pgsdeepak

<p>Thanks everyone. after debating back and forth and based on your response, I decided to go for the 17-40mm L and keep the full frame option open. I have photography as a serious hobby and I dont make money out of it (atleast yet. not decided on that career path yet and I have a long way to improve in photography). Also my current financial position and need for a FF camera does not really allow me to buy one yet. However, I guess am due for an upgrade pretty soon, so I might end up buying a FF camera with a 0% APR credit card :). So thought of prepping myself towards that goal :)<br>

Thanks a lot for you valuable suggestions. </p>

 

<p>Hi - <br>

I am planning to buy a wide angle lens for my camera. I currently own a EOS 40D. I had the 17-40mm f4L in my mind. But many reviews pointed out edge softness as a major problem. For crop camera, EFS 15-85 or 17-55 f2.8 we suggested as better lens. But I am planning to go full frame in the near future. My camera is over 5 years old and thought it is nearing time for an upgrade. Again I am still debating whether to go full frame or go for the 7D (or a later version of that if it comes by mid 2013). Since the dilemma of the next camera hovers around, my lens purchase decision is also kind of impacted. <br>

I have rented 17-40L, 16-35L and EFS 15-85. I liked 17-40L, pictures where good enough for me, but then I had to change the lens multiple times when I wanted to go closer. I loved the EFs 15-85. Nice walk around lens and very sharp. for some reason, I did not like 16-35L much (or rather I have not used it much)<br>

I would like to get your advice on <br>

1. Is 17-40mm f4L is a good lens for the money irrespective of the camera sensor type? <br>

2. Should I go for EFS 15-85mm(budget wont allow for 17-55 f2.8) and make my decision about my next cameras sensor type right away :)<br>

3. Does is make a lot of sense to go to a FF camera? My justification is, I already have a EOS 40D which I am not planning to sell and am hoping it will live for some more years. So buying another crop camera does not make a lot of sense. Also FF give me more wide angle opportunities. But the cost is significantly higher (for which I have to find funding by mid next year). I am not sure picture quality and photography experience wise there is any difference as such, although the night shots from my 40D always leave me wanting more and the photo quality even at low ISO is not that great (not sure if its me doing something wrong).<br>

4. if you have other wide angle lens suggestions, that would help as well. I currently own a EOS 40D, 28-135 kit lens, 100 MM f2.8 macro and 70-300mm IS USM (the non L lens). my current lens budget is less than 800$. </p>

<p>Thanks in Advance</p>

Thank you for the response . John thanks for the traffic warning. Bill, I guess I will try Moro rock

Hi, I am planning a 2 day trip to the sequoia kings Canyon NP during the labor day weekend. Could you please suggest any must see

location for landscape photography. Also could you please suggest any nice location for sun rise and suset photography.

Is it safe to go to the zumwalt meadows in the early hours say 6:00 am?

 

Also how will the traffic be normally on the labor day and the following Tuesday?

 

Appreciate any tips.

Thanks in advance

<p>Honeymoon Killer<br /> Mating insects been attacked by a spider. The spider was trying to kill one of the insects and the three were hanging on the web.<br /> Taken with Canon EOS 40D, 100 MM Macro USM</p><div></div>

<p>Thank a lot for your responses.. this will be really helpful</p>

<p>I am traveling to Denver and visiting Rocky Mountain National Park (4 days in total to cover Denver and RMNP) this September. Could you please help me with some nice spot for Photography and Family vacation (I am traveling with my wife and 1 yr old daughter).<br>

Also please suggest any place in and around Denver other than RMNP to visit.</p>

<p>Thanks<br>

Deepak</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

I am traveling to Ottawa, Canada on the 14th of December. I 5 full days there. Any suggestions about good photography spots? If weather permits I might even drive to Niagara Falls. I have never traveled to Canada. Also I have not been very lucky photographing in winter.<br>

I am a photography enthusiast, likes to take nature, architecture photos etc..<br>

Advices will be really helpful.</p>

<p>Thanks<br>

Deepak</p>

<p>Any idea what is the life of a canon EOS 40D? I heard its around 50000 Shutter releases for the Rebels. Is that true for 40D too?</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

I do photography as a hobby. I am yet to own a Flash equipment. I dont do any professional photography. I love taking nature photographies and occassionally portraits.<br>

Which Speed Lite is recommended for my use? I read lots of good reviews about the 580EX II. But not sure its worth spending that much money.</p>

<p>Deepak</p>

 

<p>Thanks a lot for the responses</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>How can create borders or frame effects for my photos? I dont have Photoshop installed. Is there any trusted freeware I can try?</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Deepak</p>