jojo_ma
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Definitely send it in. They not only replace an element, but they really tighten up the zoom barrel and the lens comes back feeling a lot better, without any zoom creep. It's worth it, and it's free.
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You can view my findings here http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/fourpoundshowdown
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See this at my site http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/17701785
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Take a good look at the Sigma 10-20EX. It gives you the low price, hood, and good build as the Tokina; but it gives you the 10mm and ring HSM with FTM as the Canon. You also get 4 years of warranty. Optically, they're all good and find their sweet spots around f8-f10.
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Good in the center, not very good at the edges. But then again, most standard zooms are like this on FF.
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Tokina's reputation is undoubtedly on the rise, and their recent 12-24 DX is evidence that they know how to put together solid build and excellent optics. They realize APS-C is here for a while, and their R&D is showing their commitment now with these new DX lenses. I don't think you have to worry about the optics of their upcoming line. If they can make a stellar UWA, they can certainly do it in a wide standard zoom. While I opted for the Sigma 10-20 EX as my UWA, I used the Tokie for a good while and it's a great lens in its own right.
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I'd be more excited about Tokina's 16-50f2.8. It'll at least have substantial build.
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24-70 range, f2.8 throughout, excellent build, fast AF (albeit noisy), sharp and contrasty, and all for $360? Nothing like it, period.
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Wide open, it's not even close http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/image/53297349/original
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You've got 2 excellent lenses already...how about adding an UWA like the 10-20EX? See my site for more www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/lenstests
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For an ultra wide, either the Sigma 10-20 or for more money, the Canon 10-22. The Siggie is quite an amazing UWA at $430+.
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The 70300 APO DG is about as good as it gets under $200. Don't let the price deceive you; it's quite good:
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No, you need NOT fill them out. Blank is fine. I've got my rebates back already and no problem, and several submissions at that.
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Get both, they make for an excellent 1-2 combo, especially for travel.
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See my test here: http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/70300s
I opted for the new 70300IS (over the good 70200f4L even).
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For 400mm shots, the 70200+2xTC is no match for the native zoom. Plenty to peruse at my site here http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/teletest
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I would highly recommend you look at the new 70300IS, or if on a real tight budget, the Sigma 70300 APO DG Macro. See my site here http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/70300s
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I would highly recommend you look at the new 70300IS, or if on a real tight budget, the Sigma 70300 APO DG Macro. See my site here http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/70300s
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Not sure what is meant by state of the art, but the 1785 "IS" is excellent and basically the same as the 70-300IS. In fact these 2 lenses make for a real nice, lighterweight combination, especiallly for travel.
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For WL I'd say the 100-400IS; for birding the 400f5.6. Also, using a crop body doesn't hurt either. If you are mostly birding, then the 400 prime's AF speed is going to be best. For more stationary WL/zoo shots, get the zoom. It came down to these two for me, and after much deliberation, the zoom won out. Given normal, good working copies of each they are VERY close vis-a-vis IQ. See this at my site: http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/teletest
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Both stellar lenses. See my test here http://www.pbase.com/fstopjojo/teletest
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The L is obviously higher quality in build and refinement. But the 1785 is quite a good lens, and if your sole criteria is "walk-around" then the 1785 is better in that sense: having IS and 17-85mm range is hard to beat. More comments and new test shots at my site:
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Nice work here. It's a helpful contribution to the on-going discussion between two excellent lenses. There is copy-to-copy variation for both lenses, however, and I know that my copies of the Sigma were as good or better than my Tamron copies at the long end, so again, this is a copy-dependant issue. Overall they are both excellent lenses, though I would say the build, AF speed, and 24mm wide are significant perks that the EX gives you. Again, nice job.
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Is the 300mm f/4 IS tripod collar removable?
in Canon EOS Mount
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1) The 300 F4 IS collar is removeable.
2) The 300 F4 IS collar is NOT the same one as the 70-200 F4 IS.
3) The 300 F4 non-IS will work with the 70-200 F4 IS and non-IS lenses.
Hope this is somewhat helpful.