cruiser guy
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DaveInDenver said:
Mine has the A11 flash too and it does work
I've never found the ASA limitation to be an issue but then I always preferred the slower films anyways.
Favorite lenses?
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Mine has the A11 flash too and it does work
I've never found the ASA limitation to be an issue but then I always preferred the slower films anyways.
cruiser guy
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XJxplorer said:
You need to know what kind of shooting she'll be doing. If it's primarily landscapes and people I'd probably go with the wider lens. Sports or wildlife of course need a telephoto.
dhackney
Expedition Leader
Utilization: traveling photography (which relies on whatever is there, as opposed to professional travel photography, where you stage as much as is required to get the shot)
Usage: non-professional
Locations: primarily 3rd world, developing economies, rural and non-populated areas
Subjects: culture, anthropology, wildlife, landscape, architectural, interior
Transportation platforms: 2-up motorcycle, sailboat, overland expedition vehicle
Brand: Canon. When I came back into serious shooting after a 20 year hiatus I sampled Nikon and Canon. I liked the Canon pro glass better. I didn't choose based on bodies because I consider them as temporary as laptops in the digital photography era.
Background: Former commercial pro shooter, primarily print, subjects ranging from jewelry to fashion to commercial trucks and everything in between. Used the usual suspects (Sinar, Linhoff, Haselbladd, Leica & Nikon) in that era.
Standard travel bag lenses:
Canon 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM – This is the photojournalist (PJ) lens that I rely on as my primary travel glass. Big surprise for me that I ended up with this, as I shot all fast prime lenses as a pro. Very versatile lens well suited to the adaptability required for true traveling photography.
I also carry the 16-35 f/2.8 L USM (series I ) and the 24-70 f/2.8 L USM in my travel bag, but rarely use them in comparison.
28-300 Upsides:
Downsides:
Other lenses in the inventory:
Canon F2.8 100mm Macro (when the sun is high, go small)
Canon F2.8 70-200mm L IS (good for interior candid settings)
Canon F4.5-5.6 100-400mm L IS (thought I would use a lot and don't)
I also carry the 1.4 & 2x extenders if I have suitable lenses along.
Note the buff arm developed from a year of lugging the 1D MkII and the 28-300 around:
Simatai Great Wall, China. Photo by Stephanie Hackney
If you are looking for a much lighter, unobtrusive and compact package the 30D (or the new 40D) and the Canon F3.5-5.6 28-135 IS makes a fantastic package for travel and everyday use. The lens mechanical action won't compare favorably with an L lens, but it makes decent shots.
And yes, I still miss the Leicas and their amazing glass.
Doug
Usage: non-professional
Locations: primarily 3rd world, developing economies, rural and non-populated areas
Subjects: culture, anthropology, wildlife, landscape, architectural, interior
Transportation platforms: 2-up motorcycle, sailboat, overland expedition vehicle
Brand: Canon. When I came back into serious shooting after a 20 year hiatus I sampled Nikon and Canon. I liked the Canon pro glass better. I didn't choose based on bodies because I consider them as temporary as laptops in the digital photography era.
Background: Former commercial pro shooter, primarily print, subjects ranging from jewelry to fashion to commercial trucks and everything in between. Used the usual suspects (Sinar, Linhoff, Haselbladd, Leica & Nikon) in that era.
Standard travel bag lenses:
Canon 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM – This is the photojournalist (PJ) lens that I rely on as my primary travel glass. Big surprise for me that I ended up with this, as I shot all fast prime lenses as a pro. Very versatile lens well suited to the adaptability required for true traveling photography.
I also carry the 16-35 f/2.8 L USM (series I ) and the 24-70 f/2.8 L USM in my travel bag, but rarely use them in comparison.
28-300 Upsides:
- 11:1 zoom ratio – this is the strongest feature, allows you to cover a dynamic scene from many perspectives without swapping glass
- L class materials and construction
- Rugged
- Weatherproof
- Sharp, especially for its zoom range
Downsides:
- Slow, mitigated by the IS
- Dust pumper design guarantees annual trips to service depot for cleaning & calibration
- Heavy, but helps build arm strength
Other lenses in the inventory:
Canon F2.8 100mm Macro (when the sun is high, go small)
Canon F2.8 70-200mm L IS (good for interior candid settings)
Canon F4.5-5.6 100-400mm L IS (thought I would use a lot and don't)
I also carry the 1.4 & 2x extenders if I have suitable lenses along.
Note the buff arm developed from a year of lugging the 1D MkII and the 28-300 around:
Simatai Great Wall, China. Photo by Stephanie Hackney
If you are looking for a much lighter, unobtrusive and compact package the 30D (or the new 40D) and the Canon F3.5-5.6 28-135 IS makes a fantastic package for travel and everyday use. The lens mechanical action won't compare favorably with an L lens, but it makes decent shots.
