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

« on: February 19, 2013, 12:05:03 AM »

Hey guys,

I've been holding off on purchasing a 50L until the price dropped during a rebate program.  Right now Amazon just released that it will be selling it for $1399 on Feb. 24.  I remember early-mid December it was going for $1299, but I was too indecisive then to buy it!  Do you think this is as low as it will go or will competition continue to drive it down?

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Lenses / Lens Rebates

« on: February 12, 2013, 11:43:26 PM »

Hi guys,

I am planning on buying a 50mm f/1.2L sometime later this spring/early summer.  I was wondering whether Canon historically has a summer or spring rebate program.  I know this lens was about $1299 during the holiday season, but I decided to get a 6D instead!

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Lenses / Prime Lens for 6D

« on: January 02, 2013, 04:48:21 PM »

Hi Guys,

I just got my first full frame camera for Christmas, a 6D.  I am so excited and I am starting to look into buying a new lens for it.  I currently have a 24-105 f/4L, which is an awesome lens I use everyday, along with an older 17-85 f/4-5.6 I had before I got the L lens.  My next lenses down the road will be the new 24-70 and 70-200, but I don't want to spend 2000+ right now!

I am starting to look into getting my first prime lens and I am having a hard time making a decision.  My friend has a 35 mm f/1.4L lens, which I found quite amazing, though I didn't use it for long.  I also am looking into a 50 mm f/1.4.  I know these lenses have huge price differences, and I am also concerned about the looming update for the 35 mm lens.  My main question is, what do you guys find the best focal length for an everyday prime lens?  I feel kind of restricted at 50 mm, but I wonder if 35 mm is too wide for an everyday walk-around lens.