Red-Line Envy

Woogie · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

So I was at the Pacific Science Center today and I saw a bunch of people with their DSLRs there taking pictures of their youngins. I saw a handful of people with Olympus DSLRs and a few Nikons and a few Canons here and there. I saw a few grand parents taking pictures of their grand kids with their 5Ds and coupled to their 5Ds were some L lenses.

I've noticed that everytime i see people with L lenses, I get the urge to go out and add to my gear list, particularly with some L lenses. This is such a fun hobby, but it's such an evil hobby because it gets the best of me, and my wallet.

Haha well I guess it's good that I'm not married or i'd be spending plenty of time in the dog house.

Does anybody else have red-line envy everytime they see someone with an L lens?

Mr. Clean · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

Eh, not really to be truthful. Composition is 95% of the art.

liza · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

No, I prefer cheap primes myself.

glowie · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

buy red elastic rubber bands and wrap it around your lens..voila! instant L!

rklepper · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

I love the L's that I have, but the 85 f/1.8 holds its own very well. Buy for what you need, not what you perceive.

Jman13 · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

I love the one L I have (the old, but still amazing 80-200 f/2.8L), but my Tokina 12-24 spends far more time on my lens. The little Tokie is my favorite lens, and it's cheaper than the cheapest L!

The next L I likely will purchase is the 300 f/4L IS, but that's a ways down the road. Before that will be either the yet to be released Tokina 16-50 f/2.8 or the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, then probably the 85 f/1.8. I may also replace my 50 f/1.8 with the 50 f/1.4, and potentially the 28 f/1.8 (or the newly rumored 35 f/1.8 ). Only other L that's really on my radar right now is the 135 f/2L.

Of course, if I come into some serious cash, I'll probably move to the 5D, which would prompt purchase of 17-40L and either the 24-70L or 24-105L.

Lightstream · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Woogie

So I was at the Pacific Science Center today and I saw a bunch of people with their DSLRs there taking pictures of their youngins. I saw a handful of people with Olympus DSLRs and a few Nikons and a few Canons here and there. I saw a few grand parents taking pictures of their grand kids with their 5Ds and coupled to their 5Ds were some L lenses.

I've noticed that everytime i see people with L lenses, I get the urge to go out and add to my gear list, particularly with some L lenses. This is such a fun hobby, but it's such an evil hobby because it gets the best of me, and my wallet.

Haha well I guess it's good that I'm not married or i'd be spending plenty of time in the dog house.

Does anybody else have red-line envy everytime they see someone with an L lens?

I feel your pain. I had to slap myself out of a 70-200 f/2.8 IS today and I'm still hurting from all the slapping (it took a lot of it).

I swear, for us hobbyists.. L stands for LUST.. really.. that's all it is... unless you have a business justification and it will thereby pay for itself.

grego · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

A little, but in the end, generally, if you have more than capable equipment, you don't worry too much. I'd like a 300 2.8 IS, but my Sigma 120-300 covers my long end in those cases.

liza · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by grego

I'd like a 300 2.8 IS, but my Sigma 120-300 covers my long end in those cases.

Now that's a lens that stirs feelings of jealousy in me. Canon has nothing that can match it in that focal range.

grego · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by liza

Now that's a lens that stirs feelings of jealousy in me. Canon has nothing that can match it in that focal range.

Yeah, that's why having my 70-200 IS and 120-300 by Sigma doesn't bother me. I can hand hold one and not the other(without problems). So I got the long end covered. Now i just got to get me that 16-35.

fWord · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

To be frank, I lust after a bunch of non-Ls (eg. Sigma 10-20mm DC, occasionally the Canon EF-S 17-85mm), and envy people if they get prize-winning photos without using a costly piece of glass.

Naturally though, creativity can't be bought, but lenses can.

justinmob · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

I wonder how long until I purchase my first L lens. The next lens I am looking at is the Sigma 100-300mm f/4, I guess I am a value guy. If I can get the right lens at less than L price, I will get it. My first L will probably be a wide prime.

JayKitty · 11th of August 2006 (Fri)

lol since everyone has not agreed with you, yes, i do get red line envy alot. that will change very soon

Dante King · 12th of August 2006 (Sat)

I cant wait to get my first L lens. Well........ every NEW one is like the first one!!!!

liza · 12th of August 2006 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by Dante King

I cant wait to get my first L lens. Well........ every NEW one is like the first one!!!!

Too bad that 50 1.0 got away!

