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Permagrin wrote in post #2217710
He'll probably be posting wildly (something quite different for him) after the 100-400L arrives

Ahahhaa.. you ain't seen nothin' yet

I even have an idea of where I am going to bless the 100-400, and it may not be with a duck, but rather large bird of prey... may the 100-400 be as sharp as the eye of the eagle and as fast as its swoop

He did say today that he didn't care if I got the 50...I did want the 85 but I truly want a walk around lens and I think the 85 is supposed to be heavier than the 24-70, which I hated hauling around...and MDJAK's photos w/the 50, plus the fact that he said it focused faster than the 85 are making me lean really hard towards this lens. I'm going to search out every report on it btw. now and Christmas

Come clean; "didn't care" because you told him "I want a 50/1.8" right

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Permagrin wrote in post #2217710
He'll probably be posting wildly (something quite different for him) after the 100-400L arrives


He did say today that he didn't care if I got the 50...I did want the 85 but I truly want a walk around lens and I think the 85 is supposed to be heavier than the 24-70, which I hated hauling around...and MDJAK's photos w/the 50, plus the fact that he said it focused faster than the 85 are making me lean really hard towards this lens. I'm going to search out every report on it btw. now and Christmas

Have you considered the 35L as a walk around. Its 56mm on the 30D, and it is light(well lighter than the 50, 85 and 24-70) and focuses very fast. I use mine on the 1DMIIN all the time as a walk around. Its 45mm on the 1D.

Lightstream wrote in post #2217642
given general dislike of people

I understand

Actually, no I've never considered the 35mm...I don't know why. Probably because I rarely use that focal length...but maybe I should look into it. The B&H catalogue came today and it said that the 50 only weighs 19.2 ounces...that's not bad. Unfortunately I cannot find one camera store w/in 3 hrs of where I live, that actually carries any of the lenses I want to buy...they all say they cost too much to stock and won't order them (go figure) unless I actually commit to the purchase....

and no, Lightstream, I showed him the lens in the catalogue...not only does he know which version but he's very "aware" of the staggering (it does seem like quite a lot of $) price....that's what's making me wait and be sure I want it...

Permagrin wrote in post #2217780
Actually, no I've never considered the 35mm...I don't know why. Probably because I rarely use that focal length...but maybe I should look into it. The B&H catalogue came today and it said that the 50 only weighs 19.2 ounces...that's not bad. Unfortunately I cannot find one camera store w/in 3 hrs of where I live, that actually carries any of the lenses I want to buy...they all say they cost too much to stock and won't order them (go figure) unless I actually commit to the purchase....

and no, Lightstream, I showed him the lens in the catalogue...not only does he know which version but he's very "aware" of the staggering (it does seem like quite a lot of $) price....that's what's making me wait and be sure I want it...

I am convinced you should get the 35L. Its lighter, faster focusing, much cheaper $1100.00, and its a perfect focal length on your 30D. The 50 is too slow with the focus, its more of a portrait/wedding lens it seems

Permagrin wrote in post #2216416
The 50...I'm pretty much decided...it was either going to be the 85 1.2 or the 50 1.2 (the 300 2.8 is way out of our budget) and since I want one I can walk around for hours with, I think the 85 is out too....so now, (though don't mention it) I'm campaigning for it for Christmas ....I'll let you know on the 26th how successful I am

gotcha.

I went for the cheap version: 28/1.8

It was somewhereinbetween and it is not too bad....

Uh oh, PP is on the loose again! welcome back!

I thought it wouldn't be too long before Sugar Daddy showed up

Lightstream wrote in post #2217799
I went for the cheap version: 28/1.8

It was somewhereinbetween and it is not too bad....

Uh oh, PP is on the loose again! welcome back!

My wallet was quietly weeping, so I had to research to find out why.

Calico... Thank you for sharing your story. It's nice to have some of the backstory of these people on this forum. It's a blessing to have you around.

But Cat, I usually use my 5D when I'm "walking about"....

and hullo dear...I didn't figure it'd be long either...that's why I flat out asked you for the lens today

...this is funny, we're both at opposite sides of the house...and on the forum! Now that's weird...

Permagrin wrote in post #2217827
...this is funny, we're both at opposite sides of the house...and on the forum! Now that's weird...

no, atcually, pathetic is better.

Permagrin wrote in post #2217818
But Cat, I usually use my 5D when I'm "walking about"....

and hullo dear...I didn't figure it'd be long either...that's why I flat out asked you for the lens today

Try the 35L out before making a decision. You'll be glad you did, even at 35mm, its a great overall lens.

Permagrin wrote in post #2217818
But Cat, I usually use my 5D when I'm "walking about"....

and hullo dear...I didn't figure it'd be long either...that's why I flat out asked you for the lens today

Permagrin wrote in post #2217827
...this is funny, we're both at opposite sides of the house...and on the forum! Now that's weird...

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #2217832
no, atcually, pathetic is better.

I just brought you both together

calicokat wrote in post #2217842
I just brought you both together

Matchmaker you...