[The1]

Originally Posted by dcstep

That 16-35mm would be of interest to me...

that would be the only one in there i would think being worth the price the person is asking.

otherwise the 200 2.8 and the 100-400 would be considerations.


If you can talk the person down on anything, some things might be worth the time. I would leave the 1D alone, it's too old, however, i think you would be very very happy with it for what it costs, if you were interested.

that 17-55 2.8 EF-S lens would be something you should consider Mark, would work well on the T1i or the 60D or 7D that you might end up with in the near future. My buddy just picked one up recently, and it's a very very nice piece. If I didn't have the full frame body as well as my 7D, i would probably grab that lens instead of my 24-70 2.8. It's that good.

[M_Six]

I've thought about it and the 16-35L. But the 16-35L is not the II version. And there is a newer 17-55mm 2.8 on CL for $25 less. I just don't shoot that range much and I have it covered anyway. Besides, my funds are still on hold for a 7D at this point. Then the 70-200mm F4L. And then maybe a 135mm F2L. And so on, and so on..

[The1]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I've thought about it and the 16-35L. But the 16-35L is not the II version. And there is a newer 17-55mm 2.8 on CL for $25 less. I just don't shoot that range much and I have it covered anyway. Besides, my funds are still on hold for a 7D at this point. Then the 70-200mm F4L. And then maybe a 135mm F2L. And so on, and so on..

i forgot about the 16-35II I have this lens, and it's basically perminantly attached to my 5DII however, it shoots like a 24-55 when i put it on my 7D, so it really has no use on a crop body to me when i have that range covered already 10x over.

I can see you getting more use out of the 70-200 F4 then the 135L, that being said, you would really like the 135L It's a fantastic lens. Lacks weather sealing however, that that's a minor inconvenience, especially if you get yourself a rain hood for the camera.

[rodi]

funny, i was just looking at my D3's shutter count the other day. i'm at 68,000 and it's four years old this month. by my calculations and triangulations, it should last me until the summer of 2025.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

The PowerShot G1X looks pretty good, spec-wise.

Damn pricey for a glorified P&S, though. I think if I had that kind of money to spend on a small camera it would be a Sony Nex-7.

[gary88]

Originally Posted by The1

28,000 isn't too bad

If you can justify it for yourself however, we won't stop you. Would you keep the 50D as a backup?

what would you "upgrade" to?

Or were you talking more like, silicone implants?

I'd most likely sell the 50D for a 7D. Main reason being for the upgraded AF.

[Chewy734]

that would be a good choice Gary. You can get them for relatively good prices too.

[rodi]

they were $1300, no?

[Chewy734]

something like that... I think one of the cheapest ways is getting a refurb during a sale and it'll be $1150 + tax.

[M_Six]

The rebates got extended (thankfully) until sometime in Feb. Still listing on Amazon for $1348. I'm hoping to grab one before the rebates end and the price jumps $100.

[Chewy734]

that's a really good price.

[The1]

it's a nice auto-focus. Was just discussing with a friend earlier how well it works compared to the one in the 5DII (same as 50D) Even when using the AIServo function it's nice and accurate and tracks objects really well.

I can only imagine what they are like on the 1D series cameras.

[rodi]

from what i've heard, the 1D series auto-focus is still not that good, compared to nikon. i'm hoping they've fixed it in the X.

[The1]

Originally Posted by rodi

from what i've heard, the 1D series auto-focus is still not that good, compared to nikon. i'm hoping they've fixed it in the X.

Let's all keep our fingers crossed.

I read something about the current 1D series being able to track objects really well, but once in low contrast situations, the usual problems pop up.

I'm still waiting to see what happens with the new 5DIII and what improvements there are. That will tell me about all I need to know.

[rodi]

Mmmm. Fuji's X-Pro1. exciting!!

[The1]

Originally Posted by rodi

Mmmm. Fuji's X-Pro1. exciting!!

there's a name that should have been better thought out....

who really wants an "X-pro" doing their photoshoots? I'd rather have a "pro"

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by The1

there's a name that should have been better thought out....

who really wants an "X-pro" doing their photoshoots? I'd rather have a "pro"

I've always wondered the same thing about X-Men. What does that make them????

[The1]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I've always wondered the same thing about X-Men. What does that make them????

that one's easy....

Mutants.

thus, no longer "men"/"man-kind"

[rodi]

Originally Posted by The1

that one's easy....

Mutants.

thus, no longer "men"/"man-kind"

actually, i think it was because they were Xavier's men.

[M_Six]

Damn, that new Fuji is pricey. More than a 7D.

The X-Pro1 will be available in late February, but pricing is not yet set. Fujifilm indicates that the camera body will cost around $1,700 and that lenses will be priced around $650 a piece.

[rodi]

sexy fucking bitch, that is. and in-camera mimicking of fuji's 400H and 160nc films.

[rodi]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Damn, that new Fuji is pricey. More than a 7D.

hell of a lot cheaper than an M9.