anyone shooting canon's what gear do you use

[ROGERWILCO357]

I just got the canon5dmkII and looking for the right lens for macro and portraits not in one lens ..what do you use? what is the main difference in the canon macro 100mm v.s. the 100mm L series other than the price?

 

[S1024L]

Main difference between the 100mm and 100mm L lens is IS (Image Stabilization). Most Canon "L" lenses are also weather sealed. You can also use the 100mm for portraits but I use the Sigma 1.4 85mm, very sharp lens.

 

[reefsmaniac]

i use canon 1ds with 100mm macro (is) nice for portrait also ..

 

[Levito]

hmm, do you need to do anything to the camera to be able to take pics in poor weather conditions, or is a weather sealed lens enough?
That sigma 85mm lens looks like no joke.

 

[S1024L]

Levito, not sure what you mean but weather sealed means Canon uses 'O'-rings and gaskets to keep out water and dust, this doesn't mean that they are weather or waterproof.

 

[Levito]

ok. I didn't mean waterproof, I just was wondering what I'd need to do to be able to take pictures out in (light) rain without risking ruining my equipment.

 

[S1024L]

Depends on your camera body too, I believe the Rebel series are not weather sealed.

 

[Levito]

ok cool thanks

 

[jerl77]

i love my g9 not an slr but i love it

 

[ROGERWILCO357]

the 100mm macro lens for portraits ? wouldn't that be a tight fit with the subject how would dof work if the subject is 12ft away ..

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Does anyone know the proper settings for optimal shots of my tank using a canon g10

 

[S1024L]

Yes its a great portrait lens if you have room, not ideal for tight spaced portrait shots especially on a cropped sensor which is actually 160mm. Keep in mind the 2 major factors affecting DOF is aperature and distance to the subject.

the 100mm macro lens for portraits ? wouldn't that be a tight fit with the subject how would dof work if the subject is 12ft away ..