Recent content by Macey

Look. As I've said I have no idea what the hell a post count has to do with anything... I'm not now nor ever going to be wanting to sell anything so wether I have 1 post or 1000 posts it's of no importance to me. But thanks ... I'll not ask questions nor post on here.

Seeing as I'm new to forums I'm not sure what relevance post count has to do with anything Now as for my personal use... How do you know what I'm to do with any information I receive. As it happens "we" being my partner and I ( just thought I'd clarify for you) are in the process of buying one...

Of these two cameras. Which would you have ? Discus. :)

Hi and welcome to TP :)

Hi Cay. Welcome to TP :clap: I think you'll find it an addictive place to be, and the locals are helpful :)

Yeah. I've read and seen much debate about Cannon and hoods. It wouldn't hurt them to include them on a camera lens of that $$$ but as in my other post thank god for eBay :)

Thank god for "eBay" I'll check on eBay Australia :) @ Calzor

On my way to view the link thanks arad :)

I'm no expert but I'd say the $$$ represents the IQ and such and the f2.8 is appealing to me. However at that price a lens hood would be nice as flare is an apparent issue with this lens. But we pay to play I guess. :)

I think I can live with a little play at my "novice" level. It still seems the most logic lens for me to use while I get familiar with the 7d. As you mentioned before I'll be on the hunt for more lenses before long. And filters oh and the flash lol then there's the tripod battery grip, the...

To be honest its more a case of getting the best all round lens while I become familiar with the eos 7d body. Then I'll be looking for better lenses for specific photography. So from all the response on the 17-55 it sounds like the perfect lens to start with. :)

What is the problem with build quality then ??

@ all those who responded thanks. Eos 7d and 17-55 it is :thumbs:

Ty cyclamens. That is very true. We only stop at the last breath. :)

Yup. Cheers for the help and confirmation that the ( 17 ) - 55 lens is a good way to go :thumbs: