 Margaret Kennedy |
Good Initial Lens for Mark II? I have recently upgraded from the Canon Rebel to Mark II. I own Cannon macro lens 100mm 2.8, which has been serving me very well for macro shots. Since I invested in this great camera, I do not mind my first "overall" lens to be within a slightly higher price range. Should I go for prime lens, or choose the range of focus? I need something for interior shots and landscape. Should I go for a wide-angle lens? Thanks!
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Jon Close |
Lots of wide-angle to short tele zooms would fit the bill for you. On a 5D II and willing to be "within a slightly higher price range," the usual suspects are the EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM and EF 24-70 f/2.8L USM.
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hi Margaret, I agree with Jon. I have the 24-70mm, and it is on my 1Ds most of the time. If you want to go wider, the 16-35mm f/2.8L or the 17-40mm f/4L are great choices. I have the 17-40 and I have taken lots of wonderful landscape shots with it. It is also cheaper than the 16-35. Since I usually use a tripod and more DOF with my wide-angles, I don't see the necessity of having an F2.8. Congrats on your new camera :)
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- Ken Smith Contact Ken Smith Ken Smith's Gallery |
Margaret, Canon's "L" series lenses are their better ones optically. A super general purpose lens is their 24-105mm L lens. And the 17-40mm is great for wider angles. Congrats on your Mark II!
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Tareq M. Alhamrani |
24-105L all the way, it is my best overall lens, but my best zoom is 24-70 which is another great overall lens. I heard many talking about those lenses in range of 18-200 or 28-135 whatever brand, have a look at those focal length lenses.
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