Best Combination for $1000

Definitely #2 for me, but I like the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 idea.

ed rader wrote in post #5440919
best combo for $1000?

17-55 + UV filter !

ed rader

That sounds good to me or the 17-50 Tamron + the 430EX and some goodies to round out your kit.

A 24-105 and EF-S 10-22 is a great combination you can do a lot of general photography with on a crop camera. Get the 24-105 now and save for the 10-22, this pair are one of my favorite minimal kit combinations.

ed rader wrote in post #5440919
best combo for $1000?

17-55 + UV filter !

ed rader

The lens is 1030 now on B&H after the increase. A good UV would put that at near 1100.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #5441399
A 24-105 and EF-S 10-22 is a great combination you can do a lot of general photography with on a crop camera. Get the 24-105 now and save for the 10-22, this pair are one of my favorite minimal kit combinations.

I have the combo and love it when traveling with two bodies.

I have the Tamron for a one lens walk around. The 24-105 is a bit tight if you don't have something wider for indoor group shots.

Just Be wrote in post #5441466
The lens is 1030 now on B&H after the increase. A good UV would put that at near 1100.

oh, i'll bet i can get both for $1000 .

ed rader

ed rader wrote in post #5441591
oh, i'll bet i can get both for $1000 .

ed rader

Please tell us where, Ed? New?

The OP did say "new gear".

I've never found a decent 77mm UV for under $80 that I would put over a nice lens like a 17-55 IS.

What I understood from the replies is 2nd Option is the best for the price but poll indicates option 4.

Is there any place I can find the difference between 17mm and 24mm on a crop body?

Just Be wrote in post #5441646
Please tell us where, Ed? New?

The OP did say "new gear".

I've never found a decent 77mm UV for under $80 that I would put over a nice lens like a 17-55 IS.

what is your definition of decent?

you can get an excellent UV like a hoya pro for half that cost.

ed rader

ed rader wrote in post #5441877
what is your definition of decent?

you can get an excellent UV like a hoya pro for half that cost.

ed rader

Oh let's not argue about UV filters again. You know what I mean.

I still want to know where you say you can buy a new 17-55 IS and a UV filter for $1000. I think the OP would be very interested in that option.

Just Be wrote in post #5441895
Oh let's not argue about UV filters again. You know what I mean.

I still want to know where you say you can buy a new 17-55 IS and a UV filter for $1000. I think the OP would be very interested in that option.

i wouldn't buy a new one but when i find one for under $1000 i'll e-mail the OP....or are you his spokesman now ?

BTW, there's no argument about UVs. many of us cut out the middleman and buy them right from the source.

ed rader

ed rader wrote in post #5441915
i wouldn't buy a new one but when i find one for under $1000 i'll e-mail the OP....or are you his spokesman now ?

BTW, there's no argument about UVs. many of us cut out the middleman and buy them right from the source.



ed rader

I can barely speak for myself let alone others.

You meant used. I get it.
Actually buying used is the way to go on that lens.
I did the same with my 24-105L.

HVSTAR is a great source for filters if you can wait a week to 10 days.

I recommend to the OP to look at "refurbished by Canon" lenses on Adorama or B&H. They are near new and recently brought to spec by Canon.

Just Be wrote in post #5441973
I can barely speak for myself let alone others.
HVSTAR is a great source if you can wait a week to 10 days.
You meant used. I get it.
Actually buying used is the way to go on that lens.
I did the same with my 24-105L.

I recommend to the OP to look at "refurbished by Canon" lenses on Adorama or B&H. They are near new and recently brought to spec by Canon.

the OP said new gear ... i took that to mean "new to him".

just like when you show off your new car .... which you bought used.

that said, i see the price increases are in and i would usually buy used first and let someone else foot the bulk of the depreciation .

ed rader

I vote Sigma 24-60 ($220) + Canon 70-200 f4 ($500) + 430EX ($260)

could someone answer my question please:

Is there any site I can find the difference between 17mm and 24mm on a crop body? any picture to illustrate this will help.