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12/18/2008 06:25:09 AM · #1 |
| Currently I have got the EFS 18-55 lens which I bought along with the Canon 350 D. Since I am using this lens most of the time, I wanted to know if I have to upgrade to a good walkaround lens, which would be the best one to go for. Also if I have to choose between Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM and Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM which one shall I go for. |
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12/18/2008 06:30:41 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by ghosh_pankaj:
Also if I have to choose between Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM and Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM which one shall I go for. |
Recommended reading: EF 24-70 f/2.8L vs EF 24-105 f/4L |
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12/18/2008 07:23:40 AM · #3 |
the 24-70 f2.8 is quite heavy for a walkaround lens.
try the canon 17-85.
it only goes to f4, but it does have I.S.
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12/18/2008 08:34:58 AM · #4 |
| Tamron AF 28-75MM F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) is an excellent walking around lens with great reviews. Just ask one of the 488 owners here. With the $600 you save, you could buy a fisheye, or most of a Canon 17-40L. |
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12/18/2008 08:49:51 AM · #5 |
| I second the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. |
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12/18/2008 09:12:57 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
I second the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. |
Thanks to you both. I hope it has got better contrast and sharpness than the 18-55 Canon lens that I got. |
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12/18/2008 09:27:48 AM · #7 |
| check the 488 owners link. For the price, it is a great lens. Even for more $$ its still a great lens. The only fault I have with it is its plastic body and the fact that, when you are in a hurry in the airport and don't close your backpack all the way, and you lean over to take off your shoes, it has a tendency to jump out of the bag and fling itself to the floor. Still works though. :) |
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12/18/2008 10:25:14 AM · #8 |
| You may want to check this site to compare side-by-side the sharpness of various Canon compatible lenses. |
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12/18/2008 11:52:04 AM · #9 |
The 17-40 is basically glued to my camera.
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