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It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and then putting crappy glass on them.

If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....

The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a 50mm f/1.4 prime.

If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
 
That's about what it's worth - 2 cents. What business is it of yours which lenses someone else uses on his camera? You have a hell of a snobby attitude.
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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Paul,

I personally do not have a 1D only the lowly d30. So does that mean that I can get away with just buying the cheapo glass? I shouldn't bother with L glass? Maybe Canon will read your post and make a new line of lenses just for the 1d. Create a new "EF 1D only" mount.

Have a nice day.
ADC
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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What's wrong with the [EF] 7-200/4 [L] ? It's MTF performance is as good as the EF 70-200/2.8L and both lenses have the same rating at photodo.com.

John
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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Paul-

Nice attitude ... by the way what's wrong with the 70-200/4 L glass?

Just a hint, the stance you portray won't help you influence people or make friends.

Sean
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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--Sean http://www.mmsean.comCanon D60, 28-135mm IS USM, 70-200/2.8 L
 
Hi, Paul. I would think an exception could be made for the 100mm f/2.8 Macro. While it doesn't "bug" me, I find it interesting that so many people are willing to invest such large sums of money with so little photographic skills/knowledge. While my income level falls within the top 2% of the U.S. population, I'm not ready to drop over $5,000 for a 1D yet. Of course, my hesitation has more to do with my concern for value. I don't see enough advantage in the current 1D over my D30 to bite yet. The high speed and fast focus aren't enough to justify that expense for me. I'm looking for a model with (1) an lcd that'll zoom enough to evaluate focus and exposure in the field, and (2) more pixels. I think it's coming and I'll buy it when it does. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the heck out of my D30 and making great images. Take care...

Mike Flaherty
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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--Mike Flaherty http://imageevent.com/mflaherty/mikesgallery
 
Wow Paul, After reading your intelligent and well thought out posts on the "Takes the Checkered Flag" post, I am surprised to hear somthing this arrogant and ignorant from you. That's my $.02.
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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-------------------------------------------------- M.K. Whitley'I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.'- Mark Twain
 
Jeez Paul....

I see you believe in hand grenades in the morning!? Maybe a little napalm would brighten your day.

I get your point though...there's really no point in paying $5K for a top-of-the-line body and then putting low-cost glass on it. I think you make a mistake about the 70-200 f4 though as it is as sharp as the best of lenses.

Further, I believe you mean that there is more to be gained by putting good glass on a lower cost body than the reverse.

Point taken...but cheer up!

JL--...f8 and be there!
 
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
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Cool! Thanks for providing a thread that will finally push the "why can't people spell?" and "party's over for the D60" threads to the second page.

In honor of you, I'm going to buy some furry dice and hang them from the rear-view mirror of my Lexus. :)
--Bryan http://www.siverly.net
 
At least he says what he thinks. There is no double talk out of Paul. You know where he stands.

Rich
MKW said:
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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--
------------------------------------------------
M.K. Whitley

'I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.'
  • Mark Twain
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Mike:

I could not have said it better. I'm with you on every point you made.

John
Mike Flaherty said:
Mike Flaherty
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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--
Mike Flaherty
http://imageevent.com/mflaherty/mikesgallery
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Paul,

You bug! What businness of yours is it if someone want to put on a $50 lens on his/her camera! It's that, it's their camera and they can choose what I want on it. So keep your silly oppninions to yourself!

I sense a bit of jelousy here!
 
hey don t forget the 15mm fisheye!!!
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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Jelousy for what?

I'm really jealous of someone who would spend $5000 on a camera body and put a $150 lens on it?
Yeah sure .....
Shervin said:
Paul,

You bug! What businness of yours is it if someone want to put on a
$50 lens on his/her camera! It's that, it's their camera and they
can choose what I want on it. So keep your silly oppninions to
yourself!

I sense a bit of jelousy here!
Click to expand...
 
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
If you going to buy a 1D for gods sake its a expensive camera so
give it the courtesy of putting nice glass on it.
None of this Sigma stuff please ...none of these 70-200 f/4's .....
The only non L series lens that should be allowed near a 1D is a
50mm f/1.4 prime.
If you cannot afford the cost of L series glass to go on it a 1D is
not for you buy a D60 instead and spend the extra $$$ on glass for
it ..you will have a better system and while DSLR bodies are
updated all the time the glass will still be good years from now.
And that is my $0.02
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John S. Perilloux said:
That's about what it's worth - 2 cents. What business is it of
yours which lenses someone else uses on his camera? You have a hell
of a snobby attitude.
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Because he cares more about photography, than the equipment?
He is 100 percent right! The glass is the most important element in
a system.
 
Paul Pope said:
It really bugs me to see people on this forum buying Eos-1D's and
then putting crappy glass on them.
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What bugs me is people (like you) using digital cameras. Indeed, if you were any kind of real photographer at all you'd be using medium format.

INDEED, if you aren't using a medium format camera with film then you suck!

I just hate it when people use D30's, 1D's etc. It's worse than people who use point-and-shoots. At least they are so dumb they can be forgiven. People like you should know better. You suck.

And so does everyone else on this group! I'd NEVER use a D30 or any other digital camera. And if I ever do, may the Big Guy strike me down with a bolt of lightning!

dd
 
While I aggree it seems strange that someone who has the ability to purchase a 1D would purchase cheap glass to go along with it I am wondering why you are bothered by it. Its not you who will be using it after all. To each his own I guess.

I have seen similar situations though. I have seen folks at the zoo using a 1V and Gitzo tripod but they have a cheap Quantary or Tamron telephoto lens mounted on it and I am just thinking what the??

Out of curiosity I have been tempted to ask them why they are using a $100 telephoto lens on a $2,000 camera but figured it was none of my business.--Mike
 
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