Col_M Goldmember  1,110 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Prague, Czech Rep. More info | Oct 02, 2006 08:36 | #16 Photolistic wrote in post #2064685  they can do anything that a f4 can do and more right? Yeah, you're spot on, buy all f/2.8 zooms then punctutate the range with strategicly placed fast primes and you've got a choice of lenses that will do almost anything you need Col (short for Colin)
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Tiffany Member  130 posts Joined Jun 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD More info | Oct 02, 2006 09:32 | #17 Photolistic wrote in post #2064724 thanks 70-200 2.8 is for me then. Just cant decide. canon 70-200 2.8 IS or sigma 70-200 2.8 macro and another lens That's my dilemma today - the Sigma and a backup body with a monopod, or the IS? For weddings, I'm leaning towards the IS, but it kills me to wait on a backup body! Tiffany Ring
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peterdoomen Goldmember  1,123 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Lier, Flanders (northern, flemish speaking part of Belgium) More info | Oct 02, 2006 11:47 | #18 Permagrin wrote in post #2064705 I like that Peter...when I switch my signature, that's going on there  Actually, I got this quote from another POTN member. I believe this is where I read it: Canon EOS 20D | Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS + Hoya UV Filter | Canon Extender 1.4x | Canon 50 f/1.8 | Canon 85 f/1.2L mk II | Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-f/4| Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 | Tokina 100 f/2.8 macro | Kenko extension tubes | Canon Speedlite 420 EX & Sto-fen Omnibounce| 80GB Flashtrax | Manfrotto Tripod 190 pro B & Joystick 322RC2 | Lowepro Micro Trekker 200
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rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion  9,019 posts Gallery: 2 photos Likes: 14 Joined Dec 2003 Location: No longer living at the center of the known universe, moved just slightly to the right. Iowa, USA. More info | Oct 02, 2006 13:51 | #19 peterdoomen wrote in post #2064701 Basically, you are right. But: 1) f/2.8 is sometimes not enough. You need faster apertures for special effects and in bad light conditions. 2) there are also disadvantages: f/2.8 lenses are more expensive and heavier (compare 70-200 f/4 and f/2.8 -> f/4 is far more suited when taking photos in an animal park, for example) 3) not all lenses are sharp wide open, thereby limiting the usefulness of wide apertures. Other than that, speed is your friend. P. Unless you look at the 200 f/2.8L Not so heavy and lightening fast. Doc Klepper in the USA
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SimonG Goldmember  1,007 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON More info | Doc, the OP was interested in f/2.8 zooms, which do tend to be significantly heavier than their slower cousins. Of course the f/2.8 (or better) primes are much lighter until you get into the super-telephoto realm. -- Michael (a.k.a. SimonG)
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zacker Cream of the Crop  6,006 posts Likes: 7 Joined Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, CT. More info | Oct 02, 2006 14:15 | #21 lol the only f2.8 lens i have is my 100 macro and i dont shoot f2.8 with it, usually more like f8 or 11 !!! Id love a 70-200 f2.8IS but my f4 L is fine for now! http://www.theanimalhaven.com
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Oct 02, 2006 14:27 | #22  Permanent banWhere is the best price for the canon 70-200 2.8 non IS? FOR SALE: Canon 30D, 10D, and D2000
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SimonG Goldmember 1,007 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON More info | Oct 02, 2006 14:29 | #23 Hard to say without knowing what country you call home. -- Michael (a.k.a. SimonG)
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Oct 02, 2006 14:44 | #24 Permanent banUS sorry FOR SALE: Canon 30D, 10D, and D2000
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Madweasel Cream of the Crop  6,224 posts Likes: 61 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Fareham, UK More info | Oct 02, 2006 15:39 | #25 Col_M wrote in post #2065518 Yeah, you're spot on, buy all f/2.8 zooms then punctutate the range with strategicly placed fast primes and you've got a choice of lenses that will do almost anything you need  ...and muscles like Schwarzenegger! I think the weight penalty of that approach is restrictive. This simply shows that it's horses for courses, and you should look for the gear that suits your needs, which may not be the fastest, most expensive you can find. If it is, then you'd better be well off! Mark.
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LesterWareham Moderator  More info | Oct 02, 2006 16:07 | #26 Madweasel wrote in post #2067299 ...and muscles like Schwarzenegger! I think the weight penalty of that approach is restrictive. This simply shows that it's horses for courses, and you should look for the gear that suits your needs, which may not be the fastest, most expensive you can find. If it is, then you'd better be well off! Yes, I went for a mixture of f4 zooms and lightweight fast(ish) primes. f2.8 is not that fast at most focal lengths. Gear List
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Oct 02, 2006 16:09 | #27 Permanent banHow much less weight would a canon 70-200 f4L be than the 2.8? FOR SALE: Canon 30D, 10D, and D2000
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Madweasel Cream of the Crop 6,224 posts Likes: 61 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Fareham, UK More info | Oct 02, 2006 16:19 | #28 Photolistic wrote in post #2067468 How much less weight would a canon 70-200 f4L be than the 2.8? 865g Mark.
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Madweasel Cream of the Crop 6,224 posts Likes: 61 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Fareham, UK More info | Oct 02, 2006 16:21 | #29 Just noticed you're in US, so almost 2lbs. How's that? Multilingual! Mark.
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Oct 02, 2006 16:30 | #30 Permanent banWOW that a lot more! Is it that much more on the non IS? FOR SALE: Canon 30D, 10D, and D2000
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