Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

I am suppose to get enough money to get a new lens and wanted to get some advise from some true Canon experts.
Canon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 IS usm EF mount
Canon 70-200mm f2.9 L IS usm EF mount
Canon 70-200 f2.8 l usm ef mount
Canon 70-200mm f4 L usm ef mount
Canon 70-200 f4.5 5.6 IS usm EF mount
Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L IS II usm EF mount
canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L IS usm EFmount
In what order should I try to buy. I have the Canon T5i and I am looking to upgrade but don't know what camera would be right for me. I shoot a lot of portrait and flowers and landscapes, a little of everything. Thanks ahead of time. I know the Hoggs won't let me down because you never have and I have faith in you guys and gals.
-Bushy

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

What lenses do you have now?
What is you budget?
How much weight are you willing to carry around? Some of those lenses are heavy.

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

A CANON 24 - 105 mm f4 is a good all around lenses to start with.
or the new 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 ef-s. STM

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

Up grade from what? What glass do you now have? What percentage of the following do you shoot?

portrait?

Flowers? Are we talking Macro?

landscapes? When you say that are you talking UWA?

Enough money is a relative term. Can you give a specific amount?

For me on a limited budget I like to have a WAR CHEST. That is extra money for photography, a minor budget.

I put together a shop list of items that I think I need or want and their priority. I look for specials, refurbished and used at sidewalk pricing.

It appears that you are looking to go long. And from previous post you seen to be operating on limited budget.

With facing those perimeters I would look for a good used Canon EF 70-200 f/4 non is. Side-Walk pricing -450 USD perhaps with a 1.4 TC. At that price and item you can resell if you would like to upgrade to a faster or longer lens.

Be sure to get on the ABC and Canon news letter holiday promotions will be galore.

That's how I do it! Example. I though of buying a photo printer and watched used promotions, ect. I now have the Canon Pixma pro 100 at 50 USD.

Good shopping.

J. R.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Skip the 28-300L, it's due for replacement by Canon in 2016 based on Canon rumors

The various 70-200L models you wouldn't want to own different copies. They're much the same in image quality. The questions come down to size & weight, speed, IS v no IS and cost. The f/4 non IS is true bargain in the L line.

The 100-400L II is a valid replacement for any of the 70-200 models unless you have a specific need for f/2.8. The older model is still a very good lens if you need the long range, but the 70-200 models are equal to or better on model to model comparisons with the older 100-400.

Your T5i is very capable camera and I would look at lenses before a new body given your intended uses.

And to add: for the cost of most of these zoom lenses, you could go with two primes or the 24-105L and a prime such as the 85 f/1.8, spend less over all and have your intended uses covered.

Old Timer Loc: Greenfield, In.

I agree that would be good area to start with. I do not have that lens but do have the 28 135 and it stays on one camera about all the time. For a carry around lens it does a great job and with a flash it has wide range of uses. I have two L lens and the 100 2.8 but my favorite walk around and all purpose it the 28 135.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

That's quite a list of lenses! I hope you are getting a good chunk of money for some of them. Without knowing what lenses you have it is a bit difficult to suggest a particular one, so I will assume you don't have anything in the focal ranges you have listed, or you wouldn't have listed them. I'm also guessing that there is a good chance you will go full frame at some point in the future. The EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L II IS is a very good portrait and close-up lens. It will focus closer then the EF 70-200 f/2.8 L II IS, which is also excellent. Image quality for both is excellent, but I usually prefer the 100-400, unless I need the larger aperture of the 70-200. You can do excellent close-ups of flowers with the 100-400 and still have the reach for wildlife, etc. Portraits are surprisingly good, as are landscape shots. It's just an excellent lens. BTW, one lens you didn't mention is the EF 16-35 f/4 L IS. It is an outstanding landscape lens.
If weight is a consideration then the EF 70-200 f/4 L is worth a good look. Outstanding optics and less weight to carry then the 70-200 f/2.8 or 100-400.
Canon "L" lenses are expensive, but if you are serious about your photography and have the budget, they are the way to go, IMO.

Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

The money isn't my issue right now. I just want a good, vey good Grey Canon lens. I have a 18-55mm kit lens and I have a Tamron 90mm and I have a I think a 70-300 and a 40-200 macro and some Minolta lenses I am playing around with. $2500.00 is my starting money amount. It will be a one time thing to get a really good stout lens. I want to make a good choice. I VERY seldom have a chance to do this but my wife is getting her retirement and she said go for it once, heavy on the once. I was thinking on getting a Canon 70D body. It will be the only chance to do this. I live on a very limited fixed income.
-Bushy

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

What do you need?
Don't buy a lens just to buy a lens, buy a lens to advance your photography.

Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

As I mentioned I want something that will shoot about anything from flower to landscapes to portraits up close but a good lengths out when needed. Weights are not real important.
-Bushy

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

If you are thinking of going with a 70D then I suggest you also look at either the 6D or 7DII. Prices for both have come down a lot. For what you say you want to shoot, and if you plan to upgrade your camera, I recommend the 6D. Mine does an outstanding job with all my lenses. Canon refurbs are a good choice, BTW. You can save a lot. If your choice is between a new lens or new body then I suggest it be a lens and I still recommend the 100-400 L II. I use mine almost constantly on my 7DII, which is a crop sensor like your T5i.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Here is my $.02. Going to a 70d from a t5 is not much of an upgrade. The color of a lens is not a good enough reason to spend $2500. You only mentioned Canon glass, don't ignore sigma or Tamron. $2500 would cover a 7d11 and a Tamron 16-300 lens with enough left over for a good tripod. Some here on the Hog use that set up and get terrific results. Again just my 2 cents.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

From the info you have given:
The 90mm mnacro will cover portraits, a lot of lower photography and some 'scapes.
The 70mm-300mm is good for scapes and some portraits (in reasonable lighting conditions.

What you do not have is a fast "standard zoom" (good for lots of subjects and lighting) and an ultaewide zoom.

Just looking at Canon lenses, and B&H prices.

If you keep to a crop body you may want to consider

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens (~$780)
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens (~$300) for the 'scapes where you may want an ultrawide.
This will leave some money left over for a body upgrade.

If you switch to a full frame body ($$$) then consider
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens (~$1800) for a standard zoom
or if f4 is OK
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens (~$1000)
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens (~700)

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I would not chose a lens becuse of its colour
Keep in mind not all "L" lenses are long lasting (this is from personal experience)
As others have said, consider third party lenses.

Laura72568 Loc: Anderson TX

I know many pros who use the 70-200mm f/4 as their main lens. Not to say that the 70-200mm f/2.8 isn't a great lens, but quite expensive and very heavy. I personally would suggest the following as these are my go-to lenses:
24-70 f/2.8L ($800-900 original version - not the II)
70-200 f/L IS ($1199 new)
100mm f/2.8L Macro ($750 new)
These are my three main lenses and they cover landscape, portrait, flowers, macro...all but super telephoto (birding, etc).
I think you may be able to come in at $2500 if you shop around a bit!
Just my opinion...good luck!

tinplater Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

I would scratch the 100-400 IS II off the list...I have it and it is a fabulous lens, but at close to $2000 it not how you want to spend the big chunk of your budget unless you are into sport photography, wildlife, etc.

I would strongly consider the 24-70 2.8. Around $700 used on Ebay, it is a fabulous all purpose lens that produces exceptional images. No image stabalization, but at it's zoom range that isn't critical for most circumstances.