What next?

70-200 out of the lenses you mentioned, it's a great lens and already proven that you'll use it lots. What about the 16-35 mkII? I've just bought a cheap Tamron 17-35 until I can afford the Canon L.
 
Rojin said:
70-200 out of the lenses you mentioned, it's a great lens and already proven that you'll use it lots. What about the 16-35 mkII? I've just bought a cheap Tamron 17-35 until I can afford the Canon L.
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Well I've got the 17-40L so my wide end is covered. It's only f/4.0 but it's limited me yet, so I don't feel the need to change it. Good shout though :)
 
I think personally just going to a 5D is going to dramatically alter the way you take photographs.

More than anything is the huge viewfinder which opens your eyes to see more of whats going on through the optics. I think the 70 - 200 is great but its so heavy. Its not a fast lens to switch to when you are in a hurry either due to its sheer size. I would consider that your 17 - 40 is gonna bloom into a gorgeously wide shooter on a 5D and your top end of zoom is gonna take a huge wack so if you feel the 135 isn't long enough on a 40D then a 135 on a 5D is gonna really suck for you. Its just about picking a working range you are happy with.
 
Johnny|lucidcomposure said:
I think personally just going to a 5D is going to dramatically alter the way you take photographs.

More than anything is the huge viewfinder which opens your eyes to see more of whats going on through the optics. I think the 70 - 200 is great but its so heavy. Its not a fast lens to switch to when you are in a hurry either due to its sheer size. I would consider that your 17 - 40 is gonna bloom into a gorgeously wide shooter on a 5D and your top end of zoom is gonna take a huge wack so if you feel the 135 isn't long enough on a 40D then a 135 on a 5D is gonna really suck for you. Its just about picking a working range you are happy with.
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Yeah, I see what you mean. I know the 70-200 is damn very but I find that very handy when balancing along with the IS it allows you to happily nail lots of candids :)
 
Mind if I ask what price Kerso is currently doing the 24-70L for?

I'm tempted to sell my 28-105L and put it towards one, since moving to FF the 28-105 doesn't have much in terms of reach so considering a 24-70 and 70-200 combo.
 
GSXRMovistar said:
Mind if I ask what price Kerso is currently doing the 24-70L for?

I'm tempted to sell my 28-105L and put it towards one, since moving to FF the 28-105 doesn't have much in terms of reach so considering a 24-70 and 70-200 combo.
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I'm paying £850 + £10 to send it. Or thereabouts...can't remember exact figures and phone with email on is just out of reach :p
 
Hmm £850 is a good price, have to see what my 28-105 would go for as that's tempting.

Although as above I recommend a second body, and then in ther interim until funds allow you could always hire lenses when you have a wedding/event to do (using the cash from those to fund full time lenses).
 
Phate said:
Pocket wizards or similar - I VERY nearly bought an elinchrom kit the other week, and pretty sure I'm going to get it anyway.
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Don't do that Phate. I have an Elinchrom set that I have never used in anger. One sender, Two recievers.

Not that there is anything wrong with it. It's just that flash isn't my style.

Give me a call and we can sort something out.

Andrew
 
Gaffer said:
Don't do that Phate. I have an Elinchrom set that I have never used in anger. One sender, Two recievers.

Not that there is anything wrong with it. It's just that flash isn't my style.

Give me a call and we can sort something out.

Andrew
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Cool beans :) - Will give you a call on my lunch break :)
 
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