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I will put mine in three categories:

Great:
85mm f/1.2L II
35mm f/1.4L
15mm FE
180mm f/3.5L
TS-E 90mm f/2.8
70-200mm f/2.8L IS
16-35mm f/2.8L

OK:
24-70mm f/2.8L
MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Bad:
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L

In the studio I mostly use:
70-200mm f/2.8L IS
24-70mm f/2.8L
180mm f/3.5L
TS-E 90mm f/2.8
85mm f/1.2L II

Outdoor general purpose use:
70-200mm f/2.8L IS
16-35mm f/2.8L

Outdoor portrait:
85mm f/1.2L II
35mm f/1.4L

Barnett
 
Mine:

Birds:

500f4 great
400 f5.6 great but too short most times
1.4x-mk2 extender, lives on my 500.
2Xmk2 adequate, would live on my 500 if it were better.

Landscapes:

35 f1.4 great.
50 f1.8 pretty darn good.
17-40 adequate until I find a prime like the 35f1.4

24-105f4 IS, sold it.

70-200f1.8 IS thinking about selling it.

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Ben
 
In top 5 order

1. 85f1.2L ... So sharp, makes walking back and forwards worth it !!!

2. 100-400L ... on a 1DIII perfect for local rugby matches, not too long, not too short
3. 300 f2.8 ... Just got, and I'm in love!
4. 24-105 f4L ... Perfect walkabout for 5D and 1DsIII
5. 16-35 f2.8L ... Perfect walkabout for 1DIII
 
1 - 300 f/2.8 IS - oh my what a lens...
2 - 600 f/4 IS - just a smidge shy of 'oh my' but still totally awesome

3 - 85 f/1.2L II - another one of those 'oh my' lenses but I would cry more if I lost the 300
4 - 24-70 - total work horse
5 - 180 macro - the colors are just unbelievable
 
Yes you can certainly snap a picture :)
Very nice collection, well done!
Thanks for sharing!
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Kindly,
Mikael, Sweden
 
Colin K. Work said:
Ben_Egbert said:
70-200f1.8 IS thinking about selling it.

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Sorry, I am dyslexic, but a 1.8 would probably be pretty useless, the f2.8 is useless at f2.8. Does nto get sharp in the center until around f4, and never at the edges.
Colin K. Work said:
Colin K. Work said:
Ben
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If you REALLY have a 70-200 f1.8 I'll buy it :)

Cheers,

Colin

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http://www.ckwphoto.com
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Ben
 
These are for use on my 5D

Landscapes and architecture: Whenever I can, I use my 24 mm f3.5L TS-E. I know it is not the sharpest L lens available, but the ability to avoid perspective distortion and control depth of field, makes this a winner for me.

Portraits: 85mm f1.8. Love to use it at f2.8 to really isolate the subject.

General Purpose: 70-200 f4L.
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Jim
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Hey Doug, ya got the CZ21? How ya like it? I have a 50 ZS on the way to replace my 24-105 (in that length). Need a 17-40 replacement. Is this the lens with an 82mm filter? How on earth would you use ND grads on that?

I may get the 24L, but my Zises lens guru says it has corner softness. You like it better than the 35? Is it sharper or just a better focal length?
Ghozer said:
Matt_Anderson said:
Rank your Canon Lenses by Top Favorites

Mine Top Five in order (Canon 5D)

1. 85mm f/1.2 L II (slow AF, missed a lot of shots, but the results
are amazing)
2. 135mm f/2 L
3. 35mm f/1.4 L
4. 70-200mm f/4 IS L
5. 16-35mm f/2.8 II L
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
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Ben
 
Pointless excerise....maybe..?
mine are same as yours exactly except for 24L
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1. 85mm f/1.2 L II (slow AF, missed a lot of shots, but the results are amazing)
2. 135mm f/2 L
3. 24mm f/1.4 L
4. 70-200mm f/4 IS L
5. 16-35mm f/2.8 II L
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6. 24-105
7.100 macro
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most used

24-105
24L
100 macro
70-300 I.S.
70-200 f4 I.S.
16-35mkII

...it is obviouse these yearn for a FullFrame
 
Hey Ben. I love the CZ21. The 82mm filter size isn't an issue at all for me. I can also use the same CPL on my 16-35. I use Singh-Ray 4x6 grad ND filters on a Lee holder so I just bought an adapter ring for the CZ and the 16-35.

