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    I've saved up a little nestegg

    and I can probably purchase one or other of these two items

    EF 70-200.jpg festool-domino-joining-machine-set-df-500-q-set.jpg

    Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L USM or a Festool Domino DF 500 Jointer

    But I wonder which I will get the most use and enjoyment out of ...

    (PS: I've put the same thread on the festool forum to also get their unbiased viewpoint)
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    Go the lens. You won't have to find somewhere to store it in your shed. If you've ever seen Nick's shed, you'll know what I mean.




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    Allowing for the fact that the question is posted on the photographic forum it's a safe bet most of the responses will be to buy the lens.
    And yes I'd say buy the lens.

    As much as I enjoy my time working in the shed (when I'm lucky enough to have one) it's great to have something that gets you out and about.
    But either way it looks like you'll be having fun with what ever choice you make!.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NCArcher View Post
    Go the lens. You won't have to find somewhere to store it in your shed. If you've ever seen Nick's shed, you'll know what I mean.



    I know, chisel handles 2032

    ha ha, but I've been tidying up the shed ... really ... stop laughing!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    ha ha, but I've been tidying up the shed ... really ... stop laughing!

    Photos PLEASE!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    I've saved up a little nest egg and I can probably purchase one or other of these two items

    EF 70-200.jpg Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L USM
    or
    festool-domino-joining-machine-set-df-500-q-set.jpg Festool Domino DF 500 Jointer

    But I wonder which I will get the most use and enjoyment out of ...
    I think we can all guess what you'll use the Domino for, but the lens?

    What do you envision using it for?
    Sports
    landscapes
    portraits
    bird watching
    ???

    I have a similar spec lens (a Nikon ED) that spends most of it's time at home.
    Most times I prefer to carry around a slower, but much lighter lens. I really only take the 2.8 when I know I want to use the faster speed and increasingly I'm using a car rather than my shoulder to carry the camera bag.

    My other consideration, is that as well as the 80-200 F/2.8, I'm also carrying a second body with a more "normal" lens

    Do you already have two Canon bodies ?
    regards from Alberta, Canada

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    Quote Originally Posted by NCArcher View Post
    Go the lens. You won't have to find somewhere to store it in your shed. If you've ever seen Nick's shed, you'll know what I mean. .......


    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    ha ha, but I've been tidying up the shed ... really ... stop laughing!

    Excellent. When I next visit I will have to take a look.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    I think we can all guess what you'll use the Domino for, but the lens?

    What do you envision using it for?
    Sports
    landscapes
    portraits
    bird watching
    ???

    I have a similar spec lens (a Nikon ED) that spends most of it's time at home.
    Most times I prefer to carry around a slower, but much lighter lens. I really only take the 2.8 when I know I want to use the faster speed and increasingly I'm using a car rather than my shoulder to carry the camera bag.

    My other consideration, is that as well as the 80-200 F/2.8, I'm also carrying a second body with a more "normal" lens

    Do you already have two Canon bodies ?

    indoor sports (indoor hockey) and some general outdoor stuff

    I've a 100- 400 which I use for outdoor sport and the occasional birdwatching and suchlike

    I have two camera bodies the older is about a 2004/5 vintage the second is a lot younger but I estimated recently that it's taken in the order of 200,000 photos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    indoor sports (indoor hockey) and some general outdoor stuff

    I've a 100- 400 which I use for outdoor sport and the occasional birdwatching and suchlike

    I have two camera bodies the older is about a 2004/5 vintage the second is a lot younger but I estimated recently that it's taken in the order of 200,000 photos.
    I find my 2.8 great for portraits, but for indoor or outdoor sport I much prefer my slower (4.5 to 5.6) 75 to 300. Upping the ISO can usually compensate for the slower aperture, and only occasionally do I miss the ability to blur the background when shooting action.

    Of course my dream action lens is a 400 / 2.8, which would cost more than a small car
    regards from Alberta, Canada

    ian

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