Lens for Canon 7D
Feb 23, 2018 14:00:59 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I use a Tamron 28mm X 300mm. it is a faster focusing lens then the 18mm X 300mm.
Feb 23, 2018 14:42:24 #
leftj wrote:
Very nice write-up. You've got me thinking about looking for a good used EF-S 28-138mm IS USM to add to my lens stable. If anyone out there has one to sell let me know.
Sorry, I won't part with mine. You have made a wise decision if you aren't going with the 24-105L II IS f/4.
Feb 23, 2018 15:20:34 #
leftj wrote:
But the field of view is a limitation of the crop camera, not the lens. I would still expect it to be a much sharper lens than a non L lens on a crop camera.
AND the lens. 24mm is limiting on a crop factor camera, 104 is limiting on a full frame.
Feb 23, 2018 15:54:57 #
I use an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM as my carry around lens on my 7d. Works good for about every thing.
Feb 23, 2018 16:08:30 #
rattydaddy wrote:
I use an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM as my carry around lens on my 7d. Works good for about every thing.
It should - a great lens - one of the Canon "holy trinity". Been thinking about selling my 24-105L and getting one - just hate to give up the IS and extra 35mm reach, but I'd love to have the extra stop.
Feb 23, 2018 17:23:15 #
TriX wrote:
Canon EF 24-105L IS. The MkII version if it fits your budget, the MKI if it doesn’t.
Exactly if in your budget. I have the MI version and love it.
Feb 23, 2018 19:53:36 #
Feb 23, 2018 23:17:28 #
TriX wrote:
It should - a great lens - one of the Canon "holy trinity". Been thinking about selling my 24-105L and getting one - just hate to give up the IS and extra 35mm reach, but I'd love to have the extra stop.
I too wanted a 24-70, but I need 'IS' due to tremors and I got the Tamron version G2 with VC, f/2.8, the new one, and I absolutely love it! IMO this lens is as sharp as anything I have. These were shot with my new Canon 80D, hand held from about 8' away about 3 months ago. The lighting in the Visitors Center was horrendous.
At the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Preserve Visitors Center
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Feb 23, 2018 23:32:03 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
I've been using the 7d for 5 years, I think, and although I purchased the 24-70 f/4 because it has a macro, or at least close-up, feature that is very nice, I miss the longer reach that the 24-105 would give me (and am considering buying it). For wide angle I have the 10-22 which I adore.
Feb 23, 2018 23:47:01 #
SWFeral wrote:
I've been using the 7d for 5 years, I think, and although I purchased the 24-70 f/4 because it has a macro, or at least close-up, feature that is very nice, I miss the longer reach that the 24-105 would give me (and am considering buying it). For wide angle I have the 10-22 which I adore.
I recently purchased the 24-105 IS f/4 version II, and absolutely love it on my crop sensor bodies. I sold my 24-105 IS version I, which I had had for several years on eBay for $500 making the $1100 price tag somewhat manageable. It's a wonderful lens.
Feb 24, 2018 00:02:32 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
Jakebrake wrote:
I recently purchased the 24-105 IS f/4 version II, and absolutely love it on my crop sensor bodies. I sold my 24-105 IS version I, which I had had for several years on eBay for $500 making the $1100 price tag somewhat manageable. It's a wonderful lens.
Oh thanks a lot! Now I'll probably have to buy it. What was wrong with version I?
Feb 24, 2018 06:13:46 #
Jakebrake wrote:
I too wanted a 24-70, but I need 'IS' due to tremors and I got the Tamron version G2 with VC, f/2.8, the new one, and I absolutely love it! IMO this lens is as sharp as anything I have. These were shot with my new Canon 80D, hand held from about 8' away about 3 months ago. The lighting in the Visitors Center was horrendous.
Very nice, that is one reason I went with the 24-105 as I love IS from a previous lens and struggle when I have it missing on a lens.
Feb 24, 2018 06:49:42 #
Feb 24, 2018 08:06:10 #
SWFeral wrote:
Oh thanks a lot! Now I'll probably have to buy it. What was wrong with version I?
Mine suffered from significant lens creep, which aggravated me to no end. The Version II has a barrel lock totally eliminating it. If you are happy skampy with Version I, don't buy II.
Feb 24, 2018 09:01:34 #
SWFeral wrote:
Oh thanks a lot! Now I'll probably have to buy it. What was wrong with version I?
Some of the version 1s developed an internal ribbon cable issue that was expensive to have Canon repair. There were a zillion of these lenses sold, and probably only a small percentage developed the issue, but it is a known problem. i’ve had my version 1 for 4-5 years with no issue.
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