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What protection do you use and how do you carry it ?
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So, if you were going on vacation to a scenic place and also wanted to take some portraits along the way, but could only take with you either ONE zoom or TWO primes (not necessarily out of what you currently have), what would you take?qianp2k wrote:
Personally I bypass 85L or 85/1.8, 100L (for non macro photos and I have Sigma 150/2.8 OS macro), 135L and 200L but consolidated into one zoom, 70-200L II and I also own 70-200L/4.0 IS (want to sell but unable to sell on price I hope for so I keep it). Not the only lens I own of course but now it's part of my standard package in travelling in addition to 15mm FE, 17 TS-E, 24-70L II and 1.4x TC III as well as 270EX II or 430EX II. Nevertheless I do read many photographers prefer 70-200L in even street shots. 70-200L itself is an excellent landscape lens as it's sharp with excellent colors and micro contrast but also can be used in stitching for UWA landscape photo such as this one,Press Correspondent wrote:
But 70-200 is NOT your ONLY lens. I have no doubt it is great. I have 70/200/4 and love it, but it would not be the only or even the first lens I buy.qianp2k wrote:
Agreed. It also depends on OP priority and what he shoot? For me 70-200L II is lots more versatile, not only can do portrait photos very well, as sharp as prime in the range, but can do sports, wildlife (works with even 2.0x TC pretty well). However agree those fast prime still better in bokeh and can shoot below f2.8 such as in 85/1.8 case but usually they need to stop down a bit as their respective wide-open is not that sharp while 70-200L II already very sharp at f2.8 wide open and AF actually faster (and very accurately) than those prime lenses. In addition 70-200L II weather sealed and 4-stop 'IS' are very helpful.Lemming51 wrote:
Presumably, the OP has need for 70-200mm. No mention that it would be the only lens. Covering that with primes (e.g. EF 85 f/1.8 USM + EF 135 f/2L USM + EF 200 f/2.8L II USM) is going to cost more, weigh more, and not have IS. Plus the inconvenience (and greater risk of drops) of switching lenses.
I prefer zoom, so one zoom is my option such as 24-70L II instead of two prime. The latest Canon zoom perform as good as L prime in respective range starts at F2.8 however and more versatile. Nevertheless as I said I have the above lenses and flash now standardized in my travelling bag that good for both landscape and portrait.Press Correspondent wrote:
So, if you were going on vacation to a scenic place and also wanted to take some portraits along the way, but could only take with you either ONE zoom or TWO primes (not necessarily out of what you currently have), what would you take?qianp2k wrote:
Personally I bypass 85L or 85/1.8, 100L (for non macro photos and I have Sigma 150/2.8 OS macro), 135L and 200L but consolidated into one zoom, 70-200L II and I also own 70-200L/4.0 IS (want to sell but unable to sell on price I hope for so I keep it). Not the only lens I own of course but now it's part of my standard package in travelling in addition to 15mm FE, 17 TS-E, 24-70L II and 1.4x TC III as well as 270EX II or 430EX II. Nevertheless I do read many photographers prefer 70-200L in even street shots. 70-200L itself is an excellent landscape lens as it's sharp with excellent colors and micro contrast but also can be used in stitching for UWA landscape photo such as this one,Press Correspondent wrote:
But 70-200 is NOT your ONLY lens. I have no doubt it is great. I have 70/200/4 and love it, but it would not be the only or even the first lens I buy.qianp2k wrote:
Agreed. It also depends on OP priority and what he shoot? For me 70-200L II is lots more versatile, not only can do portrait photos very well, as sharp as prime in the range, but can do sports, wildlife (works with even 2.0x TC pretty well). However agree those fast prime still better in bokeh and can shoot below f2.8 such as in 85/1.8 case but usually they need to stop down a bit as their respective wide-open is not that sharp while 70-200L II already very sharp at f2.8 wide open and AF actually faster (and very accurately) than those prime lenses. In addition 70-200L II weather sealed and 4-stop 'IS' are very helpful.Lemming51 wrote:
Presumably, the OP has need for 70-200mm. No mention that it would be the only lens. Covering that with primes (e.g. EF 85 f/1.8 USM + EF 135 f/2L USM + EF 200 f/2.8L II USM) is going to cost more, weigh more, and not have IS. Plus the inconvenience (and greater risk of drops) of switching lenses.
Hi Guys,
i can only afford to buy one lens to begin and such is their cost it will be a while before I can get another so I am looking for a lens that will cover the most situations without being the master at them.
I will be keeping whatever I buy for a while, hence the reason to go high quality.
i can only afford to buy one lens to begin and such is their cost it will be a while before I can get another so I am looking for a lens that will cover the most situations without being the master at them.
I will be keeping whatever I buy for a while, hence the reason to go high quality.
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+2 for the Black Rapid. I use the RS-7 and could not be without.
AOKH
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Fantastic lens! As long as you are aware of the shots you'll be missing by not having a normal zoom (e.g. 24-70 II), you will not be disappointed IMHO. You could couple it with an EF 35 f/2 (old and cheap version) to manage until you get something more substantial in the wide-angle range.
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Then it is 24-70/2.8 II. The best quality standard zoom of all brands. You will cover with it at least 10 times more situations than with 70-200. There is a good reason 24-70 is called standard. Just make sure your technique avoids camera shake.
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No protection. It's built into the camera and lens (made of metal). I carry it with a standard canon strap on one shoulder with another body and 24-70/2.8 on a standard canon strap on the other shoulder. Set the straps to different lengths so they don't bang together, the standard photojournalist way of doing things has worked well for decades and continues to do so today.
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Trojan. Wallet.
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In my wallet :-D
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In my wallet :-D
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Ya beat me to it. I was going to say either my Glock 19 or 22 in a side carry Stoners leather FBI holster or my wife's Sig p238 in my pocket
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Completely agree with others, wrong first lens. The 70-200/f2.8II is great but a 24-70/f2.8 is much more versatile.
I have the 70-200/f4 IS and it stays in my bag most of the time with the other lenses I own. I use it for maybe 5% of my shots. The Tamron 24-70/f2.8 is on my 6D 75% of the time.
A 24-70/f2.8 is a better first lens. I use it for landscapes, portraits and street photography. If birding is your thing, get the 70-200/f2.8 otherwise get a 24-70/f2.8.
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Exactly what I was thinking.
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