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Old 24-11-2009, 11:32 PM
dpastern (Dave Pastern)
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I missed the removed comments, but it's not really an issue. I understand what you're saying - the Canon super telephoto glass is the best. And I know it is. Nikon's more expensive by a good portion, and a LOT harder to get, and not as good optically, or AF wise. The OEM manufacturers, Tokina, Tamron & Sigma offer pretty good glass. Sure, it's not in the same league as the Canon gear, but it's pretty good.

I severely doubt that most people could accurately tell which image was taken with which lens in a blind test. I know that there's a difference between final output, and actual usage in the field, and this is where the Canon lenses beat the hell out of their competition. Ultra fast AF. Super accurate (when not using a 1D mark III that is lol). The OEMs might get 50% of shots as keepers, the Canon gets 90%, and yes, that is a MAJOR advantage when shooting sports or wildlife on the move. That doesn't mean that you can't capture wonderful images with the OEMs, it's just harder, and less likely to happen imho.

I must catch up with Alex one day to pry those nice long white lenses from his fingers muhahaha! And if I'm down Sydney way, I think your 5D mark II could be seriously investigated too

Dave

PS It's looking more like I'll be getting a Mark IV in the next year. I'll keep my mark IIn as a back up.
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