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Choosing my next Canon lens
Merlin Mann | Dec 18 2007
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? 36 Comments
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 another 17-55mm ef-s 2.8 ISSubmitted by freq on December 19, 2007 - 11:45pm.
I'm new to the digital SLR world and bought the 17-55mm 2.8 ef-s lens along with a Canon 40d based on many reviews and some time spent with my friend's 20d shooting with several different lenses. Every lens out there is a compromise in some respect. The 17-55 isn't cheap, (like 929 from b&h) but i've found it to be a fantastic general purpose lens, and I don't see myself ever upgrading it. The f/2.8 lets me get that nice fuzzy bokeh, and the Image stabilization helps me keep my pictures (somewhat) sharp. It's very versatile. Wide enough for those times when you're really close, but with enough zoom to perfectly compose just about anything in a room from where you stand. good luck with your search. » POSTED IN:
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