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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II Pros: Creative possibilities in any context, maximum and constant aperture at f/2.8 Cons: for the use I make of it, absolutely none Opinion: Taken used (and definitely lived) for less than 300 euros, for the use I make of it in the field of sports reportage and concerts I put it without hesitation in the kit instead of the Tamron 15-30 I had previously in order to have all three f/2.8 zooms of the same brand and therefore more homogeneity within the same reportage. And it is precisely the aperture, when working indoors and with artificial lights, that is its trump card that made me prefer it to the f/4 version which - from what I read - is better in terms of sharpness especially at the edges. In any case, the lack of sharpness at the edges is not an insurmountable problem for me. The particular focal range allows you to explore many solutions and shooting points, perfect especially for panoramas and context photos of events or concerts. Summing up, also thanks to the price at which I found it, a widely promoted lens and that, personally, I would buy again instead of version III if the copy in my possession were to say goodbye to me. sent on February 28, 2025 |
 | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM II Pros: Sharpness, speed and precision autofocus, construction, versatility of use, constant 2.8 aperture Cons: Blurry (I explain more below) Opinion: I copy/paste in part the reasoning made for the 70-200 II: the blur is not as poetic as in the first version, indeed I would say it is quite "brutal" as required by today's times, but perhaps I just have to look at it since the II has recently entered my kit and it is still a matter of personal taste. The sharpness is incredible, already from full aperture, the autofocus is crazy for speed and precision and those like me who do sports sincerely thank you. That said, and going into the specifics of this 24-70mm, compared to the first version I appreciated the more human-sized lens hood than that of the 1 version. The construction is also excellent, with the lens that extends to 70mm and is compact at 24mm, contrary to what happens in the first version. The lack of stabilization is not a big problem, given the focal range. Whose versatility remains excellent for an incredible variety of uses in every photographic genre ranging from reportage to portraits to everything your imagination and creativity suggests. sent on February 27, 2025 |
 | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Pros: Sharpness, speed and precision autofocus, construction, constant 2.8 maximum aperture Cons: Blurry (I explain more below) Opinion: Although I am tremendously fond of version I, moving on to version II you enter a completely different planet. The blur is not as poetic as in the first version, indeed I would say it is quite "brutal" as required by today's times, but perhaps I just have to take a look at it since the II has recently entered my kit. The sharpness is incredible, already from full aperture, the autofocus is crazy for speed and precision and those like me who do sports sincerely thank you. I don't pronounce on the stabilizer, for my type of photography it is not needed and I keep it off. The weight is useless to put among the cons, we are talking about a battle optic with a very solid construction (as I recently tested in spite of myself with a ruinous fall that resolved without any damage) and of the highest quality and with a constant aperture of 2.8 over the entire focal arc. It is well worth the amount invested, especially in the case of professional use. sent on February 27, 2025 |
 | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Pros: L-series, build quality, rendering, and blurry Cons: Very bulky lens hood Opinion: Lens that I am very fond of because it was my first L Series. Even if it made me suffer a bit - read the breakage of the flat cable that forced me to service - it gave me great satisfaction. The rendering is very poetic and almost vintage, still excellent now if you are not fanatical of the "surgical" sharpness from corner to corner of the frame. The blur is very nice and soft. The only real flaw I found is the decidedly bulky lens hood. The weight? It's not a feather, but after all we're talking about a constant f/2.8. For the rest, it is an absolutely recommended lens with which I have shot in many areas: from sports to concerts to commercial work in the studio. The all-rounder focal length also makes it very flexible. Only changed professional needs made me turn towards version II, otherwise I would have kept it for a long time. sent on February 25, 2025 |
 | Canon EF 300mm f/4 USM L Pros: Sharpness, robustness, built-in lens hood, second-hand price Cons: Those closely related to the fact that it is a fixed lens with such an extended focal length; Out of production for a long time, probable difficulty for any spare parts Opinion: I mainly do sports photos and I don't always have the opportunity to be close to the action, so a 300 is welcome. Since the f/2.8 version is not within my reach at the moment, I opted for this f/4 version. But I don't consider it a fallback at all, on the contrary! For the "portrait round" during the warm-up in volleyball matches it is great, as well as for taking photos when they are on the "short side" of the court. In addition, compared to its big brother it is much lighter and fits in my backpack thus completing the setup together with the f/2.8 zoom "triad". Speaking of portability, the built-in lens hood is also excellent in this sense. I use it both with 1DX (indoors) and with 5D Mark III and 7D Mark II, on which it becomes a 480mm and with all three cameras it gives me great satisfaction. Very sharp optics even at full aperture (not having had the IS version I do not pronounce on what is said, that is that in sharpness the non-IS version is better) and very robust in the face of an all in all relative weight that is more or less on the wavelength of the "short-toed" 70-200. As for the cons, there are those closely related to the fact that it is a fixed lens and its focal length so extended that in certain situations it may not be the most comfortable. Then there is the fact that it is a fairly old lens and long out of production, with obvious unknown about the availability of spare parts in case of need. But apart from these two aspects, I am definitely happy to have it at home, also given the price on the second-hand market. sent on February 05, 2025 |
 | Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Pros: Simply magical Cons: Not having it Opinion: Not being a portrait photographer, for some time I had been thinking about whether it was appropriate to trade it in to buy a lens more suitable for sports photography (although those few times I had taken it with me to a fencing or volleyball arena it gave me excellent results as well as in concert photography) but after being able to test it in its field of choice during a portrait workshop set in I no longer have any doubt that it will remain part of my kit. Used with Canon 1DX (but even with 5D III the discourse does not change), it is pure magic: blurred, colors, definition. sharpness even at high apertures. Of course it is not an easy focal length, also thanks to the fact that it is a fixed lens, but once "tamed" it can only give satisfaction and make you have a lot of fun. Absolutely and warmly recommended for those who do not have it yet, those who do have it instead keep it tight. sent on December 02, 2024 |
 | Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Pros: Lightweight, bright, second-hand price, ductile Cons: not having it Opinion: To summarize at best, one could say: little expense, maximum yield. Great for portraiture, but also very useful in more dynamic situations, to the point that I often take it with me when I go to take pictures at volleyball matches or fencing competitions. From its compactness and lightness, but above all the cost on the second-hand market that make it perfect for an entry into the world of portraiture without breaking the bank for the f/1.4 or the magnificent f/1.2. Absolutely recommended. sent on October 18, 2024 |
 | Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC USD Pros: Build quality, sharpness, creative possibilities in every context, maximum and constant aperture at f/2.8 Cons: Weight Opinion: As soon as he got on the car, the first reaction was: kill how much it weighs! However, it was enough for me to start taking a few shots to understand that it would soon become one of my favorite lenses. Excellent sharpness, especially starting from f.4, the fact that I can count on a maximum aperture of f/2.8 makes it very useful even in contexts such as sports halls - where I can also invent more original shots given the infinite creative possibility that a wide angle offers - or under stage during concerts. Having all Canon L-series lenses, at the beginning I had to get the eye used to different rendering and colors, but slowly I'm getting used to it and I'm overall satisfied with the purchase, since I was able to complete the "holy trinity" of f/2.8 zooms with a low cost and with great satisfaction. The only drawback is the weight: compared to the analogue Canon (16-35 f/2.8) it weighs twice as much and since my typical backpack for work outings includes 5D Mark III and 1DX plus 24-70 and 70-200 the addition of this lens makes the ballast even heavier; moreover, in combination with the flagship, the combo is well over 2 kg. Not being a landscape architect, for me the impossibility of mounting screw filters is not a problem but it is an element to take into account for those who need to use them (but plate filters can obviously be used). sent on October 08, 2024 |
 | Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Pros: Price, stabilization, focal range Cons: Sharpness over 250mm Opinion: My first telephoto lens, the one with which I became familiar with long focal lengths. It gave me beautiful shots and a lot of fun. Obviously now that I have switched to higher quality lenses the difference is very noticeable, but I still have it at home and I gladly keep it. Highly recommended for those who approach the telephoto lens for the first time: it costs little, it is excellently stabilized. As pointed out by several users before me, it definitely suffers in terms of sharpness going up above 250mm, but as a "training ship" it is absolutely advisable for everyone. sent on September 16, 2024 |
 | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Pros: Colors, blurry, build fastness, beautiful blur Cons: weight, but after all we are still talking about an f/2.8 Opinion: A simply iconic lens. And if it is true as it is true that equipment does not make the photographer, going to sports halls or concert arenas with the "short-toed toe" attached to the camera made me feel like a real "pro". Taken used, at a check of the serial number my specimen turned out to have been built in 1995. Yet despite his seniority (and who knows what adventures he has lived with the previous owner(s), and despite a fall and a "tribute" ball from a professional volleyball player, he continues to do his job very well and remains my favorite workhorse. As long as it holds its own, I don't feel the need to replace it even with version II. Excellent for sports, just as much for concerts, spectacular for portraits. What do you want to say to the legendary "short-toed eagle" of the Canon house? Maybe that it weighs so much? It's an f/2.8, and it's designed to go into battle, if necessary it can be used as a truncheon or to drive nails (don't try this at home!). Used in combination with the 1DX or 5D Mark III it balances quite well, but whatever camera you use with it the result is always guaranteed. sent on July 11, 2024 |
