f2.8 vs. f4 -- Canon Lenses in photography-on-the.net forums

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Jan 12, 2006 01:52 as a reply to @ post 1074247 | #46

René Damkot wrote:
And yes, in some cases the extra stopp is worth twice (or more) the price. It might make the difference between getting the shot, and getting a blurry mess. OTOH,

Usually worth it for pros who make money from those valuable shots. When I get a blurry mess I just bin them and try again another time. So it just depends how much you value those shots you missed at F4. Also depends how rich you are of course

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Jan 12, 2006 08:49 as a reply to @ post 1076621 | #47

tessina wrote:
so then,a quick summary,anything else that could be appended to the list?
f/4 pros
4) Can use flash to counter low light conditions to make up for the one stop difference

This point is not true IMO. It will get you a totally different shot.
Other then that, the list summons it up okay.

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Sep 18, 2006 06:47 | #48

Have a look at this thread which I started with a similar question - there is a link to some online examples.
I ended up going for the 24-105 f4 and can't get the bokeh I wanted. I slao tried using my EF-s 65mm f2.8 and still couldn't get the bokeh I wanted. Think it may be to do with the 1.6x sensor multiplier of lenses with a 20D.
For the sort of shooting I think you will be doing, it's the best buy from your list. You could always take a tripod to overcome the one stop light difference if shooting landscapes / architecture / etc.

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