I'm going to buy a new lens for the 350D. I'm looking at the Canon 17-55mm to replace my stock lens. Anyone have opinions of this lens? Have this lens?
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Recommended Me: Walkaround Lens
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I used that lens for quite awhile. Its a nice lens and is a perfect lens to replace the kit lens. Colors and contrast are good, and sharpness is very impressive. The IS is really nice to have in case you need it and of course the large 2.8 aperture is awesome.
I used to own the 17-55mm -- it is the finest piece of EF-S glass out there (10-22mm is a close second.)
It's pricey, but you will get gorgeous images.
It's pricey, but you will get gorgeous images.
Well since you have the 10-22, I would recommend the 24-70 2.8. Use the 10-22 for your uwa needs, and use the 24-70 as your walk around lens.
Plus, the 24-70 has a much better build quality compared to the 17-55. Its a lot more robust but feels really good on your camera and in your hands
Plus, the 24-70 has a much better build quality compared to the 17-55. Its a lot more robust but feels really good on your camera and in your hands
It is really heavy though. What does "walk around lens" mean? Does it mean that you want it to be somewhat light and be able to leave your other lenses at home, or does it mean main lens that you have attached most of the time and you bring everything else with you?
but my camera isn't fully framed, its 1.6x (i think they call it) and the 24-70mm wouldn't work well with it.
I will replace it with my 18-55mm.
I will replace it with my 18-55mm.
Unless the range of the lens doesn't suit you, there's no reason that a full-frame lens won't work on a cropped sensor camera.
I actually like the range of the Tamron 28-75 I use on my Digital Rebel XT. For wide angle I have a Sigma 10-20.
The only incompatibility in Canon's current lineup is if you take a crop lens (ie: EF-S) and try to mount it on a 1.3 crop (1D series) or full frame (5D, 1Ds series, any film) body. Any EF lens will work perfectly on a 350D.
The only reasons to not get the 24-70mm f/2.8 in this case are (a) cost; (b) weight; (c) the range isn't what you want in a walkaround (in this case, if it's not wide enough and you have to keep swapping between the 24-70mm and 10-22mm.) Other than that, you should find that the quality is comparable between the 17-55mm and the 24-70mm, at least in the 24-55mm range (where they overlap).
Personally? I'd get the 24-70mm (I also have the 10-22mm, and the 24-70mm is a logical replacement for the EF-S 17-85mm in preparation for a move to full frame in a few years). But it's your money, your call, and you may prefer to have the wider option; only you can judge your photographic needs.
didn't know you had the 10-22mm already!!
DEFINITELY get the 24-70mm; I have it now (sold the 17-55mm to get it) and it is the best walk-around I could have dreamed.
Plus, if you ever upgrade to full frame, you can use it as the a wide-portrait lens.
DEFINITELY get the 24-70mm; I have it now (sold the 17-55mm to get it) and it is the best walk-around I could have dreamed.
Plus, if you ever upgrade to full frame, you can use it as the a wide-portrait lens.
If you dont think 24mm is wide enough to suit you needs for a walk about lens, then go for the 17-55. A walk around lens to me, is a lens that you see yourself carrying around using the majority of the time.
If you find you like your 18-55 kit lens range, then go with the 17-55, but IMO I think the difference between 17 and 24mm is probably 2 steps forwards or backwards.
If you ever plan on going to FF or even a 1.3 body, just realize that you wont be able to use any of your ef-s lenses on those bodies. Just something to keep in mind for the future.
If you find you like your 18-55 kit lens range, then go with the 17-55, but IMO I think the difference between 17 and 24mm is probably 2 steps forwards or backwards.
If you ever plan on going to FF or even a 1.3 body, just realize that you wont be able to use any of your ef-s lenses on those bodies. Just something to keep in mind for the future.
I have just purchased the Canon 24-70mm. I realised my wide angle covered quite a bit and the 17-55mm would be a little jump. I don't mind changing around the lenses, since i go out photographing specific things, so i know which lens to use prior to this...most of the time.
You guys 100% sure that my 350D is compatable with this lens?
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You guys 100% sure that my 350D is compatable with this lens?
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Absolutely. If it isn't, I'll pay you double what you paid for the lens and take it off your hands. That's how confident I am of the compatibility.
You won't be sorry you bought it.
Oh Sadly my lens made a stop in Germany on the way, which isn't normally the case, i would of got it today Monday it is.
Sadly my lens made a stop in Germany on the way, which isn't normally the case, i would of got it today Monday it is.