Decided on my New Lenses!!! Thanks to ALL.

I think you will be very happy with both lenses, I have both and for what i shoot these two do me just fine. Have fun and keep on shooting and learning. pos

greg250 wrote in post #3503743
With everyones help I decided on the following lenses for my 30D......

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Thanks again to everyone who posted with your advice, I am very grateful. Any suggestions on retail websites to purchase from. My local camera shop seemed high on price so I didn't purchase the lenses the other night. Thanks.

Greg

NOOOOOO, DON'T GET THOSE!!!!!!

just kidding. B&H (www.bhphotovideo.com)

greg250 wrote in post #3503743
My local camera shop seemed high on price so I didn't purchase the lenses the other night.
Greg

I got my lenses, and get all other equipment I can, from Amazon -- no tax and no shipping if it's sold by Amazon (given that anything that says Canon on it is going to be over the $25 free shipping price). They often have the best price, and almost always the best price if you add up the shipping from other places. Also, you get a double rebate on Amazon stuff if you use an Amazon credit card, and my Amazon Visa has been very satisfactory in all respects. The other place I really like is B&H, though I've never had to return anything from there. Amazon's return policies are good, not that you'll want to return these lenses!

The prices you'd want to compare, I think, are B&H's with Adorama with Amazon.

The 70-200 takes great macro-type closeups with an extension tube (or two). Also, the extenders (they are called something else sometimes -- like extension tubes with lenses in them and do the reverse: make the telephoto effectively longer without the length and bulk) are great to have -- both pretty pricey if made by Canon but AF works well with both.

Now what's on the top of your wish list?

mm

Mollym/CA wrote in post #3509414
Also, the extenders (they are called something else sometimes -- like extension tubes with lenses in them...

Canon calls them extenders, but they are normally called tele converters (TC).

Thanks Mollym/CA,

At the top of my wish list is to learn how to use these lenses and my new camera. I have lots of practice and learning ahead which I am looking forward to. With the outstanding advice from everyone on these forums I have no doubt I'll learn very quickly. Everyones comments have been very helpful and I hope they will keep coming (private messages are welcome)!! Thanks to all.