I want a new camera! - Page 3

Psymonkee · 31-03-2012, 15:58

Off to see my friend at Jessops tomorrow and see what I like in cameras, shall report back

divine · 31-03-2012, 17:29

On a related note, I upgraded from my old D70 to a D7000 two weeks ago and damn it's good

Joe 90 · 19-04-2012, 19:56

I've been offered a friend's 40D + grip for £330ish

I need to upgrade my 300d so was glad to hear he'll only see to some he knows will look aft it

Time to save some pennies!

Psymonkee · 19-04-2012, 21:17

Haha forgot to update this thread

Ended up not liking the Nikons (handling) and the Bridge cameras (viewfinder/offers) so ended up with a 500D Twin Lens Kit (Kit lens + 75 - 300) and bag/extra memory card etc.

Tysonator · 03-05-2012, 22:20

I have splashed out on a L grade Canon lens.
I have been looking the EF70-300L F4-F5.6 IS USM for well over a year.
SoI abuse the plastic and purchased it !
Just amazing bit of kit

Mark · 03-05-2012, 22:38

If I had £1.1k to 'spare' I might consider that as an upgrade to my EF70-300 non-L, which is good enough but often shows its limits, but I don't.

lostkat · 04-05-2012, 05:24

Mmmmmm, L glass. I've upgraded a couple of my lenses recently and am very happy with my selection now. I bought a second hand 70-200L F4 a couple of months ago and it's just incredible! Would have loved the F2.8 IS but couldn't afford it and more importantly, it's just too heavy for me for a walk about lens. I'd never use it.

Toby · 04-05-2012, 09:21

Glad you finally got the 70-200 Kate, you've been lusting after it for long enough!

Don't worry about the f/2.8 IS too much - I actually upgraded to that from my f/4 IS and then downgraded back again (managed to buy my original lens back) as it just wasn't as sharp, even at f/4. Unless you absolutely need the extra stop, the f/4 is the better option.

I'm about to buy my third L glass lens, and my first L prime - ordering a 100mm f/2.8L Macro next week

jmc41 · 04-05-2012, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

If I had £1.1k to 'spare' I might consider that as an upgrade to my EF70-300 non-L, which is good enough but often shows its limits, but I don't.

Its £900 at simply

I've been looking at it for a few months myself.
The 70-300 IS is noisy, slow and very soft I find.

Toby · 04-05-2012, 14:39

Read nothing but glowing reviews of the 70-300L, very useful range and very good quality and sharpness.

The only thing that puts me off it is the extending barrel. A small thing really and I have no problem with my 24-70 extending but for some reason I just like the internal zoom of the 70-200.

31-03-2012, 15:58	#21
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divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	On a related note, I upgraded from my old D70 to a D7000 two weeks ago and damn it's good __________________

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Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I've been offered a friend's 40D + grip for £330ish I need to upgrade my 300d so was glad to hear he'll only see to some he knows will look aft it Time to save some pennies! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

19-04-2012, 21:17	#24
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Haha forgot to update this thread Ended up not liking the Nikons (handling) and the Bridge cameras (viewfinder/offers) so ended up with a 500D Twin Lens Kit (Kit lens + 75 - 300) and bag/extra memory card etc. __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

03-05-2012, 22:20	#25
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	I have splashed out on a L grade Canon lens. I have been looking the EF70-300L F4-F5.6 IS USM for well over a year. SoI abuse the plastic and purchased it ! Just amazing bit of kit __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

03-05-2012, 22:38	#26
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	If I had £1.1k to 'spare' I might consider that as an upgrade to my EF70-300 non-L, which is good enough but often shows its limits, but I don't.

04-05-2012, 05:24	#27
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Mmmmmm, L glass. I've upgraded a couple of my lenses recently and am very happy with my selection now. I bought a second hand 70-200L F4 a couple of months ago and it's just incredible! Would have loved the F2.8 IS but couldn't afford it and more importantly, it's just too heavy for me for a walk about lens. I'd never use it. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

04-05-2012, 09:21	#28
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	Glad you finally got the 70-200 Kate, you've been lusting after it for long enough! Don't worry about the f/2.8 IS too much - I actually upgraded to that from my f/4 IS and then downgraded back again (managed to buy my original lens back) as it just wasn't as sharp, even at f/4. Unless you absolutely need the extra stop, the f/4 is the better option. I'm about to buy my third L glass lens, and my first L prime - ordering a 100mm f/2.8L Macro next week __________________

04-05-2012, 14:39	#30
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	Read nothing but glowing reviews of the 70-300L, very useful range and very good quality and sharpness. The only thing that puts me off it is the extending barrel. A small thing really and I have no problem with my 24-70 extending but for some reason I just like the internal zoom of the 70-200. __________________