1st L when I get home

So i decided I am for sure ordering my first L series lens when I get home. I have around a month to choose. In the past was mostly sports, but now going mostly towards PJ and some portraits. So i am thinking of the 24-70 2.8L I currently have the 20D but wish to upgrade to 5D or higher in near future( i know buy for what you have not what you want, LOL) the other to L's on my list are 16-35 2.8, and the 70-200 2.8(IS ?). what any advice?

Take a good hard look at the 24-105. Best walk-around lens I've ever had. It's on my camera 90% of the time.

Thank you for what you are doing for us. Keep your head down.

I second that. I have the 30D and I love the lens... the 5d would be better at the wide end as well.

I'm with Pinto. Unless you plan on shooting under low-light conditions and need the extra stop, the 24-105 looks like a fantastic lens. I've got no personal experience with it, but it does have a great reputation on this forum. If you get a 5D, you'll love having the extra 35mm on the long end.

I bought the 24-105mm lens when I got my 5D and I love it, it really is on the camera a lot. The f/2.8 would have been nice but you do get IS and if you don't shoot in low lighting the 24-105mm is a good choice.

The 24-105 rarely comes off my 30D (okay, since I got the 100-400 a couple of weeks ago, it's been in my bag almost constantly -- but that's mostly a temporary situation).

The 24-105 is awesome. However, if you're planning on lots of inside or low-light shots, you may want something that's 2.8.

murtaugh wrote in post #2349101
So i am thinking of the 24-70 2.8L I currently have the 20D but wish to upgrade to 5D or higher in near future the other to L's on my list are 16-35 2.8, and the 70-200 2.8(IS ?). what any advice?

excellent choice, when you get the 5D you can keep the 70-200 2.8 on the 20D and keep the 24-70 on the 5D

That's another vote for the 24-105mm it's a great lens and should cover most of your short term needs.

Figured I would jump in and take a stand for the 24-70 2.8L I'm not knocking the 24-105 (I've never personally used it) but I do have the 24-70 and it is simply an amazing lens. I guess you'll have to decide on what's more important to you between the two lenses, the extra stop or a little more reach. For me, it would be the extra stop since I'm often taking low light shots indoors, not to mention a slight more control over DOF.

BTW...you can't go wrong with either of the other two lenses you list either.

Pinto wrote in post #2349350
Take a good hard look at the 24-105. Best walk-around lens I've ever had. It's on my camera 90% of the time.

Ditto!

jra wrote in post #2350023
Figured I would jump in and take a stand for the 24-70 2.8L I'm not knocking the 24-105 (I've never personally used it) but I do have the 24-70 and it is simply an amazing lens. I guess you'll have to decide on what's more important to you between the two lenses, the extra stop or a little more reach. For me, it would be the extra stop since I'm often taking low light shots indoors, not to mention a slight more control over DOF.

BTW...you can't go wrong with either of the other two lenses you list either.

I 2nd that. While both are great lens, I have got the 28-135 IS, and I don't use the IS that offen so it's not a big deal. I think the extra stop (remember it's twice as much light as F4) over the length.

Don't get my wrong, I LOVE my 24-105, but I'm selling it. Reason is because I need something that will be able to handle action. At f/2.8 I'm sure it will be able to be a better job than the f/4. As much as I don't want to let my 24-105 go, I think that the 2.8 would be more helpful in my situation.

Just remember what you want to be shooting. Then you will be able to know which one will help you better.

jra wrote in post #2350023
Figured I would jump in and take a stand for the 24-70 2.8L I'm not knocking the 24-105 (I've never personally used it) but I do have the 24-70 and it is simply an amazing lens. I guess you'll have to decide on what's more important to you between the two lenses, the extra stop or a little more reach. For me, it would be the extra stop since I'm often taking low light shots indoors, not to mention a slight more control over DOF.

BTW...you can't go wrong with either of the other two lenses you list either.

^^^ Same here!

I'd go with the 24-70L... for low light, many will say 2.8 is barely enough... while it is true-I do use my excellent 35L for those shots-it comes very handy when outdoor light is a bit dim or in the shade. Of course, it all depends on your usages.

Go luck with your 52 days and a wakeup