Lens upgrade ??

[pegasus7777777]

u know, ALL of you are right in one way or another, and this thread can continue on forever.
Don 't anyone realized that everyone here is shooting different things and so, reccommending different setup in terms of different aspects of photography based on what they are interested in?

1) Why not we ask TS what he is shooting mostly? Whats "general" photography? Maybe can see your pictures so far and tell us what do u mostly shoot?
2) Why not, when we recommend a set of lens, we also share what we shoot mostly? Insects? Birds + Bees? Chiobus? Scenery? Fast / slow scenes? Travel or studio? Events?

Also, nice pictures doesn't come from nice lens, so if u see a portfolio of someone's pics, its weird to say...."waaa nice pictures, I'm gonnna get that lens too...", give the photographer some credit leh.
Even a crappy camera can make good pictures, in the hands of a good photographer.

 

[samchong]

Previously i was using Tammy 17-50, then changed to 24-105 F4L. 24-105 on a cropped body is seriously not wide enough, also the picture quality issint as good as Tammy 17-50, eventually swapping it with a Canon 17-55.

So my take, 17-50 + 70-200 F4L.

You meant the sharpest & color of 24 -105 L lost to Tamron 17 -50

 

[samchong]

EF-S 10-20 + Tamron 17-50 + EF 70-200 f4 IS my ideal combo.
Or you could go Tokina 11-16 f2.8 + Tamron 17-50 + EF 70-200 f4, cheaper option.

Actually you can get very good shots with your current set-up. What do you feel lacking? L lens itch? Need to print bigger and sharper prints for cilents?
Needing a better built lens? Needing a faster lens in terms of focusing speed?

I think I may prefer a lens with a good built and also faster focusing like USM. I find that the focusing speed for 17 - 50 and 55 -250 IS is quite slow to me .Moreover I want to try the "L" colour

 

[devilcup]

I would rather a 10-22 and 70-200 f4L IS combo. Covers almost everything unless you like to shoot with mid-focal range lenses.

Actually i always thinking to get this combo for my upgrade. currently owning Tamron 17-50mm f2.8

to TS, keep 50mm, get 10-22mm and 70-200mm F4 L

 

[tyho]

You meant the sharpest & color of 24 -105 L lost to Tamron 17 -50

Hmm, I prefer the colours from my 24-105 to my Tammy 17-50.

 

[samchong]

Hmm, I prefer the colours from my 24-105 to my Tammy 17-50.

Ya , I shall expected the colour from L lens is nicer

 

[5nJOY]

For a crop body, choose yr option (2) would be better. And with yr 50mm there'r enough lens use for yr type of photography.
U can consider to upgrade yr 55-250 to 24-105 first.

 

[samchong]

For a crop body, choose yr option (2) would be better. And with yr 50mm there'r enough lens use for yr type of photography.
U can consider to upgrade yr 55-250 to 24-105 first.

I may think this way too , 24 -105 will be on my camera more time than 70 -200
;p

 

[xhui]

I've the 10-22 and 24-105 on my cropped body too. Quite happy with the combination so far. Just know the environment you are shooting in and you should be fine. I absolutely love my UWA (i love doing landscapes when have the opportunity) while i also love the little extra reach of my 24-105. But yes the 24 is not too wide in a small room/classroom for a big group shot, just know what's your lenses' limitations and work around with it. My 10-22 comes on when i need to do group shots but i'll try not to do the 10 side to minimise too much distortion. (I've yet to decide to fork out that $ for my occasional 70-200 reach kind of shots, so, shall rent when i need them)! I love my 24-105 for the general walkabout lens as i prefer close ups/more reach!

 

[tyho]

I second the suggestion of getting an UWA (10-22EFS or Tokina 11-16 or equivalent). Paired with what you already have this is enough to cover almost anything you can shoot.

I bought a used 17-50 for the f2.8. But I mainly use the 24-105 as I need more reach for my assignments (event shooting).

With the improvements in crop sensor technology (as seen in the new 7D) I see no real need to upgrade to a FF for the kind of shots I need to take. The main shortcoming to me has been noise... but the 7D is almost at the same standard as a 5D... so I am not afraid in getting EFS lenses. Can invest in a better crop body next time as the 7D sensor tech filters down lower into the EOS range. I still have a very old 300D. Sometimes I will use both bodies- the 10-22 on one and the 24-105 on the other. I guess my 300D is worth... $200-300???

My 55-250IS is used far far less than my other lenses. This $330 lens (back when I bought it) is not bad so I do not see a need for a high priced 70-200 yet. Therefore I have concentrated on building up good glass for my shorter end needs. For landscape photography most of your shots will be under 100mm anyway and some really nice shots can be had with an UWA. My 2 cents...

 

[samchong]

Thanks for all the comments.Its look like the 10-22 is a much have for me.

I will consider to get this and decided for the 24 -105 or just keeping my 17-50 Tammy