I need some advice...

[disorganised]

…… …..on what extra lenses I should get to go with the 10D

I need lenses to replace the Canon consumer-grade lenses that I had with my EOS 30. I bought the 17-40L when I bought the 10D and quickly discovered that my other two lenses weren’t a patch on the quality of the 17-40. I like the idea of IS, so I’m thinking of the 28-135 IS and the 100-400 IS. (I can’t afford ‘L’ glass in the mid range as well - TWO more ‘L’ lenses guarantees a quick divorce!).

However, the last couple of days I’ve been out shooting (pictures of) horses, and a very wide range zoom such as the 35-350L would have been a godsend, so now I’m a bit stumped as to the way forward, so I’m hoping to get some advice here.

Sorry if this topics been covered before and thanks in advance

Jim

[Jorge]

70-200mm/f4L is "cheap", sharp and light weight. I like it alot in combination with the 17-40mm/f4L. Might also save you from devorce :)

[justme_dc]

The 35-350mm is a great lens but by no means a "Holy Grail". It's a little soft compared to other L lenses. It covers a wide range but it has limitiations. I have used the 35-350mm on several occasions and it'll do the job, but it hasn't convinced me to buy one yet. It's pretty heavy too. You'll get sick of carrying it really fast. It is however cheaper than buying a 100-400 and something else to fill the middle. Here's a review of it to help you make up your mind.

http://www.photo.net/canon/35-350

If you are worried about price, the Canon 70-200mm f4L is a bargain! It's around $575.USD and it is every bit as sharp as the f2.8L version at less than half the price. Others on the board swear buy that 28-135mm IS, it light and seems to be the lens alot of people leave mounted most of the time. I don't own any IS lenses as I have never found a compelling reason for them in my line of work. Others love them but I can take it or leave it.

it's a tough call, the 35-350mm is more cost effective but the 100-400mm with another lens to fill the middle might yield better results.

Good luck

[Vegas Poboy]

Once you started with the L glass it's hard to go the other way. I agree with Jorge go for the 70-200mm f/4 the only catch with that one is the tripod ring is an extra $130.00 +/- . But the plus to it is that if you want to get extra reach on it all you have to purchase is the 1.4 or x2 extender and they're $279.00 each.
The only reason I have not purchased the 70-200 f/4 is that I just went out and purchased the 10d, bag, and 17-40mm plus other hidden toys. :) With that I also paid for the wifes fall classes. It's cheaper than the divorce and we both get what we want.
Just choose wisely so you don't end up with semi grade stuff you can't get rid of.
Another thing is make sure you get coverage with your lens. I found out with the x1.6 it takes some getting use to on digital.

[danphoto1]

I own 100-400 IS lens and use it a great deal but you still have to cover the 40 to 100 range. So go with your gut. I use a tamron 28-300 and it is sharp light and does a good job If I am carerful and take my time with the lens . I also use the 2.8 24-70 and have a 70-200 2.8 all Canon glass. The choice is yours. I think that the 24-70 is the shrapest zoom lens in my bag and great for portrats and just general shooting. I'm begining to feel that it's all just personal preference, and just plain knowing your equiptment. You can get great shots under certain circustances with different lens and camera combinations. take a look at my site http://danphoto1.triod.com all the shots were some with D30 D60 10D or 1D. some a good some are great and some are just ok


Dan

[disorganised]

Thanks for the replies folks. 70-200L never crossed my mind, but may be a better bet than 28-135. One things for certain though, with lens prices in the UK, I'll have to wait until I can get to the USA to buy the 100-400!

Jim