They are hoping to get the dramatic 24mm wide feel like in a 35mm format using 15mm in crop
15mm x 1.6 = 24mm
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They are hoping to get the dramatic 24mm wide feel like in a 35mm format using 15mm in crop
15mm x 1.6 = 24mm
commonjunks
Senior Member
Hoping to get 17-55 f2.8, heard a lot of good things about this lens.
AJGun
New Member
in that case this should be popular then. i think ppl still waiting for the price to drop, which i think can be eternity
This lens is indeed interesting. Its sort of a mix between a 24-70 F2.8 and 24-105 F4 IS on a full frame.
Can anyone say what the widest aperture is at 45 or 50mm?
ShaneKua
Senior Member
I think i’m getting a 17-55 over a 15-85.
For me the choice was really f2.8 versus 15mm wide end on a walkaround. Really hard decision seeing as so many sources indicate the 15-85 is almost or at the level of the 17-55. In the end I think I mostly shoot indoor events so I would need the f2.8 more than the wide end. Hope i don’t regret my decision!
For me the choice was really f2.8 versus 15mm wide end on a walkaround. Really hard decision seeing as so many sources indicate the 15-85 is almost or at the level of the 17-55. In the end I think I mostly shoot indoor events so I would need the f2.8 more than the wide end. Hope i don’t regret my decision!
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twisted illusion
Senior Member
I think im getting a 17-55 over a 15-85.
For me the choice was really f2.8 versus 15mm wide end on a walkaround. Really hard decision seeing as so many sources indicate the 15-85 is almost or at the level of the 17-55. In the end I think I mostly shoot indoor events so I would need the f2.8 more than the wide end. Hope i dont regret my decision!
yes, its so much joy to have constant aperture of 2.8 in indoor situations..
PixelBug
New Member
You won't go wrong with a 17-55 
I think im getting a 17-55 over a 15-85.
For me the choice was really f2.8 versus 15mm wide end on a walkaround. Really hard decision seeing as so many sources indicate the 15-85 is almost or at the level of the 17-55. In the end I think I mostly shoot indoor events so I would need the f2.8 more than the wide end. Hope i dont regret my decision!
in my opinion...7D is weathersealed. great for the outdoor, rugged and adventurous shooter. so for me, being outdoor-ish and constantly perspiring from all the trekking...i'd get the 17-40 for the build. at least i know it can tahan all the dust, perspire and knocks - and most importantly it feels great on the hands cuz its build is really excellent. i can't stand the zoom creep on 15-85 and the wobbly feel on the 17-55...
halisuicide
New Member
indoor..outdoor... whatever...
unless u want more zoom...
the 17-55 2.8 is a must have for cropped bodies imo...
very versatile... and very good IQ.. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
unless u want more zoom...
the 17-55 2.8 is a must have for cropped bodies imo...
very versatile... and very good IQ.. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
lchoong78
Senior Member
I think im getting a 17-55 over a 15-85.
For me the choice was really f2.8 versus 15mm wide end on a walkaround. Really hard decision seeing as so many sources indicate the 15-85 is almost or at the level of the 17-55. In the end I think I mostly shoot indoor events so I would need the f2.8 more than the wide end. Hope i dont regret my decision!
good choice. sure you would not regret. Im also using this set up.
enjoy u new len.
How much did you pay and from where?
tomyumgoong
New Member
Yeap 17-55 is fantastic, especially the f2.8. it works wonder. I got my from Cathy Photo for 1599
It's easier to segregate between ur options of these 3 lenses.
If u need a fast lens (F2.8), there is only the 17-55
If you need more range/reach, then 15-85 is the one for you
If you need to have an L lens, then can get 17-40. However, when on a 1.6 crop factor cam, the range will be ard 27mm to 64mm range. so you will need to see if you are comfortable with these range on a crop factor cam.
Trickster
Member
Got Mine from MS Color!
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