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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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 24-105mmSubmitted by Darren Rowse on December 18, 2007 - 6:14pm.
The 24-105mm L-series isn't cheap - but it is a lens that rarely leaves my camera. Sure it's not an f/2.8 - but it has image stabilization which is good for a stop or two. If it had to be an f/2.8 I'd go for 28-70L. For more reach - the 70-200mm range at Canon are all great - go for the most expensive one you can afford as they do improve as you go up the range. » POSTED IN:
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