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Archive 2009 · Lenses for 5D

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p.1 #1 · Lenses for 5D

Just got a new 5D and considering my lens options for family pics, occasional weddings, and portraits. I have several flashes, so that is covered. I still have a 40D and EFS glass for backup/second shooter. I'm also debating whether I should sell my 17-55 f2.8 IS and Tokina 11-16 f2.8 and replace them both with a 17-40 or 16-35.

My FF lenses currently-

24-105 L IS
70-200 f2.8 IS
85mm f1.8 IS

Does this setup seem better. I'm not sure I need the 85 or should I keep it?

24-105 f4
70-200 f2.8 IS
50 f1.4 and 100mm f2.8 macro

Jul 03, 2009 at 12:03 PM

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p.1 #2 · Lenses for 5D

24-105L IS, 70-200L IS & 85L or 50L. Pickup the 17-40L for landscapes.

Jul 03, 2009 at 12:10 PM

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p.1 #3 · Lenses for 5D

Keep the 85 f1.8 - it's the ideal portrait lens on full-frame. If you don't shoot mainly portraits most of the time, IMO it is not necessary to get the 85L. For macro work the 100 f2.8 macro lens is great on full-frame, too. So I would keep what you have of FF lenses and maybe add the 100 macro. I can also recommend the 50 f1.4 for creative DoF works or low-light situations.
Add the 17-40 for landscapes as stated above!

Jul 03, 2009 at 01:21 PM

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p.1 #4 · Lenses for 5D

I own 400D/17-55 + 5D + primes (24,28,50,85,105).

I don't see the point to go from 17-55/40d to 5D/std zooms except for 1,600 Iso usage but generally, the zoom will lost 1 EV so...

Main advantage of 5D over 40D/17-55 is the bokey so keep only large apertures primes if you absolutely want to keep/use the 17-55 when you need more DOF.

For UWA, APS is an advantage with large DOF. I don't have any 17-40 but i think you'll hardly see any difference vs 11-16 except maybe a smaller DOF, so not an advantage.

Jul 03, 2009 at 01:48 PM

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p.1 #5 · Lenses for 5D

Keep the glass you have. The 85 gives the FOV of the 50 on FF, and the tokina 11-16 can be used at 15/16 on the FF as well. For now, I'd keep the 17-55 until you see how your kit shakes out, but I would replace it with the 24-70 instead of the 17-40, but that's just me

Jul 03, 2009 at 01:58 PM

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p.1 #6 · Lenses for 5D

With using my 5D for a variety of landscape, general portraits and macro work all revolving around the nature photography theme, I have the following setup:

17-40 f/4L
24-70 f/2.8L
70-200 f/4L IS
100mm Macro

If I had to add anything, I'd get a 85 1.8 as recommended by others, or buy back my 70-200 2.8L IS.

I think with a couple additions, you'll have a great kit.

Jul 03, 2009 at 04:28 PM

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p.1 #7 · Lenses for 5D

Keep what you have now and add the 100mm Macro and when you can add the 17-40 d4L. Of course the macro isn't a priority get the 17-40mm first.
Both of these are superb lenses.

Lynn

Jul 03, 2009 at 05:14 PM

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p.1 #8 · Lenses for 5D

Thanks all. I tried the Tokina on the 5D, but it does have some vignetting even at 15-16mm at f2.8, but I did have a filter on. Might try it again.

Comparing 40D and 5D, the 24-105 will be a good full frame replacement for the 17-55 IS. The FOV on the 24-105 is wider and longer than the crop lens and the 1 stop is easily made up with the better ISO performance of the 5D. Tried the 70-200 f2.8 IS, and it really comes to life on the 5D!

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Jul 03, 2009 at 07:05 PM

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p.1 #9 · Lenses for 5D

Sure, the range of 24-105 is better than 17-55's one. Good choice if you really need zooms. But is it really worth to keep the 40D ? This kind of body (xxDs) looses a lot of money by time.. Maybe you'll have to consider to sale it after a couple of months.

Jul 03, 2009 at 08:23 PM

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p.1 #10 · Lenses for 5D

I opted to keep the 40D so that I have a backup body and for my wife to shoot along with me. I also think the 40D will still be useful when I need something for sports, faster fps, or more reach.

Maybe long term the 40D can be sold when/if I can afford a 1D series body.

