Canon Lens Recommendation
Mar 28, 2014 15:02:13 #
DavidM wrote:
I'm considering the 15 - 85 but didn't know how much greater the image quality is over the kit lens. Who has experience with this lens?
David, I shot that lens for one year. It was my 90% of the time lens, before I went full frame. It's a newer design than the 24-105L but with less build, but a better IS. It's not a Constant aperture, so it's slower at the long end, but the trade off is its faster at the wide end. The elements are as good as the L lens including LD glass, but is cheaper.
On a crop camera its almost identical to the 24-105 on a FF. many get a 24-105, but on a crop they just aren't wide enough.
No Canon lens is THAT much sharper than another Canon lens. But it has 4stop IS and is fairly wide, in a very usable range. Read "the digital picture", review. He is my tester of choice. Yes, tuff decisions, good luck! ;-)
SS
Mar 28, 2014 20:45:35 #
SharpShooter wrote:
David, I shot that lens for one year. It was my 90... (show quote)
Thanks for the tip!
Mar 28, 2014 21:38:08 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
DavidM wrote:
I would like some assistance determining which len... (show quote)
If you can't think of situations where you wish you had a wider lens, I don't know that the 10-22mm will be particularly useful. I have a 14mm (full frame) lens, and I have to force myself to use it. The 24mm (full frame) is much more useful, which is the field of view of a EF-s 15mm lens.
I don't think a second full system makes much sense. If you really want a smaller walk-around camera, maybe get the Canon SX50 or Panasonic FZ200, both under $400. That way you know exactly what you have, and don't start worrying about getting everything for the Olympus system also.
Mar 28, 2014 22:24:02 #
DavidM wrote:
Thanks for the tip!
David, my asking about the 2nd camera, stems from having used a Nikon coolpix, I think around 12mp as a second little shooter.
But it turns out, there's no way to know which shots deserve a good camera, and which can be second best.
But my shooting is no longer serendipitous, it's all purposely done. I shot several award winning shots with the Coolpix, and they are useless, quite to my dismay and regret. The sensor is just too small to be useful, beyond the Internet.
I carry a real camera, or none at all.
For B-day parties I use my phone, as there are usually a dozen P&S's at any gathering. That's just MY philosophy and 2cents. Good luck. ;-)
SS
Mar 28, 2014 23:49:24 #
DavidM wrote:
I'm considering the 15 - 85 but didn't know how much greater the image quality is over the kit lens. Who has experience with this lens?
I own both the Canon 10-22mm & the 15-85mm. The 10-22 is a great lens. Well built with great IQ. But the 15-85mm is the one that is on my Canon 70D 90% of the time. This is a great walk around lens, but you will need to bump up the ISO or use your flash if you use it in low light. I rarely use my 10-22mm since my 15-85 is pretty wide. But would never sell it. And you just cant find something that wide at that price point with out venturing into fisheye territory. Both have better IQ & build then the kit lens.. I also second the Canon 70-200.f/4. Own that one too.
Mar 29, 2014 07:26:12 #
Bob55
Loc: Valhalla NY
DavidM wrote:
I'm considering the 15 - 85 but didn't know how much greater the image quality is over the kit lens. Who has experience with this lens?
David, I have the EFS 15 to 85 on a 7D and like it very much. I don't think you would go wrong with it. I use it as my walk around.
Mar 29, 2014 08:29:21 #
I used to own a 60D and paired it to a 24-105mm f4L lens as my everyday lens and loved this combo. When I stepped up to a 5D III that lens combo still works great for a lot of photo opportunities. I had to sell my EF-S zoom wide angle but Canon still has a great selection of L lens choices for wide angle if you step up later to full-frame. Have fun!
Mar 29, 2014 09:27:11 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
You have from 18mm to 400mm covered. The 10-22 would be a great addition. It is considered the best UWA EF-S lens on the market.
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Mar 29, 2014 11:09:29 #
PaulMWalsh
Loc: Duluth Minesota
You might consider a Canon 50mm 2.5 Macro. You can buy a used one for about $150. it is the sharpest Canon Lens you will use. You can copy postage stamps, and also shoot portraits with it. I have used it a lot for aerial photos. It is a lens that I always carry in my bag.
I am a photojournalist. My bag contains a 16-35 2.8L, 24-105 2.8L, 50mm macro, 70-200 2.8L, and when needed a super telephoto fixed focal length lens.
If I were you I would only buy lenses that you can later use on a Full Frame camera.
Put your money in your LENSES not camera BODIES. PHYSICS DOESNT CHANGE. Camera bodies become obsolete. Many of my lenses are more than 20 years old. And my old camera bodies are old and obsolete.
I am a photojournalist. My bag contains a 16-35 2.8L, 24-105 2.8L, 50mm macro, 70-200 2.8L, and when needed a super telephoto fixed focal length lens.
If I were you I would only buy lenses that you can later use on a Full Frame camera.
Put your money in your LENSES not camera BODIES. PHYSICS DOESNT CHANGE. Camera bodies become obsolete. Many of my lenses are more than 20 years old. And my old camera bodies are old and obsolete.
Mar 29, 2014 11:15:15 #
DavidM wrote:
I'm considering the 15 - 85 but didn't know how much greater the image quality is over the kit lens. Who has experience with this lens?
I have that lens. It is BY FAR my most used lens. If you want to click on the link to my flickr look at my land/cityscapes. Almost all were done with that lens and a 7D which has the same sensor as your 60D.
Mar 29, 2014 11:21:45 #
PaulMWalsh
Loc: Duluth Minesota
The 50mm Macro is like an 85mm on a Full Frame, or a Film camera. One of my favorite lenses. Should be a standard on your camera.
Mar 29, 2014 11:51:15 #
I don't think anyone mentioned what camera you are shooting with. I have a 7D and 6D. When I tried using my Sigma 10-20mm on the full frame 6D there was a lot on vignetting. When I out it on my 7D, no problem. So that's a consideration for your purchases.
Mar 29, 2014 11:54:49 #
PaulMWalsh wrote:
My bag contains a 24-105 2.8L.
My bag contains a 24-105 2.8L.
Nice acquisition. Maybe you could let us all know where you found one?
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