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Canon Lenses

I have the Canon 100-400 4.5/5.6L IS USM which I have found to be an excellent lens. I use it on a EOS 1D Mk11 and have had some stunning results. I also have the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM which has also produced some good results. 🙂

I use the Canon 17-85IS lens on my 20D with which I’ve been very pleased. Great quality and a very useful focal range.

CM

Rich , i think Dean was reffering to the Sigma lens because he uses the 10D which the canon lens wont work with as the 18-55 is efs mount.

Not sure where the bad press comes from for the 18-55 kit lens
ok for indoor use its poor and you will need the flash . but for out door and statics i find it very good . ok its not £100s of L Glass its about £50s worth and will take very good shots of statics etc plenty wide for getting up close .if your after a picture it will do the job.a few below with the 18-55
not my best with the lens but all i have on the drive at present. if you want to see anymore i will dig some out.hanger shot to show its indoor use notice no lights on in the hanger slow shutter and a very steady hand . vodka pod . 🙂

Are you looking for a zoom or a prime ?

I use a Sigma 20mm f1.8 which isnt too bad and reasonably priced,this lens gives a field of view of about 32mm on canon digital. When i put it on a film body its wide angle is awsome. I would only consider a lightweight lens like the 18-55 if i was doing a lot of travelling etc.

Has anyone any veiws on v. wide angle lens’.
Although 28mm used to be classed as wide angle, on my digital body it becomes less so.
I am not looking to spend too much money on one as i’m not sure how much use it would get. I have seen (cheaper) makes such as Cosina etc at bargain prices, but at how much of a loss of quality? Also the Canon 18-55mm has had bad press.
Any recommendations?
Thanks
Dean
www.onebigworld.fotopic.net

Hi!
If anyones on a budget i can highly recommend both this body and lens.
Incidently i also have a Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 lens and rate this highly.Check out some pics at
www.onebigworld.fotopic.net
Regards
Dean

Not a bad lens i have one but its back with sigma with a stuck aperture, its been my main dogsbody lens and is very useful. Sigma have brought out a new updated version

I’ve been using a Sigma 50-500mm EX lens for the past six months (albeit with a Nikon D70……….and a D200 on order!!). I can’t recommend it enough, it’s been fantastic.

Cheers
Steve

Hi!
I also use a 135-400mm Sigma lens with a 10d body, i find it’s a great combination. Sure it might not be as fast as other more expensive lenses, and the 10d body may not be all singing and dancing, but it does make me think more about my photgraphy and the type of shots i want to achieve, which in the long run should make me a better photographer.
If anyones on a budget i can highly recommend both this body and lens.
Incidently i also have a Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 lens and rate this highly.Check out some pics at
www.onebigworld.fotopic.net
Regards
Dean

135mm lens

Hi most of these were taken with the 135-400mm. Its an ok lens and is not as refined as the luxury lenses most users will talk about ,but mine as been through hell and back at minus 25 dropped in snow drifts .Its got knocked about but for £250 ish it is a bargain, all taken on a canon10d

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Thanks for the web guide I used to have www.F1 WORLD GRAND PRIX.COM,my daughter is top web designer in LONDON,but the merchandise was not too successful so we aborted,she does not have the time to do me another,and remember I am an amateur at photograpy,a free one sounds good,? MARTIN J

im planning to go to kemble this year.. ive only been taking aircraft and motorsport photos this last year, but have been an airshow goer since i was born.Try your own website, its easy. www.fotopic.net is a website that lets you have your own site for free. check it out

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Fellas,it was a pleasure looking at your photo links you both must have taken photography seriously and travel like I do,maybe one day I will be good enough and brave to have a web site,MARTIN J

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WICKED!!! two shots of the SABRE,we were at the front of the disabled car park eastern end,my mate is disabled,he was using the 600 is canon lens,yes it was at DUXFORD AUTUMN SHOW,incidently the SIGMA lens is about £750,but many shops will give you good deal,check camera mags.Thanks for the accolade, but I am only an amateur,like wildlife/motoracing as well.Have you been to KEMBLE airdays MISS DEMEANOUR is wicked to photograph,still trying to get superb shot!!MARTIN J

Sabre

Hey Scoobypilot,
you was’nt looking over my shoulder to get that Sabre shot was you.
On a serious note, great shot.
Dean
www.onebigworld.fotopic.net

nice pic, how much does your lens retail at? was the picture taken at Duxfords last airshow of the season? my friend has one just like it on his site www.onebigworld.fotopic.net
regards neil..

www.wingsandwheelsphotography.fpic.co.uk

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Hope you might find pix useful,CANON20D
SIGMA 135-400 IS
SHUTTER PRIORITY
ISO 200

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HI,sorry for the response delay,just joined,I use a 20d just upgraded from 300d, I bought a 170-500 sigma some time ago and it really is good,I also splashed out on the new 135-400 IS sigma,which gives good results,the real key is to use a fluid head tripod mine is velbon then use panning technique,you could always have cable release to prevent shake.
There is another route,PANASONIC have a 5 mp fz20 with is built in IS and with the converter gives a 600 mm lens at a fraction of the cost of an 600 mm is lens, my mates 600 IS CANON cost £5000, the camera and lens by PANASONIC is £700,I have one and find it easier to use than a great piece of equipment sometimes.MARTIN J

canon usm image stabilised 300mm lens , now thats some serious moneys worth there about £3000 worth for a f2.8 . or £1000 for the f4 .
where as your sigma 135-400 is about £400 on the high street.
you will be limited with a fixed 300mm lens so it will depend on what you are going to be takeing pics of and from what range etc , this will be your best bet when trying to pic a lens .if your thinking of doing airshow type pictures then your best bet would be go for a zoom lens like the canon 100-400 or the sigma 50-500 .mm lens

hopefully a 10d for next season