*the* lens list... and redundancy

DaniDani Registered Users Posts: 807 Major grins
edited January 31, 2006 in Cameras
I can't help wondering if some of these lenses would be a bit redundant... but some of them are fantastic lenses and you get that 'lens lust' factor lol.....

which would you eliminate if any for just that reason (redundant zoom range) :dunno

fyi Im leaving a few specialty lenses and primes off the list like the 100 macro etc...

10-22
17-40 L
24-70 L
*or
24-105 L IS
70-200 f/2.8L IS
100-400 L
300 f/2.8L IS
1.4x
2.0x

maybe a 500 as well...

I guess the two in question are the 17-40 and the 100-400.

the 17-40 because the 10-22 and 24-70 pretty much cover that zoom range... and the 100-400 is on there as a wildlife walkaround lens... like for zoo's and whatnot... but then maybe the 70-200 with a tc would be just as good?

thoughts?
Dani

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    Dani wrote:
    10-22
    17-40 L
    24-70 L
    *or
    24-105 L IS
    70-200 f/2.8L IS
    100-400 L
    300 f/2.8L IS
    1.4x
    2.0x

    Dani - are you making a bridal registry on Dgrin iloveyou.gif

    Since I feel partly resposible for saddling you err...I mean, of course, hooking you up... with AJ, lol3.gif ... I'd like to buy you the first wedding gift! How about, the 10-22 EF-S? Wondeful lens, I can see you having a blast with it.

    clap.gif
  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    Dani - are you making a bridal registry on Dgrin iloveyou.gif

    Since I feel partly resposible for saddling you err...I mean, of course, hooking you up... with AJ, lol3.gif ... I'd like to buy you the first wedding gift! How about, the 10-22 EF-S? Wondeful lens, I can see you having a blast with it.

    clap.gif


    That lens is so much fun.

    And Andy, you're a prince.
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  • DaniDani Registered Users Posts: 807 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    lol!!! does B&H have a gift registry? rolleyes1.gif

    and are you serious?? if yes clap.gif :sweet clap.gif lol

    I'd be honored.... *speechless*... thank you!

    ps: you will be comming to the wedding yes? I guess thats something of an unofficial invitation :D
    Andy wrote:
    Dani - are you making a bridal registry on Dgrin iloveyou.gif

    Since I feel partly resposible for saddling you err...I mean, of course, hooking you up... with AJ, lol3.gif ... I'd like to buy you the first wedding gift! How about, the 10-22 EF-S? Wondeful lens, I can see you having a blast with it.

    clap.gif
    Dani

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    Dani wrote:
    lol!!! does B&H have a gift registry? rolleyes1.gif

    They do, indeed: B&H Wishlist
    Dani wrote:
    and are you serious?? if yes clap.gif :sweet clap.gif lol

    I'd be honored.... *speechless*... thank you!

    Of course! I'm very serious about two things: lenses and ribs. It's on it's way to you today, already deal.gif
  • DaniDani Registered Users Posts: 807 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    DavidTO wrote:

    And Andy, you're a prince.

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    I still don't know what to say other than thank you thank you thank you! clap.gif

    dont forget to pm me your addy for the 'thank you' uhhh... card

    rolleyes1.gif
    Dani

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  • Bob BellBob Bell Registered Users Posts: 598 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    Dani wrote:
    15524779-Ti.gif

    I still don't know what to say other than thank you thank you thank you! clap.gif

    dont forget to pm me your addy for the 'thank you' uhhh... card

    rolleyes1.gif

    Are you inviting everyone from Dgrin? I hope you have an open bar :)

    Back to your question, I have redundancy in lenses in case I have to send one in for service.

    Here is my core:

    20mm, 50mm, 100mm macro, 28-70L, 70-200L, (soon a 400mm)

    I also have a CZ 28, CZ 50, Canon 50/1.8 mk1, 85/1.8, 80-200, and 70-210 just in case. i go through lens swaps a lot and might get rid of a few and buy others.

    I think Canon does a great job with the 24/28-70 and 70-200 and believe everyone should have them and build around them. A 1.4x TC will give you 280/4 and then whatever you need for wide angle would be a nice kit. If you have any low light issues a 50/1.4, 85, or 135 will add to your kit nicely
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  • Mike LaneMike Lane Registered Users Posts: 7,106 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    *cough*

    I could use a 70-200 f/2.8 L IS if you have an extra one lying around. Maybe a 1Ds mkII body to go with it. Just search under your couch cushions, I'm sure you've got some camera gear you've forgotten about.

    :D
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  • gtcgtc Registered Users Posts: 916 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    thanks andy
    Andy

    After reading this thread I immediately proposed to my secretary and she agreed!

    Your generous gift to Dani prompted my proposal.

    So you have also had a part in my future marriage......


    (this is just one example of the desperate measures undertaken by a certified lens s**t)

    (looking forward to your wedding photos)





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  • TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2006
    My (noob) suggestions:

    Lose the 17-40 and pick the 24-105 over the 24-70. Lose the 100-400 and get a 1.4x TC for the 300/2.8. That gets your long range and the 70-200/2.8 IS covers your mid tele range.
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,167 moderator
    edited January 30, 2006
    Dani, feed Andy very very very well for what he has offered. But you know that already.

    Drop the "maybe 500" and get a "for sure 400 5.6" and a Tam 1.4x TC. That pair is as good as two long lenses and much cheaper.
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited January 31, 2006
    Dani,
    I second Tristan and David's suggestions thumb.gif Great minds and all that....Laughing.gif

    Dang, that Andy must be feeling extremely guilty. Like he wrote, when it comes to lenses and ribs, he's serious and pretty possessive (visualize a pitbull with a bone :uhoh ) ....Laughing.gif I'd inspect the 10-22 for any rib sauce stains before you get too excited :lol I've checked, and Canon's warranty expressly prohibits the use of rib sauce as a zoom lube....Laughing.gif

    Now was this your lens list, or are you going to share with AJ? rolleyes1.gif

    Steve
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  • DaniDani Registered Users Posts: 807 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2006
    Laughing.gif I'd inspect the 10-22 for any rib sauce stains before you get too excited I've checked, and Canon's warranty expressly prohibits the use of rib sauce as a zoom lube....Laughing.gif

    Now was this your lens list, or are you going to share with AJ? rolleyes1.gif

    Steve
    :lollol3.gif :uhoh

    this is my list... since AJ has the nikon... I know he wants a 80-400VR, a good wide angle and a macro... but dunno the specifics. He's more than welcome to borrow the canon or the sony any time he wants though iloveyou.gifthumb
    Dani

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