 | Canon 1DX Pros: Robustness, file quality, shutter noise Cons: It's addictive, and now how do I explain it to my 5D Mark III and 7D Mark II that will have to "bench"? Opinion: The monkey for the 1DX was snapped when a fellow photographer allowed me to take "a test drive" with his. A bit like when a friend gives you a chance to test drive his Ferrari. Found used with 56k shots and made mine without too much guilt for yet another expense in photographic material. Super file quality (high ISO, I'm not afraid of you!); musicality of the shutter so beautiful that you would snap at anything you see just to hear it; viewfinder which is an invitation to glue your eye to it and observe the world through it. Of course, romanticism aside, it is a very heavy camera (coupled with the 24-70 f/2.8 you exceed 2.5, and you fly at 3Kg mounting the Biancone 70-200 f/2.8; after a whole day at the arena the temptation to ask for a consultation with a physiotherapist is great to fix the neck, shoulders and wrists) and compared to the latest cameras it is obviously less performing. But these are all things that are easily known from the start. I use it for sports, waiting to test it on stage at some concert or festival. Side effects: Addictive. Once I tried it, even the excellent 5D Mark III and 7D Mark II looked like "toys" (obviously in quotes). To the point that even when I go out to photograph outside of work, I often end up with the flagship in my backpack. sent on March 19, 2024 |
 | Canon EOS R7 Pros: Low weight, state-of-the-art technology, advanced autofocus, crop factor 1.6 excellent for getting closer to subjects Cons: beautiful in many ways but personally the feeling didn't click Opinion: For a technical and detailed review I refer to the one made by Juza on these pages https://www.juzaphoto.com/article.php?l=it&t=4682538Io I limit myself to my opinion: the camera itself is cool, like the autofocus with eye tracking and the recognition of subjects between person, animal and vehicle; but also many other features that make life on board comfortable, without forgetting the fact that it is very light and having to work on it for so many hours in the end the arms thank you. But... except for the initial infatuation, the spark never went off (the noise of the shutter is really terrible and the small size always gives the idea of having a toy in your hands) and after a few months I resold it taking the shrimp step and adopting a 7D Mark II as APSC. But, as I said before, it was a choice dictated by the lack of feeling and not by the quality of the car. sent on February 22, 2024 |
 | Canon 5D Mark III Pros: solid, shutter sound that's pure poetry Cons: those connected to a technology of more than 10 years ago compared to the current one Opinion: Socket used in exchange for two lenses that I no longer used, a few shots on the rump (41000) and excellent price thanks to some slight external signs but completely irrelevant for the purposes of operation. Faced with this possibility, I didn't think about it for a moment, I followed my heart and got my hands on this beautiful Gran Turismo of photography. Certainly a GT with less driving aids, old school, but still a GT. Speaking of engine parallels: compared to the anonymous sound of the R7's shutter, returning to hear the click of the 5D's mechanical shutter was like going back to hearing the roar of the old naturally aspirated V10 or V12 in an era when car engines look like vacuum cleaners. After the first releases it was love at first sight, now all that remains is to put it to the test in sports and concert photography. EDIT: used to take pictures at a music festival, with just one battery I did three days. Coupled with very bright fixed lenses (24mm f/1.4 Sigma Art in the first place) it allowed me to get excellent shots of both the audience and the artists on stage. And I've seen a lot of colleagues "armed" with 5D Mark IIIs on stage. Perfect partner in crime of 1DX. In short, a sensational car even if it is an old lady. sent on January 09, 2024 |
 | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Pros: versatility Cons: a bit soft at TA Opinion: I bought it as a "forklift" because my 24-70 2.8 saw fit to hang me at the beginning of August and with imminent work to do. Of course he does not have the magic of his little brother, but he still passed the sports hall test well and saved me a job that otherwise I would not have been able to do. Now that I have fixed the 24-70 I keep it as a handyman lens for when I go for walks in the city or picnics with friends and I still want to take some "easy" photos. Also because it is light, versatile and with a good focal range, perfect in short, not to load your shoulders with too much weight when you go on a trip. A bit soft at TA, the photos seem almost "kneaded". But overall widely promoted sent on October 03, 2023 |
 | Canon 6D Mark II Pros: Decided upgrade compared to my old car Cons: no one in particular Opinion: I needed to buy something more "performing" than my old but still valid EOS700 and in the end I am really satisfied with the purchase made also because at the moment the SLR or mirrorless flagships are out of reach for me. After passing the photo test in the halls, I can finally work even at ISO a little higher (800 or 1600) without running into the annoying noise. For me it was love from the first use. sent on March 13, 2023 |
 | Canon 700D Pros: Swivel screen, easy to use Cons: For my use, no one in particular. Opinion: I used it for over ten years before switching to 6D Mark II, but despite having upgraded it is still not the time to retire it. Excellent machine to which I am very fond, easy to use, with which I experimented a lot even in conditions that are anything but easy as sports photos in indoor arenas. At Iso a little higher it suffers from noise, but if it weren't for the fact that I'm trying to make a qualitative leap in my way of taking photographs, I would have kept it as the main body for a long time to come. sent on February 18, 2023 |
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