Considering a EOS 60D - Should I get it and with what lense as my "go-to" lens?
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Well, you have been provided plenty of opinions and suggestions, and probably have already decided for yourself. One last thing from me. If macro is what you like more, then consider what smellzlikefish suggested. Check EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Tigerman
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I have not decided (other than on the camera brand), but I dont want to be TOO gimped should something big swim past either.
What Im afraid of with something like a 100mm macro is that it might make shots like the manta, shark and napoleon close to impossible to get?
I quite honestly dont know why Im a bit scared of the concept of no zoom given the fact that for most of my shots I dont use it in the first place..
What Im afraid of with something like a 100mm macro is that it might make shots like the manta, shark and napoleon close to impossible to get?
I quite honestly dont know why Im a bit scared of the concept of no zoom given the fact that for most of my shots I dont use it in the first place..
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Tigerman
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Ill have to look more into the entire system anyways, but Ive pretty much ruled out the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8.
Ill definetly look more into the 17-70 and fixed macro lenses but maybe not as much as 100mm. 70mm maybe?
Ill definetly look more into the 17-70 and fixed macro lenses but maybe not as much as 100mm. 70mm maybe?
LiteWeight
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Good luck with your camera/housing/strobe search. I have a T2i with the Tokina 10-17 and a Canon 60mm lenses. As you are doing, take the advice of the more experienced u/w photographers that frequent these boards. Thank you guys for your help.
For housings, please do your research as I have been burned $$$$ by buying the wrong housing. Just think of this: once you commit to a housing and the ports, extension rings, and domes, you can't get away from it. You can't just switch housings and use the extension rings and domes from another name brand. Yes, there are adapters but I don't like the extra gear. I'm just gonna have to eat my mistake.
For housings, please do your research as I have been burned $$$$ by buying the wrong housing. Just think of this: once you commit to a housing and the ports, extension rings, and domes, you can't get away from it. You can't just switch housings and use the extension rings and domes from another name brand. Yes, there are adapters but I don't like the extra gear. I'm just gonna have to eat my mistake.
For my 7D, I have the Tokina 10-17 and the Canon 60 and 100mm macros. I just sold my 17-55 (which I loved topside, but as you said, won't fit in the port) and plan to pick up a 17-40 per this chart (which also lists the sigma 17-70 as a good option): Best Underwater Lenses|Underwater Photography Guide
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Tigerman
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I was checking a photography site and came across someone selling a used sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 DC macro for ~$135, so I might grab that for a start.
If I grab that now I have freed a bit of money for later as well as saved a few bucks, provided the lens is in proper condition
If I grab that now I have freed a bit of money for later as well as saved a few bucks, provided the lens is in proper condition
smellzlikefish
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I will say that for your Napoleon Wrasse and zebra shark shots, a 60 or 70 mm would have tightened down on the subject while getting rid off a lot of the negative space. Prime lenses make you think differently about shooting.
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