Comments on: Lens Lust http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:42:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jacqui http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-10059 Jacqui Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:42:27 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-10059 Hi ariana! I have the canon 70-200mm 2.8/l withOUT IS! big big big mistake. At the time I thought my hubby could keep it steady for wedding photos but it ends up being a waste without the IS. I was considering investing in the the 50mm 1.2 L by canon but I notice you have the 50 mm 1.4. Maybe I will try that out and save my money for the canon 70-200mm IS. Will you let us know what lens you go with? Thanks for your awesome blog; I'm a huge fan. Hi ariana!

I have the canon 70-200mm 2.8/l withOUT IS! big big big mistake. At the time I thought my hubby could keep it steady for wedding photos but it ends up being a waste without the IS. I was considering investing in the the 50mm 1.2 L by canon but I notice you have the 50 mm 1.4. Maybe I will try that out and save my money for the canon 70-200mm IS.

Will you let us know what lens you go with? Thanks for your awesome blog; I’m a huge fan.

]]> By: ariana http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9740 ariana Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:44:19 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9740 Hi Tracie, is it the II or the I version? I ask because the II has closer min. focus distance that is really flexible for families. But other than that, I just suggest you get in a few practice sessions with Ava to get used to the weight. It only took one session for me to feel comfortable with it, but I definitely felt awkward that first time out! Hope that helps and good luck!! Hi Tracie, is it the II or the I version? I ask because the II has closer min. focus distance that is really flexible for families.

But other than that, I just suggest you get in a few practice sessions with Ava to get used to the weight. It only took one session for me to feel comfortable with it, but I definitely felt awkward that first time out! Hope that helps and good luck!!

]]> By: Davezwife http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9734 Davezwife Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:27:09 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9734 Hey Ariana!! I'm renting the 70-200L (IS) next weekend, and have the weekend booked with outdoor woodsy-pond shoots with families. Any tricks or tips for using this lense? I'm clueless when it comes to something with this kind of reach, and still learning how to drive my 5D. It's a huge leap to put down my beloved primes. Any advice welcome! Back to doing pushups. Must. bulk. up. for. lense. ;-) Tracie Hey Ariana!!
I’m renting the 70-200L (IS) next weekend, and have the weekend booked with outdoor woodsy-pond shoots with families.
Any tricks or tips for using this lense? I’m clueless when it comes to something with this kind of reach, and still learning how to drive my 5D. It’s a huge leap to put down my beloved primes.
Any advice welcome!
Back to doing pushups. Must. bulk. up. for. lense.
;-)
Tracie

]]> By: ariana http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9419 ariana Tue, 25 May 2010 13:39:53 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9419 Alicia, long means long focal length, so because the crop sensor multiplies every focal length of a lens by 1.6, what is 70-200 on a full frame acts like 112-320mm on a crop sensor. That can be great if you are going on safari, but for families you would have to back up or be farther away from them to get the same framing that someone with a full sensor would. The problem of course is a)do you have enough room to back up that much? b) do you like being that far away? The Tamron image quality is actually excellent, but neither has image stabilization and there are numerous reports about focusing issues with both the Tamron and Sigma version I. You can read reviews about that here: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ The new sigma coming out I think resolved the version I issues and it has image stabilization, so I'm hoping that will be a cheaper alternative to the Canon version II. Of course it's as expensive as the Canon version I, so not cheap. I guess there isn't a really great "affordable" option in this focal range! Alicia, long means long focal length, so because the crop sensor multiplies every focal length of a lens by 1.6, what is 70-200 on a full frame acts like 112-320mm on a crop sensor. That can be great if you are going on safari, but for families you would have to back up or be farther away from them to get the same framing that someone with a full sensor would. The problem of course is a)do you have enough room to back up that much? b) do you like being that far away? The Tamron image quality is actually excellent, but neither has image stabilization and there are numerous reports about focusing issues with both the Tamron and Sigma version I. You can read reviews about that here:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/

The new sigma coming out I think resolved the version I issues and it has image stabilization, so I’m hoping that will be a cheaper alternative to the Canon version II. Of course it’s as expensive as the Canon version I, so not cheap. I guess there isn’t a really great “affordable” option in this focal range!

]]> By: alicia http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9412 alicia Tue, 25 May 2010 05:50:09 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9412 Really dumb question: what does it mean when they say a lens is "long" on a crop sensor? or too long for toddlers? I've been having fun with my 28-75mm (on a crop sensor), but really want to get a new lens with my upcoming bonus - not sure which yet. Is the Tamron 70-200 2.8 even remotely comparable to the Cannon/Nikon equivalents? Really dumb question: what does it mean when they say a lens is “long” on a crop sensor? or too long for toddlers?

