UTA_flyinghigh From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52 Posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 2054 times:
Heyhey all,
My folks are in the USA at the moment and I have a few opportunities for shopping as :
1) The dollar is still low against the Euro
2) My father can't tell the difference between a 100/400 f/4 L IS USM and a 70/200 f/4 L USM
Only downside is the weight...those of you using that equipment, is it a pain in the butt to carry around all day ?
And is the 70/200 f/2.8 L USM lighter ?
UTA, looking forward to the 10D.
Fly to live, live to fly - Air France/KLM Flying Blue Platinum, BMI Diamond Club Gold, Emirates Skywards
Airplanepics From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2003, 2725 posts, RR: 45 Reply 2, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 2001 times:
Im sure the FBI and Anti-Terrorist squad would be very interested in the title of this thread!
Joge From Finland, joined Feb 2000, 1441 posts, RR: 48 Reply 4, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 1950 times:
Will,
As you saw my 70-200/4L, it's not very big, actually it's really compact in size! Anyway, I'm really happy with it (AF speed, picture quality...) and of what I've heard from the 100-400/5.6L IS users, they are also happy with their lens. Now, I don't doubt at all one wouldn't be happy with a 70-200/2.8L (IS?)!
So ask yourself what are you after, more mm's or AF speed and quality and what can you afford?
200mm (with the 1.6x crop factor) should do it in DUB, unless if you want to start photograph aircraft bolts.
LGW From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 1939 times:
Will,
Bit of an irresponsible message title.
Getting a 10D? You D30 didnt last long
The 70-200 f2.8 will be heavier than the f4 I presume and also it's not a problem carrying around heavy camera equipment at all, you soon get used to it.
L-188 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 29350 posts, RR: 62 Reply 9, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 1845 times:
A for a second there, I thought this would be a thread about the Zenit Photosniper camera mount.
OBAMA-WORST PRESIDENT EVER....Even SKOORB would be better.
Tin67 From United Kingdom, joined May 2004, 266 posts, RR: 3 Reply 10, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 1821 times:
Only downside is the weight...those of you using that equipment, is it a pain in the butt to carry around all day ?
And is the 70/200 f/2.8 L USM lighter ? Lighter than what?
I've never found the weight a problem, I now carry around a 70-200 f2.8 IS and a 300 f2.8. The latter is very heavy, but with a decent bag I have a Lowepro Trekker Photo Classic and a monopod it's not a problem.
The 70-200 f4 L is a nice light lens and does not compare to it's bigger brother or the 100-400 in terms of weight. I've owned all 3 and the heaviest is the 70-200 f2.8 IS. Check out the specs at one of Canon's websites.
Andrewmorrell From United States of America, joined Jul 2002, 73 posts, RR: 3 Reply 13, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1751 times:
C'mon, someone identify the 4 lads in the above photo - looks like the guy on the left is a Ferrari fan.
AKE0404AR From United States of America, joined May 2000, 2534 posts, RR: 50 Reply 14, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 1680 times:
Chris Sharps......nice pants almost as good as Wietse's (back in the old days)
When I read the header of this topic, I was more like thinking about
Whenever I am close to an airport, either the police shows up or I get asked a ton of questions by some strangers......I don't know how many times I was asked: Can I look thru????
It all depends what you want to achieve. If range is not an issue, clearly go with the 70-200. A lot more versitile than the 100-400. Weight with these lenses is not really a problem!
I carry about 15-30 lbs of equipment around, when going on trips. It is a pain to haul it around, but very rewarding when you come home and say, yes I produced some killer shots again!
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But be aware, if you buy equipment in the US, French customs duties and import taxes will be added to the price of the equipment, in case you will declare them.
Rafael wrote:
Who is taking airplane pictures with tripods????
Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9444 posts, RR: 72 Reply 16, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 1643 times:
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I was at IFP and LAS the day after the rocket attack on that Israeli 757, with this 500mm monster. Yeah, I got arrested.
Andrewmorrell From United States of America, joined Jul 2002, 73 posts, RR: 3 Reply 18, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 1596 times:
Great to put a face to the photos! I feel like I know you guys better...
Fotodj From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 87 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 1539 times:
Lyzzard From Singapore, joined Nov 2003, 404 posts, RR: 15 Reply 21, posted (8 years 11 months 3 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 1500 times:
Here's my newly acquired rocket launcher, of the 500mm variety. Woodland camo covers courtesy of the wife. And to the fella who asked who uses tripods... try handholding one of these for more than a minute and see what happens.
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