[Chewy734]

that's what I figured Dave... stupid snapsort. Who knows how they give a simple # to the IQ...

[The1]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

that's what I figured Dave... stupid snapsort. Who knows how they give a simple # to the IQ...

i think all their info is based competely off technical info on the box, nothing to do with actual samples.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

Dave, I thought these videos were pretty cool... but, since you actually own this lens, I figured that you might appreciate these more.

http://blog.snapsort.com/2011/07/13/lens-manufacturing/

Yes, very cool. Thanks for thinking of me.

The 500mm f/4L IS is indeed on another level from my other L-series lenses.

Dave

[rodi]

www.shouldiworkforfree.com

[Chewy734]

nice rodi.

[rodi]

you guys see this new bag? http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/...bags/niko.html

[Chewy734]

I like the nature valley sweet & salty peanut granola bar in the pic

[rodi]

did you skip lunch, Chewy?

[Chewy734]

nah... just busy working, and I just got the munchies... god my life sucks for the next month.

[M_Six]

Canon's list of available refurbs is filling up again. Some attractive deals until you add in tax and shipping. For instance the 24-105mm F4L works out to only $50 less than new once IL sales tax and shipping are added in. I wonder if they'll come up with another "15% off and free shipping" sale anytime soon.

[rodi]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

nah... just busy working, and I just got the munchies... god my life sucks for the next month.

why?

[The1]

nice bag, too small though.

[rodi]

i think it's a good size for a pro body, two primes and batteries, and a .45 long colt revolver.

[Chewy734]

Originally Posted by rodi

why?

I'm defending my PhD thesis in a month, and I still have a lot of work left to do.

[The1]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

I'm defending my PhD thesis in a month, and I still have a lot of work left to do.

PHD in what?

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

I'm defending my PhD thesis in a month, and I still have a lot of work left to do.

You're a prospective PhD and you have that kind of dough to spend on gear? I'm impressed. I work with a dozen PhD candidates and they're all broke. Good luck with the defense. You'll do fine, I'm sure.

[vachss]

Originally Posted by M_Six

You're a prospective PhD and you have that kind of dough to spend on gear? I'm impressed. I work with a dozen PhD candidates and they're all broke. Good luck with the defense. You'll do fine, I'm sure.

Where there's a will there's a way. I remember being broke enough during my grad school years that I sometimes ran out of food money by the end of the month. But I still somehow came up with enough money for the engine swap, suspension mods and several sets of wheels/tires to feed my autocross addiction at the time. Keeping an eye out for used gear on the cheap helped a lot - and proved to be a useful habit to retain once out in the real world...

Yikes! I just realized my thesis defense was almost exactly 25 years ago... god, I must be old.

[Activ]

Okay I have been thinking alot about holding off getting a new car and just upgrading my current photo equipment since it is getting very old (Canon 20d with kit lens)
Here's what I would possibly buy, any thoughts/comments?



Thanks!

[M_Six]

Why the Tokina 12-24mm and not the Canon 10-22mm? Granted the Canon is a few hundred more $$, but you don't seem to be scrimping on the other stuff.

[Activ]

I have just heard a lot of good reviews on the tokina and can get a good deal on one from a friend. How does the tokina compare to the canon?

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Activ

I have just heard a lot of good reviews on the tokina and can get a good deal on one from a friend. How does the tokina compare to the canon?

I don't know from personal experience because I only have the Canon, but I've read that the Tokina has issues with flaring, although it seems to be a sharp lens otherwise. I've taken shots with the Canon that had the sun in the picture and still had no flaring. Just a matter of personal choice, I guess.

Are you thinking about buying all this at once? Or was that a list of choices?

[Chewy734]

Originally Posted by The1

PHD in what?

Biomedical Engineering, specifically in neural engineering.

Originally Posted by M_Six

You're a prospective PhD and you have that kind of dough to spend on gear? I'm impressed. I work with a dozen PhD candidates and they're all broke. Good luck with the defense. You'll do fine, I'm sure.

Well... I have done quite a few consulting jobs and own my own computer company... so, actually those help pay for my car and photography gear.

Originally Posted by vachss

Where there's a will there's a way. I remember being broke enough during my grad school years that I sometimes ran out of food money by the end of the month. But I still somehow came up with enough money for the engine swap, suspension mods and several sets of wheels/tires to feed my autocross addiction at the time. Keeping an eye out for used gear on the cheap helped a lot - and proved to be a useful habit to retain once out in the real world...

Yikes! I just realized my thesis defense was almost exactly 25 years ago... god, I must be old.

What did you do yours in?

Originally Posted by Activ

Okay I have been thinking alot about holding off getting a new car and just upgrading my current photo equipment since it is getting very old (Canon 20d with kit lens)
Here's what I would possibly buy, any thoughts/comments?

Thanks!

I recommend the 7D if you want APS-C, otherwise 5DM2 if you want full-frame. I am in the same boat (also own a 20D) and decided on the 5D, whether the mark II now or mark III next year, I dunno.

Lens wise, I chose the 70-200mm f/4L IS since it's much lighter than the f/2.8s and also had IS since I shoot without a tripod most of the time. Similarly, I chose the 24-105mm f/4L IS lens because it was lighter than the 24-70mm f/2.8L. I've also heard its hard to find a really sharp copy of the 24-70mm one.

Originally Posted by Activ

I have just heard a lot of good reviews on the tokina and can get a good deal on one from a friend. How does the tokina compare to the canon?

Well, the basic decision relates to the price. I think the general consensus is the Canon is overall better, but costs more. So, if you can afford it, go with the Canon, but the Tokina is also no slouch.