Re: Ready to place my order!
Funny effect those rebates have on us, don't they! :) You've had the lens and know what you're missing - so I'd say go for it!
I've had that happen - I sold my Nikon 20 f2.8 AF-D and really missed it. Shooting with the sun in the frame didn't even give much ghosting. It was sharp and as distortion free as you're gonna get with a 20. Almost bought another one, but I'm kind of working my way out of 35mm.
There is no substitute for a good "L" lens
as I found on my Maui vacation and trip to Oregon. The long end of the Lumix camera really suffers for clarity and sharpness. At first I thought that I had exceeded the ability of the built in IS to compensate for camera shake, so I shot at ISO 200 and 400 at f3.3 at 1/500 and faster, and still the images were just awful. The ospreys were out in force in Oregon and the best I could do were the ones I posted earlier. ISO 200/400 quality is just awful on the Lumix, even with noise ninja post processing. I say go for the 200 Liz, you will not be disappointed-is anyone ever disappointed with an "L" lens? ;)
Re: Ready to place my order!
GET IT..... or a 300f4 IS L and start chasing birds ;)
Re: Ready to place my order!
Thanks Steve,
Now I'm getting excited! I'm still wondering why I was so irrational :o to sell it. I was recycling my lenses at the time. I guess I'm still recycling them.
Have a great day.
Liz
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Funny effect those rebates have on us, don't they! :) You've had the lens and know what you're missing - so I'd say go for it!
I've had that happen - I sold my Nikon 20 f2.8 AF-D and really missed it. Shooting with the sun in the frame didn't even give much ghosting. It was sharp and as distortion free as you're gonna get with a 20. Almost bought another one, but I'm kind of working my way out of 35mm.
Re: There is no substitute for a good "L" lens
I say go for the 200 Liz, you will not be disappointed-is anyone ever disappointed with an "L"
I love the "L" lenses. I'm hooked actually! I wish I could afford the 135 - I might have gotten that instead, but the 200mm is fine for me.
Liz
Re: There is no substitute for a good "L" lens
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I say go for the 200 Liz, you will not be disappointed-is anyone ever disappointed with an "L"
I love the "L" lenses. I'm hooked actually! I wish I could afford the 135 - I might have gotten that instead, but the 200mm is fine for me.
Liz
The 135 f2 is worth twice its price. Absolutely my favorite short tele prime. Works well with the 1.4x extender too. It is a little more expensive than the 200, but it is absolutely terriffic. my favorite shot with this lens is this...
<img src="http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3003513-md.jpg">
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What an awesome image! Hmmmmmmmm. I don't know how you manage to even "look" at the Lumix. :D Just kidding!
I'm green with envy. I'm nervous about spending $600 for the 200mm......couldn't even think about the 135mm on my budget. :(
But I'll enjoy your photos! :cool:
Liz
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The 135 f2 is worth twice its price. Absolutely my favorite short tele prime. Works well with the 1.4x extender too. It is a little more expensive than the 200, but it is absolutely terriffic. my favorite shot with this lens is this...
<img src="http://gallery.photo.net/photo/3003513-md.jpg">
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Well, it's been about a month since I started looking at the Canon 200mm/f2.8L lens. I once purchased this lens, and unfortunately sold it about a year later because I thought I didn't use it enough. However, I missed it a lot after I sold it because I have no long lens - my longest is 85mm/f1.8. It's amazing how we miss things we got rid of for whatever reasons.
I've been going back and forth with the pros and cons of getting it - or not. I thought I could use my P&S - the Panasonic Z3 for my long zoom. It's a nice little camera, but nothing like the 200mm lens! Since using the 17-40 and the 200mm I'm spoiled with these nice "L" lenses. However, these 2 are the least expensive of the "L" and there is a $25 rebate that ends tomorrow! :rolleyes:
Just wanted to share my thoughts on a new purchase of equipment with my photography friends! ;)
Liz
Life is short and God only gives us one shot. I say if you have the opportunity then go for it. Just don't sell it this time...:p
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Just don't sell it this time
I won't make that mistake again!
Liz