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11/11/2010 10:28:14 AM · #1 |
I have a Canon 7D.
Here's what I'm thinking as far as lenses go:
Tokina 11-16mm 2.8
Sigma 30mm 1.4 (on it's way)
Canon 50mm 1.4 (already have)
Canon 85mm 1.8
Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS
That's 5 lenses...
I'd also like to consider the Canon EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS but I'm not sure I'll need it. What are your thoughts on the plan? This is mostly for portraits/events/and other random creative hobby photography. |
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11/11/2010 10:33:54 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by kgeary:
I have a Canon 7D.
Here's what I'm thinking as far as lenses go:
Tokina 11-16mm 2.8
Sigma 30mm 1.4 (on it's way)
Canon 50mm 1.4 (already have)
Canon 85mm 1.8
Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS
That's 5 lenses...
I'd also like to consider the Canon EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS but I'm not sure I'll need it. What are your thoughts on the plan? This is mostly for portraits/events/and other random creative hobby photography. |
I'd go with Tamron's 28-75 2.8.
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11/11/2010 12:52:52 PM · #3 |
IOriginally posted by vawendy:
I'd go with Tamron's 28-75 2.8. |
Instead of the 17-55?
What about the rest of the gear? Thoughts? |
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11/11/2010 03:38:03 PM · #4 |
It all depends on what youre using it for IMO. My primary focus is portraiture and i do a bit of travel too so i would opt for a 24-70 or a 28-70 instead of a 17-55. but thats just me.
i think that setup sounds pretty sweet unless you like to do wildlife or macro.
the only other thought id have is what wide angle zoom id want (canon 10-22 or tokina 11-16). if you want it for landscapes i cant see why youd need the extra stop (assuming youre using a tripod... a fairly good assumption). if you want it for concerts or something low light like that which would benefit from a wide angle then i would think more about the tokina.
disclaimer: i have the canon 10-22 and have used the tokina. i think the IQ, CA, and distortion are handled much better on the canon but it 1)feels a bit cheaper and 2)you lose a stop.
-Max
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11/11/2010 04:59:27 PM · #5 |
| I think your gear list looks pretty darn good. And better yet you're not pigeonholing yourself into a cropped sensor with those lenses. Some day you may go FX, and those lenses are perfect. |
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11/11/2010 07:55:15 PM · #6 |
Tokina 11-16 vs Canon 10-22
Nearly the same cost, anybody care to chime in? |
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11/12/2010 03:17:33 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by genghis:
Tokina 11-16 vs Canon 10-22
Nearly the same cost, anybody care to chime in? |
I've owned both and the Tokina is a bit soft wide open ... so much that I swapped it for a 10-22 .... though it is about 25% more expensive
Also, the 17-55 is a very sharp lens, even wide open and the IS is very good |
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