Random Snap Shot Thread
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lucky7
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i think you're going to get soft edges with either of the lenses. if i were buying again, i'd get the tokina. theres some VERY cool stuff you can do with it at 2.8. find an 11-16 group on flickr, you will see what i mean. but on a cropped body, i dont feel you can completely eliminate the soft edges. if you really wanted to do so, you'd have to go full frame. just my 2 cents, and yes, i do have the sigma. until i can afford the 24-70, ill shoot my sigma the majority of the time. i am shooting a lowly XTI still though. i'd love to have a 5d someday, but it wouldnt be anytime soon. im sure i'll shoot my XTI until the day it dies. i love camera stuff, but its just a hobby. so i wont be spending big money on gear anytime soon. as crappy as my offbrand lenses are compared to L glass, im perfectly content at the moment. the only thing i wish i had was another flash and some triggers. someday..
avbcon12
Club Member
Ill have to check out the tokina more.
I have the 24-70 and its not wide enough for a lot of indoor stuff, thats where the ultra wide comes in. I still need to get an external flash. I wonder if i should get that instead of another lens right now.....
should i start with the 430ex II or just go right for the 580???
I have the 24-70 and its not wide enough for a lot of indoor stuff, thats where the ultra wide comes in. I still need to get an external flash. I wonder if i should get that instead of another lens right now.....
should i start with the 430ex II or just go right for the 580???
lucky7
Forum Member
get the 580. make sure it has a PC port. my 430ex does not. if you do get the wide angle, make sure you have a NICE tripod to use. that is the best investment i've made. i think my legs are the manfrotto 190 pro B or something. but i have a manfrotto 488RC0 head. love it, but id get the 488RC2 if i were buying again. the RC0 is too big to hold onto, although ive gotten used to it.
Cbacarella
New member
X2 on the 580! Its a very neat usefull flash that also acts as a trigger....its neat!
Going to get my big tripod soon. 
Sitting at the airport, heading to DC to shoot a wedding. That's the "wedding bag". 135L F2, 16-35L 2.8, 24-70L 2.8, 70-200L 2.8 IS, 430 EX II, 580 EX II, 6x 4 GB cards, cleaning gear, R-strap and stroboframe. I have a pelican case checked with 2 lighting stands, umbrellas, a monolight and the 50d backup body.
Weeee!
foxbodydave
Club Member
holy bejeezus
avbcon12
Club Member
wifey just reminded me that my "birthday is coming up too" so shed be willing to help on something if thats what i wanted.
hmm, now the choices are:
580ex II
canon 10-22
tripod thats much better than my current (Slik)
Ill likely be able to get 2 of the three... any suggestions (tripods too)?
and Brandon, thats just sick! good job
hmm, now the choices are:
580ex II
canon 10-22
tripod thats much better than my current (Slik)
Ill likely be able to get 2 of the three... any suggestions (tripods too)?
and Brandon, thats just sick! good job
Cbacarella
New member
Id suggest Lens/Flash setup....
If you didnt already have a tripod, id suggest maybe flash/tripod...
But you already have one, so go with what you dont already have! You can just wait a tad longer and upgrade the tripod a little later down the road!
If you didnt already have a tripod, id suggest maybe flash/tripod...
But you already have one, so go with what you dont already have! You can just wait a tad longer and upgrade the tripod a little later down the road!
avbcon12
Club Member
i take it you're not in west bloomfield then.
just wait. you wont get the same price in any stores around.
no, im in east lansing this week trying to get all my stuff organized and packed for the move.
