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Choosing my next Canon lens
Merlin Mann | Dec 18 2007
Need lens-buying advice from Canon photography nerds. The Mrs. and Me are starting to really dig taking photos again -- she with a Rebel XT and me with a 30D. We currently share joint custody of 1) the XT's standard 18-55mm zoom (blech) and 2) the glorious and much-loved 50mm f1.4 (yay!). So, let's say, hypothetically, a fella wanted to pick up a new Canon lens to add to these two cameras' modest arsenal. If we wanted a fast, flexible lens (that would mostly get used for baby picture-taking), what would you guys recommend? Possibly a higher-end, faster zoom? 36 Comments
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EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L ISSubmitted by mdoel on December 18, 2007 - 6:03pm.
Merlin, Aside from my 50mm, my favorite lens is the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS. It's very expensive, but you need to think of these things as pieces of equipment you'll use for 10-20 years or more. And it takes pictures like a dream. Whatever you, let me recommend you check out http://www.the-digital-picture.com for reviews on the lens you are about to pick. He does a great job of reviewing every Canon lens (and body and many accessories). » POSTED IN:
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