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Pricewatch Deals / Re: 5D Mark II Body Price Drop at B&H

« on: July 09, 2012, 05:44:50 PM »

Via Canon Price Watch: The Canon Direct Store 20% off refurbished coupon has returned: D2B712 (until July 11th).

I just checked, the 5DII is in stock as of a few minutes ago. $1,407. No need to scrounge up a dead camera to trade in.

The 5D2 is excluded from the 20% code promotion. That is why it is still in stock.

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Lenses / Which of these 2 lens combo (24-70L II & 17-40L) or (Zeiss 21/2.8 & 24-105L)?

« on: June 26, 2012, 01:49:51 AM »

Hi, trying to decide which one of these combo of lenses would be better to complete my landscape set. I upgraded to a 5DII and a 70-300L so my full frame camera and telephoto portion is well covered. I sold my remaining gears and saved enough to buy either one of these 2 lens combo to complete my 3 lens landscape set.

I would love to have both the 24-70L II and the Zeiss but it is way over my budget.  I have to sub in a cheaper lens with either one of these 2 great lenses to fit within my $2800-$2900 budget.

If you were to choose between these 2 sets, which one would you choose and why?

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Lenses / Re: 24L or 35L

« on: April 21, 2012, 07:01:09 PM »

I have both the 24L II & 35 1.4.  They are both excellent and serve their purpose. I use the 35L mostly as a walk around lens and the 24L for group shot and as a semi-wide angle landscape prime. I also previously owned the Sigmalux 50 but sold it after receiving my 35L. I found the 50mm quit boring. I also have the 100L 2.8 as my tele portrait prime. I love my modified Holy Trinity Prime set. In your case since your have the 135 instead of a 100, I think maybe a 50mm is better than the 35mm since you have a bigger gap to filled in-between 35mm-135mm.

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Lenses / Re: Patent: A new 16-35 f/2.8 or Faster Concept?

« on: March 30, 2012, 01:05:19 AM »

I will most certainly buy a 16-35 II with or without f2 if its corner to corner is as sharp as the Nikon 14-24. I don't want a 14-24 from Canon because it will add more weight, price, and most likely will not support filters.