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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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 4L vs 2.8LSubmitted by muonzoo on December 18, 2007 - 7:08pm.
A few folks have suggested the f/4.0L series lenses with IS. I am not a fan. Having borrowed and rented the f/4.0 L mid range zoom lens, I was not impressed with the trade-off you have to make in order to give up the 2.8 speed. Yes, IS helps, but it doesn't help when the subject is in motion. If you look in a professional photojournalist's bag, you will find a fast 50, perhaps a fast wide and all three 2.8L zooms. They really cover the needs and produce fantastic images. They will also last you a lifetime of shooting. I have had my 70-200/2.8L for over 12 years and it still delivers images as wonderful as the week after I purchased it (allowing for the week of 'learn the lens pain'). :-) Alan » POSTED IN:
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