When you're not on safari, what camera lens do you use for "everyday" shots?
May 9th, 2008, 04:34 AM
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When you're not on safari, what camera lens do you use for "everyday" shots?
I'm talking weddings, babies, family portraits, casual shots.
I was thinking the Canon 17-85 IS would do the trick but could use a little info. I need to get my gear ordered so I can have plenty of time to practice and take a class but it sounds like the kit lens won't do me much good.
thanks for the patience with the camera questions.
I was thinking the Canon 17-85 IS would do the trick but could use a little info. I need to get my gear ordered so I can have plenty of time to practice and take a class but it sounds like the kit lens won't do me much good.
thanks for the patience with the camera questions.
May 9th, 2008, 07:41 AM
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I have been using the 17-85 (on a Rebel XT/350D) for a bit over a year and am reasonably happy with it. The range and IS has been very useful. I've taken 2 trips to Europe (Switzerland/Germany & Germany/Italy), a few trips in the US (Florida & Balitmore) as well at lots of casual shots. The 17-55/2.8 has better image quality, but at double the price and less range. You can see some of my images at http://www.sanschagrin.com/photos/th...s.php?album=92 (casual shots of my son), http://www.sanschagrin.com/photos/th...s.php?album=93 (Balitmore), and http://www.sanschagrin.com/photos/th...s.php?album=88 (Venice). (Most of the Italy shots were with the 17-85, but a few were with the Canon 10-22.) You can also check out http://www.dpchallenge.com/lens.php?...ew=submissions. Remember, you can only use this on Canon's 1.6 crop factor bodies (i.e., the Digitial Rebels and XXD series cameras.)
PS, B&H currently has it used for $380. This is how I got mine and it was refurbished by Canon and could have been new.
Paul
PS, B&H currently has it used for $380. This is how I got mine and it was refurbished by Canon and could have been new.
Paul
May 9th, 2008, 08:34 AM
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My walkabout lens is a Sigma 18-125mm which gives me a great range from fairly wide to reasonably zoomed.
It's a consumer lens not a professional so it's not L-glass sharp but I find it acceptably so and have sold a number of images taken with the lens without problems.
I use it on a DSLR with small sensor which means there's a 1.5 or 1.6 times factor on that (I forget which for my camera) which means it's more like a 28-190mm on a 35mm camera.
It's a consumer lens not a professional so it's not L-glass sharp but I find it acceptably so and have sold a number of images taken with the lens without problems.
I use it on a DSLR with small sensor which means there's a 1.5 or 1.6 times factor on that (I forget which for my camera) which means it's more like a 28-190mm on a 35mm camera.
May 9th, 2008, 01:25 PM
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I normally use a 24-105 on my 5D.
Itīs a full frame camera and I think itīs a little bit long in my 40D, that is a 1.6 crop camera and that I use only for wildlife.
I think you have to remember the crop factor of your camera to decide.
Itīs a full frame camera and I think itīs a little bit long in my 40D, that is a 1.6 crop camera and that I use only for wildlife.
I think you have to remember the crop factor of your camera to decide.
