Which L lens to get next ?

PetkaL, must it be an L? How about Twinkles? --> http://www.prime-junta.net …100_Sigma_14_f2​.8_EX.html

Now Petkal,

this is when a gear list helps...

14 2.8 560g
24 1.4 550g
35 1.4 580g
50 1.0 985g
50 1.2 545g
85 1.2 1025g
135 2.0 750g
200 2.8 765g
400 5.6 1250g
180 3.5 macro 1090g
24 3.5 tse 570g
16-35 2.8 600g
17-40 4.0 475g
24-70 2.8 950g
70-200 2.8 IS 1470g
70-200 2.8 1310g
70-200 4.0 705g
100-400 4.5-5.6 1380g

take your pick

BearSummer

calicokat wrote in post #2133862
Be a man, get a 400 F/2.8L IS

The gear budget can not bear it this year, neither could the body (mine) ever.
I shoot handheld everything. I even love turning IS off for the challenge of it.
I have no interest in mass spectator sports, either as a photographer or as a viewer.
Therefore, I have no purpose for that sort of a lens.

you forgot the 300 F4 on that list bearsummer. of which he owns both the IS and non IS.

Peter hasn't replied to my post yet..I am bracing myself for something special..make it good Peter

BearSummer wrote in post #2134012
Now Petkal,

this is when a gear list helps...

14 2.8 560g
24 1.4 550g
35 1.4 580g
50 1.0 985g
50 1.2 545g
85 1.2 1025g
135 2.0 750g
200 2.8 765g
400 5.6 1250g
180 3.5 macro 1090g
24 3.5 tse 570g
16-35 2.8 600g
17-40 4.0 475g
24-70 2.8 950g
70-200 2.8 IS 1470g
70-200 2.8 1310g
70-200 4.0 705g
100-400 4.5-5.6 1380g

take your pick

BearSummer

I have, and as I said, the only one left for me as an option was 14L.
However, perhaps "renting" one first would be the only path forward.

LightRules wrote in post #2134000
PetkaL, must it be an L? How about Twinkles? --> http://www.prime-junta.net …100_Sigma_14_f2​.8_EX.html

Thanx Jo, as Rick has pointed out, that was I think his option.
I shall read that article, I wonder if Klaus had tested it, I mean "twinkles".

Well the 14 is a nice enough lens, I dont use it often but it's nice to be able to go that wide when you have to.

Regards

BearSummer

Petkal wrote in post #2134051
Thanx Jo, as Rick has pointed out, that was I think his option.

I believe Rick mentioned the Tamron. "Twinkles" (as Petteri called it) is the Sigma.

I have been shopping for this range a lot and if I could afford it I would definately get the L, but I think I will end up with the Sigma. Both look fantastic for that range though IMO

Billginthekeys wrote in post #2134028
you forgot the 300 F4 on that list bearsummer. of which he owns both the IS and non IS.

That's the only case known to me that the previous version is optically better than the current one. (I've had two of each....but the verdict on the one I got today is still a bit tentative.)

In fact, the 300 f/4 non IS is so good that it tempts me to buy another one while the supply lasts, so as to multiply that sort of goodness.
Now that's sick, eh?

Billginthekeys wrote in post #2134028
you forgot the 300 F4 on that list bearsummer. of which he owns both the IS and non IS.

yeah woops, missed that one, yawn, kinda late over here at the mo, lol

so where is this gear list of his then,

BearSummer

Petkal wrote in post #2134068
That's the only case known to me that the previous version is optically better than the current one. (I've had two of each....but the verdict on the one I got today is still a bit tentative.)

In fact, the 300 f/4 non IS is so good that it tempts me to buy another one while the supply lasts, so as to multiply that sort of goodness.
Now that's sick, eh?

yea ive used one too. abit mine was a poor conditioned one, but it performed well. went with the 2.8 in the end anyway haha

BearSummer wrote in post #2134055
Well the 14 is a nice enough lens, I dont use it often but it's nice to be able to go that wide when you have to.

Regards

BearSummer

When I need to go real wide I have several options at present: 15 mm, 16-35, 17-40 as well as 10-22 on my 20D.
If I pay $2,000 for a lens, it's IQ has to sing for me opera scores from La Traviatta.

LightRules wrote in post #2134058
I believe Rick mentioned the Tamron. "Twinkles" (as Petteri called it) is the Sigma.

Ahh...OK...my lapsus....I know nothing about that...need to educate miself.