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    Comparing FD and the EF lenses?!

    in Canon FD Mount

    Posted

    20 Years ago, people bought record albums -now they buy CD's. Record albums are still here with us, and in decent quantities too. Film will be around for as long as people buy it.

     

    In the Fine Art world, film will become the preferred medium as people seek exclusivity.

     

    Andy

    Trip to Egypt

    in Travel

    Posted

    Rod,

     

    Take a light tripod for night shows. They have them at the Pyramids and in Luxor. You can use a tripod inside the Tombs at the Valley of the Kings, but you will have to pay extra for the tripod & the camera.

     

    Egypt has the most beautiful sunsets, no filter is really required. Bring a polarizer for the day shots, a grad would be useful as well. A Yellow/gold polarizer might be worth a thought too.

     

    Take light colored clothing for use during the day. You may want to think about carrying water as well - I used a back pocket on my vest.

     

    Lastly carry lots of small notes(money), backsheesh is a way of life in Egypt. Tip small amounts frequently.

     

    Cheers

     

    Andy

    Lens Reccomendations for Traveling

    in Canon FD Mount

    Posted

    Paul,

     

    I travel all the time. When I am looking for a light kit, I take either my AE-1P or T90, and a 24mm F2.8, 50 F1.4, and the 80-200 F4L zoom. I put all of that into a CCS Gladstone No 11 + a few filters etc..

     

    The whole thing is light enough to walk all day with, especially if the camera is out of the bag. Also, the Gladstone is very easy to use for changing lenses, as you do not have to put the bag down.

     

    Good luck

     

    Andy

    Canon 17 - 40L or 24 70L

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Good day,

     

    I own the 17-35, the 24-70, and a 50 F1.8 Mk1. I would definitely go for the 24-70. Prior to purchasing this lens I used my 17-35 most of the time, however, since aquiring the 24-70 it has not seen anywhere near the same amount of use. The 24-70 is amazingly sharp and a joy to use.

     

    By the way, my 24-70 is sharper than my 50mm at 50.

     

    I debated purchasing the 14mm to replace the 17-35mm(mine is very sharp as well) but the weight would be the same. I wish that Canon made a light weight 17mm rectilinear prime for the EOS or a 12-20mm, but that is another thread...

     

    Generally the 17-35 is considered sharper than the 16-35 in the corners, while the 16-35 is sharper in the center (wide open). The 17-40 is 125 grams lighter than the 16-35 and only 70g lighter than the 17-35.

     

    Best of luck!

     

    Andy

    FD 28mm and 24mm F 2.8

    in Canon FD Mount

    Posted

    Scott,

     

    Good day eh, from a fellow Canadian. My advice is to get the 24mm F2.0 (I am looking for one myself!) I currently own the 28 F2.8 and it is a good lens, although it is slightly soft in the corners wide open. Don't pay more that $100 CAD for the 28mm.

     

    The 24mm will be much more useful when travelling or for those extra wide landscapes etc... The 24mm is the superior lens optically.

     

    I currently have the 28mm, 50mm 1.4, 75-150mm f4.5, and I just purchased a 80-200mm F4L. I will replace the 28 with a 24mm or even a 20mm if I can find one at the right price!

     

    Don't get rid of the FD system, it makes a light weight system that is great for any kind of photography. The EOS system can get quite heavy when you get into the faster lenses etc..

     

    Cheers

     

    Andy

    I am TORN between 2 LENSES!!! HELP......

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Lil Red,

     

    You will not be dissapointed. I recently sold my 75-300 IS and replaced it with the 70-200 F4, There is no comparison in image quality - the 70-200 blows the 75-300 away. Buy a 1.4 converter next, and you will have a 100-280 f5.6 that is still much better than the 75-300 at 300mm.

     

    Best of luck with your new lens!

     

    Andy

    Properly attaching a FD lens mount

    in Canon FD Mount

    Posted

    Good day,

     

    I picked up a very cheap 50mm/1.4 FD mount. But the three screws

    holding the steel mount in place have been undone, and the first ring

    with the aperture and close down tabs is out of the lens. I have

    all the pieces, however, I do not seem to be able to get them

    together in a proper working fashion. Does anybody out there have any

    experience with assembling FD lenses, or a schematic, it would be

    greatly appreciated.

     

     

    Thanks

     

    Andy

    EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM??????

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Todd,

     

    I don't know if you have received your 28-70 yet. But I thought I would throw in my 2 cents. I too have been waiting for this lens. I am currently using the 28-135 IS to fill this gap in my kit. I am dissapointed that this lens does not have more reach on the long end as well, considering that several other manufacturers have a 24-105 etc.. However it looks like Canon have gone for quality, which is a good thing.

     

    To answer your question; it really depends upon what you plan to use it for. Personally, being a wide angle fan, I would opt for the 24 as it offers more range. the difference between 24 and 28mm is substantial and cannot be added later. Look at it this way, for an additional $300 or so you get a very good 24mm (the additional zoom) and no extra weight. If you plan to by a 24mm later then I would go with the Tilt Shift.

     

    Good luck

     

    Andy

    New lenses

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    If anybody is interested, I am about to list a Canon 75-300mm IS USM for sale. It comes in the original box complete with plastic bag, both caps and the manual. I am also including a slim (threads on both sides) Heliopan UV filter, and the matching ET64II lens hood. The lens, box are in new condition. The hood has some light marks.<BR><BR>

     

    Send me an email if you are interested, I can send photos of the lens back. <a href="mailto:admin@mail.imagexchange.com">admin@mail.imagexchange.com</a><BR>

     

    This was taken with the lens:<BR>

     

    <blockquote><center>

    <img src="http://www.imagexchange.com/_images/Large_images/IE25P06.jpg">

    <br><i>Taken at 300mm IS with the turned on</i>

    </center><br><br>

     

     

    Thanks Andy

    Canon 100-400 L Ergonomics, ie...push-pull question

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Dear Mike,

     

    I bought my 100-400 before the 70-200 IS model came out. I use the 100-400 on my 1V and I find that the balance is OK for me. I have never used the 70-200 so I cannot comment on its balance. I have found that the push/pull is very speedy when shooting fast moving objects. It does take some getting used to though, I usually leave a small amount of tension on the tighten ring.

     

    The 100-400 is a great lens, I have used it successfully with a canon 1.4X converted fully racked out to 540mm at 1/125 sec (F8) handheld on a fence. An this setting I was able to get publication quality images.

     

    As for dust, I have not yet seen any accumulate inside my lens. It has travelled on at least one long trip per month for the last two years that I have owned it. Almost all zooms will suck air into them as they expand, this one draws its air from the camera body like most. The 70-200 IS model is reportedly sealed very well.

     

    One thing that I would like to say is that depending upon what you shoot, 100mm is fairly long for a starting point. I am currently considering adding either a 35-350L or a 70-200L IS as an addition to my kit.

     

    I would not part with the 100-400 as I use it a lot for Birds, Animals, Airshows etc. If you do not require any focal lengths beyond 400mm then the 70-200L IS with 2X is the way to go, however, only the 100-400 can reach beyond 400mm with a converter.

     

    Good luck and let us know your decision!

     

    Andy

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