Fast walk around lens? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/27/2006 06:47:32 PM · #1

Which lenses do you think are the best FAST walk around lenses? I have the Canon 17-85 but often find that it's not fast enough in darker situations (like inside auditoriums, etc. at school). I find that I end up using my 85mm a lot in situations like that, but would like something with more than one focal length. I'd like to get another lens, but not sure yet which one would be best to get. Thanks!

Message edited by author 2006-06-27 18:48:24.

gaurawa

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

06/27/2006 06:48:29 PM · #2

How about 24-70 F2.8 L lens ?

06/27/2006 06:50:35 PM · #3

The problem here is that (for canon) the fastest zoom lenses are still just 2.8 lenses. Never is that gonna come close to the 85 1.8. If you need fast, you need primes. However, if 2.8 will do it for ya, the tamron 28-75 is a great place to look, I just got mine and it's really a bargain for the money. The 24-70L 2.8 is another option but it goes for about $1k.

06/27/2006 06:56:54 PM · #4

Since I have the Canon 60mm f/2.8 Macro & the 85mm f/1.8, what would you suggest then? Would the Canon 17-55 f/2.8 mentioned be fast enough since it has the IS? When I'm just outside or somewhere with a lot of light the 17-85 is fine, but I find myself getting aggravated with it when there's not enough light. Also, sometimes the pictures are fine and other times it seems like they're too soft. That's why I was thinking about trying to find a better (fast) walk around.

06/27/2006 06:59:11 PM · #5

well the first question to ask yourself when thinking about IS is, do you need the speed to stop motion, or do you just need to hold the shot longer? In any event, you could just use a tripod.

06/27/2006 07:00:35 PM · #6

I would say probably to stop motion. Also, we'll be going to Disney World next month and I'd like a faster walk around so that I can not only take pictures outside, but if we're inside a building with a show, etc. I can still take good pics then too. (it would sure make it easier to just have one lens to lug around all day too) Would the 17-55 f/2.8 IS or the 24-70 F2.8 L be fast enough for that?

Message edited by author 2006-06-27 19:10:24.

06/27/2006 07:09:07 PM · #7

on a 20D i'd say maybe a 17-55 2.8 lens might be perfect for that disney world situation. I think tamron also makes a 17-50 2.8 but without IS for much less than the canon. Oh and remember not be be afraid to use 1600/3200 to get a shot, get the shot, then worry about noise. From my tests with large prints even 3200 is acceptable from a 20D.

Hope we've helped some.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/27/2006 07:11:12 PM · #8

Thanks! Yes, you've helped! :)

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

06/27/2006 07:19:06 PM · #9

You keep mentioning zooms that have 50mm in the range. Why not go with the 50mm/1.8? We all get addicted to zoom, but forget we can often walk closer or further. You aren't going to find a cheaper, faster or better lens for the price...

06/27/2006 07:27:24 PM · #10

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

not to mention lighter and smaller (by canon once again)