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Sep 28, 2012 08:36 | #1

So i was wondering which lens would you prefer a photog as myself start off with. my choices are a 70-200mm 2.8, 300mm 2.8, 400mm2.8. any suggestions would be helpful. thanks again

canon 30d, canon 1d mkIII, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm, canon 1.4 extender, canon 400mm f2.8 IS, canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II, Canon 16-35mm f2.8,Pocket Wizards,430 ex II, 580 ex II, Canon 430 EX, sigma SA-9, 70-300 5.6, 28-80mm(which I NEVER use)

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Sep 28, 2012 09:14 | #2

"start off with." to shoot what?

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Sep 28, 2012 09:58 | #3

Knowing absolutely nothing about you and what type of photography you intend to do, how could anyone have any suggestions?

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Sep 28, 2012 11:58 | #4

The 400 2.8 II would be a good starter lens. Can I borrow it when you're not using it?

Cameras: 1DX, 1D4, 20D, 10D, S90, G2
Lenses: Canon 10-22mm, 16-35mm f2.8L II, 24-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 300mm f2.8L IS, 200mm f2L IS, 50mm f1.4, 50mm f1.2L, 85mm f1.2L, 1.4x TC, 2x TC, 500D macro, Zeiss 21mm
Lighting: 580EX, Elinchrom 600 RX's, D-Lite 4's, ABR800, 74" Eli Octa, 100cm/70cm DOs, Photoflex Medium Octa and reflectors, PW's, Lastolite Hilite, Newton Di400CR bracket

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Sep 28, 2012 12:31 | #5

Get all three that you listed and you're all set :lol: ... what kind of photography you're starting to get in?

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