Kiwi - GKPE - General Ramblings (2)

scotttnz wrote in post #4260743
I just suspect that if you had both the 24-105 and the 17-55 one of them won't get used very much.

Agree... I now rarely use my Sigma 24-70 and it is either the 17-40 or the 70-200 on it. I am actually thinking of selling my 24-70 and get a Spyder or Huey Pro -- I know I will be using that more often than the lens...

scotttnz wrote in post #4260743
Hey, if you want gear, go and buy it. I have no problem with people spending their money on whatever takes their fancy. I just suspect that if you had both the 24-105 and the 17-55 one of them won't get used very much.

hmmmmmmmmmmmm....

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dgcorner wrote in post #4260757
Geez, another one bitten by the bug!:p

O haha im never going to own iether of the two....i just wondered

My wish list is fairly lengthy, but in reality, I don't need any of it. I can make do with what I have just fine. I know my equipments limitations, but it doesn't stop me taking some nice photos. That said of course, if my finances allowed, I'd need a larger camera bag.

Rendezvous wrote in post #4260951
My wish list is fairly lengthy, but in reality, I don't need any of it. I can make do with what I have just fine. I know my equipments limitations, but it doesn't stop me taking some nice photos. That said of course, if my finances allowed, I'd need a larger camera bag.

i discover what i still need to get, because i go to put my hands on a certain focal length/speed combo and then i remember i dont have it - which means i cant get some of the shots that i have planned - on a day out for fun thats no big deal but during a paid shoot its frustrating

Yep, understand you're point, if you're getting paid to do it then you wouldn't want to miss shots due to equipment limitations!

lance v wrote in post #4260420
I wonder what the prices for the new 200mm f2 is and 800mm f5.6 are going to be. THATS A HOLE LOTTA GLASS

The 600 F4 is better value for Dollar than the 800mm F5.6

SS read somelens review sites. Why is it when a woman has more than 1 choice

weka2000 wrote in post #4261048
SS read somelens review sites. Why is it when a woman has more than 1 choice

what are you trying to say tony

i have read the reviews on dpreview for pretty much every lens i have wanted/bought

speaking of decisions, did you get those e-mails yet? happy?

somethingsimple wrote in post #4260971
i discover what i still need to get, because i go to put my hands on a certain focal length/speed combo and then i remember i dont have it - which means i cant get some of the shots that i have planned - on a day out for fun thats no big deal but during a paid shoot its frustrating

I looked at your mai gears. You have a huge wish list Santa Clause is going to have to visit that Canon Factory

I received an email about that remote i brought. He sent it today at 4pm from Nelson. So ill have it sometime this week. It is time for some action~~ woot woot. I want to try and experiment. It involves a lot of ninja and some sneaky peaky. Teh birds are in the tree's ive heard. Why not put teh tripod and 70-200mm on some bait and snappy snappy away at a secret hiding spot. MUAHAHAH!

somethingsimple wrote in post #4260888
hmmmmmmmmmmmm....

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dammit now i don't know what to do LOL
maybe i should aim for the 70-200... but thats like double the cost of the 24-105... arrrgh LOL

ok so do ppl think that the 85 1.8 would be a better choice and then buying 70-200 later?
or should i get 24-105 now, 70-200 later, and maybe 85?

assuming i can afford any of these LOL

I would get the 70-200 now... its a sweet lens but thats easy for me to say because its the only "L" I have

Are you gonna come to the beach tomorrow Matt?

somethingsimple wrote in post #4260888
hmmmmmmmmmmmm....

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dammit now i don't know what to do LOL
maybe i should aim for the 70-200... but thats like double the cost of the 24-105... arrrgh LOL

ok so do ppl think that the 85 1.8 would be a better choice and then buying 70-200 later?
or should i get 24-105 now, 70-200 later, and maybe 85?

assuming i can afford any of these LOL

If you can wait, get the 70-200. If you can't 24-105. If you really like a good single or two person portrait prime lens then the 85.

Also have a look at fredmiranda.com -- the reviews are from actual users, and not just a bunch of editors who may or may not have any biases toward certain brands.

Mediation wrote in post #4261090
I looked at your mai gears. You have a huge wish list Santa Clause is going to have to visit that Canon Factory

I received an email about that remote i brought. He sent it today at 4pm from Nelson. So ill have it sometime this week. It is time for some action~~ woot woot. I want to try and experiment. It involves a lot of ninja and some sneaky peaky. Teh birds are in the tree's ive heard. Why not put teh tripod and 70-200mm on some bait and snappy snappy away at a secret hiding spot. MUAHAHAH!

Man, you're a happy chappy today:p I like you sounding better this way compared to last week.

dgcorner wrote in post #4261152
Man, you're a happy chappy today I like you sounding better this way compared to last week.

Its mummy's steam buns

Rendezvous wrote in post #4261133
Are you gonna come to the beach tomorrow Matt?

umm i dunno aye. Tomorrow i planned to start studying for my exam on Friday. Ill deliberate about it.

Oh yep, no worries then. Wouldn't want you to mess it up cuz we dragged you to the beach for a few hours

naqs wrote in post #4261126
I would get the 70-200 now... its a sweet lens but thats easy for me to say because its the only "L" I have

only reason why not get it now: not enuf dollars

dgcorner wrote in post #4261152
If you can wait, get the 70-200. If you can't 24-105. If you really like a good single or two person portrait prime lens then the 85.

Also have a look at fredmiranda.com -- the reviews are from actual users, and not just a bunch of editors who may or may not have any biases toward certain brands.

LOL im not good at waiting... im still waiting to hear back from glam, might give him a call tomorrow and find out one way or the other

thx for the url