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03/21/2006 01:16:10 PM · #1 |
I am currently looking for a nice lens to accompany my new 5D. I will be shooting pretty much everything...with landscapes and nature being the majority. However, I don't have a billion dollars and I can't afford to buy 3 or 4 lenses.
Is the Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM a good choice? Or is the famed Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM with a cheaper Wide angle lens the better combo?? Which would serve me best in all applications? Sorry for the general questions.
Any help and advice would be much appreciated.
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03/21/2006 05:34:54 PM · #2 |
I'd say get the 70-200 2.8L IS and the 17-40 4.0L. Or possibly the 24-70 if you don't need a REALLY wide lens.
I've heard that zooms that cover much more than 3x lose quality at both ends.
Also maybe get the 50mm 1.4, it'd be a normal perspective on the 5D so it'd be good for most shots. |
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03/21/2006 05:49:38 PM · #3 |
I think you are correct, zoom lenses do lose quality at either end of their range. That is mostly why I asked the question.
The 70-200 2.8L and 17-40 4.0L was actually what I had in my mind. I will also look into the 50mm 1.4...thanks for the suggestions.
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