Originally Posted by j_elky
Ron & Stick,

Thanks for the low down on the ef vs ef-s.

Now can some explain the whole 1.3x or 1.6x crop thing?

If you can't tell I am in the market for a new toy and I want to learn myself up before spending the dollars.

thanks.


I'm a 1.6x slut and wish all of my 1D-Series bodies were 1.6x. The added "reach" is real and a guy can foot zoom for the close stuff.

For Hero Shots,I love the 17-40L and it fends weather exceptionally,especially on a 1D body. My midrange zoom is a 70-200L 2.8 non-IS and the 100-400 is my long glass. Have shot the 70-200 2.8 IS II a fair amount,but I think I prefer the IQ from my non IS version.

It is easier to back up,than it is to get closer and while I shoot all (3) Canon DSLR sensor sizes,I groove on the 1.6x...but dote on the 1D build,weather sealing,battery life,AF and IQ.

I'd be all over a 1.6x 1D...............

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