Canon 17-55mm f2/8 Lens
Apr 2, 2020 06:27:26 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Packing for a trip at present and had a revelation. That lens had been my constant companion on trips to every continent, some several times, since its purchase very soon after canon made it available.
The revelation is I realized it has been sitting at home for a year or so, my iPhone 10 has superseded it.
The revelation is I realized it has been sitting at home for a year or so, my iPhone 10 has superseded it.
Apr 3, 2020 07:31:42 #
Apr 3, 2020 08:27:20 #
foathog wrote:
And your point is????
That photography is changing, perhaps.
Apr 3, 2020 08:34:17 #
Apr 3, 2020 09:26:23 #
Many photographers are using the lighter 18-55 kit lens with excellent results.
Just ask Sylvia.
Just ask Sylvia.
Apr 3, 2020 09:38:49 #
Apr 3, 2020 10:15:02 #
Apr 3, 2020 12:58:36 #
I had the Nikon version of that lens and while I upgraded to the 24-70 f2.8 when I went to FF, it remains a favorite. Yes, it was heavy, but I got some great shots with it!
Apr 3, 2020 13:07:16 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
I have had the Nikon version of this <DX Gold Ring> lens for 12 or 13 years. It is every bit as good as the 24-70mm f2.8, maybe a little better, and is still my preferred general service lens for the D500. Yes, it is a little bit bulky, but proportionally less so than the 24-70. I have looked at several newer options to replace it in recent years, including the 16-80 variable aperture, but have not found anything else that measures up in terms or performance or build quality. So I just cleaned the rubber grips really well and am finding it to still be essentially like using a brand new lens.
Apr 3, 2020 13:56:13 #
It has become my go to lens now for about a year. Paired with a Canon 80d it takes incredible pictures.
Apr 3, 2020 14:00:00 #
larryepage wrote:
I have had the Nikon version of this <DX Gold R... (show quote)
Yes, I agree.
The Nikon version was made before Nikon had full frame digital bodies.
This is a pro build lens, just made for the smaller sensor.
The best DX zoom lens in Nikon's lineup.
Apr 3, 2020 15:35:00 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
joderale wrote:
Who is packing for a trip these days?
Already left a couple hours ago, pulling the big rig outa the big city!
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