Revamping lens collection....need advice

I think I'd like to purchase a 17-55mm and eventually a 70-200 IS and have those as my only two. Is giving up all the ones I own right now worth it?

So long as you feel your photography will gain from the big financial investment...

I still think a sub ~f/2.8 prime would be a fun thing to have in your collection.

I would as the difference in glass quality would be quite substantial in my opinion.

You are headed in the right direction.

And then 2-3 years down the road you'll sell both of those lenses for a collection of fast primes.

Maffu wrote in post #8576310
I still think a sub ~f/2.8 prime would be a fun thing to have in your collection.

+1...i agree on at least one prime...

Look at my lens collection in signature. Right now, I want for nothing. When I need a really good tack sharp portrait any of the three will work. Walking around town or taking shots at a festival, the 24-70 is a great tool. For sports, its either the 85mm (basketball) or the 70/200 f/2.8L IS for football or basketball.

And let's see ... I sold a guitar and an amp to fund 2/3 of the lenses!

dave

I have the lenses snyderman has but that doesn't mean I don't want anything. I'm looking forward to a 24L TS-E, 35L, 50L or 85L and sell off my 85mm f/1.8. There's usually something else to look forward to.

Like others have stated, add 1 fast prime to your lineup and you're set. With the 30D you may enjoy the Sigma 30 1.4 as your fast prime.

[QUOTE=daystar;8576236​]I think I'd like to purchase a 17-55mm and eventually a 70-200 IS and have those as my only two. Is giving up all the ones I own right now worth it?[/quote]

yes. those are two must-have lenses for crop shooters, imo .

ed rader

I second the suggestion of adding a Sigma 30 f/1.4 in there too. And then eventually a 10-22 or Tokina 11-16. There's not much you CAN'T handle with that setup.

Wow! You all are full of great advice as usual!

And you all have also made me realize I have more options than I thought. I'm going to research all of the suggestions and see if I can come up with a game plan. I like the idea of adding a prime in the mix, too. Now, what else can I find to sell to fund this little adventure......