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Archive 2009 · Good general L lens

MarcyJillGood
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p.3 #1 · Good general L lens

M Vers wrote:
On the 50D? 17-55IS. You don't need an L lens to get L results.

Agreed - the EF-S 17-55 is razor sharp, can shoot in low light & it's fast. The only drawback is if you plan at some point to move into FF bodies. It is designed for cropped sensors, and it's not a cheap lens. Sure is awesome, though.

Nov 11, 2009 at 10:25 AM

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p.3 #2 · Good general L lens

I agree 100%. Now that I have the 7D, it becomes even more versatile. Along with the Canon EF 28-300 IS L I cover 95% of my interests. For wide angle, I have the Sigma 17-40.

Actually, I usually create photo montages for wide coverage.

John--G wrote:
The 24-105L would probably be your best choice.

Nov 11, 2009 at 10:54 AM

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p.3 #3 · Good general L lens

I've had the 24-105, 24-70 and 17-55. The winner on a crop beyond a shadow of a doubt was the 17-55. IS, 2.8 and wide enough for general purposes. Don't let the non-L designation scare you off.

Nov 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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p.3 #4 · Good general L lens

The 17-40 is a good choice. High quality and reasonably priced for an "L" lens.

Nov 11, 2009 at 11:02 AM

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p.3 #5 · Good general L lens

Another vote for the 24-70mm. I've only used it once as a rental but I ask myself every day why I don't have one in my collection.

Nov 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM

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p.3 #6 · Good general L lens

Well to date the following is what i have to go on
24-70 has 13votes
24-105 has 8 votes
17-40 has 10 votes
85 with either the tam,17-50 or the 17-40 has 9 votes
17-55 has 6 votes.

So occuring to the general feeling I should go for either the 24-70 (the favorite) or the 85 with either the tam 17-50 or the 17-40<---the 17-40 is the fav.
Thanks for all your imput,any other comments are welcome.

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:52 PM

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p.3 #7 · Good general L lens

I'll add my voice for the 17-55. It's a great range, fast (f/2.8 does help over f/4), has IS - it is the best single lens for APS-C.

Nov 11, 2009 at 01:59 PM

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p.3 #8 · Good general L lens

Jeff Fletcher wrote:
Well to date the following is what i have to go on
24-70 has 13votes
24-105 has 8 votes
17-40 has 10 votes
85 with either the tam,17-50 or the 17-40 has 9 votes
17-55 has 6 votes.

So occuring to the general feeling I should go for either the 24-70 (the favorite) or the 85 with either the tam 17-50 or the 17-40<---the 17-40 is the fav.
Thanks for all your imput,any other comments are welcome.

Voting is limited by your thread title. Replace it with 'What is the best standard zoom for my 50D?' and I'm sure the results would differ significantly.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:06 PM

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p.3 #9 · Good general L lens

Gonna second the 17-55 IS for a crop camera. Don't get stuck on the L thing.

Nov 11, 2009 at 02:10 PM

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p.3 #10 · Good general L lens

24-70mm is awesome, if thats to much for the budget, get the 24-105mm.
The 24-70mm is the sharpest of the two.

Nov 11, 2009 at 03:53 PM

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p.3 #11 · Good general L lens

24 70....

Nov 11, 2009 at 04:55 PM

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p.3 #12 · Good general L lens

What do you guys think of this combo
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Nov 11, 2009 at 05:58 PM

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p.3 #13 · Good general L lens

you don't have much money to spend, i believe you said. that means no Ls. and in that case, i'd humbly recommend/second the tamron 17-50 2.8.

great lens (not just "for the money"), and top shelf IQ for a zoom.

Nov 11, 2009 at 06:11 PM

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p.3 #14 · Good general L lens

The 24-70 isn't as useful on a crop as a 16-35 or a 17-40.

Nov 11, 2009 at 06:29 PM

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p.3 #15 · Good general L lens

Well guys I think i will go with the 17-55IS 2.8. Does anyone have any picture with this lens with the 50d?
Thanks again for all your help

Nov 11, 2009 at 08:38 PM

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p.3 #16 · Good general L lens

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Canon%2017-55%20IS&w=all
https://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=303&sort=7&cat=27&page=3

Nov 11, 2009 at 08:49 PM

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p.3 #17 · Good general L lens

35L

Nov 11, 2009 at 09:31 PM

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p.3 #18 · Good general L lens

Planning on a 7D with sigma 12-24 (as walk around ) Canon 24-70L (2nd walk around ) 70-200 F4 IS (this probally gonna stay in the bag the whole time)

Nov 12, 2009 at 12:16 AM

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p.3 #19 · Good general L lens

this completely depends on what you plan on shooting with the lens... *I* found the 24-70L to be the most useful for what *I* shoot.

EyeBrock wrote:
The 24-70 isn't as useful on a crop as a 16-35 or a 17-40.

Nov 12, 2009 at 12:22 AM

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p.3 #20 · Good general L lens

I currently have a 24-70 (selling). It was my first lens. If you're taking pics indoors, make sure to have a flash. I also invested in the 135. I can't imagine it doing everything that you require. 24-70 or 24-105, best all around lenses - but 24-105 is more challenged in low lighting I would think.

Nov 12, 2009 at 01:17 AM

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