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I'm new here so hopefully this is in the right place. Do any of you have one of these and if so how do you like it ? I am looking at getting one and wondered what your experiences were. I have heard mixed reviews.

My current camera body is the Canon EOS XTi.

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Old 01-02-2010, 04:35 AM
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I'm new here so hopefully this is in the right place. Do any of you have one of these and if so how do you like it ? I am looking at getting one and wondered what your experiences were. I have heard mixed reviews.

My current camera body is the Canon EOS XTi.

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Welcome DBlightsey,

The lens is great. Fantastic for portraits and low light. Others will tell you to spend 3 times the money to buy a 1.4, but you will be delighted with this lens.

Cheers,

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Old 01-02-2010, 04:51 AM
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One of Canon's best made cameras is the EOS MKII's. As you can see below I've got four of them. Great sports camera......best tracking system for shooting sports.
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It is a great little lens and you can't go wrong it getting it.
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thanks everyone
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Go for it 100%. You won't ever regret it. Especially at that price point.
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Extreemly good value for money.
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