Oct 4, 2005, 19:35
Great Rik - I also wanted to get my 24-70 back to being a wide angle again. it is such a pleasure to use now - where as before I was constantly swapping lenses.
Enjoy!
In terms of features - it really depends on what style you shoot. Good glass is important and good features are also helpful.
If on a budget and you can not afford both I would suggest (as Shuttertalk did) that a good featured body with a reputable third party lens would give you a good start. Some of the Sigma EX lenses are excellent - I personally own a 70-200 2.8 EX Sigma because I wanted the better featured 20D. I think this is a good compromise.
However - I think the most important lens you buy is the one you will shoot with the most. For most of us this is a 24/28-70/80 zoom. This should be the best lens you can afford.
Enjoy!
In terms of features - it really depends on what style you shoot. Good glass is important and good features are also helpful.
If on a budget and you can not afford both I would suggest (as Shuttertalk did) that a good featured body with a reputable third party lens would give you a good start. Some of the Sigma EX lenses are excellent - I personally own a 70-200 2.8 EX Sigma because I wanted the better featured 20D. I think this is a good compromise.
However - I think the most important lens you buy is the one you will shoot with the most. For most of us this is a 24/28-70/80 zoom. This should be the best lens you can afford.
Canon stuff.