Post by: 308ME on January 24, 2012, 12:47:58 PM
Post by: jyerxa on January 24, 2012, 03:10:56 PM
And this is a good time of year to look around too. I know mine was knocked down $100 bucks if not more when I got it. I made a killing! Might have been $200 no more though. DSLR's are like any other digital device, last years is obsolete and they need to make room for this years models. Just a little tip.
Post by: Huntbear on January 24, 2012, 05:58:20 PM
I run a 70-300 on my Canon for what I normally do.
Post by: White Tornado on January 25, 2012, 07:46:40 AM
The Canon T2I is a GREAT camera!!! Congrats on an awesome christmas gift!!
Just my opinion but I think you will find that the Canon kit lenses that came with your T2I have the ability to take some really good quality images. Master the technical aspects of taking pics with the new camera and lenses you have, get a good photo editing program for your post production work and you will be really pleased with what that camera and the kit lenses can do. In the mean time, read a lot of reviews for some of the better quality Canon lenses that you might want to aquire and after you have narrowed down what your looking for take the advice from the other posts and rent one for a weekend. :tup:
Post by: grandpawrichard on January 25, 2012, 09:26:24 PM
The Canon T2I is a GREAT camera!!! Congrats on an awesome christmas gift!!
Just my opinion but I think you will find that the Canon kit lenses that came with your T2I have the ability to take some really good quality images. Master the technical aspects of taking pics with the new camera and lenses you have, get a good photo editing program for your post production work and you will be really pleased with what that camera and the kit lenses can do. In the mean time, read a lot of reviews for some of the better quality Canon lenses that you might want to aquire and after you have narrowed down what your looking for take the advice from the other posts and rent one for a weekend. :tup:
I definitely Agree with you on the Canon T2I camera and the kit lenses! :tup: Also, I agree with learning to use the camera and for learning the aspects of taking photos! That camera and lenses are capable of taking spectacular, Award winning photos IF The Photographer does his part!
Dick
Post by: huntnphool on January 25, 2012, 09:36:20 PM
Add a 1.4X and you will lose a stop of light but be out over 300mm, that should get you loads of quality wildlife pics without breaking the bank.
Use those while saving for a longer lens and you will likely be able to sell them for the same amount you paid, but having played with them the whole time. :tup:
Post by: huntnphool on January 25, 2012, 09:50:41 PM
If you click on each image you will see the non compressed version.
Post by: jyerxa on January 26, 2012, 06:33:34 AM
Well................................. before I say that, I would like to take photo for photo, light for light. Tripods enabled perhaps. ISO settings. Most of the time I take snap shots. When I spend the time to set up my camera I can take some excellent photos too.
You have found an excellent gift under your Christmas tree that should create lasting memories. Have fun first and for most. Play with it like a kid with a new toy, experiment with it. Learning will take over with out your noticing. ;)
Post by: Wazukie on January 26, 2012, 08:03:45 AM
Post by: quadrafire on January 26, 2012, 08:08:24 AM
Don't buy new, only buy quality glass and you will be way better off. Start with a 70-200, if you can afford a little extra get it with IS. 70-200 f4 can be found for $450, with IS it can be found for $850. 70-200 2.8 can be found around $900 and with IS about $1400.
Add a 1.4X and you will lose a stop of light but be out over 300mm, that should get you loads of quality wildlife pics without breaking the bank.
Use those while saving for a longer lens and you will likely be able to sell them for the same amount you paid, but having played with them the whole time. :tup:
:yeah:
That is what I did 70-200 f4 IS w/ 1.4x extender
Post by: teal101 on January 26, 2012, 08:24:45 AM
Don't buy new, only buy quality glass and you will be way better off. Start with a 70-200, if you can afford a little extra get it with IS. 70-200 f4 can be found for $450, with IS it can be found for $850. 70-200 2.8 can be found around $900 and with IS about $1400.
Add a 1.4X and you will lose a stop of light but be out over 300mm, that should get you loads of quality wildlife pics without breaking the bank.
Use those while saving for a longer lens and you will likely be able to sell them for the same amount you paid, but having played with them the whole time. :tup:
The only issue with this is you're over $1000 for the IS with the extender. You lose AF as soon as you hit f/5.6 which is immediate with the 1.4x.
