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  1. jack_nordine
    <p>Another vote for the inexpensive forgotten old 50mm 2.5 compact macro.</p>
  2. jack_nordine
    <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>
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    <p>I like Authorized Photo Service in Morton Grove, Il. Yes, they're expensive, but they're good.</p>
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    <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. jack_nordine
    <p>Good recommendation by Gil on that Sigma 17-50mm lens.</p>
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    <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>
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    <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>
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    <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. jack_nordine
    <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>
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    <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>
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    <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. jack_nordine
    <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>
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    <p>Another vote for Authorized Camera Service in Morton Grove, Il.</p>
  14. jack_nordine
    <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>
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    <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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    <p>You might also want to consider the Contax Zeiss 28mm 2.8. Stopped down a bit it has amazing edge to edge sharpness. You can find this used for $250 to $350. I've also enjoyed using the Canon 28mm 2.8 IS. If you require AF and IS, this is an excellent choice.</p>
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    <p>Thanks Steven and Geoff. I guess if I were using Lightroom, this would have been more complicated! Fortunately the renaming was simple and seems to have worked without problems. </p>
  18. jack_nordine
    <p>Thanks to everyone for the input. I just renamed the folders and it seems to have worked just fine. One less thing to be concerned about in the future.</p>
  19. jack_nordine
    <p>Thanks for the responses. I use CS6 right now, not lightroom, but the cautionary advice makes sense. These are older saved folders that are no longer on the computer hard drive. As long as you guys don't see any other issues, I'll rename the folders later today. Thanks again.</p>
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    <p>I store my raw files in various folders on an external hard drive. Later today, I would like to rename several of these folders. Are these any potential issues or problems I should be aware of if I rename these folders? I would assume this is not a dangerous practice, but I just wanted to be sure. thanks.</p>
  21. jack_nordine
    <p>I've used both the 200mm f4 AI and also an AIS version of the same lens for several years and have been very satisfied with the results from both lenses. You don't have to stop down the 200mm f4 to get crisp results. I'm impressed with the smoothness of the background bokeh as well.</p>
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    <p>The reason I got the 70-200mm f4 IS over the non-IS version, was not because of the IS. Per the reviews I read, the IS version has better IQ than the non-IS. But both lenses can produce excellent files. Personally, I was never too impressed with the samples I've seen from the 70-200mm 2.8 non-IS lens when shot at 2.8. So, to answer your last question, I've never wished I had the 2.8 non-IS version. If you do end up spending $1000 on this lens, I'd recommend the f4 with IS, not the 2.8 without.</p>
  23. jack_nordine
    <p>For any Nikon repair, I would also recommend the previously mentioned Authorized Photo Service in Morton Grove, Il. I recently brought them a badly stuck lens hood. They fixed it while I waited at no charge. A nice gesture that left a good impression.</p>
  24. jack_nordine
    <p>I had a 5D for 4 years and always used faithful (which is very similar to neutral which the gentlemen above used). Later, I would change the picture style in DPP. I certainly agree that the LCD on the 5D is poor. Like Marcus, I could use it to judge exposure but not much else. I do miss the colorful crisp files that the 5D produced.</p>
  25. jack_nordine
    <p>Thanks for all the answers. I just picked up a TC-14E with the tab already removed for $175.00. Looking forward to mating it with the 600mm.</p>
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