IF YOU COULD AFFORD ONLY ONE CANON LENS?
Feb 22, 2015 09:18:19 #
When I bought my Canon 7D, I also purchased a couple of "Crash Course" videos from Michael Andrews. In addition, I got his video on accessories in which he outlines accessories needed if your have a DSLR camera. One of the lenses he really likes and recommends as a good all-purpose walk around lens for the Canon "Crop Sensor" camera is the Tamron AF18-270mm ($449 on B&H). I don't have that lens but I can see where is would be a great all-purpose walk around lens. Seems to have very good reviews on B&H.
Feb 22, 2015 09:23:30 #
Terpen,
Are you just getting in to the digital DSLR camera and lenses to it ?
If so, you most likely do like to get other lens in a close future.
Than you purchase a lens, you should not overlap lens MM since it is just useless ( in my opinion).
This three is one most useful on full frame cameras, 18-35mm 24-70mm and 70-200mm, and a first one to get is 24-70mm.
These I would purchase on L series to get that small number F as 2.8.
If you really only want a one lens for a period. You may should get small size point and shoot camera.
Canon Powershot, Sony, Olympus,Fuji-Film has a excellent point and shoot cameras, and you do not need worry lens collections.
Are you just getting in to the digital DSLR camera and lenses to it ?
If so, you most likely do like to get other lens in a close future.
Than you purchase a lens, you should not overlap lens MM since it is just useless ( in my opinion).
This three is one most useful on full frame cameras, 18-35mm 24-70mm and 70-200mm, and a first one to get is 24-70mm.
These I would purchase on L series to get that small number F as 2.8.
If you really only want a one lens for a period. You may should get small size point and shoot camera.
Canon Powershot, Sony, Olympus,Fuji-Film has a excellent point and shoot cameras, and you do not need worry lens collections.
Feb 22, 2015 10:02:15 #
That depends on the type of pictures you take. I have several but I use a Tamron 28 to 300mm on my 5D as a one lens when I only want one camera and one lens.
Feb 22, 2015 10:21:00 #
Try the Canon G1X great lens maybe 18 to 105 point and shoot if you want good pictures and good range.
Feb 22, 2015 10:34:14 #
I would say the Canon 18-200mm. It has IS and is only $700, MTF charts look ok too.
Feb 22, 2015 11:09:59 #
Feb 22, 2015 11:11:46 #
Terpen wrote:
I am looking for a versatile canon lens (close-ups, wide angle, distance, landscape, portrait). I have heard that 24 x 70 and 35 x 105 are good options. Recommendations?
Guess the lower aperture number the higher the price...
Guess the lower aperture number the higher the price...
Your Post title is "if you could afford only one canon lens" and then your post lists the requirements above. My advice is : buy a super-zoom bridge such as the SX50 or SX60. Why? because there is no lens that can do what you require - unless attached to a super-zoom. If there was then it would cost fifty times as much as the super-zoom. :-)
Feb 22, 2015 11:25:10 #
Terpen wrote:
I am looking for a versatile canon lens (close-ups, wide angle, distance, landscape, portrait). I have heard that 24 x 70 and 35 x 105 are good options. Recommendations?
Guess the lower aperture number the higher the price...
Guess the lower aperture number the higher the price...
The lens that I like most of my Canon's and that is on one of my cameras almost all the time is the 70-200/2.8 II, but it does not go wide!
Feb 22, 2015 12:07:25 #
I use a 70-200 f2.8L IS as my walk around lens on my 5D markII.
Feb 22, 2015 12:37:32 #
That would be a Utopic lens,non existent,,unless you are willing to settle for the below average performance of a super zoom.If I could afford it , 24-70L f2.8,along with its limitations and price. JJ
Feb 22, 2015 12:42:57 #
Feb 22, 2015 12:50:27 #
Look at the Tamron 24-70 f2.8, the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR DI II, and similar Canon 24-70mm f2.8L series II.
Those work well on either APS-C or full frame. All are excellent at their price points. Each has subtle desirabilities and annoyances.
There is no one "best" lens... Just lenses that make more or less sense for what you want to photograph.
Those work well on either APS-C or full frame. All are excellent at their price points. Each has subtle desirabilities and annoyances.
There is no one "best" lens... Just lenses that make more or less sense for what you want to photograph.
Feb 22, 2015 12:58:08 #
Feb 22, 2015 14:04:27 #
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Feb 22, 2015 15:00:26 #
Benttree wrote:
Terpen, br Are you just getting in to the digital... (show quote)
I agree with "Bentree" on this lens selection. I suggest you get a copy of the Tamron SP 24-70mm f2.8 VC USM lens, first. It is just as good as the Canon, in that range. but unlike Canon's f2.8 lens it has image stabilization. The glass quality, I feel is better than the Canon "L" quality. The next lens on the list is the Canon EF 70-200mm, f4L IS USM. This lens is one of Canons best lenses. Lately Tamron's len in this range is giving Canon a run for its money. If you need more "reach" just add a 1.6, or 2X converter to the mix. I use both of these lenses on both my 6D, and new 7D Mark II. I shoot as a semi pro, and neither of these lens have disappointed me. You may want to look at the lenses for sale on "KEH.Com". That company deals with used lenses, and offer a warranty with your purchase. Tamron offers a full 6 year warranty on their lenses, to the original purchaser.
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