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Jamie & Brad, thanks for vote of

confidence in the 17-40L.

 

Mendel, Frank & JDM, I haven't made

up my mind but I appreciate your

views and I may just keep my 10-

22mm. I've always had fun shooting

with this lens.

 

James, I like the 16-35 Mk I but I

can't justify the price tag when

I'm a hobbyist and not a pro.

 

 

Sarah, thank you for a most

detailed and useful review from a

Sigma 12-24mm user. Talking about

overlap I'm not fearful of it : )

My other lens is a 70-200 F4L IS.

 

David, that's a good landscape shot

and I see the benefits of using a

fish eye lens. Too bad Canon sees

fit to price their 8-15mm/f4L some

way above what I'd be comfortable

to pay.

 

Still looking forward to hear what

Tokina 16-28 owners have to say.

Appreciate all the responses. You

guys rock! I jumped onto the Canon

bandwagon because of Chuck

Westfall, haha ; )

 

 

The 17-40L would be a front runner

if not for the presence of my 24-

105L which spends most of its time

on the 6D.

 

 

Just realised that Tokina has a 16-

28mm/f2.8 fullframe lens. Wonder

how would it fare in comparison to

the Sigma 12-24mm, especially since

the Sigma has variable aperture?

<p>I have a 6D and 50D. Was thinking of replacing my Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 with either the EF 17-40mm f4L USM or Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM. </p>

<p>I am quite happy with my Canon 10-22mm. It's just that it's a waste that I can't use it on my 6D [note that I am not thinking of making a modification to enable the 10-22mm to enable it to be used on my 6D]. My main criteria driving this change would be to get a better lens for the same amount of money that I can get after selling the Canon 10-22mm. I haven't used nor tested both the Canon 17-40mm and Sigma 12-24mm yet and was wondering what fellow forummers here might think about this choice.</p>

<p>I realise that the Canon 10-22mm is extremely useful for my needs on a cropped body sensor and I'm willing to sacrifice the UWA range. I would appreciate opinions on which is the fullframe better lens.</p>

<p>Erwin, with such expensive gear, I'd want nothing less than a Crumpler <a href="http://images.google.com.my/images?hl=en&q=crumpler+keystone&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=5kFdSoPXEYOVkAWjupTmDA&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4">Keystone</a> or <a href="http://images.google.com.my/images?hl=en&q=crumpler%20whickey%20and%20cox&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi">Whickey and Cox</a> . The Crumpler has an unusual design for security. It can only be opened after you remove the backpack from your back and place it on the ground. This design ensures that petty thieves will be frustrated upon sighting of your backpack if you travel often across busy cities. The Crumpler models mentioned here also come with a special laptop holder/case. I'd have to warn you about the weight/mass of the empty backpacks though. They are heavier than the equivalent Kata, Lowepro, Tamrac or Think Thank models. My current backpack is a <a href="http://www.kata-bags.com/Product.asp?Version=Photo&p_Id=401">Kata Digital Rucksack 467</a> , which is about 40% cheaper than the Crumplers street prices from where I'm at, and it is very light (my main purchase criteria at the time). <br>

Selecting a suitable backpack is a very personal choice. Do not let specifications overule what feels good in your hands and on your back.</p>

<p>Excuse me, Frank. </p>

<blockquote>

<p>It is not a matter of lack in built quality.</p>

</blockquote>

<p>I know it is wishful thinking but it is my wishful thinking. I would have preferred my EF-S 10-22mm/f3.5-4.5 USM to be build 'more' like the EF 17-40mm/f4L USM.</p>

<p>Do you really want to go ultra wide? If you can live without it, the EF-S 17-55mm/f2.8 IS USM and EF 70-200mm/f4L IS USM sounds good enough for me. I'm concerned that the EF-S 10-22mm/f3.5-4.5 USM will have its zoom range overlap somewhat with the EF-S 17-55mm/f2.8 IS USM. <br>

Do you check what focal lengths most of your shots are? If 95% of your shots are from 17mm onwards (27mm equivalent on 35mm FOV), I'd reckon you could do without the EF-S 10-22mm/f3.5-4.5 USM. <br>

I do not own an EF-S 17-55mm/f2.8 IS USM but after comparing it against the EF 17-40mm/f4L USM, I'd prefer the latter if build quality is high up on my criteria. Oh BTW, I do own an EF-S 10-22mm/f3.5-4.5 USM and I can vouch for its image quality. However, personally, I'd prefer L lenses because of their better build.</p>

<p>If you can't wait anymore, get yourself a Tokina 12-24mm/f4 DX and use it for the time being. Evaluate its performance and decide if you'd want to keep it. Keep it if you're happy. Otherwise, you could put it up for adoption before getting your preferred Tokina 11-16mm/f2.8 DX. Consider the additional difference that you'd have to fork out for the 11-16mm as your rent for the 12-24mm.</p>

