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02/09/2007 09:56:46 PM · #1
I will be using it mostly for weddings and low light situations so something fast.

Any suggestions on a good first lens in the L category for this type of use?
02/09/2007 09:58:35 PM · #2
600mm f/4 L IS... That should be a good starter

LOL!!!
02/09/2007 10:00:06 PM · #3
What's the budget we got to work with?
02/09/2007 10:01:46 PM · #4
the 24-70 2.8 fits the bill runs about 1,100.
02/09/2007 10:04:15 PM · #5
Originally posted by W.R.Miller:

600mm f/4 L IS... That should be a good starter

LOL!!!


hahah nice one!!!
02/09/2007 10:05:44 PM · #6
Budget is not really an issue. Willing to spend $1500 or so.
02/09/2007 10:08:19 PM · #7
You might also consider the 70-200 f2.8. Good choice for smaller indoor venues like churches and HS sports.
02/09/2007 10:21:50 PM · #8
I second the Canon 24-70 2.8L. :-) Very nice, and the autofocus is super-fast.
02/09/2007 10:24:41 PM · #9
Originally posted by Telehubbie:

I second the Canon 24-70 2.8L. :-) Very nice, and the autofocus is super-fast.


yep, awesome lens! I use mine mostly for weddings. I couldn't imagine not having it.
02/09/2007 10:25:00 PM · #10
Given that you own the Tamron 28-75, the natural choice seems to be the Canon 70-200/2.8. If you can, do buy the IS version. With the type of shooting you are doing, you'll be glad you did.

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02/09/2007 10:31:50 PM · #11
I agree, you aready have the small end covered very well, go with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS if you can. It is pretty heavy but well worth the lens. I also have the 70-200 F/4L so I gave it to my wife so I really needed the 2.8 IS. Best of luck

Originally posted by kirbic:

Given that you won the Tamron 28-75, the natural choice seems to be the Canon 70-200/2.8. If you can, do buy the IS version. With the type of shooting you are doing, you'll be glad you did.
02/09/2007 10:32:03 PM · #12
24-70f2.8 or 24-105f4 or 70-200f2.8 => Depends on how you shoot the event.
02/09/2007 10:40:52 PM · #13
I almost wonder if you need to ask if you're ready to buy?

That said, I found the Tamron 28-75mm a nice lens for shooting wedding style stuff. Save your money and put it toward a second back-up body.

;)

02/10/2007 06:46:23 PM · #14
If you shooting weddings (for money) you must have a backup body. Get a used 20D. Don't go with one camera only!

17-55 2.8 IS at $999 is a great choice - the IS lets you shoot at ridicoulous shutter speeds - 1/4 second handheld for example.

10-22 3.5-4.5 at $750ish. Great for overall wide shots of the church or reception, some creative shots and if close focuses at like 10" so you can add some nice variety to the shots you offer.

70-200 2.8 IS - fantastic portrait lens, very useful for getting close from far away, be that at the reception or ceremony.

Yeah, the first two aren't L glass, but then Canon doesn't put the L designation on an EF-S lens and there are no L equivalents like these. The 16-35 2.8 is perhaps the closest, but not as wide as the 10-22 and it lacks IS like the 17-55.
02/10/2007 06:52:09 PM · #15
I'm not sure if it's suitable for weddings, but I'm VERY happy with my EF 135mm f/2L USM lens. (Too bad Canon raised the prices here with more than 20% for the L-lenses :-)
02/10/2007 06:56:55 PM · #16
Originally posted by strangeghost:

You might also consider the 70-200 f2.8. Good choice for smaller indoor venues like churches and HS sports.


I just got this lens a week ago, man, my pictures have already started looking better!!! I highly recommend this lens!!
02/10/2007 08:59:39 PM · #17
I really like my 24-105 f4 w/IS. It's a great range for my 20D. The 24 is wide enough for a lot of landscape shots and the 105 would help you get some intimate portraits without getting uncomfortably close.
02/10/2007 10:19:23 PM · #18
24-70 f2.8L
02/10/2007 10:33:26 PM · #19
First off, I find it hard to believe you have to ask the question. You have a pretty good cache of lenses. You know about what range you use and need. Go buy it.

If you like wide (which you don't, otherwise, you'd have a FF camera), get the 16-35. If you want medium range, get the heavy 24-70. If you need the range, get the flagship 70-200 f2.8 IS.

If you're into primes, pick in choose.
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