Henry Gentles Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm after an EF 70 - 200mm Zoom Lens but as a fulltime Student can't afford a Canon IS 70 - 200mm for both stills and Video. Has anyone been down this road and recommend the best bang for buck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktide Media Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Depends what your looking to shoot and what your budget it is. If you dont need AF then the Nikon 80-200 is really good for the price, and can fit on Canon EOS body's. The new Tamron is good price and is really nice what what it is. The old Tamron is great for film because its really sharp but sllllloooooowwwww AF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ash Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 There is also the Tokina 80-200 f2.8 can be found at low prices http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=tokina+80-200+nikon&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtokina+80-200+f+2.8+nikon&_nkw=tokina+80-200+f+2.8+nikon&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenogears Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Both Tamron and Tokina are good and less expensive alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 I think I'm gonna save up and go with the F4 Canon 70 -200mm which is $650 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBrute Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I think I'm gonna save up and go with the F4 Canon 70 -200mm which is $650 new. What kind of stuff do you plan on shooting (for stills)? I'd honestly just get the lens you need for stills and worry about your video needs afterwards. If you need 50mm or 150mm for video, you can find plenty of cheap solutions that will get the job done. Video is pretty forgiving, and the lens you use can easily get lost in all the variables of video (grading, camera movement, pacing, sound, DSLR performance, etc...). Where as with stills, a good lens can make or break you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Oh it is for stills but will use it telephoto bokeh shots for video also. I don't shoot sports so the non IS canon looks good to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted April 13, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2014 Get a used Canon 80-200mm F2.8L. Same beautiful look as the newer ones and as sharp, but can be had on eBay for around $600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergo Zjeci Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I have buy 70-200mm F4L a week ago for like 400$ used from a friend who claims he made like 500 pics with this lens. And i can say it is a good and sharp lens for photo outdoors (did not try indoors yet), maybe you will miss IS but focusing works great. As for video you will need a tripod or movi for stabilized shoots ;D Also good thing is that the lens is not heavy. But like Andrew says look for Canon 80-200mm F2.8L, i will cuz i will use it manly for video and f2.8 for low light. Here are some pictures made with 70-200mm F4L.http://ergozjeci.smugmug.com/Photography/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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