And yes, I still miss the Leicas and their amazing glass.
Doug
Lenses I really like using
Most of my photography is wildlife and landscape, but I am also interested in architectural and candid portraiture so I often carry a large assortment of gear when out.
Transport is shanks' pony, Opel Vectra estate, Unimog 1450L DoKa with rotating roof turret. ( I am giving some thought to adding either a 10 metre or perhaps a 15 metre camera mast too)
I use Canon EOS 1Ds Mk2 bodies at present so full frame sensors.
If I only have one body with me it usually has the Canon L 28 - 300 mm lens mounted, like Doug I find its versatility so useful.
2 bodies with me then one will usually have my Canon L 14 mm super wide (great for the wide landscapes) and the other with Canon L 100 - 400 mm generally with 1.4x converter (I live by the sea and it is often difficult to get close approach to much of the wildlife and this is a comparatively light rig)
Other lenses that I like using for different reasons are:-
Canon f2.8 15 mm fisheye because I sometimes like 'funky'
Canon L f2.8 17 - 35 mm for general landscape
Canon L f3.5 24 mm tilt and shift is great for architectural stuff in tight locations and also for interiors (OK I know all about geometric correction in Photoshop but it saves a heap of time to do it with the lens)
Canon MP-E f2.8 65 mm macro 1 - 5x is so nice for those small flowers
Canon L f3.5 180 mm macro - great for insects when you can't make a close approach
Canon L f1.2 85 mm Mk2 what a fabulous portrait lens
Canon L f4 500 mm IS great because it is so much lighter than the f4 600 mm and is great for distant action and wildlife too
Canon L f4 600 mm just a fabulous optic and I am at present unable to justify upgrading to the IS version (it is such a heavy piece of kit to lug though)
What would I like to have that is not already there? Canon L f1.2 50 mm and man if I could afford it I would love to own the Canon L f5.6 1200 mm that is made to order.
As tripods are often intrinsic to good image capture I use Vinten Broadcast 'Vision3' head and carbon fibre legs - they may be expensive but if you get to look at these you will understand why, also your image is often only as good as a solid camera mount allows.
best regards from David Gudmunsen
Most of my photography is wildlife and landscape, but I am also interested in architectural and candid portraiture so I often carry a large assortment of gear when out.
Transport is shanks' pony, Opel Vectra estate, Unimog 1450L DoKa with rotating roof turret. ( I am giving some thought to adding either a 10 metre or perhaps a 15 metre camera mast too)
I use Canon EOS 1Ds Mk2 bodies at present so full frame sensors.
If I only have one body with me it usually has the Canon L 28 - 300 mm lens mounted, like Doug I find its versatility so useful.
2 bodies with me then one will usually have my Canon L 14 mm super wide (great for the wide landscapes) and the other with Canon L 100 - 400 mm generally with 1.4x converter (I live by the sea and it is often difficult to get close approach to much of the wildlife and this is a comparatively light rig)
Other lenses that I like using for different reasons are:-
Canon f2.8 15 mm fisheye because I sometimes like 'funky'
Canon L f2.8 17 - 35 mm for general landscape
Canon L f3.5 24 mm tilt and shift is great for architectural stuff in tight locations and also for interiors (OK I know all about geometric correction in Photoshop but it saves a heap of time to do it with the lens)
Canon MP-E f2.8 65 mm macro 1 - 5x is so nice for those small flowers
Canon L f3.5 180 mm macro - great for insects when you can't make a close approach
Canon L f1.2 85 mm Mk2 what a fabulous portrait lens
Canon L f4 500 mm IS great because it is so much lighter than the f4 600 mm and is great for distant action and wildlife too
Canon L f4 600 mm just a fabulous optic and I am at present unable to justify upgrading to the IS version (it is such a heavy piece of kit to lug though)
What would I like to have that is not already there? Canon L f1.2 50 mm and man if I could afford it I would love to own the Canon L f5.6 1200 mm that is made to order.
As tripods are often intrinsic to good image capture I use Vinten Broadcast 'Vision3' head and carbon fibre legs - they may be expensive but if you get to look at these you will understand why, also your image is often only as good as a solid camera mount allows.
best regards from David Gudmunsen
Robthebrit
Explorer
I am with Doug, the Canon 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM is a very versatile piece of glass, it has the advantage of a wide range without having to change the lens so your sensor stays clean and you don't have to carry as much stuff. If you don't have a full size sensor then its range may not be as useful. The quality is really good but its not as sharp as the narrower ranged L's such as the 24-70 2.8 L.
Rob
Rob
