
CaliHwyPatrol
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Get the 24-70 f2.8, it's hottttttttttt 
That's probably my next lens. I have a 24-105mm Canon f/4 L now and a 50mm prime L that is like f/1.8.Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
It doesn't have the same zoom range, but is a faster lens, as well as being an L series.
I'd personally take the L glass over the farther zoom, but you're going to be out of your budget a bit. Hopefully that at least narrows it down for you.![]()
if you can save up for the IS version of the 70-200, it would be a better investment (and more useful even indoors). f/4 without flash is useless indoors.That's probably my next lens. I have a 24-105mm Canon f/4 L now and a 50mm prime L that is like f/1.8.
First off, the L lens really does make a big difference. Like, even an armature like me can tell...it's no 'cable' snake oil. I won't buy anything but L anymore, it's worth the price hike by far.
Another thing I've noticed, is I don't really use the low f-stop of my 50mm prime...there isn't enough depth of field for most things, even people I generally like f/4. Otherwise, their hair and other features beyond their eyes (which I typically focus on), get too blurred for my taste. Plus, the low light performance on my Canon 5D is so good, I can generally just raise the ISO a bit and it doesn't make much of any difference...plus I can still run noise reduction in Photoshop.
So I'd rather have a wider zoom, with a f/4, but an L lens. With my full frame camera, 24mm is pretty wide, but after the telephoto I'll still probably buy a wide angle.
Oh, good call, that's what I mean't, the IS version. I didn't see that link didn't go to that.if you can save up for the IS version of the 70-200, it would be a better investment (and more useful even indoors). f/4 without flash is useless indoors.
i think it is unless you need better and there are only two better 200mm's than the 70-200 f/4 IS ...Oh, good call, that's what I mean't, the IS version. I didn't see that link didn't go to that.
This is the one I've been saving for (and what I thought he was pointing too):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457678-USA/Canon_1258B002AA_EF_70_200mm_f_4L_IS.html
Is that the best investment?
I use a 5D Mk II.
Cheers.i think it is unless you need better and there are only two better 200mm's than the 70-200 f/4 IS ...
the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II which you don't get unless you need f/2.8 (this one is pretty big to be carried everyday)
the next one is the 200mm f/2 IS prime (pretty expensive and not as versatile as the zoom)
i bought the f/4 IS myself because i knew going in that i wanted the 200 prime. the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II (which has a spectacular rebate now btw) would be redundant with the prime IMO and also both heavy.
at least now, i don't hesitate on bringing the f/4 IS along because of it's size and lightweight-ness (if there's such a word).
basically for around 1+k, it's THE best zoom lens you can buy from canon.
Adobe Lightroom can export your RAWs to other formats.Ok so what software is everyone using for RAW images.
I'm looking for something simple but powerful with a more intuitive GUI. I've tried Photoshop but I just can't wrap my head around that megalith of a program...
Gimme some suggestions....![]()
I second lightroom on a windows machine the only thing better is Aperture but you need a mac for that. Lightroom is a close second though.Adobe Lightroom can export your RAWs to other formats.
It can act as a layman's post processing (less powerful than photoshop) but simpler.
It can act as your digital photo album.
I'm leaning towards the 15-85 right now. All boils down to pricing.
She won't sell the 50mm, she loves the low f on that one (1.8). It's worked phenomenally for low light portrait shots.
Lightroom is a great image organizer, but I still would recommend giving some more goes at Photoshop. They have some overlap, but are mostly different.Ok so what software is everyone using for RAW images.
I'm looking for something simple but powerful with a more intuitive GUI. I've tried Photoshop but I just can't wrap my head around that megalith of a program...
Gimme some suggestions....![]()
I know what you mean. While I do use Photoshop for one or two tasks, it really is just one or two. I use Nikon Capture NX2. In my opinion this is a superb program that makes powerful editing a breeze. Highly recommended....what software is everyone using for RAW images...I've tried Photoshop but I just can't wrap my head around that megalith of a program...
PS for simple raw file processing is WAY overkill.Ok so what software is everyone using for RAW images.
I'm looking for something simple but powerful with a more intuitive GUI. I've tried Photoshop but I just can't wrap my head around that megalith of a program...
Gimme some suggestions....![]()