marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

28-135 would be more versatile for a car, building, or person shot while walking around. Having a 70-200 is nice to add to your system's versatility but I wouldn't want to use it as a main walk around. That's why they call a 50mm "nifty fifty" fixed lens versatile and convenient - because it's similar to the human eye in focal length. That's also in the middle area of the zoom range of a 28-135.

julian Schechter

THE LENS THAT I LOVE THE BEST IS MY CANON 18 TO 135

jwpulliam Loc: New Harmony, In

I have a 70-200mm f/4L that I replaced with the IS version of the same lens. I would be willing to sell it for 500.00 plus shipping if you have an interest. The lens is in excellent condition and hasn't been used since I upgraded to the IS version about 6 months ago, and only used for four months before that. My e-mail is jwpulliam9256@gmail.com. Since you're using a 60D this lens will be like shooting a 112-320mm, and will not give you the wide angle shots for landscape. It will isolate and give you excellent presentation for specific areas of a landscape. If I were you I would buy the 24-105L IS. It is a tremendously versatile lens and I use it 80% of the time on my mk3. Also, the 28-135 is about as close to an L lens as you can get, and only on a large crop of a picture can you see any difference. They are all very good lenses, but the 24-105L on a cropped sensor gives you the best range for a walking around lens and the best glass. It would be essentially a 38-216 lens and that is a nice range. Sorry about the length, but I've learned by spending and it is not the best way.

Moray Loc: East Coast Canada

I decided to wait for a deal on a used 24-105 or similar in the L series. My budget was around 600.00 but with summer here I had to use that for some vacation trips.Thanks for everyones input. It was good to see all the recommendations.

jwpulliam Loc: New Harmony, In

Wise decision in my opinion. It is a great lens and doesn't weigh a ton like the f2.8 lenses. With the low noise high ISO availability I think the F/4 settings are sufficient for most shots. If not a tripod and a remote switch and slower lens speeds will cover any photo situations and you will save thousands of dollars. Also renting a lens for special occasions is a lot cheaper than buying a 24-70mm f/2.28 II.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I got an email from LensAuthority.com yesterday saying this is now the resale arm of LensRentals.com. They had at least 4 of the 24-105 Ls listed and made me think of this discussion. Each lens is individually rated / assessed on the amount of visible wear and overall condition. They're priced a little bit higher than your stated budget, but you might click over and have a look ...