Re: Question for lea - was good lens gone bad?

lea murphy <lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> · Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:18:32 -0600

Canon's 100mm f/1.8 macro. It's kind of slow to focus but it's a wonderful lens. 
Tamron 28-70 f/2.8 through the zoom. It's small, light, sharp and lovely.
The last one depends if you want to go wide or long.

I like long so I went with Sigma's 70-200 f/2.8 through the zoom.
It's a beautiful, fast focusing lens which renders gorgous, nice contrast and color.
Had money been no issue at the time of purchase I would have bought the Canon version. However, I have shot with both and can say the Sigma has not disappointed me in any way.

For wide I have a Canon prime 35mm which is lovely.
I also have the Tamron 17-24 or something like that.
I have a Tokina 11-35 which isn't a great lens but it has come in handy a few times.

I also love my Canon 85mmf/1.8 prime lens.

I don't use them every day but I've hot a couple Lensbaby lenses which I enjoy pulling out to play with.

Back when I bought my Canon A2 kit it came with a 24-105mm lens which has always been a good one to have on hand for the little bit longer reach over the Tamron.

Hope this helps.
Lea

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On Jan 30, 2009, at 10:16 PM, Lara Ashby <lonestarcadillac@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Lea, 
In your opinion, if I were to get 2 or 3 lens', which ones would you get? One of them needs to be a macro lens. 
Thanks,
Lara

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:32:58 -0600
From: lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Question for lea - was good lens gone bad?
To: photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I have around 15 Canon lenses.

Thank God Canon is good because jumping brands is definitely not an option.

Lea

life is short. photograph it.
www.leamurphy.com

On Jan 30, 2009, at 9:26 PM, Lara Ashby <lonestarcadillac@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:25:35 +0000
From: editor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Question for lea - was good lens gone bad?
To: photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

One way to evaluate the DxO results is to compare Canon's prosumer *D line over the years:

55.3 = Canon 300d
56.6 = Canon 10d 
59.5 = Canon 30d
59.9 = Canon 350d
60.6 = Canon 450d
62.1 = Canon 400d
62.2 = Canon 20d
62.9 = Canon 50d
63.5 = Canon 40d
70.9 = Canon 5d 
79.0 = Canon 5d MkII

As you can see, the 20d is still a pretty damn good camera!!!
You don't start getting seriously "better" until you get into the 5d or 5dMkII models.
In other words, I wouldn't bother "upgrading" to a 40d or 50d -- why bother?

Whereas the 5d or 5dMkII starts to make a big difference.

OTOH, the specs for the D90 are 72.6!! Which puts it slightly above the 5D and slightly below the 5D MKII.

Given the significant price difference between a D90 and 5*, I'm definitely in a quandary!! However, given also that my goal is to have a "carry anywhere" camera, the smaller sensor is a significant plus. YMMV of course.

Michael

 I am by no means an expert, but I too have been in a quandry about whether to get the Nikon D90 or the CANON 5D MKII. One significant factor is price; $1200 vs. $3700. In the past I have been a Nikon person, now I am leaning toward Canon. Another factor is D90 has a plastic body whereas the 5D MKII has a metal body. Does it make a difference? I think so, but as I said I'm not an expert. The plastic body could be more fragile, but lighter. The metal body would be more durable, but heavier. I am told that Nikon is not as good as it used to be. Then there's the fact that, if you can afford it, the Canon is the industry standard. Also, I am told the Canon has more lens options than the Nikon. 

Lara

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob [mailto:w8imo@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 07:56 PM
To: 'List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students'
Subject: Question for lea - was good lens gone bad?

Lea, I'm trying to decide on a replacement for my 20D with two under consideration: 50D, 5D MkII.

I read a recent review from B&H of the 5D MkII and it seemed to me that the big thing about it is the video.  

My question to you as a user of both is how big a deal is the video capability of the MkII?  I'm really not that interested in video.  What do you like about the MkII vs the original?

Thanks,
Bob

Lea Murphy wrote:

I have a dedicated 5D and lens in my studio. 

 I removed the lens, put it on my 5DM2, 

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