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 05/26/2005 09:39:41 AM · #1
I would appreciate the views of my fellow photographers on buying a lense.

Which one is the all round best buy.

canon 16-35mm 2.8 L

or

canon 24-70mm 2.8 L

Many thanks

Message edited by author 2005-05-26 09:40:22.
 05/26/2005 09:46:27 AM · #2
Both are great lenses, but for very different purposes. They are really complimentary, not competitive. Which is the best investment for you depends on which focal length range you will use more. The 16-35 will give you the equivalent field of view (FoV) of 26-56 in 35mm terms, so ti runs from wide angle to normal perspective. The 24-70 will give you 38-112mm equivalent, which encompasses moderate WA to short telephoto.
 05/26/2005 09:49:28 AM · #3
What's lenses do you have already?
 05/26/2005 10:13:08 AM · #4
I love my 24-70. I would have to reconsider if i were buying again. You might look at the 17-40 which is half the price but F4. But you might be better off to go with the 24-70 and add a wide angle later. If you were shooting full 34mm senser I would say the 24-70 is plenty wide. You have to decide what you shoot most and go from there.

Tim
 05/26/2005 10:16:57 AM · #5
check out this thread.

Lens Guidelines
 05/26/2005 10:26:22 AM · #6
Tell us more about your photography habits...what do you shoot? what are your priorities?
 05/26/2005 11:19:54 AM · #7
Thanks for the replies so far.

I want a lense for shooting lifestyle themes, portraits, but also for architecture and landscape.

Cheers
 05/26/2005 11:24:15 AM · #8
Originally posted by alexsaberi:
Thanks for the replies so far.

I want a lense for shooting lifestyle themes, portraits, but also for architecture and landscape.

Cheers


Then I would suggest going with the wider 16-35mm. If you tend to do more landscape and architecture, go with the wider one. If you tend to do more portraits, go with the 24-70.

I know how hard this must be. I am also in the process of revising my lens needs and have just sold two lenses that I wasn't using anymore. I will be purchasing a few more shortly...
 05/26/2005 11:39:52 AM · #9
Sounds to me like it is going toward the 24-70mm. Alreay got a 70-200mm L. The standard 18-55mm, and a 50mm mk 11 1.8

WIll just have to do with the wide angle on the lame 18-55.

More fun in lifestyle/portrait shots. For me anyway.

Makes me anxious all this talk about great lenses.

Cheers
 05/26/2005 11:58:18 AM · #10
Originally posted by alexsaberi:
I would appreciate the views of my fellow photographers on buying a lense.

Which one is the all round best buy.

canon 16-35mm 2.8 L

or

canon 24-70mm 2.8 L

Many thanks


What are the viewing angles? I'd imaging the 16-35mm would have a wider view angle than the 24-70mm allowing for wide angle shots, but not good for doing much or any zooming. The other one would allow for ~3x zoom. But probably a narrower angle of view.
 05/26/2005 12:23:04 PM · #11
Originally posted by alexsaberi:
Sounds to me like it is going toward the 24-70mm. Alreay got a 70-200mm L. The standard 18-55mm, and a 50mm mk 11 1.8

WIll just have to do with the wide angle on the lame 18-55.

More fun in lifestyle/portrait shots. For me anyway.

Makes me anxious all this talk about great lenses.

Cheers


What about the EF-S 17-85? The reviews seem to be quite positive and would cover the range of both lens you list.
 05/26/2005 12:26:46 PM · #12
this has reviews on the 17-85

//www.pro-networks.org/forum/post-418354.html
 05/26/2005 12:39:12 PM · #13
Originally posted by p3wiz:
What about the EF-S 17-85? The reviews seem to be quite positive and would cover the range of both lens you list.


I've heard from people using the EF-S series lenses saying they aren't as good as the EF or other lenses.. Sort of a value line.. but thats only just a few people only a few lenses. No personal experience.
 05/26/2005 12:58:35 PM · #14
Originally posted by dpakoh:
Originally posted by p3wiz:
What about the EF-S 17-85? The reviews seem to be quite positive and would cover the range of both lens you list.


I've heard from people using the EF-S series lenses saying they aren't as good as the EF or other lenses.. Sort of a value line.. but thats only just a few people only a few lenses. No personal experience.


My reading indicates that the 18-55 is a cheep lens ($100). The other two EF-S 10-22 and 17-85 are very good, and could almost be L's except for the small frame size.
 05/26/2005 01:08:07 PM · #15
While the 17-85 may be a very good lens, it's also f/4-5.6, one stop slower wide and two stops slower long than either of the L lenses. It also is EF-S mount, which restricts the lens to 1.6-crop cams; not a consideration if you never will upgrade to a larger sensor, but...
 05/26/2005 01:15:44 PM · #16
Thanks kirbic,
You make two very good points and have helped clarify my choice.

Edit: One more point for the 17-85 is the IS which might help the slow speed.

Message edited by author 2005-05-26 13:34:12.
 05/26/2005 01:27:59 PM · #17
The 16-35 f/2.8L is next on my list!

Wish I could be of more help, but I like both; the 16-35 is where I'm short which is why it's the next one I'll get.

Good luck with your decision - I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you choose.
 05/26/2005 02:08:10 PM · #18
I have the 17-40 and the 24-70 and love them both. I keep the 24-70 on the camera most of the time but use the 17-40 when I'm sightseeing or going somewhere where wide angle is useful. Ann
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