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Lenses / Re: Telezoom lens (70-300L vs 70-200 vs 100-400)- Advice

« on: May 19, 2013, 12:09:49 PM »

The only thing I didn't like was no tripod ring, which I would need.

Just curious as to why you'd need a tripod ring for the 70-300L (and not the 70-200/4L?)...

Either way, Canon does sell tripod rings for both, and there are cheaper 3rd party options, although quality varies.

Not saying I don't need on the 70-200 but I was able to manage without it much better than on the 70-300, I would have to have it with the added weight and length at 300.

Any recommendations on a 3rd party, Vello seems to be rated fairly high?

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Lenses / Re: Telezoom lens (70-300L vs 70-200 vs 100-400)- Advice

« on: May 19, 2013, 11:32:04 AM »

I have been debating this same question for a while after switching to FF. I rented the 70-300L and the 70-200 f/4 IS last weekend and it was very beneficial to try both. Both had great IQ, maybe a very slight edge to the f/4 IS but I would be happy with either. For me I decided I could give up the reach to save weight (hiking), money and have f/4 at 200. I grabbed a refurbished f/4 from Canon, it will be here next week. The other reason I chose it is because my wife usually travels with me with a crop body if I need 300, which is only occasionally.

That being said if 200-300 is important, which it sounds like it might be, I would not hesitate to buy that lens. Weight felt very balanced on a 6D, compact, great IQ and loved the IS at 300. The only thing I didn't like was no tripod ring, which I would need.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D Likely Price Trend

« on: February 12, 2013, 03:42:01 PM »

The kit price dropped another $50 this morning at B&H. $2,399

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892354-REG/Canon_8035b009_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Deal: Canon EOS 6D Bundles at B&H Photo

« on: January 31, 2013, 04:02:29 PM »

Price going down...  A little bit more please!

Kit at B&H down to $2449

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Pricewatch Deals / B&H 6D+24-105 for $2499

« on: January 16, 2013, 07:31:24 PM »

Been waiting patiently for this. Order placed.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892354-REG/Canon_8035b009_EOS_6D_Digital_Camera.html