I’ve been having fun with my 28-75mm (on a crop sensor), but really want to get a new lens with my upcoming bonus – not sure which yet. Is the Tamron 70-200 2.8 even remotely comparable to the Cannon/Nikon equivalents?

]]> By: This Weekend I Achieved the Impossible.. | Becoming Mom – Mommy Blog and Photography http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9405 This Weekend I Achieved the Impossible.. | Becoming Mom – Mommy Blog and Photography Mon, 24 May 2010 20:19:26 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9405 [...] I used my (rented) dream lens the 70-200m 2.8 IS II and I really don’t think I’ll be able to part with it come Thursday when I have to send it back. I was worried that I would have to keep backing up too far but the minimum focus distance on this lens has been shortened since the I version so the only reason I had to back up was so that I could use it towards the dreamy 200mm end and get creamy bokeh like this: [...] [...] I used my (rented) dream lens the 70-200m 2.8 IS II and I really don’t think I’ll be able to part with it come Thursday when I have to send it back. I was worried that I would have to keep backing up too far but the minimum focus distance on this lens has been shortened since the I version so the only reason I had to back up was so that I could use it towards the dreamy 200mm end and get creamy bokeh like this: [...]

]]> By: ariana http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9402 ariana Mon, 24 May 2010 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9402 Lindsey, I think I would/will use it more than the 85.. I like my 85 for adults (maternity, seniors if I did them!) but really prefer the zoom for kids! Plus, 85mm has nothing on 200mm bokeh wise :) Justina, I've heard that is an AWESOME lens. I've thought about that one too, the only reason I would go with the 2.8 is for indoors, I'm thinking school plays in the future etc! Critina, that's a tough one.. I love this lens, but you'd have to pry the mark II out of my cold dead hands. Also, the 70-200 is really long on a crop sensor like the rebel, much better on a full frame, so I'd go full frame first. Note that most people say to invest in lenses first, I am the exception to that rule! Lindsey, I think I would/will use it more than the 85.. I like my 85 for adults (maternity, seniors if I did them!) but really prefer the zoom for kids! Plus, 85mm has nothing on 200mm bokeh wise :)

Justina, I’ve heard that is an AWESOME lens. I’ve thought about that one too, the only reason I would go with the 2.8 is for indoors, I’m thinking school plays in the future etc!

Critina, that’s a tough one.. I love this lens, but you’d have to pry the mark II out of my cold dead hands. Also, the 70-200 is really long on a crop sensor like the rebel, much better on a full frame, so I’d go full frame first. Note that most people say to invest in lenses first, I am the exception to that rule!

]]> By: critina http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9391 critina Sun, 23 May 2010 15:26:10 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9391 Hello Ariana, I follow your blog and love all the info you share. I wanted your opinion: if you had to purchase either the 70-200mm 2.8 IS II or the EOS 5D Mark II which one would you purchase. I currently have the Rebel xsi and use EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. I might be able to upgrade this summer but after reading this post am torn on which would be better to buy first. Thanks! Hello Ariana,
I follow your blog and love all the info you share. I wanted your opinion: if you had to purchase either the 70-200mm 2.8 IS II or the EOS 5D Mark II which one would you purchase. I currently have the Rebel xsi and use EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. I might be able to upgrade this summer but after reading this post am torn on which would be better to buy first.
Thanks!

]]> By: Justina http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9364 Justina Sat, 22 May 2010 01:35:02 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9364 Ohhh... the bokeh's really nice in these shots! We have the f4 version of the telephoto zoom, and we really love it for wildlife shots and for getting the narrow depth of field too... :) Ohhh… the bokeh’s really nice in these shots! We have the f4 version of the telephoto zoom, and we really love it for wildlife shots and for getting the narrow depth of field too… :)

]]> By: Lindsey http://www.becoming-mom.net/2010/05/21/lens-lust/comment-page-1/#comment-9357 Lindsey Fri, 21 May 2010 19:54:19 +0000 http://www.becoming-mom.net/?p=2022#comment-9357 Now I want it too. I second shot a wedding last weekend and my arms were sore just from my 24-70. I can't imagine with that beast! Gorgeous pics though! So would you recommend that over the 85? Now I want it too. I second shot a wedding last weekend and my arms were sore just from my 24-70. I can’t imagine with that beast! Gorgeous pics though! So would you recommend that over the 85?

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