-=1D Classic Lovers !!!

wernersl wrote in post #7389336
save up chief. i loved my mk 1 but got rid of it and will get a mk2 when financing allows. living with my 5d for now. cant get the wife to part with it for a 1ds2. infact...i will skip the 1d2 and go with a 1ds2 as i dont really need the frame rate.

Which is why I opted to rid of my 1D Classic for the 1Ds Classic... When the 1Ds2 price crashes a little more (about $2200, then I'll snatch one)!

ebann wrote in post #7390223
Which is why I opted to rid of my 1D Classic for the 1Ds Classic... When the 1Ds2 price crashes a little more (about $2200, then I'll snatch one)!

the price comes down almost every week. one could be had for well under 2500 nowadays. now if i could only pry that 5d outta my wifes hands and get it on the market ill be in there!

Thanks guys
What price would you expect it to be around for a 1DMK2 with less than 50,000 clicks?

Got my 1D, what a beast, loving it already, but now i need help with something else.

My walkaround lens on my 400D is the EF-S 17-85, Don't fit the 1D so which lens should i replace it with, i can't afford to keep it and spend out on a new one, there going for around £250 used with hood etc, what do i get??? Any thoughts.

Thanks alot.

Lee

goodnameuk wrote in post #7397639
Got my 1D, what a beast, loving it already, but now i need help with something else.

My walkaround lens on my 400D is the EF-S 17-85, Don't fit the 1D so which lens should i replace it with, i can't afford to keep it and spend out on a new one, there going for around £250 used with hood etc, what do i get??? Any thoughts.

Thanks alot.

Lee

take a look at the tamron 28-75mm 2.8. nice lens for the money.

Yeah was looking at that one, it's a shame there 17-50 is EF-S fitment because i'd like to go a little wider that the 28. If thats the best option though i'll go with that.

Any more??

goodnameuk wrote in post #7397805
Yeah was looking at that one, it's a shame there 17-50 is EF-S fitment because i'd like to go a little wider that the 28. If thats the best option though i'll go with that.

Any more??

Theres always the 17-40 F/4L. limited range but will get you the wider angles. if you want one lens and dont care about cost or weight there is also the 28-300mm L!

or the 24-105 L

Hiya, as i said the £250 price limit is all i can go for really, wife to be would kill me.

So the tamron 28-75 may be the one.

wernersl wrote in post #7397824
Theres always the 17-40 F/4L. limited range but will get you the wider angles. if you want one lens and dont care about cost or weight there is also the 28-300mm L!

I had the Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 and it was a great lens.

white fire. wrote in post #7390693
Thanks guys
What price would you expect it to be around for a 1DMK2 with less than 50,000 clicks?

I just bought a Mark II yesterday for $1050.00 Great camera. Now I have a 1D and a 1D Mark II. I'm hooked, I'll never buy a xxD again!

ebann wrote in post #7399237
I had the Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 and it was a great lens.

I currently own the Tammy 17-35 and its pretty decent. I wouldnt stretch to say that it is a good walk around lens on a 1D. It has its place as long as you can live with its limitations such as barrel distortion and weak focusing. although barrel distortion isnt as bad on a 1d as with the 5d. if i could go back i probably would have opted for the 17-40. f4 is plenty fast for that focal length and the extra 5mm and constant aperture is a plus. twice as much money though.

emtp563 wrote in post #7399387
I just bought a Mark II yesterday for $1050.00 Great camera. Now I have a 1D and a 1D Mark II. I'm hooked, I'll never buy a xxD again!

Lucky man! Did you find that awesome deal on POTN?

mrerico wrote in post #7401831
Lucky man! Did you find that awesome deal on POTN?

Yes and no. I sold my 40D + grip + Sigma 10-20 here on POTN for $1100 and found the Mark II on Ebay for $1200. The EBay seller just happened to live 20 minutes near me and I contacted him and asked if I could examine the equipment. He let me, I went to his house and examined/shot with the gear and offered him $1050 cash (It would cut down on his paypal/shipping/and EBay fee) on the spot. He happily accepted and I left with a Mark II almost LNIB. I lucked out- this sucker only has 30,000 actuations

Now my 1D Classic has a younger brother, LOL.

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wernersl wrote in post #7400675
I currently own the Tammy 17-35 and its pretty decent. I wouldnt stretch to say that it is a good walk around lens on a 1D. It has its place as long as you can live with its limitations such as barrel distortion and weak focusing. although barrel distortion isnt as bad on a 1d as with the 5d. if i could go back i probably would have opted for the 17-40. f4 is plenty fast for that focal length and the extra 5mm and constant aperture is a plus. twice as much money though.

Heh... that's what I ended up with! 17-40/4L for full weather-sealing protection!