Best lens for image quality 24-75mm range??

[agape01]

Still the bottom line is how much are you willing to spend on the lens that you desire.

 

[Terence]

Still the bottom line is how much are you willing to spend on the lens that you desire.

How's that the bottom line? I did think about that for a minute but within any given price range, there are always different models from different manufacturers to choose from. Price is not the definitive bottom line, sure it's a consideration but there are other factors to consider such as what I listed in my post.

 

[birefringence]

How's that the bottom line? I did think about that for a minute but within any given price range, there are always different models from different manufacturers to choose from. Price is not the definitive bottom line, sure it's a consideration but there are other factors to consider such as what I listed in my post.

Ya, man! There is no clear bottomline when you moved to DLSR! Neverending quest for lenses of hi-quality and alo bodies. Keep burning your pocket and the addiction just got worse from time to time... When can I call it stop??

Hey Terence, Thanks for your comments...

I am on tight budget. It is likely that I go for 50/f1.4 and 85/f1.8 prime to cover for my missing 50-70??. Both with USMs. Good thing . Price is like 1/2 of a 24-70/f2.8. Quite reasonable. BUT... The thing if swapping lens on the fly... shiong or not? Then it goes to 50 or 80? Which first? Mebbe still 50, rite? The 50/1.8 I got hunts in low light and yield is lower compared to lens with USM, I think if one shoot one kill is needed.

I think I will still go for 24-70 in the loooo...oong run, but not so soon... :bsmilie:

 

[Terence]

Switching lenses on the fly takes a bit of practice but I don't think it's that hard to get used to. It's easier to handle a small prime than a larger zoom. The other option is to shoot with 2 bodies, it's obviously an expensive choice but it does open up new opportunities to you.

 

[birefringence]

Switching lenses on the fly takes a bit of practice but I don't think it's that hard to get used to. It's easier to handle a small prime than a larger zoom. The other option is to shoot with 2 bodies, it's obviously an expensive choice but it does open up new opportunities to you.

Thanks again, Terence. Two bodies will come ... need to wait some more... X'mas is abt 6 mths away :bsmilie:

On hindsight, I think it is likely that I will go for the 50/1.4 as a launching pad... since 85 is already embedded into my 70-200 and might be redundant.

 

[Firefox]

Thanks again, Terence. Two bodies will come ... need to wait some more... X'mas is abt 6 mths away :bsmilie:

On hindsight, I think it is likely that I will go for the 50/1.4 as a launching pad... since 85 is already embedded into my 70-200 and might be redundant.

It's not that difficult to work with primes... A smallish beltpack with 3 additional lense pouches by the side and you're more or less settled...

Personally saving up for 24/ 2.8 & 85/ 1.8.. 35L in the not-so-near-future... LOL.. Currently surviving on 35mm Flektogon & 135mm Sonnar.. Covers most of my needs.. Heh..

 

[mpenza]

actually, the range 24-75 might not be that important given that you already have 17-40 and 70-200. I've covered weddings with just a 10-22 and the results are pretty ok.

 

[Snowcrash]

2 questions

1) how long have you been using your 17-40 and 70-200?

2) do you intend to bring all 3 lenses out?

Know the limitations of the range of your lens as well as the weight one can handle will influence one's choice of equipment.

 

[enghong17]

How about getting a prime lense like the EF 50mm f1.4?? Since you just need to cover 40 - 70mm range, the 50mm prime would be able to fit your needs. You can always use your feet to do the zooming. In return you'll get excellent quality that can beat the L lenses, and a very fast f stop. Most probably you will be using your 17-40L on your 10D most often, and the 70-200L for your telephoto, the 50mm can be used to fill in that small little gap. If I'm not wrong the 50mm f1.4 should be around the same cost as the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. Also you can achieve bokeh that you can't get from any zoom lenses of similar range. Think about it. Save cost, save weight, excellent quality, fast lense :think:

Ha, exectly what i do, use the 50mm, only mine's only 1.8. I don't even carry my 28-70mm out nowadays.

birefringence, thot of going 2nd hand? The 28-70mm F2.8L is like only 1+k, half the price of the 24-70mm is you do need a zoom. Other than that get a tamron. Don't get the sigmas, the coating does have a tendency to come off after a few years. The Tokinas are kinda heavy though built like a rock.

