Canon 60D Users, Unite! (4!)

Finally in the club, just got my 60D, it drives like a dream

Bracetty wrote in post #17305078
Finally in the club, just got my 60D, it drives like a dream

welcome to the club. Now lets see some pics

So I'm going on vacation to my sisters in Williamsburg, Va for Christmas week and I was trying to decide on a rental to bring, either the 15-85 or the 17-55. Planning on a trip to the beach for sunrise and Busch Gardens at night for Christmas town. Other than that just general family pics. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

What's more important... Reach on the long end... or image quality and low light performance?

Also, if you do not shoot RAW... definitely go with 17-55 2.8... 15-85 vignettes and distorts quite a on the wide end...

Thanks for the response. I've used the 17-55 before but have heard a lot about the 15-85 so I thought, maybe I'd give it a try but the more I think about it, the more I lean towards the 17-55. Should be a fun trip.

lewem1107 wrote in post #17337264
Thanks for the response. I've used the 17-55 before but have heard a lot about the 15-85 so I thought, maybe I'd give it a try but the more I think about it, the more I lean towards the 17-55. Should be a fun trip.

I do not know where you are renting from... But if you do not need the f2.8 for stopping action or the 17mm wide end, maybe consider the 24-105L... Lensrentals has a deal going on right now (I have never rented lenses before, but I read Rogers blog and appreciate his perspective on photography equipment). One thing I learned quickly is that full frame lenses are far better than EFS lenses.
http://www.lensrentals​.com …gle/canon-24-105mm-f4l-is

The 15-85 will not impress you if you have already taken the 17-55 2.8 for a spin. Try something new and go for an L lens... I think it is less to rent than the 17-55... Just a thought...

My personal opinion.

If it were me,I would get the 15-85. I have the 17-55 and the 24-105,have had the 15-85. All 3 are excellent lenses,but my preference is the 15-85 on my 60D. I am still so kicking myself in the rear for selling the 15-85 to get the 17-55! The average photographer,or the serious novice,WONT see a difference in IQ between the three lenses. For night time shooting,no matter what lens you use,you're going to have to bump up the ISO. Using the 24-105 is great,but you are going to loose a LOT on the wide end. Take a look at this review. I trust this guys opinion and observations.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com …6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

I suspect if you go to a rental and mount either lens,you are going to be happier with the 15-85. But in the end,Im sure either lens will help you take some awsome shots!!

Bad news, after only a month of ownership the SD card slot on my 60 broke. Fortunately I can still use the camera and it only errors out sometimes but its only a matter of time before it wont let me take photos. Is there a known fix for a broken lock spring or am I looking at service? If so any ideas what the repair would cost, thanks!

Bracetty wrote in post #17361953
Bad news, after only a month of ownership the SD card slot on my 60 broke. Fortunately I can still use the camera and it only errors out sometimes but its only a matter of time before it wont let me take photos. Is there a known fix for a broken lock spring or am I looking at service? If so any ideas what the repair would cost, thanks!

When you say 60 I am 'assuming' you mean the 60D? Did you buy the 60D new or used? If it is new it will of course be under warranty.

I bought it from someone on the forum. it included the warranty card, do you think I can still register ?

Bracetty wrote in post #17362550
I bought it from someone on the forum. it included the warranty card, do you think I can still register ?

I have no idea how that works... hopefully someone else will respond that does know.

Part of an evening progression.

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Just got an email from Canon Price Watch that the refurbished EFs 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is back in stock at the Canon Store. $239.99 plus a $10 discount for purchases over $100 plus FREE FedEx ground shipping.

http://www.canonpricew​atch.com/used/00001327​66

I've got one on the way so now I've got something to look forward to next week.