Canon D-SLR Lens Review - Page 4

Mark · 05-09-2007, 17:46

Careful if you go to NYC - they like the hard sales pitch and try to hook you on deals you don't need. I've parted with money and learned my lesson there.

Tysonator · 05-09-2007, 20:28

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Originally Posted by Mark

You did see my comment about the distance, didn't you?

As for the taxes in Chicago - Illinois' state sales tax is 6.25%

Yep,.. had a look on google !

Guess my mate will not be popping over to there from Chicago

is the 6.25% the only purchase tax to take into account

Joe 90 · 12-09-2007, 01:27

can someone recommend a nice multi-purpose (like the 18-50 kit lens) canon mount IS lens?

thinking about picking one up in HK but don't really know whats hot and whats not anymore...

Mondo · 12-09-2007, 13:05

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Originally Posted by |Show|

can someone recommend a nice multi-purpose (like the 18-50 kit lens) canon mount IS lens?

thinking about picking one up in HK but don't really know whats hot and whats not anymore...

For what camera?

The only EF-S lens with the same focal range is the 17-55 IS 2.8

On EF there is the 28-105 L IS F/4

There is also a cheaper 28-135 IS but it's 3.5-4.5 i think.

Joe 90 · 12-09-2007, 14:28

300d

just want something that'll to wide angle as thats what i use most often, but at the same time zoom somewhat to the region of 50/70 (maybe more...) and have IS
cose i currently have 3 lenses; EFs 18-55 USM - EF 50 1.8 mkII - Sigma 55-200mm
and i use the kit lens the most so just wanted something with better glass and IS to hopefully help with some sharper shots and get me some inspiration to shoot more often!

Tysonator · 31-10-2007, 15:05

I have ordered my 70-300 USM IS lens from Chicago, so should have it in the next few days. I had to wait for a few weeks while the Post strike sorted it self out.
So will lt you all know how it fairs when I get it

Also I got gven a Casio Exilim Z850, does any body own one ?
Are they any good ?

Tysonator · 07-11-2007, 11:16

Hi all,
I have had the EF 70-300 USM IS for nearly a week now, and it is very good. Much better than 75-300 USM IS. This new lens is very smooth in operation and IS is a dream.
The only thing I am not happy with, is that Canon charge a small fortune for their len's and I do not even get a cloth bag or even a lens hood which is apx £28 from camera world or Jessops.

Where can I get reviews on older len's ?
I have an EF 28-105mm which I was hoping to get some info on.

Many thanks

petemc · 07-11-2007, 20:02

Canon do ship bags and hoods with their L series. When you spend £1k on a lens they do give you a hood. Oddly Sigma do ship hoods with their lenses. You could try Fred Miranda's site for reviews.

Tysonator · 07-11-2007, 21:20

I have a Sigma 17-70mm 67mm Filter ring, and I got a lens hood with that, no case though. An old Sigma 18-35mm Wide Angle lens I purchase some years ago had a Hood & case !
Sold it a few weeks ago on eBay.
I can not believe that a plastic cup for a lens hood is £28 !
Just found on on eBay from a Hong Kong camera shop for £4.90, plus £3 P&P, I have order from then before, so will do an order later

12-09-2007, 01:27	#33
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	can someone recommend a nice multi-purpose (like the 18-50 kit lens) canon mount IS lens? thinking about picking one up in HK but don't really know whats hot and whats not anymore... __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

12-09-2007, 14:28	#35
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	300d just want something that'll to wide angle as thats what i use most often, but at the same time zoom somewhat to the region of 50/70 (maybe more...) and have IS cose i currently have 3 lenses; EFs 18-55 USM - EF 50 1.8 mkII - Sigma 55-200mm and i use the kit lens the most so just wanted something with better glass and IS to hopefully help with some sharper shots and get me some inspiration to shoot more often! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

31-10-2007, 15:05	#36
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	I have ordered my 70-300 USM IS lens from Chicago, so should have it in the next few days. I had to wait for a few weeks while the Post strike sorted it self out. So will lt you all know how it fairs when I get it Also I got gven a Casio Exilim Z850, does any body own one ? Are they any good ? __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

07-11-2007, 11:16	#37
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	Hi all, I have had the EF 70-300 USM IS for nearly a week now, and it is very good. Much better than 75-300 USM IS. This new lens is very smooth in operation and IS is a dream. The only thing I am not happy with, is that Canon charge a small fortune for their len's and I do not even get a cloth bag or even a lens hood which is apx £28 from camera world or Jessops. Where can I get reviews on older len's ? I have an EF 28-105mm which I was hoping to get some info on. Many thanks __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

07-11-2007, 20:02	#38
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Canon do ship bags and hoods with their L series. When you spend £1k on a lens they do give you a hood. Oddly Sigma do ship hoods with their lenses. You could try Fred Miranda's site for reviews. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

05-09-2007, 17:46	#31
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Careful if you go to NYC - they like the hard sales pitch and try to hook you on deals you don't need. I've parted with money and learned my lesson there.

07-11-2007, 21:20	#39
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	I have a Sigma 17-70mm 67mm Filter ring, and I got a lens hood with that, no case though. An old Sigma 18-35mm Wide Angle lens I purchase some years ago had a Hood & case ! Sold it a few weeks ago on eBay. I can not believe that a plastic cup for a lens hood is £28 ! Just found on on eBay from a Hong Kong camera shop for £4.90, plus £3 P&P, I have order from then before, so will do an order later __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it