, 100 Macro all with B+W filters
Flash: 580 EX 1
Benro C-257 M8 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Crumpler 6 million bag
Remote shutter cable

There is no such thing as 1-2 lens for all your needs. I learned this the hard way

[twotterdhc6]

Canon EOS 350D Digital

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (kit lens, now collecting dust :( )
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
B+W 77mm CPL MRC-Coated

Canon Speedlite 580EX
BG-E3 battery grip
Canon RC-1 remote trigger
Tenba Messenger Medium
Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW

[hagbard]

Canon A-1
Canon AE-1
Canon 70-210 f4
Canon 50 f1.4
Canon 28mm f2

Wouldn't own anything they've made since...now a Nikon man.

[sfu_engineer]

canon eos 350d digital

canon ef-s 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ii (kit lens, now collecting dust :( )
canon ef-s 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 usm
canon ef 24-70mm f/2.8l is usm
sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 apo dg macro
b+w 77mm cpl mrc-coated

canon speedlite 580ex
bg-e3 battery grip
canon rc-1 remote trigger
tenba messenger medium
lowepro slingshot 300 aw

whoa! Iwant!

[kennyluo]

whoa! Iwant!

i just recently did a straight trade using my UX 24-105 for a UW 24-70, you wanna buy? :D

[lz7j]

My updated Canon gear:

Bodies: 2 x 5D mk2's, 1D mk3, EOS3
Lenses:
Primes - 24L mk2, 35L, 45 TS-E, 50L, 85L mk2, 135L, 200L F/2IS -- 100L IS macro (ordered!)
Zooms - 16-35L mk2, 70-200 2.8IS
Flash: 3 x 580ex2's, cp-e4

FD gear:
Bodies: F1n, A-1, AE-1P
Lenses: 24mm F/2, 50 1.4, 55 1.2 ASPH, 35-105/3.5, 85 1.8, 70-210/4

[twotterdhc6]

whoa! Iwant!

That thing is heavy for a walking lens, but it is oh so sharp! :D

[rayt-]

Canon T1i
Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 70-200mm f/4L USM

I just impulsely bought a Canon 50mm f/1.8 last week during the online Labour Day sale. I don't know if I want to keep it yet but I got it for $97 + tax after stacking two coupons. Still playing around with it but it has proven itself well in low light.

[ryan_lau100]

My updated Canon gear:

Bodies: 2 x 5D mk2's, 1D mk3, EOS3
Lenses:
Primes - 24L mk2, 35L, 45 TS-E, 50L, 85L mk2, 135L, 200L F/2IS -- 100L IS macro (ordered!)
Zooms - 16-35L mk2, 70-200 2.8IS
Flash: 3 x 580ex2's, cp-e4

FD gear:
Bodies: F1n, A-1, AE-1P
Lenses: 24mm F/2, 50 1.4, 55 1.2 ASPH, 35-105/3.5, 85 1.8, 70-210/4

yo man... stop buying stuff hahaha
or better yet if you get sick of your gear send it my way LOL!
when u organizing the next strobist meet?

[sfu_engineer]

That thing is heavy for a walking lens, but it is oh so sharp! :D

Errr... no one seems to get the joke but a Canon 24-70mm F2.8 IS USM does not exist. LOL.

[flito ray]

CANON A710.

http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/PowerShot_2006/PS_A710IS/a710is_586x225.jpg

This is the best camera I use ever.
Steady Shooting All Through the Zoom Range
The elegant A710 IS is fully equipped to help busy families capture and hold onto special memories. You'll get up on the stage and down on the field with a powerful 6x optical zoom, and Canon's Image Stabilizer Technology will keep your images clear and sharp at every point in the zoom - even in low light. Excellent 7.1 megapixel resolution, easy high-tech operability and a load of creative shooting modes will keep the fun - and great images - coming.

[andrew_plamondon]

That thing is heavy for a walking lens, but it is oh so sharp! :D

Too bad there's no IS as you stated. I almost ran to the store :P.
I would kill for a 24-105 f/2.8 IS USM though.

[CSAgent]

Errr... no one seems to get the joke but a Canon 24-70mm F2.8 IS USM does not exist. LOL.

That's what I was thinking... damn if it did I'd ditch my 17-55 F2.8 IS!

[lz7j]

yo man... stop buying stuff hahaha
or better yet if you get sick of your gear send it my way LOL!
when u organizing the next strobist meet?

I need to maximize my write-offs this year... but I'm done 'collecting' Canon & Nikon gear for now. I need to concentrate on my Leica system! :D

Hey, I think I saw you at Pacific Mall last week Wednesday?! You were window shopping in front of Canada Computers!

I'll arrange a strobist meet next week! I have to catch up on all of my edits and layouts... FUN!

[ryan_lau100]

I need to maximize my write-offs this year... but I'm done 'collecting' Canon & Nikon gear for now. I need to concentrate on my Leica system! :D

Hey, I think I saw you at Pacific Mall last week Wednesday?! You were window shopping in front of Canada Computers!