As for the 24L being soft, haven't seen it yet. I'll see if I can email you a couple of shots I took in Joshua Tree (granted they are stopped down around f/10). I love the 35 but I feel that my shots with the 24 are more "dramatic" so I enjoy shooting with it more. But, I'm having a hard time justifying keeping it. I have the CZ21, the 16-35, the 24 and the 24-70 now. I kind of think I need to get rid of something and am afraid the 24L is going to be the one to go. I just can't part with the 24-70. I like it too much and the convenience of a zoom for going light is too big a deal to give up. These L lenses are great. They hold their value so well I don't really worry too much about trying a lens out and then having to sell it. I've been getting about 90 cents on the dollar for them. But, I think I'm sick and need help. I love buying camera gear... :-) and :-(
Ben_Egbert said:
I may get the 24L, but my Zises lens guru says it has corner
softness. You like it better than the 35? Is it sharper or just a
better focal length?
Ghozer said:
Matt_Anderson said:
Rank your Canon Lenses by Top Favorites

Mine Top Five in order (Canon 5D)

1. 85mm f/1.2 L II (slow AF, missed a lot of shots, but the results
are amazing)
2. 135mm f/2 L
3. 35mm f/1.4 L
4. 70-200mm f/4 IS L
5. 16-35mm f/2.8 II L
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
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Ben
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
 
1- 100mm f2.8 macro (for macro of bugs and water drops)
2- 400mm f4 DO (for wildlife/birds almost exclusively)
3- 100-400mm (wildlife while traveling-was great in costa rica!)
3- 24-105mm (walkaround)
4- 16-35mm (landscape mostly)

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Thierry.
http://www.thicoz.smugmug.com
 
Ghozer said:
Hey Ben. I love the CZ21. The 82mm filter size isn't an issue at
all for me. I can also use the same CPL on my 16-35. I use
Singh-Ray 4x6 grad ND filters on a Lee holder so I just bought an
adapter ring for the CZ and the 16-35.

As for the 24L being soft, haven't seen it yet. I'll see if I can
email you a couple of shots I took in Joshua Tree (granted they are
stopped down around f/10). I love the 35 but I feel that my shots
with the 24 are more "dramatic" so I enjoy shooting with it more.
But, I'm having a hard time justifying keeping it. I have the CZ21,
the 16-35, the 24 and the 24-70 now. I kind of think I need to get
rid of something and am afraid the 24L is going to be the one to go.
I just can't part with the 24-70. I like it too much and the
convenience of a zoom for going light is too big a deal to give up.
These L lenses are great. They hold their value so well I don't
really worry too much about trying a lens out and then having to sell
it. I've been getting about 90 cents on the dollar for them. But, I
think I'm sick and need help. I love buying camera gear... :-) and
:-(
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You must have spent nearly as much on ND grads and holder as on the lens :-)

I have a set (2) of Cokin-P size Singh Ray ND grads. I also have the warming Singh Ray CP which I can use for the first time on my 35f1.4. Man I love it, and it is not available for the larger size holders. It would not work on the 24 L either, 72mm fine, 77mm too large.

I am thinking to rent the 24L for my upcomming vacation. Cheaper than buy and sell. You are right however. My 24-105 sold within 15 minutes after I posted at FM. And that was with a warning that I could not reccomend it for landscapes on a FF camera.

Is the 16-35 much better than the 17-40? I always liked the 17-40 until I went FF, and found the really dark and soft corners.
Ghozer said:
Ben_Egbert said:
Hey Doug, ya got the CZ21? How ya like it? I have a 50 ZS on the way
to replace my 24-105 (in that length). Need a 17-40 replacement. Is
this the lens with an 82mm filter? How on earth would you use ND
grads on that?

I may get the 24L, but my Zises lens guru says it has corner
softness. You like it better than the 35? Is it sharper or just a
better focal length?
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I think I am done with zooms. I never travel light, I am a three bag photographer who is looking for a vest for more stuff. I have the same sickness you have.
Ghozer said:
Ghozer said:
Ghozer said:
Matt_Anderson said:
Rank your Canon Lenses by Top Favorites

Mine Top Five in order (Canon 5D)

1. 85mm f/1.2 L II (slow AF, missed a lot of shots, but the results
are amazing)
2. 135mm f/2 L
3. 35mm f/1.4 L
4. 70-200mm f/4 IS L
5. 16-35mm f/2.8 II L
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
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Ben
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
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Ben
 
I didn't like the light falloff on the 17-40 either. Too early for me to tell on the 16-35. I've only gone out with it once and didn't get a chance to shoot much (long story). So, jury's out but I expect it to be better with the 1Ds than the 17-40. Time will tell.

