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  1. <p>Another vote for the inexpensive forgotten old 50mm 2.5 compact macro.</p>
  2. <p>Robin's preference of the Canon 35mm f2 IS over the faster more expensive 35mm offerings isn't the first time I've heard (or read) such a comment. It seems the 35mm f2 IS has built up quite a faithful following since it's release.</p>
  3. <p>I like Authorized Photo Service in Morton Grove, Il. Yes, they're expensive, but they're good.</p>
  4. <p>I have and use the Nikon 35mm f2 AI. I find the lens to be very sharp wide open and stopped down as well. Maybe I just have a sharp copy. I'm also a big fan of the 28mm 2.8 AIS. Great lens for close up photography and slightly less sharp at infinity.</p>
  5. <p>Good recommendation by Gil on that Sigma 17-50mm lens.</p>
  6. <p>Another vote for the SL1 which is small, light and inexpensive. Mine was a refurb for $285.00. I have no focusing issues and the SL1 sports an 18mp sensor which will be a big upgrade from your XTi</p>
  7. <p>I also wanted to give a thumbs up to the 600mm 5.6. Very sharp but as previously mentioned, it's a manual lens. Here is a good recent article comparing long primes and zooms by Roger Cicala of Lens Rentals. The newer Tamron, Sigma and Nikon zooms are reviewed here along with some Canon lenses. I was surprised to read that the Nikon 80-400mm didn't come out too well on the tests.<br> https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2016/08/the-sort-of-great-400mm-shootout/</p>
  8. <p>The 28mm 2.8 AIS really is a special lens. The close focus ability combined with great sharpness wide open makes it a keeper.</p>
  9. <p>May I suggest that you keep your t2i as it's always nice to have a crop and a full frame camera at your disposal. Concerning the purchase of a FF body, I have a 5D and a 6D. I agree that the 6D is the best bang for the buck camera you could buy. For low light photography, it's great. If you absolutely cannot afford a 6D, the prices are so low on the 5D, you could pick one up and give it a try.</p>
  10. <p>Just looked at ebay regarding used prices. The older non STM 24mm is going for just over $100 used, the STM version is selling for as little as $85 to $95. Either one of these is a bargain. I would probably choose the STM version being that it's a little cheaper and a newer smaller model.</p>
  11. <p>For me, the 100mm f/2 is the second best portrait lens of all Canon lenses under $1000 (the best being the 135mm f/2). The 85mm 1.8 had too much CA for me.</p>
  12. <p>Your combination is just fine if those focal lengths work for you. For me, I prefer 105mm instead of 85mm. And on a FF camera, I'd grab the 28mm instead of 24mm.</p>
  13. <p>Another vote for Authorized Camera Service in Morton Grove, Il.</p>
  14. <p>I had an issue earlier this year with a stuck filter on a telephoto. The folks at APS fixed it for me at no charge. What a class outfit!</p>
  15. <p>For years I've been hoping Canon or a third party would release a 500mm 5.6. Bob's suggestion that this may cost $2 to $3 K is fine with me. Although if Nikon can produce a zoom which goes to 500mm 5.6 for $1400, I would think a Canon prime for $2000 or under.</p>
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