If you could choose your lens set from the very beginning WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

amarasme wrote in post #2214434
and if you are prepared to carry always all your gear with you...

That's also true.

I have a mini trekker aw, so putting a lot of gear in it is so problem as long as the gear isn't heavy, on my back it feels like nothing and I don't mind switching lens.

I am thinking of getting a crumpler million dollar home to store a couple lenses and a body. In this case it would be good if the couple lenses are f2.8 lenses.

10-22 f3.5-4.5 - The best wide angle for the x1.6. Forget the Sigma - keep the controls the same

17-55 f2.8 IS - THE walk round lens for the x1.6. Better IQ than the 24-105

[COLOR=sienna]50 f1.4 - When only a narrow DoF or fast shutter speed will do

70-200 f4 IS - Fantastic package of IQ, weight and zoom range.

MeanGreeny wrote in post #2214491
10-22 f3.5-4.5 - The best wide angle for the x1.6. Forget the Sigma - keep the controls the same

17-55 f2.8 IS - THE walk round lens for the x1.6. Better IQ than the 24-105

[COLOR=sienna]50 f1.4 - When only a narrow DoF or fast shutter speed will do

70-200 f4 IS - Fantastic package of IQ, weight and zoom range.

Mmmm... My Canon 10-22 has the zoom ring at the front and the focus at the rear of the lens, however, my Sigma 70-200 & Canon 24-105L has the zoom ring at the rear of the lens and focus at the front so even Canon can't make it's mind up...

The Sigma does zoom the opposite way though, so I assume this is what you are talking about?

kevin_c wrote in post #2214499
The Sigma does zoom the opposite way though, so I assume this is what you are talking about?

I haven't used the Sigma but a friend of mine has it and he's always grumbling that 'it works different' to his others. [Canons]

Wasn't sure what was different but I knew that something was

Harry:

First, trade the 420EX flash for a 430EX because the 420EX focus assist beam will not cover the focus point pattern of the 30D.

Second, just buy one good lens, or at most two, to start. Shoot for months, look at the focal lengths in the EXIF on computer and decide what's missing, or what's preventing better photos.
Unless you KNOW you "SEE" the world as wide angle, skip ultra wide angle.
A person could have a whole photography career with two zooms, a 17-55mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm, etc.
J.

I'm still recommending (regardless of if anybody else listens to me) that you get a cheap setup first (kit lens and 70-300 APO macro Sigma) for example, and learn what focal lengths you are using and ejoy / like, and then build off there.

JaGWiRE wrote in post #2215696
I'm still recommending (regardless of if anybody else listens to me) that you get a cheap setup first (kit lens and 70-300 APO macro Sigma) for example, and learn what focal lengths you are using and ejoy / like, and then build off there.

I used to think that way until i started having to replace everything. That got expensive. And as far as primes go, I DO carry everything with me. I don't find that to be a particular inconvenience.

set 2

Hi All,

First of all I owe you a HUGE THANK’S for all the folks who came back with there skilful answer’s.


From what I’ve learned:

• I overshadowed the 2.8 aperture I will consider strongly 17-55 or 24-70 / 2.8

• EF lenses vs EF-S lenses, going for a FF camera later I won’t be able to use them.
  
• Controls on all the lenses should be as similar to each other as possible.
  
• I’ll start with one good lens (~17-55 f2.8 IS)
  
• 420EX focus assist beam will not cover the focus point pattern of the 30D.

idk if anyone posted this yet...


what about the holy zoom trinity?

16-35L
24-70L
70-200L IS

in addition to that 85L, 50 1.4

thats what i would get. T_T too bad imma poor college student trying to go to med school

here's my suggestion
1, new gold card
2, 10-22
3, nifty fifty
4, 17-40L
5, 24-702.8L
6, 28-135 IS USM
7, 70-200L IS 2.8
8, 100-400L IS
9, 85-1.8
oh yeah
10, 300L 2.8 IS

Cool-cat wrote in post #2215787
Hi All,

First of all I owe you a HUGE THANK’S for all the folks who came back with there skilful answer’s.


From what I’ve learned:

• I overshadowed the 2.8 aperture I will consider strongly 17-55 or 24-70 / 2.8

• EF lenses vs EF-S lenses, going for a FF camera later I won’t be able to use them.
  
• Controls on all the lenses should be as similar to each other as possible.
  
• I’ll start with one good lens (~17-55 f2.8 IS)
  
• 420EX focus assist beam will not cover the focus point pattern of the 30D.

As most of you have suggested the set #3 might be it:

10-22 f3.5-4.5
17-55 f2.8 IS
50 f1.4
70-200 f2.8 IS

Thanks Again
Harry.

Well, the 10-22 and 17-55 are EF-S lenses. I am not sure if you are aware of that...

LightRules wrote in post #2210887
Set #3, or whatever has the 1755IS.

Agree, set #3.

I'm surprised at how many chose other sets. Yes, the 24-70 & 24-105 are great lenses, but the 17-55 is also very good, and it's a much more useful range on the 1.6X sensor IMHO.

liza wrote in post #2215753
I used to think that way until i started having to replace everything. That got expensive. And as far as primes go, I DO carry everything with me. I don't find that to be a particular inconvenience.

Hehe, well, get some cheap lenses first to figure out what focal lengths you need regardless, I never realised I'de be so interested in telephoto for wild life.

Liza, your list of lenses is not all that different from mine. I have a few questions:

Why both the 100mm and 100mm macro? Did you want the fastesr speed of the 100mm, or does it focus faster?

Why the 135L and 200L? Is the 135L NOT as sharp as the 200L with a 1.4x? I was originally thinking of having both on my list to buy, but now I am considering a 300mm F/4L lens, which would cover me at the 300mm range, which is similiar to what the 200L with a 1.4x would do (probably less sharp though.)

I'm hoping for something like
Tokina 12-24 or Sigma 10-20
Sigma 24-70 f2.8
Canon 70-200 F/4L (already have it like you, I think it's a nice lens and if you have primes to back it your good, I don't like carrying heavy lenses and I think the f2.8 IS is a pretty penny and you can get quite a few primes for the price you pay for it)
Sigma 30 1.4 (maybe? not sure if I need it when I have a 50)
Canon 50 1.4 (again, does it contradict with the previous lens on a crop body like my 30D?)
Canon 85 1.8 (already have it, great lens)
Canon 100mm macro (I don't even want to bother with extension tubes, I've seen what this lens can do and I'm amazed)
Canon 135L (not sure how much I need this lens cause of it's focal length, but it should do portraits and gym sports well, and hey, with a 1.4x it replaces the need for the 200L, plus, this lens is supose to be one of the sharpest for the money)
Canon 300 F4L (still iffy about this, but it seems sharper then the 100-400 that is a little pricey for me and big, and it would help some gaps I have in my prime focal lengths.)

motion_projekt wrote in post #2215805
what about the holy zoom trinity?

16-35L
24-70L
70-200L IS

in addition to that 85L, 50 1.4

This was my first thinking once I had my camera for a while. After handling these three heavy lenses and thinking about carrying all of them plus other stuff I realized the weight would be too much, I do lots of outdoor stuff and like to carry lots of gear. This is one of the reasons I plan to stick to the L f4 zooms (might get one faster one) and get a set of fast primes.