Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!!

**STScott** · 01-10-2010, 09:50 PM

My first "Pro" Lens!!!! Yay Me!!!!

Duke · 01-10-2010, 10:06 PM

I think that you had a couple of others that were ruined in the flooding didn't you?

**M38A1** · 01-10-2010, 10:12 PM

"L"ucky you........ That's a nice pc of glass.

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sharkey · 01-11-2010, 09:22 AM

WOW. If I was gonna get an "L" lens, that would be the one.

Now you can document your pipe leaks way better than the claims adjustor who comes out with his lil' PnS.

**STScott** · 01-11-2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkey

Now you can document your pipe leaks way better than the claims adjustor who comes out with his lil' PnS.

Ouch!!!

Funny you would say that....the first photos I took with this lense were of the water damage to my house!!

**Tourmeister** · 01-11-2010, 02:04 PM

For those of us not in the "know", what is the deal with the "L"?

**STScott** · 01-11-2010, 02:23 PM

The "L" lenses are the pro lenses of the Canon line. Best quality glass, innards and construction.

Not sure about Nikon, but Canon makes lenses at several price points for whatever your busget may be....the L Lenses are at the top of that food chain.

TexTom · 01-11-2010, 02:31 PM

Back in the day [film] Canon was starting to use acrylics and materials like that in their lenses. To signify purely glass lens from others they used an "L".
It was also to show Low dispersion glass was used. Higher quality materials, higher prices. All glass, all metal, etc.
TexTom

**Tourmeister** · 01-11-2010, 02:59 PM

Today was a good day. I learned something new

VRoss · 01-11-2010, 03:37 PM

In the Pentax line this place is occupied by either the "Limited" or the * (as in FA*) glass.

Having said that, the best color rendition I've ever got was from the old Zeiss glass in my favorite film camera -- Contax G1. I so want that lens on the digital body.

tavy · 01-11-2010, 04:00 PM

I always thought it stood for [L]ots of money.

dutchinterceptor · 01-11-2010, 05:28 PM

You really messed up by buying that L lens.

Now you'll be spoiled and won't settle for anything less.

I currently have three.

**STScott** · 01-11-2010, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dutchinterceptor

You really messed up by buying that L lens.

Now you'll be spoiled and won't settle for anything less.

I currently have three.

Oh I know....I am torn between getting some more L glass or upgrading to the 5D MKII next...we have mucho OT at work so it is really a matter of just working the hours...and will probably be able to add more L and and the camera to my stable in the next few months.

Of course my recent flood has put a kink in those plans...gotta wait and see how much out of pocket I will have to pay....am hoping for a kind and generous adjuster...want to put pergo in the whole house.

Which lenses do you have?

dutchinterceptor · 01-11-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STScott

Which lenses do you have?

24-70mm f/2.8 (I wanted the lens you bought but didn't have the money at the time)

200mm f/2.8

100-400mm f4.5-5.6

mnapuran · 01-11-2010, 09:18 PM

I've only got 2 L's...

Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - Isn't an L, but like the lens

01-10-2010, 09:50 PM	#1
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01-10-2010, 10:06 PM	#2
Duke Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Woodlands & Woden, TX Posts: 3,690	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! I think that you had a couple of others that were ruined in the flooding didn't you?

01-10-2010, 10:12 PM	#3
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01-11-2010, 09:22 AM	#4
sharkey The Incredible Hulk Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 7,847	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! WOW. If I was gonna get an "L" lens, that would be the one. Now you can document your pipe leaks way better than the claims adjustor who comes out with his lil' PnS. __________________ Conservatism, the NEW counter culture.

01-11-2010, 02:23 PM	#7
STScott Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 2,659	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! The "L" lenses are the pro lenses of the Canon line. Best quality glass, innards and construction. Not sure about Nikon, but Canon makes lenses at several price points for whatever your busget may be....the L Lenses are at the top of that food chain. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacessit My photo blog: http://scottbromleyphotography.com/

01-11-2010, 02:31 PM	#8
TexTom Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin,Tx. Posts: 382	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! Back in the day [film] Canon was starting to use acrylics and materials like that in their lenses. To signify purely glass lens from others they used an "L". It was also to show Low dispersion glass was used. Higher quality materials, higher prices. All glass, all metal, etc. TexTom

01-11-2010, 03:37 PM	#10
VRoss Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dripping Springs Posts: 2,044	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! In the Pentax line this place is occupied by either the "Limited" or the * (as in FA*) glass. Having said that, the best color rendition I've ever got was from the old Zeiss glass in my favorite film camera -- Contax G1. I so want that lens on the digital body.

01-11-2010, 04:00 PM	#11
tavy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 32	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! I always thought it stood for [L]ots of money.

01-11-2010, 05:28 PM	#12
dutchinterceptor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 2,066	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! You really messed up by buying that L lens. Now you'll be spoiled and won't settle for anything less. I currently have three. __________________

01-11-2010, 09:18 PM	#15
mnapuran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 1,281	Re: Woo Hoo....First "L" Lens!!!! I've only got 2 L's... Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - Isn't an L, but like the lens __________________ Mike N - My Blog '07 CBR 600RR \| '03 VTX-1300S \| '01 DRZ-400E (parting out )

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