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    FS: Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM Lens

    in Member Classified Ads

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    Is this lens still available?

     

    I am selling a barely-used Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM Lens. This lens has barely left it's case, with only a handful of test shots done...it's never seen the field, or a photo session of any kind for that matter.

     

    Includes the following original accessories:

    - ET-87 lens hood

    - Lens Case LZ1326

    - Box and paperwork

    - Lens caps

    - Tripod mount

     

    Asking Price: $1,500.00

    Please call me (719) 651-2771

    Derek Isaacs

    Undecided: Sigma 150mm v. Sigma 180mm

    in Macro & Micro Photography

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    Keith, I have found that (once again as my Mother told me) Variety is the spice of life - so I have a collection that ranges from 50mm f2.5 EF, 60mm EF-S, 90mm Tamron, 100mm f2.0 EF, and Tamron 180mm with OS. I too prefer a longer focal length macro lens with a tripod collar mount. Most of the time - I alternate between the 90mm Tamron and the 100mm Canon Macro Lenses - although I have become enamored of the Push/Pull auto focus on the Tamron. I agree strongly with the comment that what you shoot will impact your decision about the focal length you choose for macro work. I shoot primarily Hummingbirds (180mm) Flowers (50-90mm) and Butterflies (90mm - 180mm) The tripod collar mount is really a great feature on these lenses (I wish my 90mm came with one). Good luck and happy 'hunting'.

    What EF mount macro lens are you using?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <p>As Bob Atkins and Phil Greenspun would say - "It depends" . . .<br>

    What sort of macro YOU like to shoot. A lot of my macro work is done with both APS-C and FF bodies. With an APS-C body, the EF-S 60mm macro is fine for things like flowers and butterflies - or I use a Tamron 90mm.<br>

    When I add extension tubes, - the 90mm is my first choice - 180mm Macro or 200mm f2.8L is next. I also have the Canon 100mm L, and it is a great lens. so on my 5DMkII the 100mm Canon or 90mm Tamron are the go to lens. If you chase bugs, I use the Tamron 180mm Macro lens</p><div>00dvUe-562883984.thumb.jpg.23dd385a1ba50e157b1b13eb5b18fb1d.jpg</div>

    Mamiya RB67 to canon EOS adapter

    in Medium Format

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    <p>I have the Mamiya 645-EOS adapter, and I shoot a 5DMkII and 7D. I've had no error codes/malfunctions when using the adapter - but it is COMPLETLY manual - (Focus, Aperture, Shutter) It is indeed a difficult combination to use - but I have the Mamiya 145mm Soft-Focus (6-8 softness levels) and the images are just what I want - it is superior (IMHO) to the 2 setting Canon EOS 135 Soft-Focus lens. I found the adapter ($15 - with $50 shipping on Amazon) easy to use - but I grew up on m45 Screw mount and T-adapter Spirotone self stop-down lenses - so YMMV!<br>

    Derek</p>

     

    Lenses for Yosemite Natl Park

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    <p>Although I truly do agree with the sentiment: “Whatever lens you take will work just fine if your vision is compatible with the lens. Very successful photographers do just fine with one lens.” Having grown up in California (and visited Yosemite a dozen or so times) – I would sugest you ‘expand your horizons’ in the following way - I would take the 70-200/f4 [leave this on the camera when “out on the trails”], 24/2.8, and the 40 mm (good ‘up close & personal) lens), I would be tempted to also take (rent) a 100-400mm f4.5/5.6 IS lens (great for “In the Distance” shots of Half-Dome, El-Capitan, and of course – Bridal Veil Falls). Take lots of Cards, Batteries, and backup your images nightly – you don’t want to miss a single inspiring image – Happy trails!!<br /> Derek</p>
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