warm color can be fixed in psot production, but the A16 I used to have got back focusing and at f2.8, the focus is kinda soft. For lenses, I really think you got what you paid for.
but so far none of my lenses have IS and I don't see how I can't survive without it (but of cuz like u said it's nice to have)
that's interesting......now I wonder why the 17-55 is so expensive?
it's for crop bodies and good thing about it is the F2.8, then pretty much it......嘉嘉 發表於 2011-5-17 22:04
The Canon 17-55 IS isn't really expensive .. if you compare to the Nikon one.
In general speaking, Canon lens costs slightly more (here) but this case, the Nikon one is more (~ 10%) with NO IS (VR).
Main reason for extra cost is: MORE LIGHT. You pay a big premium for extra light, say 17-40L vs 16-35L, u get more range from 17-40, but the 16-35 is almost 3 times more expensive. Or the 50mm, 3 times more from 1.8 to 1.4, and another 3 times more from 1.4 to 1.2, and almost 10 times more for the 0.95 (Leica)
DON'T sell your 17-40 for Tamron, which the Tamron makes great lens, but the construction, durability is not the same (you sound like you will keep a lens for lens, not like most C hing, swap lens every few week/month) and also the colour/constrast/bokeh, again, not saying Tamron is no good, but different, imagine you are taking few hundred photos in one event, you don't want to see 2 or 3 different "style"
I take both Nikon/Canon system for some event, (Nikon's wide still much better) but kind of confuse sometime when their styles are so different, and I am so old school, I don't know much about photoshop...
Plus, if you sell the 17-40, how much can u get? may be $600? then if u need to spend $400 anyway .. not worth to, and you need to "adpot" a different style lens.
If you are looking for a Macro lens, then it is a different story if you want a third party lens (ie: tamron 90mm is a great lens)
lots of people complain about the yellowish tone from the sigma,
have you ever notice that? I see lo ...
Mr.JPG 發表於 2011-5-18 08:39
I have a handfull of Sigma, yes, they are a bit more yellowish, so when I swap to a sigma lens, I will do some fine tune on WB.
To be fair, their newer lens are better, (especially Prime) not as yellowish as before, and depends what system you use, Sigma lens match nikon system a bit better then Canon. (warmer tone from Nikon)
The Canon 17-55 IS isn't really expensive .. if you compare to the Nikon one.
In general speaking ...
Catpiano 發表於 2011-5-18 12:00
I wouldn't sell my 17-40 for a tamron
one reason like I said, I am quite loyal to canon
also I HATE the way the tamron lens rotates when zoom in/out is exactly the opposite way of a canon
and I think canon should have a higher chance of reselling than 3rd party lens lor (yes I know tamron is very popular too)
and yes, I don't swap lenses very often. Unless I see a need for that
but for now I am happy with the range of 17-40 and 70-200. I am only lacking a macro lens in my gear, but then I don't do a lot of macros so for now I am good.....
It sounds like you haven't made up your mind yet, are you?
Which FF body are you actual ...
lo_pak 發表於 2011-5-18 06:31
I think 5DII would be my choice....
and yes I will still own my 400D for casual use (plus it probably won't be easy to sell a 400D lol)
I am planning on taking photography classes, now just waiting for new semester......
kinda hoping to do more in the future too
so probably not going to think about 7D.....
If 5DII is probably your next cam, the 17-40 is already good enough for you as an wide angle and partial walkaround lens. If weight is a concern for you, you don't need to consider 24-70. If you are going to utilize the video function, the 24-105 F4L lens should be a better choice. In the dark, with the help of the low ISO noise on the 5DII, you can earn quite a bit on the F4 lens. For long range, stay your 70-200 F4L with the 400D. What may be good for you though maybe a good quality 50mm prime.
P.S. - In terms of photo quality, I feel like having Zeiss wide angle lens on Canon body (IMO I don't think Canon has any good wide angle zoom). With proper settings they are on par with Nikon system. However, it's quite costly... >.<
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Sadly, 400D is a good camera, but you are not going to get much .. may be $200? I am going to keep my 400D .. just save it for my son!
I somehow still like 5D over 5DII, unless you are big freak for video .. using the 5DII for more then 2.5 yr .. I can tell how many video I took ... mostly short video .. and end up never viewed again .. (Just me, again, it can take great video, you are are into it)
OR .. get a used 1DsII for about the same cost, still the best COLOUR and closest to film feel Canon DSLR IMO. (but it is heavy)
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(Just me, again, it can take great video, you are are into it)