what canon lense do you use the most?

[stevo_EF91]

im new to the game and just curious as to what lenses you canon guys are using. just post up your favorite lense you ACTUALLY use.. please dont just post up the lense that cost the most and you wish you could have hah

im looking at getting the cannon 70-300mm is usm lens.. anyone have it or have any comments on it?

[james]

i use my kit lens the most - 24-105L IS.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...hp?product=294

I have not heard very good things about the 70-300 honestly, although I have never used it. When I had my rebel I had the 55-250, and it was pretty nice, but still not the greatest.

honestly for the price of a new 70-300 i would rather have the 70-200f/4L non-is. way better glass.

[speedminded]

im new to the game and just curious as to what lenses you canon guys are using. just post up your favorite lense you ACTUALLY use.. please dont just post up the lense that cost the most and you wish you could have hah

im looking at getting the cannon 70-300mm is usm lens.. anyone have it or have any comments on it?

What are you planning to shoot or do you just want a daily walk around lens?

[stevo_EF91]

What are you planning to shoot or do you just want a daily walk around lens?

well ive got the 18-55mm cannon is kit lense for close up and wide angle shots. im in the market for a nice decent priced telephoto lens for anything outdoors ie sports, nature, landscapes etc.

[Tarzanman]

You have much learning to do. Don't spend a lot of money on lenses before you know what you want/need.

If you absolutely *must* buy a lens then get either of the following first:

• 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (best budget telephoto lens ever, $250 new, $150-$200 used)
• 50mm f/1.8 fixed (cheapest lens Canon makes, $95 new, ~$60 used)

Once you figure out the limitations of your kit lens, then you'll make a better decision as to what to get next (like maybe a flash instead of a lens).

As for what I use/have.

I USE:
• Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 (most used lens)
• Canon 85mm f/1.8 (2nd most used lens)
• Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
• Canon 50mm f/1.8 (doesn't get used as much

I also have (but no longer use)
• Tamron 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 (its just ok. My other lenses that cover that range are better, so this one just sits)
• Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (kit lens. Decent, but I wanted something faster and sharper for a walk-around lens)

[james]

You have much learning to do.

[CodyW]

I like my 17-40L.

[james]

I like my 17-40L.

i'd like to mount one up to my 5d sometime. or a 16-35.

[bandydesign]

canon kids

[Tarzanman]

Lol, here is the cheapest 75-300 I have ever seen. This is not my lens, and I don't know this guy.... found it while browsing so, caveat emptor!

(from http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pho/1294950197.html)
Cannon Zoom Lens, Perfect Condition - $25 (west cobb, dallas)
Date: 2009-07-29, 10:57AM EDT
Reply to: [email protected]

cannon zoom lens...EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6


-EDIT-
"Cannon" must be some knock-off of the Canon brand. Lol.

[speedminded]

canon kids

Can't argue with BETTER lenses that are CHEAPER. Canon L's vs. Nikon VR's, care to compare? Let's start with prices...

Lol, here is the cheapest 75-300 I have ever seen. This is not my lens, and I don't know this guy.... found it while browsing so, caveat emptor!

(from http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pho/1294950197.html)
Cannon Zoom Lens, Perfect Condition - $25 (west cobb, dallas)
Date: 2009-07-29, 10:57AM EDT
Reply to: [email protected]

cannon zoom lens...EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6
http://images.craigslist.org/3k03p73...69cd8a15cf.jpg

-EDIT-
"Cannon" must be some knock-off of the Canon brand. Lol.

If you've ever used one you'll know how slowwwww they are. There are several different versions/generations of that lens too. For a beginner lens to throw in the back it would be ok.

[JennB]

My walkaround lens is my 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Yes, it's expensive and heavy but I bought it because of how versatile it is and it's just a really good lens. I can carry that one lens in my bag for weeks and never have to worry about it. I'll keep it for years and years so I see it as a great investment.

I took one of my kit lenses on a trip recently because it's small and light and haaaaated it.

[speedminded]

My walkaround lens is my 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Yes, it's expensive and heavy but I bought it because of how versatile it is and it's just a really good lens. I can carry that one lens in my bag for weeks and never have to worry about it. I'll keep it for years and years so I see it as a great investment.

I took one of my kit lenses on a trip recently because it's small and light and haaaaated it.

It's so hard to go back to inferior glass! It's not worth the weight savings

[stevo_EF91]

i appreciate everyones input.. keep it coming!

[speedminded]

i appreciate everyones input.. keep it coming!

I daily a 50mm f/1.8 and a 300mm f/4.0...I don't recommend this combo lol! I really really really want the 200mm f/2.0. If I sell my 300mm and a car I can get it!

[Tarzanman]

I'm trying to convince myself that I really need a 70-200 f/2.8

I don't... and I would hate walking around with something that big & huge... but coupled with my other lenses, it would give me f/2.8 or under from 17mm-200mm focal length.

[Boneswiss]

I use the 70-200 a good bit... love it... that and the 24-70

[stevo_EF91]

ok so basiclly ive been told to only get is lenses

however theres is a guy on IA selling his i believe 70-200 L USM lens

now is it worth it to buy this lens for 600

or just spend 250 and buy that canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

[james]

ok so basiclly ive been told to only get is lenses

however theres is a guy on IA selling his i believe 70-200 L USM lens

now is it worth it to buy this lens for 600

or just spend 250 and buy that canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

the 70-200 is incredibly better. if its the f/4 which im sure it is for 600, then it's f/4 all the way through.

IS is a luxury if you can afford it, and worth the money if you can.

edit:

fyi the 70-200 brand new is 600 bucks on most websites.

[Tarzanman]

If you only have the kit lens, then the 70-200 will blow your mind. HOWEVER, you should realize that unless you are looking for a very high-end lens, you'll be better served by the Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 which is:
-Much smaller
-Much lighter
-Also has IS
-Less than half the price ($250 new)
-Only 1 f-stop slower at the far end.
-Has a wider zoom range (20mm on both the wide and tele ends)

Its not a bad purchase, but it might be way more than you need. If you don't already know that you need a 70-200mm L lens then you might want to opt for the 55-250mm and a flash, which will cost you the same amount of money (probably $50 less, actually)

[stevo_EF91]

If you only have the kit lens, then the 70-200 will blow your mind. HOWEVER, you should realize that unless you are looking for a very high-end lens, you'll be better served by the Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 which is:
-Much smaller
-Much lighter
-Also has IS
-Less than half the price ($250 new)
-Only 1 f-stop slower at the far end.
-Has a wider zoom range (20mm on both the wide and tele ends)

Its not a bad purchase, but it might be way more than you need. If you don't already know that you need a 70-200mm L lens then you might want to opt for the 55-250mm and a flash, which will cost you the same amount of money (probably $50 less, actually)

awsome i understand completley . thanks for the info

[eViLMunkey]

yes since you're only using the "Kit" lens at the moment I would def. recommend the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (Nifty Fifty) Great lens (even though it's no an L series)

Also look into Tamron and Sigma Lenses to cut down on price a bit w/ out losing some of the quality

( www.BHPHOTOVIDEO.COM <----- Best site I know of to order Lenses and anything else you will and might need)

[.blank cd]

Canon L's vs. Nikon VR's, care to compare? Let's start with prices...

Ya get whatcha pay for

[A.P. Photography]

Depends on what I am shooting but generally the 70-200 F2.8L IS and at times 24-70 F2.8L