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#1
Woogie Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 660 IMAGE EDITING OK	Red-Line Envy So I was at the Pacific Science Center today and I saw a bunch of people with their DSLRs there taking pictures of their youngins. I saw a handful of people with Olympus DSLRs and a few Nikons and a few Canons here and there. I saw a few grand parents taking pictures of their grand kids with their 5Ds and coupled to their 5Ds were some L lenses. I've noticed that everytime i see people with L lenses, I get the urge to go out and add to my gear list, particularly with some L lenses. This is such a fun hobby, but it's such an evil hobby because it gets the best of me, and my wallet. Haha well I guess it's good that I'm not married or i'd be spending plenty of time in the dog house. Does anybody else have red-line envy everytime they see someone with an L lens?

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#2
Mr. Clean Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 5,975 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Red-Line Envy Eh, not really to be truthful. Composition is 95% of the art. __________________ Mike some shots @ Zenfolio Gear List

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#3
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Red-Line Envy No, I prefer cheap primes myself.

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#4
glowie Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 888	Re: Red-Line Envy buy red elastic rubber bands and wrap it around your lens..voila! instant L! __________________ .....::....:..:..:::.::....:::..::....:.:.:::.... >glowie loves you >my Flickr •The Anti-HDR Movement•

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#5
rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No longer living at the center of the known universe, moved just slightly to the right. Iowa, USA. Posts: 8,940 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Red-Line Envy I love the L's that I have, but the 85 f/1.8 holds its own very well. Buy for what you need, not what you perceive. __________________ Doc Klepper in the USA I am a photorealist, I like my photos with a touch of what was actually there. Polite C&C always welcome, Thanks. Gear List

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#6
Jman13 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,558	Re: Red-Line Envy I love the one L I have (the old, but still amazing 80-200 f/2.8L), but my Tokina 12-24 spends far more time on my lens. The little Tokie is my favorite lens, and it's cheaper than the cheapest L! The next L I likely will purchase is the 300 f/4L IS, but that's a ways down the road. Before that will be either the yet to be released Tokina 16-50 f/2.8 or the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, then probably the 85 f/1.8. I may also replace my 50 f/1.8 with the 50 f/1.4, and potentially the 28 f/1.8 (or the newly rumored 35 f/1.8 ). Only other L that's really on my radar right now is the 135 f/2L. Of course, if I come into some serious cash, I'll probably move to the 5D, which would prompt purchase of 17-40L and either the 24-70L or 24-105L. __________________ Jordan Steele - http://www.jordansteele.com Admiring Light - http://www.admiringlight.com

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#8
grego Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2005 Location: UCLA Posts: 8,819 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Red-Line Envy A little, but in the end, generally, if you have more than capable equipment, you don't worry too much. I'd like a 300 2.8 IS, but my Sigma 120-300 covers my long end in those cases. __________________ Go UCLA!! \|Gear\|SportsShooter\|Flickr\|

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#11
fWord Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,635 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Red-Line Envy To be frank, I lust after a bunch of non-Ls (eg. Sigma 10-20mm DC, occasionally the Canon EF-S 17-85mm), and envy people if they get prize-winning photos without using a costly piece of glass. Naturally though, creativity can't be bought, but lenses can. __________________ LightWorks Portfolio Night Photography Tutorial: Basics & Minutiae Gear List (Past & Present) The Art of Composition IS the Art of Photography.

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#12
justinmob Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 310 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Red-Line Envy I wonder how long until I purchase my first L lens. The next lens I am looking at is the Sigma 100-300mm f/4, I guess I am a value guy. If I can get the right lens at less than L price, I will get it. My first L will probably be a wide prime. __________________ -Justin 20D, 60D, BG-E2 grip, EF-S 10-22, EF-S 18-55, EF 50 f/1.8, Tamron 28-75, EF 70-200 f/4L, Sigma EF 500 DG Super, Tamrac Expedition 5, Alien Bees http://justinmob.smugmug.com

11th of August 2006 (Fri)	#13
JayKitty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 369 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Red-Line Envy lol since everyone has not agreed with you, yes, i do get red line envy alot. that will change very soon __________________ My Stuff: Canon 20D+BG-E2 / Canon 70-200 2.8L USM / Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX DG Macro / Canon 50mm 1.8 / Sekonic L-358 Light Meter JayKittle.com

12th of August 2006 (Sat)	#14
Dante King "Cream of Corn" BurgerMeister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Anselmo, California Posts: 9,134 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Red-Line Envy I cant wait to get my first L lens. Well........ every NEW one is like the first one!!!! __________________ Dante I am not an Lcoholic. Lcoholics go to meetings! Gear List

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