MY GAS. ILLNESS COME TO VISIT ME AGAIN.

[surapon]

Dear my teachers and all of my dear friends.
Yes, I have my EF 100-400 L IS for long, long time, Yes, I use this lovely big baby for Birds Photography, and Bring her on my trip around the world---But that before I get EF 600 mm.
Yes, Now I use 70-200 mm L IS and EF 600 Mm to shoot birds 2-3 time per year.
Yes, my old Baby EF 100-400 L IS, Pull and Push slide, sit in the Dry case/ storage past 2 years.
Sir, Yes, When the rumor of new and better EF 100-400 mm MK II will come this Dec.---My GAS. Illness start to ruin my Feeling again, BUT after I see the Chart Below---My, Low Tech Brain tell me that= Yes, The New Model is better at 400 mm---BUT for me that I not a birds/ Wild Life Photographer ( Who shoot long distant 2-3 time per year) and not worth it.
No, I never sell my old Photographic equipment before in my life, Just put the old/ un use in the equipment storage.
NOW, The question is = Am I stupid enough ??? , If I buy the new 100-400 mm , MK II ?---Or just make me a happy/ stupid man again.
Thank you, Sir/ Madam.
Surapon

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Every person has their own wants and needs (Not the same thing). I grit my teeth when someone (Not referring to You) asks which lens is sharpest, 35mm or 85mm or 135mm, for example.

The answer is, of course, get as lens you need. Buying the best of the best is useless if you won't use it, or if you have to crop away 70% of the frame.


About MTF charts:

A MTF of .5 generally looks sharp, but with large monitors and pixel peeping that I do, along with most others, we tend to want about .75 and higher. There is a huge difference at 1:1, but not on most prints unless its a very large one viewed from close up.

http://www.normankoren.com/Tutorials/MTF.html

 

[surapon]

Every person has their own wants and needs (Not the same thing). I grit my teeth when someone (Not referring to You) asks which lens is sharpest, 35mm or 85mm or 135mm, for example.

The answer is, of course, get as lens you need. Buying the best of the best is useless if you won't use it, or if you have to crop away 70% of the frame.


About MTF charts:

A MTF of .5 generally looks sharp, but with large monitors and pixel peeping that I do, along with most others, we tend to want about .75 and higher. There is a huge difference at 1:1, but not on most prints unless its a very large one viewed from close up.

http://www.normankoren.com/Tutorials/MTF.html

Thousand Thanks., Dear Teacher, Mr. Mt Spokane.
Yes, Sir. Thanks for best infor, and The Link of MTF, which I will ( Must ) use 3-4 week to leard and understand.
Yes, Sir, Just get the thing that we need, and that thing that we can use---No more, No less = Super smart way to do.

No, It will be the most stupid way to buy some thing that use only 2-3 times, and store in the storage.
Have a great Weekend, Sir,
Surapon

 

[Random Orbits]

Depends on whether or not you'd use it as a walkaround setup. I started with the 70-200 II and got both TCs for it, but in the end, I preferred getting a 70-300L for zoos and as a lighter travel solution because the 70-200 II with TCs is harder to handle and carry on a strap. I see the 100-400 II in roughly the same vein. I like the pics from the 70-200 better than the 70-300L, but I prefer the portability of the 70-300L more in these situations.

I had a similar situation at the other end of the focal length spectrum. I had a 16-35 f/2.8 II but I never liked it. So, I bought a bunch of primes and the 16-35 II was left unused. Then the 16-35 f/4 IS came out, and I swapped the f/2.8 II for it, and now I use the 16-35 f/4 a lot.

 

[wsmith96]

Go for it!

 

[Dylan777]

We don't live for ever Mr. Surapon. Let's enjoy life

 

[2n10]

I am GASsing for the 100-400L II. I know that when I save enough up this too shall pass. ;D

 

[dstppy]

Every person has their own wants and needs (Not the same thing). I grit my teeth when someone (Not referring to You) asks which lens is sharpest, 35mm or 85mm or 135mm, for example.

The answer is, of course, get as lens you need. Buying the best of the best is useless if you won't use it, or if you have to crop away 70% of the frame.

Whoa whoa whoa, so you're saying these ain't like pokemon and you DON'T gotta catch em all?

Man, have *I* been doing it wrong!

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

No, I never sell my old Photographic equipment before in my life, Just put the old/ un use in the equipment storage.

Dear friend Surapon. Right now, I'm trying to imagine the size of your deposit unused equipment... :
I recommend waiting for reliable reviews as thedigitalpicture.com.

I'd feel better if I knew that my former ex-beloved equipment has another owner who will give them the care they deserve. I wonder what my unused lens must feel lonely and sad. :'(

 

[danski0224]

I had gas too...

I feel your pain

;D

 

[Jane]

Mr. Surapon, GAS is not a good thing for we older folk. I suggest you relieve it by purchasing this wonderful piece of glass! You may have a 600mm but if your birding requires walking, you need this lighter lens as well. Use the big white when stationary, the 100-400 Mk II for walking trips. Problem solved.

 

[Click]

I totally agree with Jane.

 

[NancyP]

I disagree. Walking with that 600mm will help Mr. Surapon to keep in top shape. And if he wants the arms of Ahhhnuld Schwartzenegger, shooting birds in flight with the 600 is a good way to start. Anyway, how can someone have G.A.S. after having bought a Ginormous White like the 600? Just Kidding...... G.A.S. is incurable. I myself am merely awaiting the issuance of Adobe Camera RAW 8.7 codec for 7D2 to activate my G.A.S.

 

[SPL]

Mr. Surapon, I also share your GAS pain!, enjoy life and have fun with that lens!

 

[jprusa]

If you get the lens that will help with the GAS symptoms temporarily, you will most likely have GAS symptoms again when they release the 11-24. Don't forget the boss and everything will be good.

 

[jdramirez]

Out of all the ailments... this isn't that bad of a problem.

What I do... is I buy something... and I sleep on it. If it feels right in the morning... I'll let the order go through. If it doesn't feel right... or I have some significant regrets, I'll cancel the order.

It's kinda like trying on shoes... just seeing how it fits.

 

[sandymandy]

You should buy it ka it will take many years til it gets replaced again. Enough time to save money na ka. And if u have a chance, use it! ก่อแล้วต้องสาน

 

[fragilesi]

I'd love to claim the moral high ground over you all and say "just buy what you really need just like I do".

For example I kept my old 550d through a number of iterations but as it headed to 120k actuations I thought "no is the time" and bought the 70d.

But I'm falling for it. Earlier in the year I convinced myself that the 135L was the answer to my low light needs - and it is a wonderful, wonderful lens that I am delighted to have.

But now I find myself "in need" of this lens too and the 7dMkII . . . how can I possibly take good pictures without them?

I don't think I'm a terminal case yet though, credit cards have stayed firmly in the wallet and I actually think I'm going to make it through the year! Wish me luck!

 

[infared]

Mr. Surapon...I think that you should consider the new Canon 100-400mm like anti-G.A.S. medicine.It may be white and chalky but if taken in the correct quantity it will relieve the pain and put you back to proper health.

 

[tron]

NOW, The question is = Am I stupid enough ??? , If I buy the new 100-400 mm , MK II ?---Or just make me a happy/ stupid man again.
Thank you, Sir/ Madam.
Surapon

Dear surapon. YOU ARE NOT stupid AT ALL!

Get the new/better 100-400 and BE HAPPY!