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Feb 8, 2008 | 04:37 AM

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I highly recommend going with the f/2.8 lens. I've had multiple situations where I really wished I had that extra bit of aperture so I could shoot faster.

for sure 2.8 is the way to go

especially full frame so you can use the L 2.8 wide zooms effectively

Feb 8, 2008 | 05:58 PM

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I highly recommend going with the f/2.8 lens. I've had multiple situations where I really wished I had that extra bit of aperture so I could shoot faster.

Not sure I understand what you mean 'shooting faster'?

Feb 8, 2008 | 11:35 PM

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a lower aperture lens is considered "faster"

Feb 9, 2008 | 02:18 AM

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Indeed. A 1.2 is "faster" than a 2.8. While this is industry standard, it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Now, who's leg do I have to hump to get an avatar around here?

Feb 9, 2008 | 10:53 AM

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mine

and then ask one of the mods to put one up for you

just make it and email it

Feb 9, 2008 | 11:18 AM

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Indeed. A 1.2 is "faster" than a 2.8. While this is industry standard, it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Now, who's leg do I have to hump to get an avatar around here?

not the leg, but hump jimbo's face and you might get a tip.

Feb 9, 2008 | 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Control It

Not sure I understand what you mean 'shooting faster'?

It means you can let in more light for your shot, opposed to a f/4 setting. This allows you to shoot at a faster shutter speed which is important in low lighting situations. Blur is a bitch once you go beyond a certain speed so its always nice to have that extra one or two clicks to compensate.

Also, IS helps as well.