Right now, I'm thinking of this setup-

Canon 5D and 40D bodies
17-40 f4 L
24-105 f4 L
70-200 f2.8 L IS
60 f2.8 macro (I already have this lens and it is excellent on the 40D)
85mm f1.8 (portrait on 5D and indoor sports on 40D).

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Jul 03, 2009 at 08:35 PM

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p.1 #11 · Lenses for 5D

Your lenses are fine.

Jul 03, 2009 at 09:29 PM

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p.1 #12 · Lenses for 5D

Which lenses do you use? Which lenses do you like?

Keep them.

Which lenses don't get used? Which lenses don't you like?

Sell them.

17-40 is a fine lens on the 5D. I sold mine and got a Zuiko 18mm. Nice lens, but I do miss the 17-40.

Lorin

Jul 03, 2009 at 11:22 PM

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p.1 #13 · Lenses for 5D

I keep telling myself as long as I shoot crop, I should keep the 17-55 f2.8 IS. If I go this route, I will probably just skip the 17-40 until I commit to all FF bodies.

Here is another possibility and hold off on the UWA since I don't shoot many landscapes-

40D and 17-55 f2.8 IS
5D with 24-105 f4 L IS
70-200 f2.8 IS
85 f1.8
100 f2.8 macro
2 X 580EX flashes

This leaves me with only 1 excellent crop lens.

Jul 04, 2009 at 12:28 AM

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p.1 #14 · Lenses for 5D

35L 85L 135L

zooms? what are they??

Jul 04, 2009 at 12:47 AM

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p.1 #15 · Lenses for 5D

My basic bag contains 2 zooms, 2 primes, 2 flashes and 2 bodies.

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Pick 2 and relax

Jul 04, 2009 at 01:47 AM

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p.1 #16 · Lenses for 5D

Thanks everyone. I think I have settled on this combo. The rest of my crop glass will go on the B/S forum soon.

40D w/ 17-55 f2.8 IS (camera for wife, backup, sports)
5D w/ 24-105 f4 IS
70-200 f2.8 IS
85 f1.8
100 macro

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:01 AM

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p.1 #17 · Lenses for 5D

jrscls wrote:
Thanks everyone. I think I have settled on this combo. The rest of my crop glass will go on the B/S forum soon.

40D w/ 17-55 f2.8 IS (camera for wife, backup, sports)
5D w/ 24-105 f4 IS
70-200 f2.8 IS
85 f1.8
100 macro

Congratulatons. Now you need a super wide angle zoom/prime

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:22 AM

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p.1 #18 · Lenses for 5D

I can solve the wide angle zoom issue by swapping the 17-55 f2.8 IS for a 17-40. If I do this, I might keep the 60 macro for the 40D as I really like that lens. This option is also less expensive.

So another scenario which would give me the following lens listed below. This gives me 3 L series zooms. If I find I need anything faster in the 35-50 range, I will add prime(s). In this case, I could add the 35 f1.4 L to the wish list.

17-40
24-105
70-200 f2.8 IS
EF-S 60mm macro
85mm f1.8

Jul 04, 2009 at 03:52 AM

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p.1 #19 · Lenses for 5D

If you really need to keep 2 bodies :

May be you can consider to keep the UWA work for the 40D (DOF advantage on APS) and then keep the Excellent Tok. Actually, use the 40D for sport/macro and all that needs D.O.F.

Reserve 5D for bokey working with long focals/apertures/primes on portraiture, art photography.

That is my humble point of vue.

Regards

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Jul 04, 2009 at 10:39 AM

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p.1 #20 · Lenses for 5D

Psychic1 wrote:
My basic bag contains 2 zooms, 2 primes, 2 flashes and 2 bodies.

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Pick 2 and relax

Nice picture of the "Canon Holy Trinity". I personnaly think 35mm too long and 135mm too long for my usage.

My choice is more the basic/inexpensive and light trinity :

24/2.8 or 28/2.8
50/1.8 or 50/1.4
85/1.8 or 100/2

Jul 04, 2009 at 10:41 AM

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p.1 #21 · Lenses for 5D

Thanks everyone. I decided to stick with the 24-105, 70-200 f2.8 IS and 85mm f1.8 for a while on FF and decide if I need anything else from there.

Jul 05, 2009 at 02:30 AM

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p.1 #22 · Lenses for 5D

I don't think you'll be disappointed by your choices.

Jul 05, 2009 at 05:12 PM


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