Buying a new lens.
Nov 17, 2012 16:32:41 #
Nov 17, 2012 16:40:44 #
I wouldnt touch any lens that only works on 1.6 crop cameras, what happens if you want to upgrade to a ff sensor, tough, cant use the lens.
Nov 17, 2012 16:44:52 #
kejoed wrote:
Do you hogs think that a Canon 15-85 lens is a good walk around len?
Thats a fine general purpose lens, enjoy it
Nov 17, 2012 16:50:24 #
Unless you move later to a ff camera
Buy a lens that can be used on FF and Crop, if you wont change then fine but remember crop sensors are on the way out(ish) both Nikon and Canon are now bringing in mainly FF sensors
Buy a lens that can be used on FF and Crop, if you wont change then fine but remember crop sensors are on the way out(ish) both Nikon and Canon are now bringing in mainly FF sensors
Nov 18, 2012 05:54:29 #
kejoed wrote:
Do you hogs think that a Canon 15-85 lens is a good walk around len?
I think it is a brilliant walkabout lens. I used it on a recent overseas trip almost exclusively, despite having a 70-200 and a 50mm lens in my bag.
While full frame cameras are certainly getting more popular (and cheaper) I would think crop sensor cameras will be with us for many more years to come
Nov 18, 2012 06:36:51 #
drydock wrote:
I think it is a brilliant walkabout lens. I used it on a recent overseas trip almost exclusively, despite having a 70-200 and a 50mm lens in my bag.
While full frame cameras are certainly getting more popular (and cheaper) I would think crop sensor cameras will be with us for many more years to come
kejoed wrote:
Do you hogs think that a Canon 15-85 lens is a good walk around len?
I think it is a brilliant walkabout lens. I used it on a recent overseas trip almost exclusively, despite having a 70-200 and a 50mm lens in my bag.
While full frame cameras are certainly getting more popular (and cheaper) I would think crop sensor cameras will be with us for many more years to come
Afraid that may not be the case, but I want the benefit of the CS, with the benefits they bring to sports photography and the extended reach they offer, 400mm being 640 etc.
Nov 18, 2012 07:45:31 #
kejoed wrote:
Do you hogs think that a Canon 15-85 lens is a good walk around len?
I used one for my Canon T1i and felt it was much better than the kit lens. Then I purchased my first Canon L lens and now I'm hooked on the Canon L lens.
As had been stated here, it is a cropped body lens and will not work on a full frame body. If you going to move on to a full frame camera in the near future, don't invest in it. On the other hand, it is a good investment if you are going to use it a lot. Go to a camera shop and try one out.
Nov 18, 2012 12:42:52 #
The Canon 15-85 is a great crop frame lens - just a little slow though. For more speed and less cost, consider the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 .
Nov 18, 2012 13:45:55 #
Robeng
Loc: California
kejoed wrote:
Do you hogs think that a Canon 15-85 lens is a good walk around len?
I'm assuming when you say a walk around lens you mean one lens that covers most of your shooting requirements. If so I would probably recommend the Canon 18mm-20mm or something equivalent in a third party lens.
Nov 18, 2012 13:59:33 #
haroldross wrote:
quote=kejoed Do you hogs think that a Canon 15-85... (show quote)
Same here. I love the thing. Sharp, quiet, quick. The 15-18 mm part of the zoom range is VERY useful in many situations.
Nov 18, 2012 14:16:28 #
Nov 18, 2012 14:22:36 #
Hi, As a walk-around lens, I would look for something with a lot more telephoto, more like my 18-270mm zoom from Tamron. I use this lens almost exclusively on my (crop sensor) Canon 50D. It takes some great photos, both at 18mm and above 100mm. It is touted as being macro, but I'm not convinced on this. It took some great photos while on a European Cruise, trails in upper Washington State, and here in New Orleans. It does a good job on wildlife, and flowers, in the backyard. If you deep pockets, look at the Canon L type lenses, you can't go wrong there. Don't forget you may need some filters, I'd look into a basic high quality UV/haze filter to protect the lens. Maybe a high quality CP filter too for outdoor shooting.
Nov 19, 2012 01:56:06 #
I would recommend you rent one and try it out - always a good idea when you're considering any $$$ equipment.
Having said that I use mine on my 7D 99% of the time. It is an outstanding lens for the money and as for being an EFS - you will have no difficulty selling it if you do decide to go full frame one day.
My wife and I had a two week trip to the Southern Utah National Parks recently. I also took my ef 70-200 L is and out of the 4,500 pictures I took, (lot of panoramas, HDR and bracketed shots), I took less than thirty with that lens. All the rest were with the 15-85.
Check out the following http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-15-85mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
You will not be sorry if you get this lens. Don't forget to check out KEH and B&H for used ones and Canon for refurbished.
Having said that I use mine on my 7D 99% of the time. It is an outstanding lens for the money and as for being an EFS - you will have no difficulty selling it if you do decide to go full frame one day.
My wife and I had a two week trip to the Southern Utah National Parks recently. I also took my ef 70-200 L is and out of the 4,500 pictures I took, (lot of panoramas, HDR and bracketed shots), I took less than thirty with that lens. All the rest were with the 15-85.
Check out the following http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-15-85mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
You will not be sorry if you get this lens. Don't forget to check out KEH and B&H for used ones and Canon for refurbished.
Nov 19, 2012 11:22:14 #
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