Advice on lens
Feb 13, 2012 09:47:40 #
First of all, I love UHH. Have been reading all posts for months and have learned so much. I have a Canon 7D and will be going to NYC on vacation in March. I have around 900. to spend on a new lens. I have a 18-55 kit lens that has to go. My other lens won't work, they are 100-400, 100 mm Macro and a 75-300 that I do not like. So, I want a tack sharp walk around lens. Any suggestions?
Feb 13, 2012 09:53:18 #
LeeAnn wrote:
First of all, I love UHH. Have been reading all posts for months and have learned so much. I have a Canon 7D and will be going to NYC on vacation in March. I have around 900. to spend on a new lens. I have a 18-55 kit lens that has to go. My other lens won't work, they are 100-400, 100 mm Macro and a 75-300 that I do not like. So, I want a tack sharp walk around lens. Any suggestions?
Not a Canon shooter, but the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM may suit your needs. I have a Nikkor 16-85mm VR which retailed for $650 or so; Canon has a similar zoom17-85. Really depends on the type of photography you do. Good luck.
Feb 13, 2012 10:06:14 #
Canon makes a 17-85 usm that I've been told is a great walk around lens. I just bought one for a trip to Europe, but I have not used it yet. Reports on this lens are very good. Let's see.
Feb 13, 2012 11:56:13 #
Thanks for the information. I will check out these lens. Always love shooting new places, such an adventure!
Feb 13, 2012 20:55:12 #
LeeAnn wrote:
First of all, I love UHH. Have been reading all posts for months and have learned so much. I have a Canon 7D and will be going to NYC on vacation in March. I have around 900. to spend on a new lens. I have a 18-55 kit lens that has to go. My other lens won't work, they are 100-400, 100 mm Macro and a 75-300 that I do not like. So, I want a tack sharp walk around lens. Any suggestions?
Why does your 100-400 not work with your 7D?
Feb 13, 2012 21:14:13 #
I'm going to second the motion for the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
It's a good range, and the f/stop is great. I know it doesn't SEEM like 2.8 to 4.0 is a big deal but in my experience, it is.
I sold all of my 3.5 and 4.0 lenses and bought all 2.8 and below lenses.
And it's right there at the top of your price range.
It's a good range, and the f/stop is great. I know it doesn't SEEM like 2.8 to 4.0 is a big deal but in my experience, it is.
I sold all of my 3.5 and 4.0 lenses and bought all 2.8 and below lenses.
And it's right there at the top of your price range.
Feb 14, 2012 05:54:52 #
LeeAnn wrote:
First of all, I love UHH. Have been reading all posts for months and have learned so much. I have a Canon 7D and will be going to NYC on vacation in March. I have around 900. to spend on a new lens. I have a 18-55 kit lens that has to go. My other lens won't work, they are 100-400, 100 mm Macro and a 75-300 that I do not like. So, I want a tack sharp walk around lens. Any suggestions?
the 75-300 is an old lens but it didn't get that bad a review, what don't you like about it and would you be willing to sell it
Feb 14, 2012 10:04:21 #
rpavich wrote:
I'm going to second the motion for the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
It's a good range, and the f/stop is great. I know it doesn't SEEM like 2.8 to 4.0 is a big deal but in my experience, it is.
I sold all of my 3.5 and 4.0 lenses and bought all 2.8 and below lenses.
And it's right there at the top of your price range.
It's a good range, and the f/stop is great. I know it doesn't SEEM like 2.8 to 4.0 is a big deal but in my experience, it is.
I sold all of my 3.5 and 4.0 lenses and bought all 2.8 and below lenses.
And it's right there at the top of your price range.
I'll third that idea. I use this lens for 95+% of my photography. It's supposedly built to "L" standards, is not overly heavy, and is very sharp at all settings. It's a perfect "walking around", vacation lens.
JackM
Feb 14, 2012 10:07:20 #
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 if it was me......the 85mm will give you more reach, and the lens is about $300 less than the f/2.8. Have a great trip!
Feb 14, 2012 10:12:13 #
If you can swing another $150 or so I'd strongly consider Canon's 24-105 f4 L IS.
Yeah it's an f4 but the IQ is tremendous, and the focal range is a bit more versatile while offering more reach.
Yeah it's an f4 but the IQ is tremendous, and the focal range is a bit more versatile while offering more reach.
Feb 14, 2012 10:17:37 #
For a walk around lens, what about a 50mm f1.8 for about a $110. great pics, doesn't hurt the wallet!
Feb 14, 2012 10:42:15 #
I'm just not pleased with the 75-300. I have had it for quite some time and it isn't as sharp as I want. I will let it go for $ 120. I am seriously looking at the 24-105 and wondered about others experience with it. Really appreciated all of your responses. Nice to hear from all of you! LeeAnn
Feb 14, 2012 15:01:50 #
LeeAnn wrote:
I'm just not pleased with the 75-300. I have had it for quite some time and it isn't as sharp as I want. I will let it go for $ 120. I am seriously looking at the 24-105 and wondered about others experience with it. Really appreciated all of your responses. Nice to hear from all of you! LeeAnn
I just bought a 75x300 on ebay for $61.00
Feb 14, 2012 15:13:40 #
Feb 14, 2012 17:13:21 #
LeeAnn, I'll agree with swampgator in that the 24-105mm would be my choice. The 17-85 is a good lens but does not compare with the 24-105mm. Another lens to look at is the 17-40. It is an L lens as well. I photograph everything from events (one a year) to nature and wildlife and find that an f/2.8 lens is not a necessity. Some of my lens are f/2.8 lens, but I'm just as happy with an f/4 lens. Without knowing what you want to capture with your camera, it is a little difficult to make any better recommendations.
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