leonachi

<p>Earlier, I posted a question about a good one lens solution for travel. Many suggested the 15-85. I currently own a 17-40L and find the focal range somewhat limiting. I have been offered to trade my used but well cared for 17-40L for and equally well cared for 15-85. Straight trade. I know mine is "L" glass and very well made, but am tempted by the convenient range and IS. I'm shooting with a Canon XS and don't see myself going to a FF body. Is it a fair trade? </p>

<p>Thanks for the replies thus far. To answer a few questions - the gap between the 40 and 70 isn't the primary problem. It's more that I want to be quick in shooting from wide to tele. Perhaps it's laziness on my part for not switching lenses when I should be. I do have a 100mm 2.8 Macro, as well as a 50mm 1.8 II. I was planning on bringing the 50mm 1.8 for those low light situations. It's so small I can easily take it, and it would likely stay on when indoors (I'd just have to step back from the subject alot). Will I miss the telephoto range with the 15-85? I was thinking the 18-135 was a better one lens range. Looks like I may be able to get my hands on a new 18-135 for about $350, a Tamron 18-270 for about $475, or a Canon 18-200 IS for about $550. The 15-85 is getting beyond my price range at around $700. Any suggestions - best bang/quality for price?</p>

 

<p>I am going to Europe later this year and want to travel light. I have a Canon XS camera and my primary lenses are a Canon 17-40L and an older 70-210 3.5/4.5. Happy with both, however I am wanting to avoid taking both lenses and switching between the two all the time. I notice that when I travel and am on the go, I usually just keep the 17-40L on my camera. As a result, my pictures have limited range. Looking for one lens that I can keep on the camera the entire trip. Was thinking about the 18-135 IS. I appreciate it's a major step down in quality compared with my 17-40L, but I can't afford another L lens. I know I'll have an easier time (and probably take more pictures) if I had a one lens solution. Am I nuts to choose convenience over quality and better off to "learn" to use both lenses on my trip?</p>

 

<p>many thanks for the responses everyone</p>

<p>I have inherited a few filters. I am wanting to keep them on as lens protectors. I have the following filters:<br>

Tiffen SKY 1-A<br>

Tiffen Polarizer<br>

Tiffen Digital Ultra Clear WW<br>

I use a Canon Digital XS body and have the following lenses - all Canons: 50mm 1.8 II, 100mm macro, 70-210 zoom, 17-40L. The three filters are all 58mm and fit the 100mm and 70-210mm. I hear conflicting advice regarding adding a filter on an expensive lens. One person says it protects your investment, while another suggests the filter may impair the quality of an expensive lens.<br>

I have the following questions.<br>

Can/should I use the polarizer filter as a lens protector, or should I stick with the other two?<br>

Is any one filter more suitable for a particular lens?<br>

If I was to purchase a lens protector for the 17-40L, is there one type of filter I should consider more than another?<br>

Thanks<br>

Leon</p>

 

I realize this thread has strayed somewhat from the original question, but thought I would add my two cents worth anyway. I also went back to film recently and have been experimenting scanning my negatives. The attraction was that fine film cameras (and lenses) which I could never afford before have come down in price so much. Yes, I am just a hobbiest. I purchased a Contax G1 with 45mm Planar lens for less than $300 and have been very pleased with the quality. I limit my film to B&W since it's easy to develop at home and still less expensive than getting it done at any lab. A hassle? Not at all. It's kind of nice blending old and new school (developing the negatives myself and scanning them). Plus, I feel I am getting more out of the experience without compromising on B&W image quality. Colour film is a different story though. Too difficult for me to develop myself, and honestly too expensive for me to send it out to get developed (with questionable quality control). In that instance (for colour), I will shoot digital. It's a good balance that works for me.

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Seems like it's crazy asking a question about my D30 when the 40D is out, but

please bear with me. I have a D30 (the original Canon DSLR) which I was very

happy with until the main wheel (the smaller wheel near the shutter release)

began to spin freely. Now I can't change any of the manual controls (shutter

speed & aperture)and the camera is stuck taking pictures in Al Servo focus

mode!Unfortunately getting it repaired doesn't make sense as I might as well

put the money toward a new camera. But I saw that the battery grip made for

the D30 (Canon BG ED3) has a "main dial" built in. If I could get one of these

grips real cheap (and thats a big IF), does anyone know if I would be able to

use the main wheel on the grip instead of the main wheel on the camera. In

other words, would using the main wheel on the grip overcome my broken main

wheel on the camera body?

Thanks

 

Leon

I purchased a used D30 about 2 years ago and really love it. Decided to invest

in some okay lenses and was content with just a 3.2 megapixel DSLR. I was

shooting some nature shots of birds today and was switching the "main dial"

(the one closest to the shutter button) to adjust to Al Servo focus mode, when

suddenly the wheel began to spin freely. Something must have let go and now

the main dial no longer works (it just spins). The settings that the main dial

controls are now permanently on (Al Servo, Evaluative Metering Mode & center

focusing). That main wheel also serves to manually adjust the shutter speed

and aperture value!.

 

Has this happened to anyone else? I tried to see if there was any way to by-

pass the "main dial" or achieve the same functions in other ways, but it

doesn't appear so. Wondering whether there is anything I can do, or if I am

stuck with full auto only - or to Canon for a costly repair?

 

Leon

Not sure what route to take. Currently I shoot with three lenses - 28 2.8, 50

1.8II, and a 70-210 3.5-4.5. I realize these aren't professional lenses but I

shoot purely for fun on a very limited budget. In fact, my camera is a used

D30 dinosaur(and other than the inexcusable auto focus) it does what I need it

to do.

 

My dilemma is that I would like to take my camera with me on vacation, but

don't want to lug all three lenses and keep on switching lenses on the fly

anymore. Ideally, I am looking for one lens that would address most of my

needs (I take lots of landscapes, urban streetscapes and family shots when

traveling). I was thinking of the 28-135 IS, but wonder whether it's wide

enough (plus I heard the quality can vary depending on the copy you have). My

other option is to bite the bullet and save up for a 17-40L. But I wonder

whether this gives me enough range or whether I'll end up needing to bring my

other lenses anyway, and perhaps am best to stick with what I have (and

strengthen my shoulder)? Unfortunately, something like a 24-105L is simply out

of my price range.

 

I know there are other lenses out there in my price range (Sigma, Tamron,

etc.), but I'd rather invest in the best quality I can afford.

 

28-135 IS ?

17-40L ?

or stick with my current collection?

 

Any advice (or suggestions for alternatives) is appreciated.

 

Leon