one lens has to go

Tito Haggardt · September 28th, 2009, 10:54 PM

I am aware of the 7D and I am reading that forum also. the cropping does seem to effect people's lens selection.
my thoughts on what i will use the camera for would make me think i will be on sticks, but life experience tells me that it is best to be prepared for any eventuality.
in the back of my mind i can hear the man who i inherited the 5D from saying "when you sell it , you don't own it any more." simple but true
please continue to comment on all possibilities, i am learning and asking myself questions from every contribution.
thank you all
aloha
tito

John Mitchell · October 3rd, 2009, 11:52 AM

You have to decide what you are shooting. IS is great for handheld stuff where there is enough light to stop your subject but for other circumstances like concert shooting you'll need the extra stop of light.

From a video perspective F4 would be a slowish lens, but because you're dealing with a fairly large sensor the high ISO performance (gain) is better than most camcorders. In any case I wouldn't advocate keeping both lenses unless you are going to carry around two bodies.

Tito Haggardt · October 4th, 2009, 02:39 PM

thank you all for your input.
i am going to sell the 5D EOS camera body on ebay.
after i get the 5DMark II i will try both zooms and see if i want or need both.
aloha
tito

Mark Barbieri · October 9th, 2009, 04:53 AM

I would keep the 24-70. I have both and use both regularly. I like the extra reach of the 24-105 and the IS. I like the extra DOF control and low light performance of the 24-70. For still photography, it's a wash. For video, the 24-70 is my favorite.

One reason is the wider aperture. I like the extra DOF control. While IS is nice, it is of limited value in video. You can only lower your shutter speed so far without having motion blur problems.

Another big negative for the 24-105 is barrel distortion at the wide end. With still shots, it is easy to correct. It's harder with video. It you shoot scenes with vertical lines (wall corners, door frames, etc) near the edge of your frame, they appear distractingly bowed.

Tito Haggardt · October 15th, 2009, 01:55 PM

thank you Mark
that makes a lot of sense to me
aloha
tito

September 28th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#16
Tito Haggardt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ocean View Hawaii Posts: 88	I am aware of the 7D and I am reading that forum also. the cropping does seem to effect people's lens selection. my thoughts on what i will use the camera for would make me think i will be on sticks, but life experience tells me that it is best to be prepared for any eventuality. in the back of my mind i can hear the man who i inherited the 5D from saying "when you sell it , you don't own it any more." simple but true please continue to comment on all possibilities, i am learning and asking myself questions from every contribution. thank you all aloha tito

October 3rd, 2009, 11:52 AM	#17
John Mitchell Contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 873	You have to decide what you are shooting. IS is great for handheld stuff where there is enough light to stop your subject but for other circumstances like concert shooting you'll need the extra stop of light. From a video perspective F4 would be a slowish lens, but because you're dealing with a fairly large sensor the high ISO performance (gain) is better than most camcorders. In any case I wouldn't advocate keeping both lenses unless you are going to carry around two bodies.

October 4th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#18
Tito Haggardt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ocean View Hawaii Posts: 88	thank you all for your input. i am going to sell the 5D EOS camera body on ebay. after i get the 5DMark II i will try both zooms and see if i want or need both. aloha tito

October 9th, 2009, 04:53 AM	#19
Mark Barbieri Tourist Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2	I would keep the 24-70. I have both and use both regularly. I like the extra reach of the 24-105 and the IS. I like the extra DOF control and low light performance of the 24-70. For still photography, it's a wash. For video, the 24-70 is my favorite. One reason is the wider aperture. I like the extra DOF control. While IS is nice, it is of limited value in video. You can only lower your shutter speed so far without having motion blur problems. Another big negative for the 24-105 is barrel distortion at the wide end. With still shots, it is easy to correct. It's harder with video. It you shoot scenes with vertical lines (wall corners, door frames, etc) near the edge of your frame, they appear distractingly bowed.

October 15th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#20
Tito Haggardt Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ocean View Hawaii Posts: 88	thank you Mark that makes a lot of sense to me aloha tito