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    What for the short list?

    Hi, later this year I should be getting my 25 year long service award from work. I can get high street vouchers for the likes of John Lewis/M&S/Amazon, they have just added WEX to the list. So I might be able to spend the vouchers on something for the camera, but I haven't got a short list sorted, and it is a day trip to the nearest WEX. Any ideas on what I should include on the list?

    I currently have a 6D, 35mm F2, 70-200 F4 and a 400mm F5.6, a Gitzo tripod from my film days, no working flash guns. I like architecture, landscapes and general photograph. I've started hill walking again, so don't want it to be too heavy. I will have up to £800 to spend, I have no idea what I should consider, wider angle lens, camera change?

    Thanks

    Chris

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    Re: What for the short list?

    Hi Cris, very well done on your award. A 25 year service award is rare these days when either through desire or redundancy, most change jobs around 2 years.

    Looking at your list, you have a gap between 35mm and 70mm and there just happens to be an EF 24-70mm F4 L available at WEX for £789. Or, put a little towards it and the EF 24-105mm F4 L is available at £999.

    To stretch your budget further, there are used examples at WEX for around half the new price in condition 8 and 9 and a couple of "open Box" examples at a considerable saving.

    Hope that helps.
    Colin

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      #3
      Re: What for the short list?

      If you dont mind imported equipment....

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      EF24-105F4L MkII for £699 new (import)

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      or EOS RP for £899 with adaptor if you fancy mirrorless
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        #4
        Re: What for the short list?

        As you say you like architecture, landscapes and general stuff I’m surprised the EF 24-105 L isn’t already glued on to the front of your camera as an everyday pick up and go. Would be my choice.
        Canon EOS R5, R6 plus the usual suspects ......

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          #5
          Re: What for the short list?

          It would be 24-105 L for me
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            Re: What for the short list?

            It’s nice to get something for loyal service. We get £1000 for 25 years service. I bought a very expensive pair of headphones. Now been there 30 years.
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              Re: What for the short list?

              Wow, some employers are way more generous than mine...shocked.gif

              I've still got my recent, belated, award to spend too....
              Nigel

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                Re: What for the short list?

                My 25 year award was £200 and I spent it on a Canon EOS body and lens... an EOS 650 and EF 35-105 but that was way back in 1988 soon after the autofocus 650, the first in the now very long EOS line, was released. For info the body was £250 and the lens £210 so I had to add to my award and, I suppose, I still am to this day

                Cheers,
                John

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                  Re: What for the short list?

                  Thanks for the comments and suggestions.

                  I was at a work meeting in Manchester on Friday and thought I would drop in to Wex before catching the train home. It was very busy, as it was an open day, but it meant I could speak to someone from Canon and try a few lens. I tried:

                  24 - 105 F4L, which I didn't feel comfortable with and 24 - 70 F4L, this I liked for handling and size.

                  Then the Canon guy passed me a 16 - 35mm F4L. It wasn't on the my list but he said he had one for landscapes and buildings photography.

                  I took a few photos and brought them home, while showing the wife, her comment was the 24 - 70mm ones looked mushy compared to the 16-35mm and I should go for that lens. I did agree it was a "wow" moment, much sharper and more vibrant and that was with the lens wide open, camera set to AV. Seems like I will have to save up or part exchange the 35mm F2 IS.

                  Chris

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                    Re: What for the short list?

                    Originally posted by Stackman View Post
                    Thanks for the comments and suggestions.

                    Then the Canon guy passed me a 16 - 35mm F4L. It wasn't on the my list but he said he had one for landscapes and buildings photography.

                    Chris
                    I have and use the 16-35 f4, well worth considering Chris
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                      Re: What for the short list?

                      Very perceptive of Mrs. Stackman. I recently described elsewhere how I'd compared a 17-40 f4L, 16-35 f4L and 16-35 f2.8L and that, in my trial shots at different apertures and focal lengths, the 16-35 f4L won hands down. You will not be disappointed

                      Cheers,
                      John

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