<h3 ><a onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','res','1','')" href="http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tokina_12-24_f4_review.html" ><em><br /> </em> </a></h3>

<p>How about a Nikon 50mm/f1.8? Cheap and cheerful.</p>

<p>Hi GK,</p>

<p>If you'll refer here for typical retail prices in SG (http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518391), the EF 17-40mm/f4L USM would range between GBP 422-506 and the EF 70-200mm/f4L USM between GBP 422-486, assuming a currency exchange rate of GBP 1 = SGD 2.37.</p>

<p>You would also find a list of retailers on the same page, with their email addresses. I'd say, personally, that Cathay Photo, Alan Photo and John 3:16 are very friendly folks. They'd reply your emails quick regarding any enquiries you would have. </p>

<p>Cheers and have a good weekend.</p>

<p>The BP-511A has 1380mAH compared to the BP-511's 1100mAH. However, both will work fine with your 30D.</p>

<p>Send your copy back to Canon. Mine doesn't creep at all, even when the lens is hanging vertically downwards (longitudinal axis parallel to my body's spine - sorry, I wish I was more eloquent). </p>

<p>I've updated my firmware twice successfully by connecting camera to computer and using canon EOS Utility.<br>

I've never had to remove my lenses from my camera body either.</p>

<p>Canon Australia EF and EF-S lenses do not come with warranty cards, but they have international warranty. <br>

Check out http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Aging.aspx to find out the year of manufacture of your lens.</p>

<p>Matt, after speaking to my local Canon folks, I was made to believe that they would honour warranties on lenses purchased internationally (with proof of receipt/purchase), but not on camera bodies or flashes. <br>

I guess lenses are less prone to failure compared to camera bodies and flashes, hence the local warranty coverage for both of these items.</p>

<p>Good on you, James.</p>

<p>Hi Allard, I'm sorry to hear that. Hope you will get some good news soon.</p>

<p>Nick, I was at there at the beginning of spring.</p>

<p>I'd select your 20-35, 24-105, and 70-300 along with the 50mm and the small flash option.</p>

<p>I brought an EF-S10-22mm/3.5-4.5USM, EF 24-105mm/f4L IS USM and an EF 50mm/f1.8 along without a flash or tripod. Certain musees restrict photography, like Musee Picasso. Most others permit photography sans flash. Tripods are a concern, if you have any thoughts of shooting still images inside museums, but they're indispensable for night/low light photography. I decided against carrying a tripod and regretted the hell out of it for not being able to take better looking night shots. </p>

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<p>I like Option 2 best.</p>

<p>Shit happens.........but please remain calm : ) Forgive your friend. Then remove the battery from your 40D and leave it to dry inside a dry cabinet for 48 hours or so before restarting it to check if everything's okay. </p>

<p>I've used my bare naked 50D in mild rain (slight drizzles) and have been caught in sudden downpours a couple of times (before I managed to store it in my digital rucksack) and it's still working fine. *Touch wood*</p>

<p>I'd vote for the EF 70-200mm/f4L USM.</p>

Good choices there, but would suggest you get an EF 50mm/f1.8 to complement your existing set of lenses. The 50mm/f1.8 is cheap and cheerful. It could serve as your portrait lens and will give you good bokeh : )

<p>The EF 24-105mm/f4L IS USM would be an ideal walkabout lens if you already have an alternative lens to fulfill your wide angle needs. I'm certain you'll enjoy the IS it provides. As for me, it's my favourite walkabout/street photography lens.</p>

<p>Yes, I'm an "L"coholic : )</p>

<p>I shoot with a 50D and brought along my EF-S 10-22mm/f3.5-4.5 USM, EF 24-105mm/f4L IS USM and EF 50mm/f1.8 lenses to Paris. The 10-22mm was the most used (75% of the time), followed by 24-105mm (22%) and 50mm (3%). I found the UWA to be useful in most situations, especially landscapes/markets where the ability to shoot in tight spaces was an advantage accorded by the 10-22mm. If you're a fan of street photography, the 24-105mm with its longer reach is almost indispensable and would be my preferred choice. <br>

If you're a big museum fan, you should check if they allow photographs indoors. I can't remember precisely, but there were more than a few museums that prohibted photography indoors. Musee Picasso is one of them. IMO, you should travel light because not all museums will allow you to walk into them with backpacks/rucksacks larger than a certain size. Musee de Louvre allows you to shoot without flash and carry your backpacks (that must be scanned upon entry points). <br>

That's all I can recall.</p>