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p.5 #1 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beating_a_dead_horse

I'm done.

It's clearly not the lens for me, it was only going to go in my travel kit anyhow and it doesn't justify it's price to me.

David

Edited on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:49 AM

Aug 26, 2008 at 08:49 AM

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p.5 #2 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

Now back to the OP's problem after 4 and a bit pages................

Which do we think is better for him?

I'd say the 17-55, not because I've got it and its superb and everything, but because it seems as if you'd value the wider angle and the extra speed, the IS is just a bonus. while the 17-55 has 50mm less reach over the 24-105 I think the gain in 7mm wide will be worth while. Also the 17-55 was made for crop cameras and works a dream on the 40D. If you want I'll show you by posting images from the wedding I will be doing on friday if you want, you may have to wait a week though till like next wed.

Aug 26, 2008 at 09:48 AM

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p.5 #3 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

Fred Lindsey wrote:

I'd say the 17-55, not because I've got it and its superb and everything, but because it seems as if you'd value the wider angle and the extra speed, the IS is just a bonus.

In which case why not the Tamron and save a fortune? Aaargh!

Ok, I'll get my coat

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Aug 26, 2008 at 09:51 AM

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p.5 #4 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

dhphoto wrote:
Fred Lindsey wrote:

I'd say the 17-55, not because I've got it and its superb and everything, but because it seems as if you'd value the wider angle and the extra speed, the IS is just a bonus.

In which case why not the Tamron and save a fortune? Aaargh!

Ok, I'll get my coat

You forgot the smiley. Here's one for you….

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Aug 26, 2008 at 10:01 AM

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p.5 #5 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

You know thinking about it what about a 28-90. Thats got USM.......

Aug 26, 2008 at 10:34 AM

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p.5 #6 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

Fred Lindsey wrote:
Now back to the OP's problem after 4 and a bit pages................

Which do we think is better for him?

I'd say the 17-55, not because I've got it and its superb and everything, but because it seems as if you'd value the wider angle and the extra speed, the IS is just a bonus. while the 17-55 has 50mm less reach over the 24-105 I think the gain in 7mm wide will be worth while. Also the 17-55 was made for crop cameras and works a dream on the 40D. If you want I'll show you by posting images from the wedding I will be doing on friday if you want, you may have to wait a week though till like next wed.

And as the original poster, thanks for this guidance and all that followed it! I am glad it stimulated active thought and conversation

Am now awaiting 17-55 along with a "nifty fifty" so look forward to getting to use it as often as possible.

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Aug 27, 2008 at 07:19 AM

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CraigLondon wrote:

Am now awaiting 17-55 along with a "nifty fifty" so look forward to getting to use it as often as possible.

Can I ask where you are getting the 17-55IS and how much you paid?

Tx

David

Aug 27, 2008 at 07:30 AM

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p.5 #8 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

CraigLondon wrote:
Am now awaiting 17-55 along with a "nifty fifty" so look forward to getting to use it as often as possible.

I am selling a 35/1.4 L because the 17-55/2.8 IS has made it redundant. When do you foresee using a 50/1.8 instead of the 17-55/2.8 IS?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Aug 27, 2008 at 08:07 AM

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p.5 #9 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

Could be like me and just for play in low light

that is the main reason i bought my Sigma 30 was to play with portraits at night.

Clay

Yakim Peled wrote:
CraigLondon wrote:
Am now awaiting 17-55 along with a "nifty fifty" so look forward to getting to use it as often as possible.

I am selling a 35/1.4 L because the 17-55/2.8 IS has made it redundant. When do you foresee using a 50/1.8 instead of the 17-55/2.8 IS?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Aug 27, 2008 at 02:28 PM

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p.5 #10 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

I currently have a 30D and for a while I used the Canon EF 24-85 as my main walking around lens. As other people have noted, I found that 24mm was not wide enough when trying to photograph buildings/architecture. I subsequently acquired the Canon EF-S 10-22 for when I need to shoot "wide". My small bag 'kit' is currently 10-22, 24-105 f4 IS, and 100-400 IS and this provides the flexibility for most situations. I also sometimes carry the 50mm f1,4 if I think I may be shooting indoors.

Doug

Aug 27, 2008 at 05:55 PM

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p.5 #11 · 17-55mm f2.8 vs 24-105mm f4?

I did just that but as I like to get close, f/1.4 is simply too shallow. So I close it down, so it has no advantage over the 17-55/2.8…..

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Dark_ wrote:
Could be like me and just for play in low light

Aug 28, 2008 at 05:37 AM


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