5D CLASSIC admirers, assemble! (2)

Brett wrote in post #7641193
Losing lenses to gain a body is never a great idea, IMO. And 50mm is "normal" on a 5D...actually a lot wider than you might think, if you've never shot FF. Pin your 17-55 at 31mm and decide if you can live with it.

And losing a 200L and a 17-55? Ouch. As much as I love the 5D, I'd have to say I wouldn't do it.

If you do anyway, I can highly recommend the Tamron 28-75 2.8 as a budget FF normal zoom. I say it all the time on these forums, but I love mine.

Well, let me explain. I originally shot the 17-55 and the 200L on my 40D. The 200 is too long for what I do. The 17-55 was great, but coming from a 28 1.8 and 100 2.0 before that, it left something to be desired. I don't really need the IS either.

That lead me to what I have now...the 17-40L and 50L. The plan was to get them and then sell the 17-55 and 200L. I just haven't done it yet, because the 17-55 will be used for a wedding next month.

maxblack wrote in post #7641200
I 'll make it real easy for you... don't sell that 200mm, it's a great lens.
Sell everything else.
Does that help?
If your 50mm is coming up short on the 40D, it's going to get shorter.
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I do like the images from the 200, it just doesn't get used.

The 50mm hasn't come up short yet. I could get by with the 17-55 only on my 40D. I just don't know if I can get by with 50 as my longest on FF.

SO, the summary of this all is, the 17-55 IS and the 200 are going regardless, whether I'm on a 40D or FF. I'm not giving up lenses to buy a 5D. I'm giving up lenses for other lenses...

kansascityshuffle wrote in post #7641272
The 50mm hasn't come up short yet. I could get by with the 17-55 only on my 40D. I just don't know if I can get by with 50 as my longest on FF.


SO, the summary of this all is, the 17-55 IS and the 200 are going regardless, whether I'm on a 40D or FF. I'm not giving up lenses to buy a 5D. I'm giving up lenses for other lenses...

You could get an idea of what the 50mm would be like on a FF with the 17-55 on your 40D.
Zoom it to a little past 30mm and take a look. That would approximate a 50mm on a 5D, of course without the larger viewfinder.
Might give you a viewpoint for a decision.

And the 200L will seem like 125mm on the 5D, close to the 100mm you liked on the 40D.

Brett wrote in post #7641336
And the 200L will seem like 125mm on the 5D, close to the 100mm you like on the 40D.

I know, but I'm having trouble justifying the 200L now, without spending $500 to upgrade. If I go FF, I would use it more, but I wouldn't be able to afford to keep it.

I get it, and only you know what's going to be right for what you shoot.

I just lust after a 200L. I know the 35/50/85Ls are where it's at in this thread, but I'd probably get more use out of 50/135/200L.

kansascityshuffle wrote in post #7641272
Well, let me explain. I originally shot the 17-55 and the 200L on my 40D. The 200 is too long for what I do. The 17-55 was great, but coming from a 28 1.8 and 100 2.0 before that, it left something to be desired. I don't really need the IS either.

That lead me to what I have now...the 17-40L and 50L. The plan was to get them and then sell the 17-55 and 200L. I just haven't done it yet, because the 17-55 will be used for a wedding next month.

I do like the images from the 200, it just doesn't get used.

The 50mm hasn't come up short yet. I could get by with the 17-55 only on my 40D. I just don't know if I can get by with 50 as my longest on FF.

SO, the summary of this all is, the 17-55 IS and the 200 are going regardless, whether I'm on a 40D or FF. I'm not giving up lenses to buy a 5D. I'm giving up lenses for other lenses...

I find I like the longer focal lengths much more on FF because.... well they aren't as "long" however 50mm is relatively wide on the 5D. you can always buy a 85mm or 100mm though for a bargain price (IMO) in the forsale threads if you think you need something longer. I guarantee you you will enjoy the 50L more on the 5D than you do on the 40D. I know im jealous. Im "yearning" for a 35L or a 50L. (im glad the 35Ls aren't in stock hehe)

Brett wrote in post #7641386
I get it, and only you know what's going to be right for what you shoot.

I just lust after a 200L. I know the 35/50/85Ls are where it's at in this thread, but I'd probably get more use out of 50/135/200L.

I think I agree, although it would take awhile on FF before I knew for sure. The 35 would be too wide for the majority of my automotive shots on FF. It's just too bad the 50Ls have the design limitations they do.

Brett wrote in post #7641386
I get it, and only you know what's going to be right for what you shoot.

I just lust after a 200L. I know the 35/50/85Ls are where it's at in this thread, but I'd probably get more use out of 50/135/200L.

I actually agree with you. I would LOVE!!! a 35/50/85L set up but i am dreaming of 35/135/200L trio I just think it would be the most useful for me.

kansascityshuffle wrote in post #7641412
I think I agree, although it would take awhile on FF before I knew for sure. The 35 would be too wide for the majority of my automotive shots on FF. It's just too bad the 50Ls have the design limitations they do.

this may be a long shot but have you thought about selling the 50L??? I know its a great lens and I really want one but if your on a very limited budget you might be able to use another zoom?? just a thought for more practicality.

L1TTLEgreenMAN wrote in post #7641444
this may be a long shot but have you thought about selling the 50L??? I know its a great lens and I really want one but if your on a very limited budget you might be able to use another zoom?? just a thought for more practicality.

BLASPHEMY!

Kidding. But I'd have to at least try it on the 5D (never have) before I'd even think about selling it.

Are you a competitive shooter Michael? I notice a competition Glock in your flickr.

L1TTLEgreenMAN wrote in post #7641444
this may be a long shot but have you thought about selling the 50L??? I know its a great lens and I really want one but if your on a very limited budget you might be able to use another zoom?? just a thought for more practicality.

I just got it! I haven't even used it on a real shoot yet...

I would consider it if I went FF. I wouldn't buy a zoom though. In that situation, I would probably still sell the 200L, and I would grab a 50 1.4 and a 135L.

Being that lenses are so hard to find now, I don't want to rush into that option.

On another note, if I could find a used 85L for a decent enough price, I could certainly live with a 5D, 17-40L, 85L combo.

haha HEY I said long shot .... I know I couldn't give up L prime goodness for a zoom. im just offering other options haha.

No Thats actually my bros gun. he has gotten into competitive shooting at a shooting club we go to. Id like to get into it one day though. it looks like a blast!!! are you a fellow shooter?

L1TTLEgreenMAN wrote in post #7641564
No Thats actually my bros gun. he has gotten into competitive shooting at a shooting club we go to. Id like to get into it one day though. it looks like a blast!!! are you a fellow shooter?

Yes, I'm a fellow shooter. I've been shooting guns since I was about 8 years old. Never competitively though. It just caught my eye because I have a couple Glocks, a 19 for range/home-protection, and a 27 is my carry at my shop, plus five Colts I inherited from my dad.

RiKaN HaVoK wrote in post #7640526
now Im confused!

Stick up the RAW and let's see if we can confuse you more!

Geno DM wrote in post #7641892
Stick up the RAW and let's see if we can confuse you more!

I wouldn't mind having a go at it.