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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Announcement Tonight

« on: May 14, 2013, 02:18:56 AM »

wow really canon... for a $12k dollar lens, it does not even include a case that costs canon 30 bucks to make....

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: *UPDATE* Canon USA Rebates Starting April 14, 2013 [CR3]

« on: April 14, 2013, 01:03:31 AM »

thats basically almost normal amazon prices.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: *UPDATE* Canon USA Rebates Starting April 14, 2013 [CR3]

« on: April 13, 2013, 04:26:40 PM »

What usually happens is the dealers know people are going to buy these items as soon as the rebates start so they mark them up, but after awhile they begin to drop again and after a few weeks of rebates they end up lower than before the rebates started. Say for example the 24-70 is now about $2049. The 200 dollar rebate might end up bring it down to between $1949 to $1999. I expect it to be that price in a month or so. In December with the last rebates. I managed to pick up a new 70-200 II 2.8l for about $1875 counting a 10% off amazon christmas coupon and 1% back on my visa card. Also no tax in my state You just have to wait it out.

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Lenses / Re: Is there any chance this is legit?

« on: April 10, 2013, 12:56:26 AM »

Very easy to tell on this one. Just look at the reason he is selling it and ask yourself. Would you sell a lens for 80% off thats perfect just because "you do not use it often." I would expect no more than the price of this lens (2800) as a discount from the current sale price. You would be better off sending me your $2800 and I'll send you a broken 50 1.8 II.

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Lenses / Re: Advice on replacement/upgrade for my kit 18-55 Ef-s kit lens

« on: April 03, 2013, 07:42:15 PM »

I would highly suggest asking yourself "Will I ever go full frame?" If so, then 700-1000 dollars (the price of the 15-85 and 17-55 respectively) is a lot to spend considering it won't work on a full body. All lens should be considered a long-term investment that will go from camera to camera.

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Lenses / Re: How low will it go? (50L)

« on: February 19, 2013, 02:55:20 AM »

It was 1299 for the last 2 months basically before the previous rebate ended. I would actually be surprised if it doesn't reach that price again. I almost bought it but for 1299 there are many other lenses I would rather have or put money towards. So basically, just wait. Within a month I bet it will be 1299 on amazon or BHphoto. Now that rebates are active.... some competitive pricing will start.

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Lenses / Re: Which canon macro lense 60mm, 100mm, 100mmIS, 180mm

« on: February 17, 2013, 03:52:09 PM »

I highly suggested IS for doing hand held macro photography. The hybrid system in the 100mm 2.8L is great and the lens is razor sharp. I have never regretted buying that lens. I now have the 70-200 2.8l II and use that more but if I want to do anything near the 100mm range and any macro I strongly prefer the 100mm 2.8L over that big ass thing. If you absolutely cannot find a way to get the extra $400 for the IS, weather sealing and slightly better build quality then the non L 100 will give great pictures too but you might find yourself asking..what if? You wont regret buying the 100 L IS if you do and you will never ask what if because now you have greatness in your hands!

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Lenses / Re: New Canon USA Lens & Speedlite Rebates

« on: February 17, 2013, 03:45:35 PM »

The rebate prices were just released today so I expect over the course of this program prices will continue to fall because of competition. You will probably see the best prices in the last two weeks of the program. I am waiting for the 24-70 to drop below 2k before I pull the trigger. I was lucky in Dec and got the 70-200 for less than 1900 new on amazon.

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Lenses / Re: Lens prices..?

« on: February 12, 2013, 05:34:57 PM »

Yeah it is supposed to be not that good but then again it sells for $160 new so you get what you pay for. If you are interested in that focal length the 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS is a pretty good lens and costs about 500 new. I would definitely look for one of these used or a 70-200mm f4L used which is 650 new. Remember... a good zoom is never cheap.

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Lenses / Re: A Hands on Review of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens

« on: February 01, 2013, 09:51:41 PM »

I will admit that for the money, it is an amazing lens. I also love my 40mm 2.8 which is 40 bucks more but built a lot better. With the 50 1.8 II, I just cannot get past the bokeh. To me, it is harsh. I have tried it many many times wanting to buy it because I liked the price but I just cannot due to the bokeh and the build quality. If I was doing a lot of indoor shooting and wanted a backup lens for being in my pocket, then I would choose this as my 40mm f/2.8 just does not perform well enough in low light.

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Lenses / Re: what's the best UV filter for Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II lens?

« on: February 01, 2013, 09:32:11 PM »

I would go with a b+w as well. All the mount widths should be fine. The F-pro is cheapest and the XS-pro is the newest with nano tech coating to repel water better. Make sure to get a MRC (Multicoating).

If I were you I would buy:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756819-REG/B_W_66_1066112_82mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html

Since you are putting it on a 2000+ dollar lens, get a good filter. This is a clear filter and one of b+w bests with MRC, slim and nano. At 126, I find it a very acceptable price. I use this on my 16-35mm and I notice no vignetting so you definitely shouldn't get any.

BTW, you dont have to get a UV since you use a digital camera. Clear will work just as well.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is a Peerless Performer

« on: January 28, 2013, 02:44:36 PM »

Just move to Oregon. I never have to pay any sort of tax on my gear.

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Lenses / Re: Which 50mm (with AF) is best from f/1.4 - f/2.0?

« on: January 27, 2013, 03:07:18 PM »

50mm primes are notorious for being softer than other focal lengths. Plus at wide open, one should never expect a lens to be at its sharpest. For me, it is an easy decision. I want the extra half stop of the 1.2L, the amazing bokeh and most importantly for me, I want the weather sealing. I have more days with rain and fog here than clear days so it is not a question for me..luckily. I feel too many people care about sharpness while a whole bunch of other factors matter.

I would watch out getting the 35mm L right now. That is a very important focal length for Canon's new cinema cameras and they still have not released a cinema lens at that focal length. This means 2 things. Either they are working on and will release sometime soon a new 35mm L and have it modified to do cinema or they will release a cinema only 35mm, in which case a new 35mm L for photography won't be any time soon.

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Canon General / Re: Why buy from a bricks and mortar store?

« on: January 16, 2013, 03:53:27 PM »

There isn't much of a price difference between online and local here. Locally, I mostly only have the shutterbug to shop at which is a pretty large chain of camera stores. I just don't like how they push me to buy everything and only have entry level filters and stuff that they claim are pro level.. like promaster lol. Anyways, their prices are reasonable and since it's Oregon I pay no sales tax anyways. I do all my shopping on amazon because they tend to have what I want, a 5 or so percent discount and they have amazing customer service. I was unsatisfied with my first 5DIII and they sent me a new one (overnight delivery) before I had even returned the first one. I feel a local store would have given me a problem but since amazon is so big, what is one more camera return to them. Plus if you spend a lot they start sending 10% off coupons which is amazing when used on a lens. Lastly, local stores often don't have the lens I want in stock.

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Lenses / Re: 70-200 2.8 MkII price?

« on: January 06, 2013, 06:10:57 PM »

For the 16-35 I would wait and see how much and how good the 14-24mm that is coming out is. I own the 16-35mm and I find myself feeling I overpaid for it at 1550.