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Choosing my next Canon lens
Merlin Mann | Dec 18 2007
Need lens-buying advice from Canon photography nerds. The Mrs. and Me are starting to really dig taking photos again -- she with a Rebel XT and me with a 30D. We currently share joint custody of 1) the XT's standard 18-55mm zoom (blech) and 2) the glorious and much-loved 50mm f1.4 (yay!). So, let's say, hypothetically, a fella wanted to pick up a new Canon lens to add to these two cameras' modest arsenal. If we wanted a fast, flexible lens (that would mostly get used for baby picture-taking), what would you guys recommend? Possibly a higher-end, faster zoom? 36 Comments
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 Canon L Series 24-70mm f:2.8Submitted by ronsb on December 21, 2007 - 11:22pm.
Merlin, If I were buying a lens right now instead of changing diapers on our newborn twins, I would go for a nice wide medium zoom lens like this one (or a good 28mm prime) for the excellent sharpness and wide apertures that make shooting indoors with natural light possible. Since Eleanor is too young to race about the house, the yard, or anywhere else, I would hold off on the fast zoom and focus (pun intended) on taking really great shots with that 50mm f/1.4. In the meantime, you might consider renting a lens or two to test out some of the suggestions here. This place on the Peninsula lets you do that: http://www.kspphoto.com/activepages/rental.html Ron » POSTED IN:
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