slugger_54132
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I have just bought a 350d to replace an old 35mm slr, i want a new lense for it as the one supplied is really plasticy.
To start off with i am looking for a good alrounder lense, as i do a lot of rock climbing and mountaineering so most of the time it just isnt pssoible to carry more than one lense.
I know there is a comprimise with a zoom lense over primes, but which of the following do you reckon i should get.
Looking at the
1. EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Mk2
2 . EF 24-85mm f3.5/4.5 USM LENS
3. EF 28-135mm f3.5/5.6 IMAGE STABILISER USM
The only thing with these is they aint got that big a wide angle but i think i could deal with that.
I would love the EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM but at nearly a grand it is way out of my budget!!!
So which one, pros and cons etc.
Cheers
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vibrio
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how much you got to spend and what range.
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Ian
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All similar performance wise but you pay more for more width or more reach. Depends on budget really, there's no bad choice there at the price.
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slugger_54132
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any where up to 400 is ideal, i did look at l series ones but they are like a grand!!
If i were to spend less then that would be cool, as i can put it towards primes latter on.
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Ian
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28.135 is 380 ish new?
I sold one for 240 I think.
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slugger_54132
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did you think it was a good lense, heard mixed reviews about it?
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Ian
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Its not wide especially on a 1.6 body, and the reach isn't so great and its a bit dark compared to 70-200 f4 or f2.8.
However when you consider it is one lens at 300 quid, and the alternative is two lenses at 500 each, the 28-135 looks a good all-rounder.
Only people who criticise it are those who want to throw more money at the problem or who don't mind carrying big bags.
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vibrio
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I'm selling my 17-85 IS lens for £365 with lens hood and polorising filter
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vibrio
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or you have the 18-55 get teh canon 70-200 f4 L for£479 plus you get cash back vouchers for £70 with that lens
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slugger_54132
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the price of your lense does sound tempting, but it dont think its compatible with the teleconverter i have
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vibrio
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a teleconverter will increase the aperture of the lens and degrade the quality. this is acceptable on very very good lenses but not then poor ones we speak of
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