IR's multiple build thread.

I'll never figure out the whole negative rise stem + high-rise bars thing :-/

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I love it.

Good to know incase I decide to build a nicer set for this eventually.

I'll never figure out the whole negative rise stem + high-rise bars thing :-/

It's really just the most comfy combination out of all the things I have.

not exactly a jag is it

It's really just the most comfy combination out of all the things I have.

You need more things :-)

You must hate this one Pete :P
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You need more things :-)

Very very true.

You must hate this one Pete :P

I'm far more concerned by the exposure and composition there ;-)

Got this stem from Bueno yesterday, I think I prefer it to the ARX.

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The blocky look goes well with the stays IMO.

Glad to have been of service Indra! :) Stem matches cockpit VERY nicely.

And you still owe me a go on Orlo! :)

Is the Arx 120mm? I could be interested if you're moving it on.

I'm far more concerned by the exposure and composition there ;-)

Ha it's just a shit scan of a negative.

Glad to have been of service Indra! :) Stem matches cockpit VERY nicely.

And you still owe me a go on Orlo! :)

Hell yeah man, you can have a go next them you're around.

Is the Arx 120mm? I could be interested if you're moving it on.

It is but a friend's already taken it off me, he might move it on if it ends up too long though. I'll let him know you're after one.

Cheerz

I'll never figure out the whole negative rise stem + high-rise bars thing :-/

It looks better than a posive rise stem with flat bars.

Gangsta is sick.

Also on a side note.
Fuck you for getting a 5D. How the fuck did you afford it?!

Poorly listed mk1 ended up going for just under £300 and I ended up paying like £220 for it.

Problem is I only have a 90mm and 70-300mm that work on it because the 50mm 1.4 and adaptor I was using on the crop body interferes with the mirror on this and the two sigma short/medium zooms I had been using on my dos film camera apparently don't work with digital bodies... So gonna save for a sigma 50mm f1.4 and a couple of other nice lenses this summer.

... So gonna save for a sigma 50mm f1.4...

Get a 1.8 and you won't have to save.
DOF distance between the two is like...2" at around 9 foot if calculations are right.
If you're getting it for low light, then well...you're saving yourself half a stop. You can pull that out of a 1.8 by moving your arms closer to your body.

If, however, you're going for build quality, then by all means, go for a 1.4.
The marketing shtick and number DP review fiends have really pulled the wool over people's eyes. £ for £, is the half to 2/3 of a stop really worth it?

Practical changes in Photography are better than money based ones. Buy glass, but don't buy it for the wrong reason.

sigma don't make a 1.8

I definitely want the Sigma 1.4, not for DoF, not really for the 1/2 stop of light but for the build quality and silent focusing mainly. I doubt I'll buy new.

Dude just stick with the 1.8, you don't need anything better, just keep taking photo.

It's like trying to make a bike lighter hoping to get that marginal gain instead of losing some fat on that massive gut of your which make a much bigger noticeable difference.

@b0n0r. Completely missed that, was blinded by the 1.4
@Indra While I'm totally with Ed on this one, I shall say no more in this instance. Build quality is one of few things I'd spend premium on.

Dude just stick with the 1.8, you don't need anything better, just keep taking photo.

It's like trying to make a bike lighter hoping to get that marginal gain instead of losing some fat on that massive gut of your which make a much bigger noticeable difference.

I know but I still want to buy it, so I probably will end up with one. I don't by any means need a 5d and I'm ok with admitting it but happy that I bought it because I really enjoy using it. That sort of stands for everything in this thread. I could have just a pompino or something.

@b0n0r. Completely missed that, was blinded by the 1.4
@Indra While I'm totally with Ed on this one, I shall say no more in this instance. Build quality is one of few things I'd spend premium on.

I really hate the feeling of loose/plasticky focus rings like the 1.8 has.

I really hate the feeling of loose/plasticky focus rings like the 1.8 has.

I know that feel, bought a Canon 1.8 50mm prime off the bay for cheaps, and the quality is reflected in the pics...so bought the Canon 1.4 prime for $300...better glass=better pics

But photography, like bikes, can quickly drain your finances.

there's two versions of the cannon 50mm 1.8, one is plasticy and a cheap and one is metal

Got some soma HWY ones for the pendle :)