Disgussion about lens
Dec 4, 2017 19:57:00 #
We had talked about the best walk around lens for the Canon 80D it doesn't weigh to much.
I am using the 18-200 right now as a walk around but at 22.2 oz it gets a little heavy for me spending halve a day shooting.
Any suggestions?
I am using the 18-200 right now as a walk around but at 22.2 oz it gets a little heavy for me spending halve a day shooting.
Any suggestions?
Dec 4, 2017 20:00:31 #
Dec 4, 2017 20:18:49 #
The one that usually comes with it is the 18-135, made in 3 versions $500, $550 and $600 different AF motors and Image Stabilization is a bit different. 16 oz, 16.9 oz and 18.2 oz.
Or if you give up the wide end the 55-250 is only 13 oz, but then you would need a wide angle lens to carry also.
The 18-55 is less than 8 oz so the two would be just under the weight of the one your are using. But one would be in a bag or whatever while you used the other.
Since carrying weight is the worry, you could have the 18-55 on camera and the 55-250 in a bag or belt pouch.
If you usually use only the wide end and the long end than a 10-18 and the 55-250 would make a decent combo.
Or if you give up the wide end the 55-250 is only 13 oz, but then you would need a wide angle lens to carry also.
The 18-55 is less than 8 oz so the two would be just under the weight of the one your are using. But one would be in a bag or whatever while you used the other.
Since carrying weight is the worry, you could have the 18-55 on camera and the 55-250 in a bag or belt pouch.
If you usually use only the wide end and the long end than a 10-18 and the 55-250 would make a decent combo.
Dec 4, 2017 21:02:22 #
Dec 4, 2017 21:59:43 #
Thank you for both suggestions. I never thought about to carry two lenses, good idea.
I look at the 24-70
I look at the 24-70
Dec 4, 2017 22:41:07 #
geogiapeach09 wrote:
Thank you for both suggestions. I never thought about to carry two lenses, good idea.
I look at the 24-70
I look at the 24-70
24-70 isn't a light lens I don't think so.
Dec 4, 2017 22:50:39 #
I have a 28mm prime lens already so I need only a 55 - 250.
My husband just reminded me I have a cross body strap why don't I use that and use my 18 - 200 lens.
I have to think about this one a while. I may get the 18-135 lens.
My husband just reminded me I have a cross body strap why don't I use that and use my 18 - 200 lens.
I have to think about this one a while. I may get the 18-135 lens.
Dec 5, 2017 12:56:23 #
geogiapeach09 wrote:
We had talked about the best walk around lens for the Canon 80D it doesn't weigh to much.
I am using the 18-200 right now as a walk around but at 22.2 oz it gets a little heavy for me spending halve a day shooting.
Any suggestions?
I am using the 18-200 right now as a walk around but at 22.2 oz it gets a little heavy for me spending halve a day shooting.
Any suggestions?
That whole setup is great. I can't think of anything that would be better or lighter for you.
Dec 5, 2017 15:26:23 #
Yes you are right on no better setup. I stay with that one unless my hubby decides to get me a better walk around lens
for Christmas. I seen him on the computer looking at lenses.
for Christmas. I seen him on the computer looking at lenses.
Dec 6, 2017 00:19:52 #
geogiapeach09 wrote:
We had talked about the best walk around lens for the Canon 80D it doesn't weigh to much.
I am using the 18-200 right now as a walk around but at 22.2 oz it gets a little heavy for me spending halve a day shooting.
Any suggestions?
I am using the 18-200 right now as a walk around but at 22.2 oz it gets a little heavy for me spending halve a day shooting.
Any suggestions?
35mm f1.8 prime. Lightweight, sharp, cheap and fast. Zoom with your feet.😃
Dec 6, 2017 19:13:54 #
geogiapeach09 wrote:
Yes you are right on no better setup. I stay with that one unless my hubby decides to get me a better walk around lens
for Christmas. I seen him on the computer looking at lenses.
for Christmas. I seen him on the computer looking at lenses.
There are better lenses out there that your hubby could buy, but they would all probably be heavier and the focal range wouldn't be as great as what you already have.
Dec 6, 2017 19:53:10 #
imagemeister wrote:
Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 macro .....contemporary
I am a great proponent of the Sigma 17-70, but it weighs a POUND, almost as much as the Op's lens. I use it a lot. I'm leaning toward a 24mm 2.8 pancake on camera and the 17-70 when I want to make a photograph requiring longer or shorter focal lengths. The 24mm on the Canon APS-C is 38mm which is a Wide Normal field of view. feet were made for zooming when you're walking around.
The additional benefit is the pancake design keeps to overall combo small and far less intimidating and off-putting for people shots.
That's what's on My Christmas list.
C
Dec 6, 2017 20:08:09 #
Photocraig wrote:
I am a great proponent of the Sigma 17-70, but it ... (show quote)
The 40mm pancake is also quite nice - maybe the pair ??
BTW, 16oz beats 22.2 .....last time I looked.
Dec 6, 2017 20:17:02 #
I use a Sigma 17-50 2.8 on my D500. It is a fantastic lens and the one I recommend to anyone who asks about a crop sensor good walk around lens.
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