Ditching the 200mm Prime - PhotoCamel

Mr. Pickles · 07-27-2005

I am thinking of selling off the Canon 200mm f/2.8 Prime and replace it with a 70-200 zoomer. The Prime is a typical prime. Awesome and fast. I just think for the junk I shoot, the zoomer would cover more and be used more.

Any Prime users/lovers out there think I've lost all my marbles?

photosbymorgan2 · 07-27-2005

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Originally Posted by Mr. Pickles

I am thinking of selling off the Canon 200mm f/2.8 Prime and replace it with a 70-200 zoomer. The Prime is a typical prime. Awesome and fast. I just think for the junk I shoot, the zoomer would cover more and be used more.

Any Prime users/lovers out there think I've lost all my marbles?

How much if you do sell it?

JohnC · 07-28-2005

I go through similar thoughts. But I have both the 200/2.8 and the 70-200IS. I use the zoom a LOT more than the prime. But I do like the prime when I want a smaller (and black) lens that doesn't stand out so much. I also have the 85/1.8 and 135/2.0. But use them more than the 200 prime. Maybe equal use as the 70-200.

John

Neil · 07-28-2005

Well, it's none of my business of course... but, if it were me, I'd keep it - if I wanted the zoom, I'd save up and get that, while keeping the prime - but that's just me!!

Mr. Pickles · 07-28-2005

I think it is worth $600, as I have seen some sold for less and some for more. Mine looks great (no paint scrathings, or lens scratchings, and doesn't appear to me to have any dust in the elements. And I have the humongous "hard" case (big black one with red inside), original box, both end caps, and the case strap to go with it.

As for saving up and getting a zoom to add to the collection, I have tried that. Several times. The wife wants a new pool, or a vacation, or something that costs $500 breaks, or I get a 550EX flash instead, or a better wide lens, or........

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Mr. Pickles PhotoCamel Supporter Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 12,646 CamelKarma: 7932 Gallery \| Blog	Ditching the 200mm Prime I am thinking of selling off the Canon 200mm f/2.8 Prime and replace it with a 70-200 zoomer. The Prime is a typical prime. Awesome and fast. I just think for the junk I shoot, the zoomer would cover more and be used more. Any Prime users/lovers out there think I've lost all my marbles? __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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JohnC Dromedary Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,060 CamelKarma: 573 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Ditching the 200mm Prime I go through similar thoughts. But I have both the 200/2.8 and the 70-200IS. I use the zoom a LOT more than the prime. But I do like the prime when I want a smaller (and black) lens that doesn't stand out so much. I also have the 85/1.8 and 135/2.0. But use them more than the 200 prime. Maybe equal use as the 70-200. John
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Neil Vicuna Posts: 154 CamelKarma: 18 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Ditching the 200mm Prime Well, it's none of my business of course... but, if it were me, I'd keep it - if I wanted the zoom, I'd save up and get that, while keeping the prime - but that's just me!!
Neil Vicuna Posts: 154 CamelKarma: 18 Gallery \| Blog	__________________ Neil<br />_________________________________________________ _______________________________<br />I now shoot mostly with a 5D & 16-35 f/2.8L;<br />I also shoot with Olympus Zuiko OM lenses on a 10D, and a Canon G2 P&S;<br />When I shoot film, I usually use an Olympus OM-1N, or a Hasselblad 500C + Carl Zeiss 80mm f/2.8

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Mr. Pickles PhotoCamel Supporter Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 12,646 CamelKarma: 7932 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Ditching the 200mm Prime I think it is worth $600, as I have seen some sold for less and some for more. Mine looks great (no paint scrathings, or lens scratchings, and doesn't appear to me to have any dust in the elements. And I have the humongous "hard" case (big black one with red inside), original box, both end caps, and the case strap to go with it. As for saving up and getting a zoom to add to the collection, I have tried that. Several times. The wife wants a new pool, or a vacation, or something that costs $500 breaks, or I get a 550EX flash instead, or a better wide lens, or........ __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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