I'll arrange a strobist meet next week! I have to catch up on all of my edits and layouts... FUN!

bahaha yeah i was there... how come you didnt say hi? still decidin on the comp setup

bahaha write it all off

[lz7j]

bahaha yeah i was there... how come you didnt say hi? still decidin on the comp setup

bahaha write it all off

I was inside the store returning a hard drive. You were already walking away when I saw you!

[twotterdhc6]

Errr... no one seems to get the joke but a Canon 24-70mm F2.8 IS USM does not exist. LOL.

Lol, that went right over my head!

[andrew_plamondon]

I'm wondering if I should get the 70-200 2.8 IS. I saw it at a local shop for 1900$ instead of 2200$ at Future Shop (which I could pricematch). I might even be able to deal with the local shop to get something like 100$ worth of prints or something like that. I really hate the 1 year warranty Canon offers.

I shoot concerts in small venues with awful lighting and my 18-50 is a bit short. I wish there was something stabilized with a f/2.8 between the 17-55 and the 70-200...

[jamescl]

I'm wondering if I should get the 70-200 2.8 IS. I saw it at a local shop for 1900$ instead of 2200$ at Future Shop (which I could pricematch). I might even be able to deal with the local shop to get something like 100$ worth of prints or something like that. I really hate the 1 year warranty Canon offers.

I shoot concerts in small venues with awful lighting and my 18-50 is a bit short. I wish there was something stabilized with a f/2.8 between the 17-55 and the 70-200...

70-200 2.8 Is is a solid lens....1900's nto a bad price - typically on craigs it goes for about 1700-1750 and if you get it from forum sites or stuff from the states you can knock it down to 1600-1650 due to the great fx rate.

[hagbard]

After reading this, I remembered that I still have a A75 so dug it up and found it doesn't work. I also remembered there was a recall on it, so guess what? I get to try Canon repair all over again...for fun this time. I also found out in researching that their demonic Calgary repair facility is no more...about time (I hope the workers are all starving the the street). They now do all repairs from Mississauga, maybe they got tired of all the complaints about Calgary.

Update, just checked it out, and its definitely the defect described in their recall notice. I'll keep everyone informed of how they'll wheezel out of it of the repair.

[Mprezd]

I'm wondering if I should get the 70-200 2.8 IS. I saw it at a local shop for 1900$ instead of 2200$ at Future Shop (which I could pricematch). I might even be able to deal with the local shop to get something like 100$ worth of prints or something like that. I really hate the 1 year warranty Canon offers.

I shoot concerts in small venues with awful lighting and my 18-50 is a bit short. I wish there was something stabilized with a f/2.8 between the 17-55 and the 70-200...

My understanding is that the 2.8L IS has been or is shortly going to be discontinued. Will be interesting to see if they are remaking it with the new hybrid IS, or if this is just pure speculation.

Too bad there's no IS as you stated. I almost ran to the store :P.
I would kill for a 24-105 f/2.8 IS USM though.

True, I love my 24-105. I would think that the move to 2.8 (if it happened) would add quite a bit of weight to the 24-105 though

That thing is heavy for a walking lens, but it is oh so sharp! :D

I prefer the 24-105 for a walk around lens. I found I was stopping down the 24-70 2 stops, whereas the 24-105 was often only 1. This was with a 40d though and I have since tried the 24-70 with a 5dmkII and it seems better. It is almost as if the extra weight on the 5d balances it better.

And my gear currently - all canon lenses

5dmkII
2 x 40d
10-22
24-105
50 1.8
85 1.2
100mm macro
70-200 2.8IS
300mm f4
1.4 tc

Considering selling the 2 40ds and 10-22 shortly. May also sell the 50mm as the 85 is the best portrait lens I have ever used. That could free up some cash for a 14mm 2.8 seeing as I do not have a wide angle lens for the full frame.

I might even consider getting an adaptor and a Carl Zeiss prime lens for the wide angle instead.

[aquariaguy]

Canon SX10 IS :D

[huyzel]

Just grabbed a 7D & 50mm 1.4
On the hunt for a zoom and a bag!

[lz7j]

My updated Canon gear:

Bodies: 2 x 5D mk2's, 1D mk3, EOS3
Lenses:
Primes - 24L mk2, 35L, 45 TS-E, 50L, 85L mk2, 135L, 200L F/2IS -- 100L IS macro (ordered!)
Zooms - 16-35L mk2, 70-200 2.8IS
Flash: 3 x 580ex2's, cp-e4

FD gear:
Bodies: F1n, A-1, AE-1P
Lenses: 24mm F/2, 50 1.4, 55 1.2 ASPH, 35-105/3.5, 85 1.8, 70-210/4


Blasphemy! I forgot to list the godfather of my lens collection.
the venerable 300mm 2.8L IS!

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/300L.jpg

[Asad_A203]

Blasphemy! I forgot to list the godfather of my lens collection.
the venerable 300mm 2.8L IS!

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/300L.jpg

drool...

[CSAgent]

Blasphemy! I forgot to list the godfather of my lens collection.
the venerable 300mm 2.8L IS!

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/300L.jpg

Dunno if u play WoW but..

LFM Nikko's Phat Lewtz! Have 4, need healer. Have Ryan, Spencer, Borbor and me...:razz: