Have you considered the 17-55IS f/2.8? It's a nice blend of everything you are looking for in a lens from portraits to landscape, fast, Image Stabilized, and great optics.
RichNY Goldmember  1,817 posts Likes: 3 Joined Sep 2006 More info | Have you considered the 17-55IS f/2.8? It's a nice blend of everything you are looking for in a lens from portraits to landscape, fast, Image Stabilized, and great optics. Nikon D3, D300, 10.5 Fisheye, 35 f/1.4, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4, Zeiss 100 f/2, 105 f/2.5, 200 f/4 Micro, 200 f/2, 300 f/2.8, 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, SB-800x4, SB-900, SU-800, (3) Sunpak 120J (2) Profoto Acute 2400s,Chimera softboxes, (4)PW Multimax, (6) C-stands, (3) Bogen Superbooms, Autopoles
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Oct 28, 2006 22:38 | #17 17-55 - I have considered it - in my dreams. Unfortunately, I have a budget of $1,500 and with that I need to get the 30D and the best lens possible. With the 17-40L I will get a great lens and after the rebates keep it under the budget. Canon 30D || 17-40L || 50 1.8 || 85 1.8 || Flickr
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montreal Goldmember  1,194 posts Joined Apr 2005 Location: Trondheim, Norway More info | Oct 28, 2006 22:39 | #18 I have the 50 1.4 and it's a beauty. You'll get great bokeh and you'll be able to shoot in low light. It pretty much lives on my camera lately. As for the 17-40L.... it's the next one on my list... to replace my kit lense. 5D - 17-40L, 70-200L f4, 50 f1.4, PowerShot A430
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop  More info | Oct 28, 2006 22:40 | #19 The problem with 4 kids and the 50 1.4, they may not all be in focus. Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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Oct 28, 2006 22:41 | #20 @montreal: Canon 30D || 17-40L || 50 1.8 || 85 1.8 || Flickr
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Oct 28, 2006 22:42 | #21 Thanks everyone for your helpful thoughts. I think my first lens will be the 17-40L and then the 50 1.4. Again, thank you everyone for your thoughts. Canon 30D || 17-40L || 50 1.8 || 85 1.8 || Flickr
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop More info | Oct 28, 2006 22:42 | #22 Oh, the spending never ends. I thought I was done getting the 20D, then I got 3 L's in 5 months. I haven't spent anything since I got the 70-200 f4. I have 4 sons and 2 are still in elementary school. I use all my lenses still. Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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montreal Goldmember 1,194 posts Joined Apr 2005 Location: Trondheim, Norway More info | Oct 28, 2006 22:45 | #23 viatorum777 wrote in post #2183974  @montreal: I think I am going to do the opposite. I am hoping to pick up the 17-40L first and then in a few months grab the 50 1.4. After that I need something 70-200 but that will probably have till wait to Xmas. I don't blame you. I needed the 50 1.4 to shoot my sister in law's wedding. Otherwise I would have reversed the order also. I ended up loving the 50 1.4... but I can't wait to get the 17-40 5D - 17-40L, 70-200L f4, 50 f1.4, PowerShot A430
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Permagrin High Priestess of all I survey  77,915 posts Likes: 21 Joined Aug 2006 Location: day dreamin' More info | Here's another vote for the 17-40L and the 50 1.4 on your birthday...you won't have distance but you'll have two of the finest lenses canon makes...the 50 1.4 has L quality for the non-L price. Later you can add a zoom for the longer end, but these both would be so useful...though as someone else already mentioned, be careful to avoid distortion (on portraits) by getting too close with the 17-40. It shoots great portraits, (just check out this thread) .. It's Permie's world, we just live in it! ~CDS
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greg20d Typo King  1,972 posts Likes: 2 Joined Sep 2005 Location: Stockton California More info | Oct 28, 2006 22:56 | #25 my 17-40 seems to be on my camera alot ....but then so does my 50 1.4 ....maybe that is a good combo .... 40D,10d,G10,70-200Lf4is,17-55is
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So, I recommend the 17-40 for now and get used to the zoom and then the 50 1.4, which is an outstanding lens. The 85 is great for sports and tight portraits. You'll love any of the 3. I have them.