If you get your hands on the 24 I have a feeling you aren't going to want to give it up. It is a magnificent lens.
Ben_Egbert said:
Ghozer said:
Hey Ben. I love the CZ21. The 82mm filter size isn't an issue at
all for me. I can also use the same CPL on my 16-35. I use
Singh-Ray 4x6 grad ND filters on a Lee holder so I just bought an
adapter ring for the CZ and the 16-35.

As for the 24L being soft, haven't seen it yet. I'll see if I can
email you a couple of shots I took in Joshua Tree (granted they are
stopped down around f/10). I love the 35 but I feel that my shots
with the 24 are more "dramatic" so I enjoy shooting with it more.
But, I'm having a hard time justifying keeping it. I have the CZ21,
the 16-35, the 24 and the 24-70 now. I kind of think I need to get
rid of something and am afraid the 24L is going to be the one to go.
I just can't part with the 24-70. I like it too much and the
convenience of a zoom for going light is too big a deal to give up.
These L lenses are great. They hold their value so well I don't
really worry too much about trying a lens out and then having to sell
it. I've been getting about 90 cents on the dollar for them. But, I
think I'm sick and need help. I love buying camera gear... :-) and
:-(
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You must have spent nearly as much on ND grads and holder as on the
lens :-)
I have a set (2) of Cokin-P size Singh Ray ND grads. I also have the
warming Singh Ray CP which I can use for the first time on my 35f1.4.
Man I love it, and it is not available for the larger size holders.
It would not work on the 24 L either, 72mm fine, 77mm too large.

I am thinking to rent the 24L for my upcomming vacation. Cheaper than
buy and sell. You are right however. My 24-105 sold within 15 minutes
after I posted at FM. And that was with a warning that I could not
reccomend it for landscapes on a FF camera.

Is the 16-35 much better than the 17-40? I always liked the 17-40
until I went FF, and found the really dark and soft corners.
Ben_Egbert said:
Ben_Egbert said:
Hey Doug, ya got the CZ21? How ya like it? I have a 50 ZS on the way
to replace my 24-105 (in that length). Need a 17-40 replacement. Is
this the lens with an 82mm filter? How on earth would you use ND
grads on that?

I may get the 24L, but my Zises lens guru says it has corner
softness. You like it better than the 35? Is it sharper or just a
better focal length?
Click to expand...
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I think I am done with zooms. I never travel light, I am a three bag
photographer who is looking for a vest for more stuff. I have the
same sickness you have.
Ben_Egbert said:
Ben_Egbert said:
Ghozer said:
Matt_Anderson said:
Rank your Canon Lenses by Top Favorites

Mine Top Five in order (Canon 5D)

1. 85mm f/1.2 L II (slow AF, missed a lot of shots, but the results
are amazing)
2. 135mm f/2 L
3. 35mm f/1.4 L
4. 70-200mm f/4 IS L
5. 16-35mm f/2.8 II L
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http://mattanderson.zenfolio.com/
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
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http://www.pbase.com/roserus/root

Ben
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
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http://www.pbase.com/roserus/root

Ben
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Cheers,
Doug

http://www.doglesbyimages.com
 
I shoot old buildings (several hundreds to several thousand years old, mostly in rural, hard to get areas) and archeological sites. Use the lghtest and smallest equipment whenever possible. I carry them on my backpack for long hours.
The equipment I mostly carry are;
mag-fiber tripod
EOS 5D
12-24 sigma (heavy, but 12mm is irreplaceable, 17-40 mostly stays in the car)

24mm TS-E (will consider replacing this with the new nikkor 24mm PC any users on Canon, with the new G adapter ?)
55 mm 2.8 Micro Nikkor (I have a superb copy)
70-200 f4 IS (replaced the non-is, non-is one was slightly better ! )

I absolutely need live preview for the TS lens, but 1Ds series is too heavy for me, waiting.....
 
cut my stock was considering a nikon switch..

1. 85L F1.2 mkII (sharp..sharp sharp)
2. 400mm F2.8L IS ( macdaddy lens)
3. 70-200mm F2.8L IS ( the workhorse)
4. Contax MM 35-70 F3.4 ( great colors )
5. Sigma 24-60mm F2.8 ( does fine in a pinch)
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