just bought my first 'L' lens

[CorvallisBMW]

I just picked up my first Canon 'L' lens, the 70-200mm f/4 L. I love it! super fast and silent focus, good size, amazing image quality. I've got a 1.4x Kenko TC on order, that should go very nicely with it too! next up is a monopod and beanbag, handholding that thing and trying to get steady shots could be a challenge. I wanted IS, but it's twice the price and I can't afford that right now :( I'll take it to PIR next track day and get some shots to post up in the forum.

[browntown]

people think you're a pro with a big white lens, i like the idea of IS too, thats why I am eyeing a pentak k10d which has the IS built into the body, so you can buy cheaper glass and still have IS.

[Erick]

What's this "L" all about? I've seen a few people toss that around without a single clue of what it meant.

[StereoInstaller1]

What's this "L" all about? I've seen a few people toss that around without a single clue of what it meant.

BFL, yo, Big Fucking Lens of the Professional type.

Now his camera is worth more than his car!

Kekekekeke

[Jean]

I am going to rent it next week to see how I like it. Have you tried 70-200 F/2.8 before purchasing F/4 ?

[CorvallisBMW]

Now his camera is worth more than his car!

Kekekekeke

Probably true! :)

[CorvallisBMW]

I am going to rent it next week to see how I like it. Have you tried 70-200 F/2.8 before purchasing F/4 ?

No I haven't tried it. I ruled it out due to size/weight/PRICE. I think I would rather have the f/4 IS for $900 than the f/2.8 non-IS for $1100.

[CorvallisBMW]

What's this "L" all about? I've seen a few people toss that around without a single clue of what it meant.

'L' stands for 'Luxury'; it's their pro series of lenses. Some (like mine) cost about $500. Others cost about $10,000. But if you see a white lense or a black lense with a red stripe around the end of the barrel, it's an 'L'

[sumyungguy]

people think you're a pro with a big white lens, i like the idea of IS too, thats why I am eyeing a pentak k10d which has the IS built into the body, so you can buy cheaper glass and still have IS.

IS is only good for some situations, I wouldnt want it all the time unless there where multiple settings for it.

[sumyungguy]

What's this "L" all about? I've seen a few people toss that around without a single clue of what it meant.

L lens' are Canon's best offering, they all have better build materials, weather sealing, best optics, and cost a lot of money.. The all have a red ring at the end but there are third party lens companies doing this to get people to buy.

[Jean]

No I haven't tried it. I ruled it out due to size/weight/PRICE. I think I would rather have the f/4 IS for $900 than the f/2.8 non-IS for $1100.

Didn't know you can purchase a 4IS for 900!!! Last time I looked F/4 non IS was 600-700. F2.8 is good though ;)

Great buy nontheless. Post some pics when you have time.

[sumyungguy]

I am going to rent it next week to see how I like it. Have you tried 70-200 F/2.8 before purchasing F/4 ?

Personally the 2.8 is worth the little extra cash. Sharper, faster, and the smooth creamy bokeh is stellar. The weight isnt that big of a deal, I hand held my 70-200 2.8L that entire lemons event this weekend.

[atomic]

must be something to really rub our noses in since you fired up TWO threads on it !!!

[sumyungguy]

I just picked up my first Canon 'L' lens

I wanted IS, but it's twice the price and I can't afford that right now

Careful, that L fever is a bad sickness.. haha good buy

IS, dont dwell on it. Ive never been in a situation where I wish I had bought the IS version. Especially in motorsport..

[CorvallisBMW]

Didn't know you can purchase a 4IS for 900!!! Last time I looked F/4 non IS was 600-700. F2.8 is good though ;)

Great buy nontheless. Post some pics when you have time.

Craigslist is GOLD for this stuff. I got mine for $475. There is a f/2.8 IS for sale in P-town now for $1400.

f/4 IS for $880:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...yUsed&Q=457678

f/4 non-IS for $490

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830998379R