Canon Lens For Static Photography

[gibson617]

Have just brought Canon 7D mk 2 and Canon 100-400 mk2 and am now looking for a reasonable lens for shooting static shots At the moment I use Canon EFS 18-135 IS and am looking to upgrade later this year . Any advice would be greatly appreciated . Thanks

Gibson 617

[TubOLard]

My suggestion would be Canon 17-55 2.8
I regret selling mine.

[gibson617]

Thanks for reply , I will look into that lens .

Gibson 617

[WingNut]

Look into a Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Those things are so sharp they will make your eyes bleed.

[sploosher]

if you don't mind having another brand, then why not give this Tamron 17-50 a thought.............

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-tamr ... t/p1033481



at £349 its not a bad price.

I have the non VC version for my Sony, and it is stunning

[binbrook87]

Another vote for the Tamron... It's transformed the clarity of my static shots and having F2.8 capability is really useful for indoor (museum) photography

[sploosher]

Another vote for the Tamron... It's transformed the clarity of my static shots and having F2.8 capability is really useful for indoor (museum) photography

you are so right there...............

[Jazz]

Just my opinion, but keeping your kit to an ideal two-lens set up is much better. If this is your plan, don't leave too much of a focal length gap between the two.
I have the 100-400 II and am currently using a 24-70 II. Top quality lens at f2.8 (although not ideal for a crop body, for static shots) and it doesn't sound like much, but that 30 mil gap can be a pain at times. So, maybe the 15-85 mil is more the way to go from those mentioned, and at f3.5 the difference is minimal.

[WingNut]

So, maybe the 15-85 mil is more the way to go from those mentioned, and at f3.5 the difference is minimal.

[Wallace]

the Canon 24-105mm L is a well regarded piece of glass

[xkekeith]

I use a Canon 24-105mm L as my standard walk around lens, only issue is indoor non flash photography where it can be a little slow...so I keep a 50mm f1.8 in my bag just in case.

[Andy_99]

Are these the 2 candidates, I'm looking for the same solution myself

http://hdewcameras2-px.rtrk.co.uk/canon ... -235-p.asp

http://hdewcameras2-px.rtrk.co.uk/canon ... wwods2EACw

I'm leaning towards the 24-105 L because I don't tend to do a lot of indoor stuff so the little extra reach will come in handy.

Will go for a 50mm f1.8 though for those occassional moments.

[PaulM]

I'd just add that it is worth remembering that an EF-S will only work on an APS-C body, not an issue if you stick with APS-C of course but if perhaps in the future you went full frame you'd be looking for a replacement lens !

[nellis6]

the Canon 24-105mm L is a well regarded piece of glass

I'll second the 24-105 as well. A superb lens and matched with your 100-400 will give you everything from 24-400 with no gaps!

[Andy_99]

Think I'll be ordering the 24-105 L come payday.

[nellis6]

Think I'll be ordering the 24-105 L come payday.

You won't regret it. As an aside, as someone else in thread has given a link to HDEW, I use them all the time. Great value and great service, give 'em a try (PS: Please people do not start on the grey import conversation again, WE KNOW!)

[WingNut]

Think I'll be ordering the 24-105 L come payday.

I don't know what it's like on your side of the ocean but over here in Canada people are selling their 24-105's by the hundreds. They get
them as a kit lens and don't buy just the body. I don't know why because they are a great walk around lens and it beats me why they are selling them.
You should be able to find an " unused used " one for a very reasonable price if you have websites devoted to people selling stuff.

I like my 24 - 105 L .................. but I liked my 15 - 85 more and still regret selling it.

[Andy_99]

Going for the L series from HDW in the next few days.

Final Q is the price on screen the price I pay (except P & P) if they ship from overseas do I get stung with customs charges ?

[bigrich110]

i have two tamron lenes other than my sigma monster having never had tamron before i was aprehensive however they are amazing and give stunning results they are 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8

[Andy_99]

Going for the L series from HDW in the next few days.

Final Q is the price on screen the price I pay (except P & P) if they ship from overseas do I get stung with customs charges ?

Quick big up to HDEW got the 24-105 L 3 days after funds cleared.

Wow what an improvement over the stock lens I was using.

Next to find some aircraft to photograph