Primary lens for your 7D
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egnaro
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What happen if he decide to go FF? sell 17-55 at a loss? I prefer to go future proof. Well it individual
clatter8075
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Definitely 17-55. Bought it already figuring that I will be on cropped for a long time even though I have "only" a 450D (which serves my needs VERY well). With the introduction of 7D, I guess my glass can have a quality mate though it won't happen anytime soon. 
:bigeyes: looks like most CSers do not have much confidence in the 2 NEW 7D kit lenses (EF-S 15-85 and EF-S18-135). 40% would go for the tested and proven EF-S 17-55 f/2.8
17-55 ???
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I vote for 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM for 7D, I think that is a perfect lens at 27mm-88mm f2.8 on a 1.6x crop body and is the closest equivalent to 24-70mm f2.8 is to FF body. Though it is not a L lens but the build quality is superb and it come with IS, with it optimal focal length coverage compare to f2.8 non-IS 16-35 and 24-70mm f2.8 L.
hobbit6003
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THe 17-55mm f2.8 is probably the best in the EFS category, a big cut above the rest. People call it the hidden L, but the drawback is its build quality, which makes it a non-L.
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hulkanaden
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Had a EF-S 10-22 mm works excellent with a 1.6 crop factor body!!!
And took wonderful pictures!!!
And took wonderful pictures!!!
Hi, I am a newbie and wondering why there is such a price difference between the 2 kits - 18-135 lens and the 15-85 lens. I know the later is wider angle but not by much but price of lens is doubled. Wont it be better to get the 18-135 and another the 10-20 which is a better wide angle than the 15-85mm. Appreciate insightful reponses from more expert members of CS. Thanks
I am planning to get the EF-S 55-250mm for the Tele range. Cheap, light, IS and I don't shoot tele often
But.. 10-22mm will come first.. 3 EF-S lens would cover the whole range for me =)
I love my 17-55 f/2.8. But the zoom ring is a little stiff compared to the L-lenses.. That's the one only thing that I don't like. It would be nice to have a smooth zoom ring when shooting video.
Yes it's truly a 5 * lens in terms of value. Low light AF on the 7D is slow but at least possible.I am planning to get the EF-S 55-250mm for the Tele range. Cheap, light, IS and I don't shoot tele often
But.. 10-22mm will come first.. 3 EF-S lens would cover the whole range for me =)
I love my 17-55 f/2.8. But the zoom ring is a little stiff compared to the L-lenses.. That's the one only thing that I don't like. It would be nice to have a smooth zoom ring when shooting video.
Previously on my 1000D it was impossible.
and what if one decides to go MF after 35mm FF? True you can use other EF lenses when you have a APS-C but it doesn't mean you need to. Based on personal experience, my 17-55 was definitely sharper than my 24-70mm and 24-105mm on my APS-C body (450D), but those 2 are definitely sharper on my FF (5D2) than the 17-55mm on the 450D.
My point being? Different sensors render differently with different lenses. If there is 1 lens I ever want for a APS-C body, it will be the 17-55.
But of course, to everyone else reading, take my words with a pinch of salt. At the end of the day, it is up to whichever you prefer.
I think if you're so scared of getting a loss then you should be buying 2nd hand lenses in the first place. At least when you sel off you'd be guaranteed minimal losses (if any), and depending on circumstances, you may get some capital gain too!
A lot of people have this silly misconception that purchasing an EF mount lens means you're gonna keep it forever. What if the mk II or mk III version comes out? Don't you think you're gonna sell it at a loss and upgrade to the newer version?
A lot of people have this silly misconception that purchasing an EF mount lens means you're gonna keep it forever. What if the mk II or mk III version comes out? Don't you think you're gonna sell it at a loss and upgrade to the newer version?
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