Wife lets you get a lens which do you choose?! 24-105 f4L or the 70-200 f4L?

[HughGuessWho]

Go for the 70-200 2.8 L non IS for $1300.

 

[hukim0531]

I don't know how old your kids are or their activities, but the longer reach will definitely come in handy for school performances and sporting activities. My vote is solid. Get 70-200mm f4. I plan to replace my 55-250 with 70-200 one of these days, whether it be f4 or f2.8.

 

[JonathanNYC]

my journey has come to an end!

I paid for my lens and KSM CP Filter. (~$125)

what do you guys think?!

$640 for this. 70-200 f/4 L build date of August 2011 includes the shipping and its still got 6 months left on the warranty, i get original boxes, cases, and the original receipt from adorama (for the lens) i paid the 3% to ensure the transaction wasnt shady even though the guy had 3 feedback and is pretty active on fredmiranda.com http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1119315

 

[Robin Usagani]

congrats.. what are you planning to use this lens and the CP filter for?

 

[JonathanNYC]

congrats.. what are you planning to use this lens and the CP filter for?

mainly outdoor shots of the kids at the park, playing etc, I already have the 50mm F/1.4 so I don't think that having the F4 24-105 will really be any better, plus I have the kit lens 18-135 (for now) until i can get something a bit better, it really does a good job.

having the 70-200 gives me a better reach and is perfect for outdoor use especially on super sunny days over the summer. I think it may be my carry around lens when I go to the park with the kids. I can always lug around my 50mm just in case i want to do some close up portraits since it's fairly small and light.

I don't know how old your kids are or their activities, but the longer reach will definitely come in handy for school performances and sporting activities. My vote is solid. Get 70-200mm f4. I plan to replace my 55-250 with 70-200 one of these days, whether it be f4 or f2.8.

the kids are young they are only 1 and 2! but I plan on shooting lots of pictures of them and other things, mainly outdoors, nothing in studios or indoors.

 

[ChristianGrattan]

Buying gear can be a tough call. Let us know how you feel about the decision after you have taken it out for a spin.

PS I am jealous of the price.

 

[JonathanNYC]

Buying gear can be a tough call. Let us know how you feel about the decision after you have taken it out for a spin.

PS I am jealous of the price.

thank you!! the lens itself can be had with some haggling for under $500 (~485 is the lowest i've seen including shipping and w/o the 3% for paypal security) however this lens is less than a year old, build date of august 2011 includes all original paperwork, box, warranty card and factory warranty of about 6 months more, from the purchase date. plus I get the KSM 67mm filter which to be honest is overkill for me but honestly i'd never pick one up myself unless i got it at a steal. i'd probably spring for a cheaper hoya or canon for $10-$40 max.

 

[HughGuessWho]

my journey has come to an end!

I paid for my lens and KSM CP Filter. (~$125)

what do you guys think?!

$640 for this. 70-200 f/4 L build date of August 2011 includes the shipping and its still got 6 months left on the warranty, i get original boxes, cases, and the original receipt from adorama (for the lens) i paid the 3% to ensure the transaction wasnt shady even though the guy had 3 feedback and is pretty active on fredmiranda.com

Congrats. Nothing is more fun than getting a new lens, especially an "L". Well, except for.....

 

[sovietdoc]

I think you've made the right choice and you won't regret it. Assuming the lens is in good condition with no defects.

 

[JonathanNYC]

got my lens today.. my god its a beauty
also I'm addicted to fredmiranda. Can't stop lurking there! Have a canon speedlite 430ex on order. Should be here soon!

iPhone iv : tapatalk

 

[HughGuessWho]

Congrats. Have fun and post some pictures. The next thing you should buy is a real strap and get rid of that Canon strap before it wears your neck out.

 

[JonathanNYC]

Congrats. Have fun and post some pictures. The next thing you should buy is a real strap and get rid of that Canon strap before it wears your neck out.

got a red crumpler canon strap coming... i can't wait! also have a 430EX flash on its way. addiction can be a dangerous thing!