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Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
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Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
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Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
Tamron 17-50 2.8 (either V1 or V2 with their equivalent of IS) are worth mentioning as alternatives to the more expensive Canon 17-55is. The focus isn't as fast or silent as the Canon USM AF, but it's optically terrific and a very reliable performer. The Mk 1 can be found for ~$300 used and is worth every penny. -
Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
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Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
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Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
I'd say the 24-105, but that's f4. Your options are the 24-70L, 16-35L (not that good FL for portraits), 17-55, or 3rd party. For portraits the 85 1.8 and 100 f2 are great. I'd go with the 16-35 2.8 /17-40 f4 (but it's f4) and the 85 1.8/100 f2. Edit: Oh wait, I guess I misssed the 100L part of your post.... family… -
Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
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Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
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Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
For family/group portraits I can vouch for the Canon 17-55mm, f2.8 IS USM. It is fast and accurate to focus and it has some applications for landscapes too since it can go from around twice normal FOV through a mild telephoto. The IS is real and welcome and surprisingly useful. The optics are very much "L" territory but… -
Re: What to add to my kit??? Advice needed
I would dump the cheap and cheerful kit lens in the mainstream of where most people take most photos. I can vouch for the EF-S 17-55 f2.8. Of course if you want to build your L collection and think of moving to FF then you might prefer the L24-70 f 2.8. Given your preference for f2.8 there are not that many choices.
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