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DamianJ · 07-27-2010, 08:11 AM

My ladyfriend has a 40D with kit lens that needs upgrading and has about 900 bucks to spend on a new bit of glass.

She already has a 50mm macro.

200mm telephoto is not neccessary.

Any recommendations?

Mr Happy · 07-27-2010, 08:56 AM

$900.00 bucks? have her look on ebay for the best all around Canon 24-70mm 2.8L

New it is around 1300 USD but used anywhere from $700 to $1000 ebay and on CL

DamianJ · 07-27-2010, 08:58 AM

I was wondering about l series, as she is close to that.

24-70 sounds perfect.

Thanks for your suggestion. I will hit ebay.

Nikki_Licks · 07-27-2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

I was wondering about l series, as she is close to that.

24-70 sounds perfect.

Thanks for your suggestion. I will hit ebay.

That is a great lens

Robbie · 07-27-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamianJ

I was wondering about l series, as she is close to that.

24-70 sounds perfect.

Thanks for your suggestion. I will hit ebay.

Yep! That's the one!

Juilan · 07-27-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Happy

$900.00 bucks? have her look on ebay for the best all around Canon 24-70mm 2.8L

New it is around 1300 USD but used anywhere from $700 to $1000 ebay and on CL

agree, a lightly used L lens would be a safe bet

DamianJ · 07-27-2010, 09:40 AM

Thanks guys.

marcop · 07-27-2010, 09:41 AM

If you're willing to lose an f-stop, an alternative to the 24-70mm is the f4 24-105mm L lens, which also has image stabilization. With the IS you can probably hand-hold the camera at a slower shutter speed anyhow. B&H price is $1,050: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...4L_IS_USM.html

DamianJ · 07-27-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcop

If you're willing to lose an f-stop, an alternative to the 24-70mm is the f4 24-105mm L lens, which also has image stabilization. With the IS you can probably hand-hold the camera at a slower shutter speed anyhow. B&H price is $1,050: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...4L_IS_USM.html

Interesting alternative. She doesn't shoot much indoors, so the f4 might work and I think she would prefer the extra length (don't they always)

TheDA · 07-28-2010, 08:37 AM

With second hand glass is there any way of determining how much use it has had at all?

Mr Happy · 07-28-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DamianJ

Interesting alternative. She doesn't shoot much indoors, so the f4 might work and I think she would prefer the extra length (don't they always)

Well keep in mind, the longer the zoom the less sharp the lens becomes through out the entire zoom range.

As a canon shooter I know this first hand.
The 24 -70mm 2.8L is far superior to the 24-105, I have both lenses.
I rarely use the 24-105L

07-27-2010, 08:11 AM	#1
DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	Glass advice [canon] My ladyfriend has a 40D with kit lens that needs upgrading and has about 900 bucks to spend on a new bit of glass. She already has a 50mm macro. 200mm telephoto is not neccessary. Any recommendations?

07-27-2010, 08:56 AM	#2
Mr Happy So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LMFAO Posts: 485	$900.00 bucks? have her look on ebay for the best all around Canon 24-70mm 2.8L New it is around 1300 USD but used anywhere from $700 to $1000 ebay and on CL

07-27-2010, 08:58 AM	#3
DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	I was wondering about l series, as she is close to that. 24-70 sounds perfect. Thanks for your suggestion. I will hit ebay.

07-27-2010, 09:40 AM	#7
DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	Thanks guys.

07-27-2010, 09:41 AM	#8
marcop Content Producer Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,143	If you're willing to lose an f-stop, an alternative to the 24-70mm is the f4 24-105mm L lens, which also has image stabilization. With the IS you can probably hand-hold the camera at a slower shutter speed anyhow. B&H price is $1,050: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...4L_IS_USM.html

07-28-2010, 08:37 AM	#10
TheDA Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,665	With second hand glass is there any way of determining how much use it has had at all?