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70-200 f/4 non is OR tokina 10-17 fisheye

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freshlyDIPPED
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cant decide on which to buy first. i shoot mostly skiing/boarding. some kitebooarding and use my lenses to walk around and get pictures for my photo class.

right now i have a 100-300, 50 f/1.8, and two 18-55 zooms.

kinda leaning toward a 70-200 L.

thanks

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Sep 11 2009 12:09AM
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no_steeze
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if you already have a 50 and an 18-55 go for the 70-200, i have that lens and it's so good, you can't regret getting L glass
Sep 11 2009 12:58AM
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.jr
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what 50 do you have?
Sep 11 2009 1:14AM
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Fintendo
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70-200 L is excellent. The construction, images, everything about it is worth it. Also on what you're shooting, you'd get good use out of it.
Sep 11 2009 9:31AM
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1080ski
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i would go for the 70-200 as well. L glass is really nice, but thats not the reason i would choose it. I dont think that most fisheye photos come out well. especially in skate photography
Sep 11 2009 11:58AM
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skinnylove
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personally i would pick the 70-200 probably.

it depends what you wanna shoot though, like jumps and such from somewhat of a distance away or do you want to be right next to the action? that's the question i would ask yourself.
Sep 11 2009 2:41PM
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ChronicLines
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I suggest getting the nice L series glass, even though you basically already have that range covered.  Then check out the vivitar 7mm fish if you've still got a bit of cash to burn.  It's cheaper than the tokina but lacks AF, but with a fish, you really don't need it.
Sep 11 2009 2:53PM
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hollygrove
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pick up the 70-200 then proceed to save a little bit and pick up this or the vivitar already mentioned

Sep 11 2009 3:03PM
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.jr
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you have that lens?
Sep 11 2009 4:21PM
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hollygrove
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No but im planning on picking it up soon. I know someone with it and they really enjoy it. They say it's a fun lens to play around with because of the manual focus and aperture ring.
Sep 11 2009 4:53PM
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Bangor
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70-200. It'll last you a lifetime.
Sep 11 2009 9:18PM
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basedjase
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i have the fisheye. its a great lens for jibs and some jump shots. would highly recogmend it.
Sep 11 2009 11:26PM
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freshlyDIPPED
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thanks to everybody that posted. ive found a used 70-200 f/4 in prime condition for 550 with a filter. YESSSSSS! i think ill take the plunge
Sep 12 2009 1:47PM
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Keyjibbs
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Sick man I just got that lens and I LOVE IT. Its awesome. Also I'd search around for a little longer I bought mine used on Ebay for like $490shipped and unless its a quality filter don't bother but if it is congrats. I'm sure you'll fall in love as soon as you put it on your camera.
Sep 12 2009 2:16PM
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freshlyDIPPED
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ive been search around POTN and i just found a new one for 550. brandnew.
Sep 12 2009 2:17PM
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