Should I use L-lenses ?

[Vlad 0]

I'm starting to put my first camera-helmet setup together. Never jumped with a camera before. Here is the question : WOuld I be better off using a cheap kit lense on the dRebel ? I am afraid to use my 17-40L, since in the event of cutting away the helmet, I'll be sorry to lose this lense.

[jdhill 0]

If you are just starting out, IMO you should leave your L on the ground. The kit lens seems to produce adequate results.

J

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

[Deuce 1]

Opening shock is really, really hard on zoom lenses. I used my 28-200 a few times before I got a 100 prime, and the zoom mechanism got trashed from opening shock.

So, if you are going to use a zoom anyhow, use the kit lens.

I'm seeing more and more Zenitar's on the DZ, and for the money, it's the dog's bollocks.

(Too much time in the company of UK residents )

[koz2000 1]

Where are they buying the Zenitar's? The Peleng 8mm looks pretty interesting as well.

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[Deuce 1]

E-bay I think. contact CHopChop, he's got a new one and the settings for freefall.