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08-04-2011, 12:26 AM
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If you have a sharp copy of the 50mm, why not keep it? I think it's a sweet lens on a FF body.
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08-08-2011, 12:19 PM
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Hey guys, Sorta in a dilemma.
Looking to buy a new lens soon but I cant decide which one.
I currently have a 50mm f1.4g, 35-70mm f2.8 and a 16mm f2.8 fisheye.
I need a wider lens because 35 isn't wide enough. I can only afford to get one lens right now. Should I get a tokina 16-50 f2.8 lens or should I get a tokina 12-24 f4 or a tokina 11-16 f2.8? Im thinking of selling the 1.4g to get a 35mm + 12-24. Or is getting the 16-50 the best choice because I dont have an all arounder? I know most of you shoot primes but I shoot events quite a bit so switching lens is quite inconvenient for me. Will shooting people with a 12-24 stretch their faces? Let me know, thanks in advance! Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-08-2011, 04:48 PM
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Get a 24-70. Im picking up one in the near near future  | |
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08-08-2011, 06:41 PM
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out of my budget i wish i was balling like you i can get a 12-24 + 17-50 for the price of that lolol
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08-08-2011, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Senna4ever  If you have a sharp copy of the 50mm, why not keep it? I think it's a sweet lens on a FF body. | Because I borrowed it from my store.
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08-08-2011, 10:43 PM
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#1206 | | VLS Moderator
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Do you work at a camera store?
EPP?
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08-08-2011, 11:02 PM
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#1207 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Employee purchase price
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08-09-2011, 12:14 AM
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#1208 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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im soon to be purchasing a 60d, and currently i have a kit lens 18-55 is, and i have a tamron 18-270 pzd vc
im thinking im going to need something sharper, so im wondering if a 15-85mm is, and a 70-200 f/4L is a good combo to keep me pleased for some time
any advice?
btw, im not made of loads of money, so best bang for the buck is what im after
also i take more into all around photography, scenic (landscape and urban), wild life, portrait, and sports (mostly wanting to try rolling shots)
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08-09-2011, 12:22 AM
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#1209 | | VLS Moderator
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I think that's a great kit to have. My sharpness obsessed co-worker has those lenses, but with the 7D body. Later on, you can add a wide aperture prime to your kit.
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08-10-2011, 09:43 AM
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Anyone got the Nikon 70-300mm VR? Like it? Hate it? Compared to the 55-300mm VR?
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08-13-2011, 05:26 PM
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For anyone with a micro 4/3 camera, I just tested the new Leica 25mm f1.4 and it is incredibly sharp! Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-30-2011, 12:33 AM
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#1212 | | SardaukarMod
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looking to pick up a new lens for my d80. wide angle, specifically for an upcoming trip to Europe.
new: Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 Di II - $550ish?
or used: Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM BNIB New Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens for nikon - this guy's asking for $500
or Tokina AT-X Pro SD 12-24mm F4 (IF) DX II? 
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08-30-2011, 12:36 AM
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I've seen used 10-20 sigmas for $400. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-30-2011, 01:37 AM
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#1214 | | SardaukarMod
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Originally Posted by 737! I've seen used 10-20 sigmas for $400. Posted via RS Mobile | links?  | |
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08-30-2011, 09:05 PM
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#1215 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by seakrait links? | I'd sell you my Nikon 18-35mm if you are interested. I barely use it.
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08-31-2011, 01:46 PM
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#1216 | | Da Vinci's real masterpiece: The Mona Diesel
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Any one have the Canon EF 28mm 2.8 lens? Since i have a cropped sensor I was thinking of using this as my walk around prime. Any thoughts? http://www.memoryexpress.com/Product...7%28ME%29.aspx | |
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08-31-2011, 04:56 PM
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#1217 | | 2010 RS Top Food Critic Winner
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Originally Posted by Jsunu | I would suggest the Sigma 24 1.8 instead as a walkaround lens.
Since I got it, it hasn't been taken off my 7D and I love it. FM Reviews - Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Flickr: Sigma24f1.8
It's a strange lens, big but light, wide but also works as a macro, and it's super fast at f1.8.
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09-01-2011, 01:29 AM
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#1218 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Canon 70-200 f4L non-IS and IS version, is it a big difference? i was thinking about the 70-200mm but would IS really be that important?
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09-01-2011, 08:53 AM
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#1219 | | I am grateful grapefruit
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the 70-200 F4L - the IS version is actually sharper - but the IS itself actually makes a big difference if you're going to be shooting handheld. Not everyone has a steady hand that can shoot 200mm without IS - even during daytime.
But the price difference is quite high. on the used market - the non-IS version goes for about $600, while the IS version is about $1100. So it really depends on how much you want to spend. You can buy a used non-IS version first and see how you feel about it, and sell it later on if you want to upgrade.
The IS version is also weather sealed - which might mean it would last a little longer in the elements.
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09-01-2011, 09:07 PM
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#1220 | | SardaukarMod
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Originally Posted by Euro7r I'd sell you my Nikon 18-35mm if you are interested. I barely use it. | hrmmm.. i was hoping to pick up something wider than that. but that being said, how much are you askin'? | |
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09-01-2011, 09:46 PM
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#1221 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Originally Posted by seakrait hrmmm.. i was hoping to pick up something wider than that. but that being said, how much are you askin'? | Asking for $350. Pm-ed you.
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09-10-2011, 05:02 PM
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#1222 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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not a lens, but it goes on one! 
trying it out now, hopefully it'll do what my gray card does, but so much easier.
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09-10-2011, 09:30 PM
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#1223 | | VLS Moderator
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^^^^ doesn't that give you a white balance? A grey card is more for getting the proper exposure.
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09-11-2011, 03:29 AM
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#1224 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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By using a grey card, the camera can be set to a true white balance, resulting in a more accurate recording of all the colours.The older photographic grey cards are not suitable because they are not neutral enough. They were used for judging exposure rather than judging a white balance and colour neutrality.
| About a Grey Card
now, i didn't know that about the card being used for exposure, i've always solely used it for white balancing. but i tend to get lazy and go through the process, forgetting to take it with me, etc.
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09-12-2011, 04:52 PM
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#1225 | | SardaukarMod
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Originally Posted by seakrait looking to pick up a new lens for my d80. wide angle, specifically for an upcoming trip to Europe.
new: Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 Di II - $550ish?
or used: Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM BNIB New Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens for nikon - this guy's asking for $500 (new $600)
or Tokina AT-X Pro SD 12-24mm F4 (IF) DX II (new 660)? | still undecided. anyone have an opinion?
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