best budget full day frame zoom?

Need something like 70-200

Im in lovr with primes but I feel like I need one solid zoom

Would like to be around 1000 usd

Mainly portraits/full body and scenery.


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If you like primes how about the EF 200mm f/2.8L.
The mkII version is a very good sharp L lens.

Nick Aufiero wrote in post #16277903
Need something like 70-200

Would like to be around 1000 usd

EF 70-200 f/4L for about $710 new.

The IS version is about $1,350 if you can swing it. Less, if you want to go used or refurbished. Excellent lens; I highly recommend it.

70-200mm f/4 IS L s generally right around or less than your budget. It's the only thing keeping me from dropping my Canon kit. Love that lens.

Are you open to buying used? If so then the F4 IS is your best bet.

Talley wrote in post #16278450
Are you open to buying used? If so then the F4 IS is your best bet.

I would prefer brand new but, I can add geeksquad through bestbuy at anytime since my wife has the "hookup"

so used would be fine.

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …0-200mm-f-28l-refurbished

Canon refurb, 2.8 non IS.

No IS but a monopod is cheap if that extra stability is necessary.

Nick Aufiero wrote in post #16279850
I would prefer brand new but, I can add geeksquad through bestbuy at anytime since my wife has the "hookup"

so used would be fine.

Ok you got me. What the heck good would that do? You're not going to let geeksquad work on a broken lens are you?

FEChariot wrote in post #16279955
Ok you got me. What the heck good would that do? You're not going to let geeksquad work on a broken lens are you?

hehehe........

No, I get geeksquad on everything I buy, when it breaks or has issues, I get it replaced for free.

for 2 years.

Nick Aufiero wrote in post #16279967
hehehe........

No, I get geeksquad on everything I buy, when it breaks or has issues, I get it replaced for free.

for 2 years.

Does that work on discontinued gear like a 70-200/2.8 IS I. How would you replace say if you had bought a 200/1.8 used?

FEChariot wrote in post #16279980
Does that work on discontinued gear like a 70-200/2.8 IS I. How would you replace say if you had bought a 200/1.8 used?

as long as they carry it in store or on their website it works.

Now, if I bought a lens and in 1 year they stopped carrying it, I am not sure. I would have to find out.

The 70 200 2.8 IS used falls into $1000 range. That's a constant discussion, whether you want IS and light zoom or powerful heavy zoom without is

TLN wrote in post #16280180
The 70 200 2.8 IS used falls into $1000 range. That's a constant discussion, whether you want IS and light zoom or powerful heavy zoom without is

Why not get better IQ for less money with 80-200mm 2.8L. Absolutely stunning lens for around $750-$800. Geeksquad won't replace it though.

Straight out of camera with a 40D:

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Jarvis Creative Studios wrote in post #16280201
Why not get better IQ for less money with 80-200mm 2.8L. Absolutely stunning lens for around $750-$800. Geeksquad won't replace it though.

I got 80 200L btw

TLN wrote in post #16280208
I got 80 200L btw

And you're marketing more money for less IQ. Shame on you!