Thread: Lens advice wanted

Originally Posted by Yorkshire_Jon

Not much more to say on this really...

I would agree that its better to invest in Good Lenses. Canon L series lenses just makes everything else look ordinary. I now have the 24-70 f2.8L and 70-200 f2.8L IS. Prior to that Ive have various other non 'L' glass and now I wouldnt consider anything else if theres an L equivelant.

Im currently looking for something wide that will fit on a full frame and also a 350D, so the EF-S are out, otherwise Id be going for the 10-22 mentioned earlier. I am seriously considering the 16-35 L, though not the f2.8 as I dont think I can justify the extra $$.

To try and put it in perspective... Id rather buy a used 350D and perhaps the 24-105 L glass rather than a new 500D with an average lens. For the most part the older body and L glass will give better pictures.

Derek was right with the comment he made about the lens / body weight though... For example I know that the 70-200 f2.8 L IS is too heavy for a 350D body to be nicely balanced - still works with excellent results though.

Hope that helps.
Jon

Jon,

I run those three L lenses on a Rebel XTi and a 400D (I got one O/S) both the same camera body. The camera itself is very popular with lady photographers as the smaller body suits the smaller hands. I use a battery grip which provides extra battery capacity as well a something a little extra to get my hands around on. I have not felt any balance issues.

Originally Posted by dm_td5

It's not the balance, rather the weight of the lens and the forces it places on the mounting ring and the body of the camera. The higher end SLR's have always had much stronger mounts and now days the low end DSLR's are a very light weight body and so you need to be careful. Best thing is if you use a heavy lens on a low end body is to only pick everything up by the lens.

Derek,

The mounting ring and its attachment to the camera does not really present a problem. The 70-200/f2.8 has its own tripod mounting ring and when used free hand you have to use one hand under the lens anyway. You would need very strong wrists to work against the leveraging of any long lens if you solely wanted to hold the setup by the camera body only, the mount is not an issue.