austen Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Have had a Canon 400d for a while now and really like taking photos. Still only using the kit lens I got with camera (18-55 mm) and a portrait lens which is okay. Just wondering what you would reccomend as a reasonably good all purpose lens that can be used most of the time. I have been reading about Canon24-70mm f/2.8 lens, although it is fairly expensive. Has anyone had experience with this lens or can reccommend another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 although I dont have one, this is supposed to be very good for a crop camera. Similar focal range to what your kit lens is but better quality, hence the price, it can be fixed at 2.8 which gives you that lovely shallow depth of field and it's reputed to be very sharp. http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=823 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austen Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 although I dont have one, this is supposed to be very good for a crop camera. Similar focal range to what your kit lens is but better quality, hence the price, it can be fixed at 2.8 which gives you that lovely shallow depth of field and it's reputed to be very sharp. http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=823 Thanks for that - it is better to always buy the Canon lens rather than something like Tamron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 not necessarily. I dont know about other brands but alot of people use them. Have a look on POTN, it's a Canon forum but they have a lens archive with pics using just about any lens in existence that fits on a Canon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've got the 24-70 2.8. It's a magnificent lens. Big and heavy. Much bigger and heavier than your kit lens. Personally, I find a longer zoom suits my photography style more though. A longer zoom is better for portraiture (dogs and people). As long as you can get some distance between you and your dog. If you can stretch the budget, the 70-200 2.8 L IS is an amazing piece of kit. Even bigger and heavier though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm not a zoom girl, so my go to lens is the 50mm 1.8. I've shot entire weddings on that lens. Plus, it's small and light, which is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austen Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm not a zoom girl, so my go to lens is the 50mm 1.8. I've shot entire weddings on that lens. Plus, it's small and light, which is a bonus. I've got the 50mm lens - it is great but I mainly use it for close up shots. Just read on a blog that the 24- 70 mm is a good all purpose lens. Has anyone got any idea how much it might be though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austen Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've got the 24-70 2.8. It's a magnificent lens. Big and heavy. Much bigger and heavier than your kit lens. Personally, I find a longer zoom suits my photography style more though. A longer zoom is better for portraiture (dogs and people). As long as you can get some distance between you and your dog. If you can stretch the budget, the 70-200 2.8 L IS is an amazing piece of kit. Even bigger and heavier though. I also wanted to know if you think this is too expensive a lens for someone who is a relative beginner and often just leaves camera on auto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I recently got the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM and am really liking it I love my 50mm, but needed something that gave me a wider angle and this hasn't disappointed :D I've been finding it a great all purpose lens and love the 17-70mm range it covers Some pics that I have taken with it here... http://flic.kr/s/aHsjvb3kJa This was the thread that lead me to this lens http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/222286-another-what-lens-thread/ and another thread here, more a wide angle lens one, but if you're think of buying Sigma, take note of the warranty info in this thread. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/222416-wide-angle-prime-lens-advice/ However..... I got it from DCW for $542 due to the warranty issue, but I now see DWI have it for $379 I may have tempted to risk the warranty issue at that price, but they didn't stock it when I was looking. http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod6718.htm http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=2733 Good luck with your decision :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Just read on a blog that the 24- 70 mm is a good all purpose lens. Has anyone got any idea how much it might be though? About $1400 on B&H - they are worth checking out for lenses as their prices are very competitive and I've always had great service from then http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680103-USA/Canon_2751B002_EF_70_200mm_f_2_8L_IS.html Although $1300 on DWI..... http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've got the 24-70 2.8. It's a magnificent lens. Big and heavy. Much bigger and heavier than your kit lens. Personally, I find a longer zoom suits my photography style more though. A longer zoom is better for portraiture (dogs and people). As long as you can get some distance between you and your dog. If you can stretch the budget, the 70-200 2.8 L IS is an amazing piece of kit. Even bigger and heavier though. I also wanted to know if you think this is too expensive a lens for someone who is a relative beginner and often just leaves camera on auto? You'll get the most benefit if you switch from auto to AV mode (which isn't much different to auto). It is pretty expensive - but you get what you pay for. The lens should last many, many, many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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