Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens?

blk rex · 01-17-2008, 05:41 PM

Ikon · 01-17-2008, 05:55 PM

OHHHH Shhhhhtttttt i didnt know lens cost that much... ehhh

Parker · 01-17-2008, 08:32 PM

the 70-200 f/2.8 IS is a great lens...top of the line in that category. Depending on the distance you're shooting from, i'd also look into the 100-400...

Canon | 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens | 2577A002

And you're probably looking for a teleconverter, not an extension tube:
Canon | 1.4x EF Extender II | 6845A004 | B&H Photo Video

or

Canon | 2x EF Extender II | 6846A004 | B&H Photo Video

twigg107 · 01-17-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikon

OHHHH Shhhhhtttttt i didnt know lens cost that much... ehhh

I guess you never see this one!!! lol

Used Canon | Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM Autofocus Lens

Pitcherman · 01-18-2008, 07:42 AM

I have the non-IS version of that L lense and love it, not to mention it was 1/3 the cost.

blk rex · 01-18-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitcherman

I have the non-IS version of that L lense and love it, not to mention it was 1/3 the cost.

A lot of the games I shoot go later into the evening though, so the IS would allow me to shoot for a bit later into the game by allowing me to slow down the shutter to properly expose.

toogood · 01-18-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by twigg107

I guess you never see this one!!! lol

Used Canon | Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM Autofocus Lens

i'd rather get the new gt-r than some lens...(no offense to photographers) but damn...thats just ridiculous...but hey...whatever floats your boat

ebelp · 01-18-2008, 09:56 AM

Yeah, you don't need the extender. They are for macro photography...pretty much the opposite of what you're looking for...hehe. The teleconverter that Parker suggested is what you need. Keep in mind your f/2.8 lens becomes a f/4 lens after you add the teleconverter.

shan mann · 01-18-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by twigg107

I guess you never see this one!!! lol

Used Canon | Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM Autofocus Lens

OMG!

is this for real?

Parker · 01-18-2008, 02:52 PM

yep...very rare for any photographer to buy but a few have.

**Ben** · 01-23-2008, 09:53 AM

Sorry I didn't see this earlier.

Yes, that's the right lens. However, you don't want an extension tube, you want the 1.4x extender that parker already linked. While you could use the 2x extender, you'll see a big difference in image quality when you go from the 1.4 to the 2x. The 1.4x doesn't reduce IQ much, but the 2x is very noticeable IQ loss.

01-17-2008, 05:41 PM	#1
blk rex Spec C Club Car: 00 Legacy GT LTD Fav Mod: Projectors. Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,122 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens? Ben I finally got the money to buy that lens you were telling me to get (to be used at sporting events) Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS USM AF Canon \| 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Autofocus Lens \| 7042A002 \| B&H Also, Is this the right Extension? Canon \| Extension Tube EF 12 II \| 9198A001 \| B&H Photo Video Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-17-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,475 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens? OHHHH Shhhhhtttttt i didnt know lens cost that much... ehhh

01-17-2008, 08:32 PM	#3
Parker I can custom ban you! Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,535 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens? the 70-200 f/2.8 IS is a great lens...top of the line in that category. Depending on the distance you're shooting from, i'd also look into the 100-400... Canon \| 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens \| 2577A002 And you're probably looking for a teleconverter, not an extension tube: Canon \| 1.4x EF Extender II \| 6845A004 \| B&H Photo Video or Canon \| 2x EF Extender II \| 6846A004 \| B&H Photo Video

01-18-2008, 07:42 AM	#5
Pitcherman Village Idiot Car: 04 JVP STi Fav Mod: Blitz NUR Spec R Location: B.F.E, Texas Posts: 7,863 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens? I have the non-IS version of that L lense and love it, not to mention it was 1/3 the cost.

01-18-2008, 09:56 AM	#8
ebelp Senior STI Driver Car: 05 PSM STi Fav Mod: XM Location: NY Posts: 370 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens? Yeah, you don't need the extender. They are for macro photography...pretty much the opposite of what you're looking for...hehe. The teleconverter that Parker suggested is what you need. Keep in mind your f/2.8 lens becomes a f/4 lens after you add the teleconverter.

01-18-2008, 02:52 PM	#10
Parker I can custom ban you! Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,535 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens? yep...very rare for any photographer to buy but a few have.

01-23-2008, 09:53 AM	#11
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Ben: Before I drop dime, is this the right lens? Sorry I didn't see this earlier. Yes, that's the right lens. However, you don't want an extension tube, you want the 1.4x extender that parker already linked. While you could use the 2x extender, you'll see a big difference in image quality when you go from the 1.4 to the 2x. The 1.4x doesn't reduce IQ much, but the 2x is very noticeable IQ loss. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.