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  1. 4th July 2009, 08:10 PM #1
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    Canon 16-35L

    Anyone got this lens?
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    Don't have it, but played with it for a while. Very nice lens.

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    mmm, that wouldbe good for a wedding I have to shoot, but dare I ask the price?
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    ~ $2100

    https://www.camerasdirect.com.au/ind...15th-july.html

    it is a good lens. I think the extra stop was worth it, possible to get some bokeh even at 16mm if you use f/2.8, noticeably more so than at f/4.

    The 17-40 is just as good quality but can't quite do the DoF trick as well, but you get 5mm extra reach, and it's half the price.

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    I'm quite new to DSLR but I still don't quite understand lens pricing. Why is your 16-35L twice the price of my smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM?
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    Quote Originally Posted by inside View Post
    I'm quite new to DSLR but I still don't quite understand lens pricing. Why is your 16-35L twice the price of my smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM?
    Canon lenses with an L prefix are luxury lenses and have superior optics, even makes the nikon guys shed a tear.
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  7. 24th July 2009, 10:14 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    Canon lenses with an L prefix are luxury lenses and have superior optics, even makes the nikon guys shed a tear.
    So similar to Pentax DA* lenses? Sure 10% or even 30% but over 100% more expensive???
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  8. 25th July 2009, 06:00 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    Canon lenses with an L prefix are luxury lenses and have superior optics, even makes the nikon guys shed a tear.
    It's not just the optics. It's also build quality, including weatherproofing, plus they come with carry cases and hoods.

    If you even pick up a Canon L lens and a non-L equivalent you'll immediately see, and feel the difference. L lenses typically carry their max aperture across the entire focal length too. They also have USM focusing. L lenses can be identified by a thin red ring.
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