Lens purchase dilemma! 10-22 Vs. 10-17 Vs. 70-200 F4L IS

Right basically, I have a nice big fat paycheck coming on the 15th May.

Now, the 10-22 I currently have it borrowed and will have to go back by then, my plan was to buy the 17-55 then get the 10-22 now (but other things have got in the way! ) However since getting the 17-55 the 10-22 hasn't been on the camera. I know where i'd use one its just the "Is it worth it for those 10 or 20 or 30 shots every week". I would say so...

So then I could get the tamron 10-17 fisheye as its even wider (thats what I want!) but im not sure of the quality (will go have a looky at the archive thread).

About 2 weeks ago I had two events where a 70-200 F4 L IS and its suuuper fast AF and suuuuuper sharpness would have so kicked ass. So now I want to replace my 70-200 with one of them and a 1.4x TC. I'd have to sell the 70-300 to raise the funds but I'd 100% be able to do it.

Now my 70-300 is quite sharp, but only if the AF is spot on otherwise its average which is a shame at 300mm, 70mm is pretty much always sharp (within reasonable focus!).

http://www.thunder-keep.co.uk …visit/images/IM​G_1158.jpg

But its AF can be lacking and really stiffles the 40Ds 6.5FPS and kick ass AI Servo (I've come from a 350D)

The plan for longer reach is a 300mm F4 is + 1.4x TC or a 400mm but thats later in the year, 280mm with sharpness will be enough to allow me to crop...

So kings and queens of photography, what should I do?

Cheers

I'm confused, what is the question? Do you already own the lenses in your gear list or not?

gasrocks wrote in post #5333453
I'm confused, what is the question? Do you already own the lenses in your gear list or not?

I own the ones in black *except* for the 10-22 which is borrowed and will be going back soon.

The question is, in May do I get the 10-22 or 10-17 or 70-200 F4L IS.

lol,

well., when u choose between lenses that have completely different application, I'm talking about wide angle vs. telephoto issue - u should sit down and think what u want to shoot. thats about it how can we give u suggestion or help u choose between 70-200 and 10-22??? its ur preference style of photography or whatever u do that should determine what u want to get.

sandro9mm wrote in post #5334363
lol,

well., when u choose between lenses that have completely different application, I'm talking about wide angle vs. telephoto issue - u should sit down and think what u want to shoot. thats about it how can we give u suggestion or help u choose between 70-200 and 10-22??? its ur preference style of photography or whatever u do that should determine what u want to get.

Well its exactly that. I do both.

I suppose im more asking is if the 70-200 + 1.4x TC really worth £400 over the 70-300?

Concorde Rules
I would say go for the range that u don't have, u can always replace that 70-300 later...

Go with the non-is and get both lens. 70-200mm f4L non is ~$550. 10-22mm ~$650. 550+650=$1200.

Richie3888 wrote in post #15459412
Go with the non-is and get both lens. 70-200mm f4L non is ~$550. 10-22mm ~$650. 550+650=$1200.

Considering the thread was started in 2008, I think the OP has made his decision

LOL. Talk about resurrection.

An almost 5yr old thread from the dead! That's gotta be some sort of record.

Richie3888 wrote in post #15459412
Go with the non-is and get both lens. 70-200mm f4L non is ~$550. 10-22mm ~$650. 550+650=$1200.

i was confused when i saw the OP's sig having the 70-200 already and him asking if he should buy one ...

then i looked at the date ...