I'll be getting the Tamron 70-300mm. it can be had for right around $300 and is a great lens for the price. I'll use it until I can stomach an L lens' price tag :tup:
Post by: huntnphool on January 26, 2012, 08:43:52 AM
You lose AF as soon as you hit f/5.6 which is immediate with the 1.4x.
Um....no you don't. Before making suggestions to a guy you should make sure you know what you are talking about. :twocents:
Post by: boneaddict on January 26, 2012, 08:48:18 AM
The 100-400 Canon is even a better choice over that Tamron in my opinion. You can argue its sharpness and utilization all you want, but for the money its a damn good wildlife starter lens.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on January 26, 2012, 08:59:56 AM
Post by: Huntbear on January 26, 2012, 09:45:47 AM
Is this the lens you are talking about?
http://www.borrowlenses.com/product/For_Sale/Canon_EF_70-200mm_f4_IS (http://www.borrowlenses.com/product/For_Sale/Canon_EF_70-200mm_f4_IS)
Post by: huntnphool on January 26, 2012, 10:07:39 AM
Like Bone said, the 100-400 is a fun lens too. Although not real sharp at f/5.6 it does get you decent shots and gives you a little more reach.
I agree with Pope too, the 300mm is a great wildlife lens but you will pay a little more for it than the 70-200. I guess it all comes down to how much you are willing to pay.
Certainly there are cheaper ways to go but as I said, if you stick with one of these lenses and get it pre owned, you can use it for a while while saving more $, and sell it down the road for about the same amount you pay for it.
Post by: boneaddict on January 26, 2012, 10:13:09 AM
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I guess it all comes down to how much you are willing to pay.
Post by: huntnphool on January 26, 2012, 10:24:03 AM
That statement could not ring truer when buying glassQuoteI guess it all comes down to how much you are willing to pay.
Or in your and Popes case, glass and a trailer to tow it with. :chuckle:
Post by: teal101 on January 26, 2012, 10:29:49 AM
You lose AF as soon as you hit f/5.6 which is immediate with the 1.4x.
Um....no you don't. Before making suggestions to a guy you should make sure you know what you are talking about. :twocents:
This is completely contradictory to everything I've been reading in regards to my zoom lens purchase, but I dont have first hand experience with it so I'll take your word for it. :tup:
Post by: huntnphool on January 26, 2012, 10:36:13 AM
Post by: teal101 on January 26, 2012, 10:39:56 AM
Teal, is your lens f/4 or faster?
f/4-5.6
I dont have it yet, just weighing my options for an introductory zoom lens that I wont have to sell an organ for. :chuckle: It;s the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP Di VC USD for the Canon.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on January 26, 2012, 11:06:53 AM
The lens they are talking about is a 70-200 f4, so putting a 1.4x on it makes it an f5.6 which will focus with any Canon camera.
All decent options start at about $1000.
Post by: teal101 on January 26, 2012, 11:09:51 AM
That 70-300 lens is an f5.6 lens. If you put a 1.4x on it, it becomes an f8 lens. f8 won't work on a non 1 series camera for autofocus.
The lens they are talking about is a 70-200 f4, so putting a 1.4x on it makes it an f5.6 which will focus with any Canon camera.
All decent options start at about $1000.
Probably where I was confused. Thanks for the clarification.
Post by: grandpawrichard on January 26, 2012, 05:16:48 PM
Phool,
Is this the lens you are talking about?
http://www.borrowlenses.com/product/For_Sale/Canon_EF_70-200mm_f4_IS (http://www.borrowlenses.com/product/For_Sale/Canon_EF_70-200mm_f4_IS)
Huntbear,
I own one of these lenses and I'll happily tell you that it is an Awesome Lens! My lens does not have the IS, but I have never missed a shot with it and I love to use it. It's a great walk about lens too due to not being to darned heavy.
Currently my wife is using the 70-200 lens every time she goes out on photo taking trips with me, so I don't get to use it very much. :( ;) I'm forced to use the 400 f4 L. :( ;) :) :D
Dick