Choosing my next Canon lens
Submitted by Merlin on December 18, 2007 - 3:42pm.
Need lens-buying advice from Canon photography nerds.
The Mrs. and Me are starting to really dig taking photos again – she with a Rebel XT and me with a 30D. We currently share joint custody of 1) the XT’s standard 18-55mm zoom (blech) and 2) the glorious and much-loved 50mm f1.4 (yay!).
So, let’s say, hypothetically, a fella wanted to pick up a new Canon lens to add to these two cameras’ modest arsenal. If we wanted a fast, flexible lens (that would mostly get used for baby picture-taking), what would you guys recommend? Possibly a higher-end, faster zoom?
- 19264 reads
24-105mm
The 24-105mm L-series isn’t cheap - but it is a lens that rarely leaves my camera. Sure it’s not an f/2.8 - but it has image stabilization which is good for a stop or two.
If it had to be an f/2.8 I’d go for 28-70L.
For more reach - the 70-200mm range at Canon are all great - go for the most expensive one you can afford as they do improve as you go up the range.