Regards,
EngHong

 

[nightwolf75]

the tokina 28-80mm/f2.8 is not a bad lens for its price range. had one b4. works just fine. can't really complain too much for a $400+ lens (on offer, back then, at CP). ;p one thing nice abt this lens is dat its internal focusing and zooming - great for those who loves to use polarizers. however, the 77mm filter size might be a killer, esp if u are going for high-quality filters. :sweat:

 

[xl1]

get 50mm instead of zoom, 40mm to 50mm is not much noticable same from 70mm to 50mm, can just step down/up with your leg.

50mm prime can give you bigger apperture compare with zoom, small, & easy to carry.

 

[birefringence]

get 50mm instead of zoom, 40mm to 50mm is not much noticable same from 70mm to 50mm, can just step down/up with your leg.

50mm prime can give you bigger apperture compare with zoom, small, & easy to carry.

U mean one step front or one step behind? 50-70mm? Wah piang!! :bsmilie:

If that is the case, thanks!! I should really go for 50/1.4 and save all troubles :bsmilie:

 

[birefringence]

Ha, exectly what i do, use the 50mm, only mine's only 1.8. I don't even carry my 28-70mm out nowadays.

birefringence, thot of going 2nd hand? The 28-70mm F2.8L is like only 1+k, half the price of the 24-70mm is you do need a zoom. Other than that get a tamron. Don't get the sigmas, the coating does have a tendency to come off after a few years. The Tokinas are kinda heavy though built like a rock.

Regards,
EngHong

Thanks, EngHong

Where can get 2nd hd for 1+K? Yeap, dun mind 2nd hand as long as it is still working... I only want to use this lens for portrait. I already have 17-40 for landscape etc.

 

[birefringence]

actually, the range 24-75 might not be that important given that you already have 17-40 and 70-200. I've covered weddings with just a 10-22 and the results are pretty ok.

Thanks, mpenza

 

[birefringence]

It's not that difficult to work with primes... A smallish beltpack with 3 additional lense pouches by the side and you're more or less settled...

Personally saving up for 24/ 2.8 & 85/ 1.8.. 35L in the not-so-near-future... LOL.. Currently surviving on 35mm Flektogon & 135mm Sonnar.. Covers most of my needs.. Heh..

I dun have that many primes yet. Oni 1 50/1.8. Thanks... Definitely lighter and easy to swap that my 17-40 with 70-200!!! Heavy like tank. Shoulder pain.

 

[birefringence]

2 questions

1) how long have you been using your 17-40 and 70-200?

2) do you intend to bring all 3 lenses out?

Know the limitations of the range of your lens as well as the weight one can handle will influence one's choice of equipment.

1) Quite a while. I use the 17-40 mainly for landscape. 70-200 mostly for tele.

2) Yes. Try bring all 3.

In fact, a 28-300L f3.5-5.6 one for all lens will serve all needs but it is damn exp and heavy too. I dun like the variable aperture too.

 

[enghong17]

Thanks, EngHong

Where can get 2nd hd for 1+K? Yeap, dun mind 2nd hand as long as it is still working... I only want to use this lens for portrait. I already have 17-40 for landscape etc.

Hi birefringence,

The 28-70mm pops up now and then on B&S. You may wanna do a search or post a WTB. Think USM is selling a piece now.

Regards,
EngHong

 

[megaweb]

Get EFS10-22, EF24-70L and EF70-200 IS for full cover focal length

 

[birefringence]

Hi birefringence,

The 28-70mm pops up now and then on B&S. You may wanna do a search or post a WTB. Think USM is selling a piece now.

Regards,
EngHong

Thanks

 

[birefringence]

Get EFS10-22, EF24-70L and EF70-200 IS for full cover focal length

Hi Megaweb,

Still using 10D, sir. Cannot support EFS lens yet. That's why I am going for 24-70L first. Not now though...

Cheers