Pro Photo on a budget

[3bayjunkie]

Stuck with a 1D MKII??! I'll buy it for half of what you did when you get back if you want to get rid of it cheap.

I am probably going to keep it as a secondary camera for when i get my Nikon D700.

 

[3bayjunkie]

At this point I have decided to get the

Canon Mark II: I found one on ebay for $724.99
Canon EOS 1D Mark II Body only 8.2 mp Good condition - eBay (item 320639174269 end time Jan-12-11 14:52:42 PST)

Canon 18-200mm:
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens 2752B002 B&H

I don't plan on doing any indoor photography. and this is a good lens with both wide angle and telephoto.

 

[Village Idiot]

At this point I have decided to get the

Canon Mark II: I found one on ebay for $724.99
Canon EOS 1D Mark II Body only 8.2 mp Good condition - eBay (item 320639174269 end time Jan-12-11 14:52:42 PST)

Canon 18-200mm:
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens 2752B002 B&H

I don't plan on doing any indoor photography. and this is a good lens with both wide angle and telephoto.

That lens won't work on that body. Only EF lenses will, the EF-S lenses will not mount to full frame or aps-h sensor cameras unless they're modified and I don't know if that lens can even be modified.

 

[3bayjunkie]

At this point I have decided to get the

Canon Mark II: I found one on ebay for $724.99
Canon EOS 1D Mark II Body only 8.2 mp Good condition - eBay (item 320639174269 end time Jan-12-11 14:52:42 PST)

Canon 18-200mm:
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens 2752B002 B&H

I don't plan on doing any indoor photography. and this is a good lens with both wide angle and telephoto.

That lens won't work on that body. Only EF lenses will, the EF-S lenses will not mount to full frame or aps-h sensor cameras unless they're modified and I don't know if that lens can even be modified.

However like someone pointed out earlier in this thread, the 1D Mark II is not full frame. it has a 1.3x cropped sensor.

Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review

i see it only says EF mount on the specs but maybe that was before the EF-s came out? Anyone know if it will work?

 

[gsgary]

At this point I have decided to get the

Canon Mark II: I found one on ebay for $724.99
Canon EOS 1D Mark II Body only 8.2 mp Good condition - eBay (item 320639174269 end time Jan-12-11 14:52:42 PST)

Canon 18-200mm:
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens 2752B002 B&H

I don't plan on doing any indoor photography. and this is a good lens with both wide angle and telephoto.

No that is a crap lens, can do anything but nothing good, and does not fit

 

[3bayjunkie]

OK if figured it out...

here is the new lens, what do you think?

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens 880-101

(i only want to carry one lens since i may be moving locations a bit. I think i will pack a 1.4x teleconverter and some filters.

Any advise on what else to bring? I may be between fobs at times.

 

[RyanLilly]

OK if figured it out...

here is the new lens, what do you think?

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens 880-101

(i only want to carry one lens since i may be moving locations a bit. I think i will pack a 1.4x teleconverter and some filters.

Any advise on what else to bring? I may be between fobs at times.

Sorry, Sigma's "DC" lenses only work On 1.6x crop cameras. It may mount on a 1D, but there will be severe vignetting at the wide end.

 

[3bayjunkie]

OK if figured it out...

here is the new lens, what do you think?

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens 880-101

(i only want to carry one lens since i may be moving locations a bit. I think i will pack a 1.4x teleconverter and some filters.

Any advise on what else to bring? I may be between fobs at times.

Sorry, Sigma's "DC" lenses only work On 1.6x crop cameras. It may mount on a 1D, but there will be severe vignetting at the wide end.

well i have to admit i have never bought a lens for a dslr. i have always has film slr cameras. so how do i know if it works with my 1.3x crop?

 

[ChadHillPhoto]

IMO the Canon1D MKII is a MUCH better choice than any Pentax, Sony, Sigma.

Not only because Canon's are better camera's (IMO)but in Iraq you are going to want that thing to be sealed and tough as nails..plus Canon being 1 of the biggest brands out there it will be easier to get accessories, repairs etc.

Good luck and do post your images if you find the chance!

 

[GeneralBenson]

IMO the Canon1D MKII is a MUCH better choice than any Pentax, Sony, Sigma.

I realize that you already qualified this statement by putting IMO, and that everyone is entitled to an opinion. But there's really nothing to substantiate that comment.

 

[John Mc]

IMO the Canon1D MKII is a MUCH better choice than any Pentax, Sony, Sigma.

I realize that you already qualified this statement by putting IMO, and that everyone is entitled to an opinion. But there's really nothing to substantiate that comment.

Neither does your comment, nor this one as a mater of fact,Some people are biased towards the System they use, and it shows that both of you's are.


The Two lenses you've shown Wont work on the 1Dmk2,take a look at this
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Autofocus Lens AF020C-700 B&H
It's not going to be the best of quality Optical wise,nor is it weather sealed, but it fits and will do what you asked for.

Other option is this Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM 2562A002 B&H
If your planing on taking a 1.4 extension,it'll obv increas the telephoto distance.but again it's not weather sealed.

My option would most likely be the Canon Lens,as ive had a bit of experience with it.

 

[3bayjunkie]

I think I would go with the Tamron
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Autofocus Lens AF020C-700 B&H

Thanks for the help. This seems like a good combination.

here is a teleconverter i picked, but the chart says it won't fit.
Canon 1.4x EF Extender II (Teleconverter) 6845A004 B&H Photo

do you think this one will work?
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon AF AF14C700 B&H Photo Video

 

[gsgary]

I think I would go with the Tamron
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Autofocus Lens AF020C-700 B&H

Thanks for the help. This seems like a good combination.

here is a teleconverter i picked, but the chart says it won't fit.
Canon 1.4x EF Extender II (Teleconverter) 6845A004 B&H Photo

do you think this one will work?
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon AF AF14C700 B&H Photo Video

I wouldn't fit a converter to that lens it's not that good on it's own, lens converter are meant to be used with prime lenses. It's not a lens i would fit on one of my MK2's; your post say shooting pro that lens is no where near pro

 

[3bayjunkie]

I think I would go with the Tamron
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Autofocus Lens AF020C-700 B&H

Thanks for the help. This seems like a good combination.

here is a teleconverter i picked, but the chart says it won't fit.
Canon 1.4x EF Extender II (Teleconverter) 6845A004 B&H Photo

do you think this one will work?
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon AF AF14C700 B&H Photo Video

I wouldn't fit a converter to that lens it's not that good on it's own, lens converter are meant to be used with prime lenses. It's not a lens i would fit on one of my MK2's; your post say shooting pro that lens is no where near pro

Well I agree I wouldn't need a tele-converter for my photos. I just thought of taking one just in case. Like maybe i could see something far off while i was out in the middle of the desert. It might come in handy, ya never know.

 

[GeneralBenson]

I think I would go with the Tamron
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Autofocus Lens AF020C-700 B&H

Thanks for the help. This seems like a good combination.

here is a teleconverter i picked, but the chart says it won't fit.
Canon 1.4x EF Extender II (Teleconverter) 6845A004 B&H Photo

do you think this one will work?
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon AF AF14C700 B&H Photo Video

I wouldn't fit a converter to that lens it's not that good on it's own, lens converter are meant to be used with prime lenses. It's not a lens i would fit on one of my MK2's; your post say shooting pro that lens is no where near pro

Well I agree I wouldn't need a tele-converter for my photos. I just thought of taking one just in case. Like maybe i could see something far off while i was out in the middle of the desert. It might come in handy, ya never know.

A 1.4TC doens't add nearly as much extra reach as you would think it does.