Finally a new lens

HI, ok I've gotten rid of quite few lenses and I've had my eye on a new lens for quite a while- just needed to raise a little liquid capital lol
Anyway I've always been torn between the 17-40 L and the 24-105 L IS
Now I'd like to get into Landscape photography but I also wanted a lens I can carry about and use for general purpose- the way I looked at it the 24-105 would be good for the latter, especially with IS but the 17-40 would be better for landscape- now I have a Sigma 10-20 so is the 24-105 the next 'logical' choice?
I'd also love a lens that can do some good actions shots, like mountain biking and car and buggy racing etc. And maybe some motocross if I'm lucky- oh and in the summer some horse shows.

Can anyone give me a definitive, 'obvious,' answer...I know this is an often asked question but you guys are the best to ask lol

Thanks for ANY help or opinions.

Richard

Well, I'd say 24-105 is the logical choice given you have a 10-20 already, but it's slower than the 17-40. Fast glass would help with motocross and such.

So, in essence, I've not helped you at all.

If I were in your shoes I'd got for the 24-105.

shocksyde wrote in post #7222238
Well, I'd say 24-105 is the logical choice given you have a 10-20 already, but it's slower than the 17-40. Fast glass would help with motocross and such.

So, in essence, I've not helped you at all.

If I were in your shoes I'd got for the 24-105.

17-40mm, and 24-105mm are both f/4

Ferco wrote in post #7222199
HI, ok I've gotten rid of quite few lenses and I've had my eye on a new lens for quite a while- just needed to raise a little liquid capital lol
Anyway I've always been torn between the 17-40 L and the 24-105 L IS
Now I'd like to get into Landscape photography but I also wanted a lens I can carry about and use for general purpose- the way I looked at it the 24-105 would be good for the latter, especially with IS but the 17-40 would be better for landscape- now I have a Sigma 10-20 so is the 24-105 the next 'logical' choice?
I'd also love a lens that can do some good actions shots, like mountain biking and car and buggy racing etc. And maybe some motocross if I'm lucky- oh and in the summer some horse shows.

Can anyone give me a definitive, 'obvious,' answer...I know this is an often asked question but you guys are the best to ask lol

Thanks for ANY help or opinions.

Richard

for what you described wanting to shoot...i don't see how either of these will really help...i'd look into a longer zoom...maybe the 70-200f/4 (IS if you can afford it)...even that might not be long enough, but you do have a kenko 1.4...

damn, i had the 24-70 stuck in my head

Carry around, general purpose and action shots I think will require different lenses. I think the 24-105L will be great for your every day lens, but for action shot I agree the 70-200L would probably be better. The 24-105L will work for the action shots you describe, but the 70-200L will be better. I use the 24-105L whenever I'm out and want a lens that will be versatile and have good range, both wide and long.

I started with 10-22, 24-105, 70-200. Love 10-22 and 70-200 on my 40D, but the 24-105 is to narrow for me. Now I have the Tamron 17-50 and it fits perfect on my crop camera.

Before the Tamron I felt like I had to change lens all the time, either the 10-22 was to wide or the 24-105 to narrow. As a walk-a-round lens for a crop camera I would buy the 17-40

But that's just me.

You're asking a lot of one lens. I think you need 2 , at least, to cover your needs. The 24-105 is a great all-around lens, and there are a few 'like new' for sale from people who got the 5D Mk II kit but didn't need the lens.

The Canon 85mm f/1.8 would be a nice, fast lens for action, if you can get close enough.

ok- yea I thought it might be tough to get ONE lens for all those needs... it's just I can't really afford two lenses right now...
Think I may end up going for the 24-105mm purely because I already have a 10-20 and it comes with IS... Thanks for all the help guys; will need to give this a bit more thought but the 24-105 might be the winner...

Ferco wrote in post #7237442
ok- yea I thought it might be tough to get ONE lens for all those needs... it's just I can't really afford two lenses right now...
Think I may end up going for the 24-105mm purely because I already have a 10-20 and it comes with IS... Thanks for all the help guys; will need to give this a bit more thought but the 24-105 might be the winner...

if you can afford the 24-105L IS...you can easily afford two lenses...you can get the 70-200 F/4 non is for about 500...and then pick up a 28-135IS for 250...