Conn's specials.

AnimalRights · 15-06-2008 11:11am #1

http://www.connscameras.com/flat_areaEQLproductsAMPCategoryIDEQL9438_entry.html

For ages they had the 24-105 down as a special along with the 17-85 as they were split form "Uk kits" but it was the same price as their normal 24-105! €999

2 days ago I noticed they've changed/fixed the price on the special and it's now a very competative €750.

I do need a good walk around lens so may be tempted.
Although on my 450D crop lens it would be 38-168, still it's cheaper now than the other contenders such as the 24-70 2.8.
Will have to find my soul now so I can sell it.....running outta funds with this expensive lense hobby!
One question, would this be ok for Pub gigs being an f/4 and all that?

Covey · 15-06-2008 2:24pm

The IS is super on that lens. I've maanged shots as low as 1/15 sec that are sharp, though that doesn't help much if it's action you're after.

AnimalRights · 15-06-2008 2:34pm

No this one is not for action but Pub gigs and just a walkaround as such for SPWC/Docklands type fests amongst other things.
But it's the Pub test that is the deal clincher for me.

Covey · 15-06-2008 2:50pm

Gigs are action are they not??

MartMax · 15-06-2008 2:51pm

indeed it's a bargain. don't forget that there's also a Canon cash back of €60 on assumption it's EU/UK stock. so net cost is around €690. i don't see if we could get it any cheaper from any UK on-line retailer. was thinking to hold this purchase until Christmas but now... temptation... well it's sunday and they are closed...

AnimalRights · 15-06-2008 2:55pm

Guess they are, especially the music I listen too.:pac:
I was thinking of Sports as the only thing as action for some reason, probs 'cos I did alot of work that side just b4 I ordered a 2.8L for Sports for that very reason.

Read stacks of reviews for the 24-105L but this short one kinda answered more than the longer reviews.

http://photo.net/equipment/canon/24-105/

I do own a 50mm 1.4 which I use for gigs but at times I wanted more of the bands.
I was able to use the 450D kit lense at a gig b4 which was 3.5-5.6 and that seemed to manage.

I have in this post being in the pro and against camp haven't I?

AnimalRights · 15-06-2008 2:57pm

mart_max wrote: »

indeed it's a bargain. don't forget that there's also a Canon cash back of €60 on assumption it's EU/UK stock. so net cost is around €690. i don't see if we could get it any cheaper from any UK on-line retailer. was thinking to hold this purchase until Christmas but now... temptation... well it's sunday and they are closed...

The cashback Doesn't apply.

MartMax · 15-06-2008 3:02pm

AnimalRights wrote: »

The cashback Doesn't apply.

How come?

Ricky91t · 15-06-2008 3:03pm

I think if its for bands you're better off getting an f/2.8.The is will help for hand shake but you'll still have the movement from the band members as im sure they wont be standing still?

Ricky91t · 15-06-2008 3:05pm

And by the way you'll find 28mm sometimes to cropped on a 1.6,im currently looking to get a "kit lens" zoom range lens as my 28-105 is too tight

AnimalRights · 15-06-2008 3:16pm

I know Ricky, I missed not having a good walkaround lens yesterday though.
Conn's say that this price will not include any rebate special offers....
Can't afford the 24-70 2.8.
I still like the overall idea length wise of the 24-105, seems to tick more boxes than the 24-70 2.8.
I have got options for gigs.....so ...
aahh I've another 12 or so hours of reading!

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