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Oct 18, 2010 20:39 |  #1

Hello there I have a horrible question to ask! What are the top, CHEAPEST, L lenses that you would recommend? Don't worry about what I'm shooting; as I'm still in my experimental stage and pretty much shoot everything that I get the chance to shoot. Don't be afraid to mention primes or macros or anything either.

I know it's a silly question to ask, but I don't exactly have a huge income and would like to atleast tap into L glass. (I'm pretty sure the 70-200 USM is the cheapest overall but I could be mistaken)


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Oct 18, 2010 21:07 |  #2

I think the 135L is the cheapest L Canon make, and one of the best lenses in the Canon range..


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Oct 18, 2010 21:07 |  #3

Can't remember, but I thought the 100macro or the 135 were relatively cheap (emphasis on relatively) :D


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Oct 18, 2010 21:13 |  #4

The 70-200mm f/4L non-IS is as cheap as they come I think.




  
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Oct 18, 2010 21:15 |  #5

There are no such thing the top L lenses


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Oct 18, 2010 21:16 |  #6

themonk3y wrote in post #11122561 (external link)
The 70-200mm f/4L non-IS is as cheap as they come I think.

that, and 17-40mm f/4 is pretty close in terms of price. After that, you're at ~$900 and up.


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Oct 18, 2010 21:16 |  #7

themonk3y wrote in post #11122561 (external link)
The 70-200mm f/4L non-IS is as cheap as they come I think.

I believe you are correct sir!


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Oct 18, 2010 21:19 |  #8

DiMAn0684 wrote in post #11122576 (external link)
that, and 17-40mm f/4 is pretty close in terms of price. After that, you're at ~$900 and up.

True. Current Amazon price 17-40 = $719. 70-200 = $619


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Oct 18, 2010 21:19 |  #9

If I were you, I wouldn't get any L lens. There are a lot of very good, non-L lenses, too. Don't get hung up on the stupid red stripe... You can take great photos with many lenses that don't have it.

Looking at what you've got, I'd say shoot with that until you can identify a specific need, then look for the lens to fill that need. In your kit, I like the 28-135 (it's able to make images that are impossible to distinguish from 24-70L or 24-105L). Get the hood for it if you don't have it. In fact, get the hood for all your lenses, if you don't have them. And get in the habit of using them.

I'd trade the 50/1.8 for a 50/1.4. The f1.4 is simply a better lens, without being huge, heavy or terribly expensive. It's also reasonably fast focusing.

And I'd want a wider lens.... I use a Tokina 12-24 and like it. Again, not expensive.... And it's built like an L, in case you are wondering. Very similar shape, weight and feel to a 17-35/2.8L I used some years ago, in fact.

You have made no mention of what you shoot and what you feel is lacking. So beyond that, it's hard to recommend much. Personally I need longer teles a lot for the type of shooting I do, so I use 70-200/2.8 IS, 300/4 IS and 300/2.8 IS quite a bit. But that doesn't mean I should recommend any of them to you.

The 135/2L was a "must have" lens for me as soon as I added a full frame camera to my kit. But when I shot crop sensor cameras I didn't need it and was happy with 85/1.8.

I do shoot macros and other close up work, so have four lenses for that purpose. But I'd only recommend the 60/2.8 EF-S or 100/2.8 non-IS as relatively versatile lenses, that can double nicely for other purposes. Both are not L's.


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Oct 18, 2010 21:19 |  #10

The cheapest L's I believe are:

17-40L
70-200 f/4 non-IS
200mm f/2.8

Especially used.


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Oct 18, 2010 21:23 |  #11

amfoto1 wrote in post #11122595 (external link)
If I were you, I wouldn't get any L lens.

+1. If you really, really want to try out L glass just rent one for a day or so.


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Oct 18, 2010 21:34 |  #12

Why not look on ebay? I've bought nearly all my "L" lenses used, and have saved a ton of money by doing so. I have bought a lot of expensive used items on ebay and have yet to have a single problem. In nearly every case, the item I received was in better condition than described; and never anything in less condition than described. Buy from a reputable seller (and you can easily check) and you shouldn't have any problems. I know many are petrefied about buying high-dollar items used, but You don't know until you try. I have, and so far have been well satisfied!


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Oct 18, 2010 21:37 |  #13

100/2.8L = $940


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Oct 18, 2010 21:54 |  #14

The BH website will tell you


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Oct 18, 2010 22:01 |  #15

70-200 f/4 awesome lens it start my love affair for the L lens These are selling used for around 500

Oh yeah looking over this thread I also agree with the 17-40 bout 600 and the 200 2.8 one of my favorites but I would go with the zoom




  
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