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97TurboDSM · 09-08-2008, 11:58 AM

already did the deed and got the prime. no regrets, yet. ha.

TomTomTuning · 09-08-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i like rice

2.8 IS is worth every penny. If it was $1k extra I'd still drop the extra coin for it.

I agree.. I absolutely love my 70-200 2.8 IS
So worth the money

Primes are cool and all, but the versatility of a telephoto lens is great.

97TurboDSM · 09-08-2008, 05:53 PM

yea well being in school and trying to drop $1500 for a lens was a lil out of the question, so i went with the prime.

i like rice · 09-08-2008, 05:57 PM

That's what school loans are for!

I remember my first year of college, I took the federal grant and bought a Jim Wolf Tech ECU and B&B Tri-Flo catback exhaust for my 300ZX lol

97TurboDSM · 09-08-2008, 10:22 PM

didnt feel like taking out more loans so i paid in cash this semester. left little money for camera gear lol. def gonna pick up a monopod though.

djb5118 · 09-09-2008, 09:14 AM

^ werd. a monopod definitly comes in handy with the non-IS/VR lenses. I have learned that through much experience

cszakolczai · 09-09-2008, 10:39 AM

Bogen monopods are so nice. Not even that badly priced, I paid 50 bucks for mine. Can support upto 25lbs and its pretty compact.

97TurboDSM · 09-09-2008, 02:02 PM

i'll be heading to the camera shop in a bit to check some things out

CleanNeon98 · 09-09-2008, 02:13 PM

whats the point of a monopod, you still have to balance it

**TROLL** · 09-09-2008, 02:21 PM

I've only shot with a monopod a few times but didn't really see the benefit on anything lighter than a 300mm f2.8

grimm · 09-09-2008, 02:38 PM

yea when i first got my lens i was going to get a monopod. But i've gotten used to it. I'm Glad i didn't get a monopod.

97TurboDSM · 09-09-2008, 04:34 PM

lulz, just bought. was messin around with it just for fun and camera shake is noticeably lessened with the monopod. manfrotto with boegen mini ball head

Chris_PA · 09-09-2008, 06:32 PM

I desperately need a monopod for my 200/1.8

Handholding 8lbs is brutal after about 20 min

den9 · 09-09-2008, 07:00 PM

i can see why

i like rice · 09-09-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_PA

Handholding 8lbs is brutal after about 20 min

really? My scrawny arms can handle 11 lbs for about 4 hours (5D, grip, 16-35 2.8L, Custom Brackets QRS-35, 580EX). When I'm panning with just the 1D MKII & 70-200 2.8L IS, I'm usually good for about 5-6 hours until my left arm gets sore.

97TurboDSM · 09-09-2008, 09:01 PM

thats the biggest picture ever posted

97TurboDSM · 09-17-2008, 09:26 PM

i might send the 200mm prime back and get a 70-200 f/4L IS. not having zoom and IS is killing me

i like rice · 09-17-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

i might send the 200mm prime back and get a 70-200 f/4L IS. not having zoom and IS is killing me

oh hay

Quote:

Originally Posted by i like rice

You'll limit what you can shoot with a 200mm prime. You lose a wide range of flexibility by not going with the 70-200.

97TurboDSM · 09-17-2008, 11:40 PM

ha go ahead and say it. told ya so. check my HS soccer thread for examples/tips with the prime. just sent an email to B&H so hopefully i can return for full refund/exchange. Im gonna go with the F/4L IS i believe

i like rice · 09-18-2008, 12:08 AM

Forget soccer.

Girls volleyball is where it's at.

09-08-2008, 11:58 AM	#41
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	already did the deed and got the prime. no regrets, yet. ha. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-08-2008, 05:53 PM	#43
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	yea well being in school and trying to drop $1500 for a lens was a lil out of the question, so i went with the prime. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-08-2008, 10:22 PM	#45
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	didnt feel like taking out more loans so i paid in cash this semester. left little money for camera gear lol. def gonna pick up a monopod though. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-09-2008, 09:14 AM	#46
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	^ werd. a monopod definitly comes in handy with the non-IS/VR lenses. I have learned that through much experience __________________ Live with Passion.

09-09-2008, 02:02 PM	#48
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	i'll be heading to the camera shop in a bit to check some things out __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-08-2008, 05:57 PM	#44
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	That's what school loans are for! I remember my first year of college, I took the federal grant and bought a Jim Wolf Tech ECU and B&B Tri-Flo catback exhaust for my 300ZX lol

09-09-2008, 10:39 AM	#47
cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	Bogen monopods are so nice. Not even that badly priced, I paid 50 bucks for mine. Can support upto 25lbs and its pretty compact.

09-09-2008, 02:13 PM	#49
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	whats the point of a monopod, you still have to balance it __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

09-09-2008, 02:38 PM	#51
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	yea when i first got my lens i was going to get a monopod. But i've gotten used to it. I'm Glad i didn't get a monopod. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-09-2008, 04:34 PM	#52
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	lulz, just bought. was messin around with it just for fun and camera shake is noticeably lessened with the monopod. manfrotto with boegen mini ball head __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-09-2008, 06:32 PM	#53
Chris_PA Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Member #1541 My Ride: 02 Exploder iTrader: (0)	I desperately need a monopod for my 200/1.8 Handholding 8lbs is brutal after about 20 min __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-09-2008, 07:00 PM	#54
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	i can see why

09-09-2008, 09:01 PM	#56
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	thats the biggest picture ever posted __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#57
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	i might send the 200mm prime back and get a 70-200 f/4L IS. not having zoom and IS is killing me __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-17-2008, 11:40 PM	#59
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	ha go ahead and say it. told ya so. check my HS soccer thread for examples/tips with the prime. just sent an email to B&H so hopefully i can return for full refund/exchange. Im gonna go with the F/4L IS i believe __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-18-2008, 12:08 AM	#60
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	Forget soccer. Girls volleyball is where it's at.

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