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$2500 to Spend on...? Your Opinions Please.

 
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Oct 07, 2006 12:28 |  #16

SoaringUSAEagle wrote in post #2088936 (external link)
You are kidding right? The best landscape shots are made with full frame cameras! :)

I think you've mixed up what they said. They said they can't imagine you with nothing shorter than 70mm. That means that they can't imagine you going without a wide angle, which perpetuates what you said, basically.


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Oct 07, 2006 12:55 |  #17

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Hey Petkal! welcome back to POTN.

Thank you Farrukh, that's a nice looking bird ...I mean your avatar.:)


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Oct 07, 2006 13:34 |  #18

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2089135 (external link)
I think you've mixed up what they said. They said they can't imagine you with nothing shorter than 70mm. That means that they can't imagine you going without a wide angle, which perpetuates what you said, basically.

Gotcha lol I was confused thanks  :o:oops:


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Oct 07, 2006 22:37 |  #19

SoaringUSAEagle wrote in post #2089362 (external link)
Gotcha lol I was confused thanks  :o:oops:

Hehe =) Though I've seen very awesome compressed landscape photography done with a 70-200 =)


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Oct 07, 2006 22:38 |  #20

Yeah lol I have had to make due with the ones I have.... Soon enough I will be able to see the world lol... Just gotta get them lenses!


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Oct 07, 2006 23:07 |  #21

Okay... with shipping and before awesome rebates, I have come to a total of $2487.22 with the following:

Bogen / Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black) - $52.95

Canon BP-511A Lithium-Ion Battery (2) - $99.90

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Autofocus Lens - $1,099.95

Canon 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens - $679.95

Sandisk 4GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (2) - $359.92

Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizer (S-HMC) Super Multi-Coated Glass Filter - $172.50

Yes the polarizer is a lot.... but it also will fit all 3 of my lenses. And as far as batteries go, IMO... I just cant have too many... Just like memory. I like to drain my batteries all the way each time. So when I know my batteries are getting low... and I will be shooting quite a bit... Well, I will charge the second set accordingly.

I'll be purchasing this on the 18th.


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Oct 08, 2006 00:28 |  #22

I know you have $ 2500 to spend, but I personally wouldnt waste a single dollar on a 4GB Extreme III. You could get one of these for $82 http://www.newegg.com ….asp?Item=N82E1​6820208049 (external link). I know its not a sandisk, but ive heard theres really no difference between CF. And its 120 x write speed, im sure you would be hard pressed to outshoot it (unless you enjoy shooting JPEG+RAW)


or one of these 8gb for $145. http://www.newegg.com ….asp?Item=N82E1​6820183021 (external link)

Just my opinion. but im also a sixteen year old on a restaurant budget, so obviously money is much different to me than you.


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Oct 08, 2006 08:52 |  #23

put the psaug code in on B&H, and your 17-40 will drop to $629.

Oh, and whether you do it now or when you get the rebates back, it'd be a good idea to pick up a 50 1.4. You'll be amazed at how different it is on the 5D.


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Oct 08, 2006 08:55 |  #24

I would get another 5D...and ship it to me. :)


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Oct 08, 2006 09:19 |  #25

I would suggest a look at the 200 f/2.8 L and the 135 f/2.0L.


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Oct 08, 2006 09:21 |  #26

rklepper wrote in post #2092186 (external link)
I would suggest a look at the 200 f/2.8 L and the 135 f/2.0L.


Why would he want the 200 f/2.8L when he already has the 70-200 f/2.8L IS?


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Oct 08, 2006 09:53 |  #27

rklepper wrote in post #2092186 (external link)
I would suggest a look at the 200 f/2.8 L and the 135 f/2.0L.

How much are you asking for your 200 Doc?


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Oct 08, 2006 09:55 |  #28

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Why would he want the 200 f/2.8L when he already has the 70-200 f/2.8L IS?

It's a good thing. My friend is looking for one. :)


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Oct 08, 2006 10:13 |  #29

I would look into a 1.4 or 2x teleconverter, to increase the reach of that 70-200. Then, a 24-105 (unless you want something faster than an f/4), or 24-70 and the 17-40 as far as lenses go.

To bad the 16-35 are out of your reach, with other combinations...it's a great WA...especially on the 5D.


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Oct 08, 2006 10:22 |  #30

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I would look into a 1.4 or 2x teleconverter, to increase the reach of that 70-200. Then, a 24-105 (unless you want something faster than an f/4), or 24-70 and the 17-40 as far as lenses go.

To bad the 16-35 are out of your reach, with other combinations...it's a great WA...especially on the 5D.

The 16-35 isnt out of my reach. I just said I need to limit myself.... I can afford the 16-35. I would just be spending a bit over $3,000.


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