WTB - Canon Lenses for College Photography Student

[nwoods]

My son is looking to buy a used Canon 5D MIII, and needs lenses for it. We aren't in the new retail price market. If you've been thinking about selling a seldom used lens, we might be interested. He is definitely looking for a 50mm, preferably the F/1.2, but would accept a good deal on F/1.4. He also needs something with more range, perhaps the 24-105 F/4 L. Anything is better than what he has now, which is nothing, so let me know what you have and we'll give it due consideration.

We are in SoCal/Orange County

Thanks!

Nathan Woods

 

[ludeykrus]

Good lenses are one of those things that hold their value well, so it can be tough finding a great deal. I'd recommend trying Adorama's used lens section on their website, I've gotten some lightly used lenses that way.

Also, he should consider the nifty fifty 1.8 50mm Canon lens. From what I've heard, the 1.4 is really soft at 1.4, making it borderline unusable to many people until it's stopped down at or beyond 1.8.


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[mtnbike28]

also check KEH.com

 

[nwoods]

Thanks guys

 

[KG4NEL]

I wouldn't trust the autofocus' longevity on the 1.4, and the 1.2 is slowww to focus.

FWIW, if it's just a general walkaround prime, I've really, really liked the 35/f2 IS. 35 is a little better as a street lens, I've found, and the IS is scary good at indoor stuff. No weather sealing, but just as well built as the Ls I own.

 

[nwoods]

Jim, what do you mount that 35mm to? full frame sensor?

 

[KG4NEL]

The cheaper Canon FF, the 6D.

Previously, I had the non-IS version of the 35mm on a crop sensor 60D, and it wasn't in the same league.

 

[KG4NEL]

also check KEH.com

My favorite place to buy used gear. Bought my first "real" tripod from them, as well as a Canon Speedlite.

 

[nwoods]

Scored a few deals after diligently looking. Got a nice F1.4 50mm and a cheap 35mm (used off Adorama), and got a nearly new 5D MkIII off POTN. He's stoked and putting it to good use already.

 

[esh]

I like the Sigma 24-105 over Canon's. It is very well made and is a bit crisper.

 

[nwoods]

My one foray into non Canon lenses was with a Tamaron. The IQ was great, but the focus ring rotated the wrong way from all other Canon lenses and I often missed a shot because I twisted it out of focus due to that wrong-handed operation. Do Sigma's match Canon on focus ring direction?

 

[kojackJKU]

When I used cameras with interchangeable lenses, 90% of my lenses were sigmas. Just something about the images that I liked compared to the others. The only "brand" lens that I liked was Olympus Zukios. They were amazing lenses and built like tanks....Even their kit lenses had metal mounts, dust sealing etc. I shoot Fuji prosumer cameras now for portability and image "quality". I love the images from Fuji processing engines. I have an X-S1 and an X10. both have the same image processor engine and the same sensor, so images from both cameras are almost identical. Plus they are easier to fit into the tank bag on our motorcycle.

 

[DJ98cobra]

I have a canon 100mm-400mm and a 600mm is usm II available if you want to get into a larger prime lens. I know there expensive but thought I would throw it out there.


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[nwoods]

Well, my son hasn't expressed much interest in longer lens yet. On a side note, he went to Joshua Tree the other day and decided to smash his new 35mm lens into a rock. Wasn't wearing the sling properly. Doh!

 

[Hopeless Diamond]

For hiking, especially with rock scrambling, I use a Cotton Carrier. Keeps the camera tight to your chest. Much better for rough environments than a sling