Quote Originally Posted by Colin


It depends on which lenses.


Bryan points out that third party lenses reverse engineer the communication protocol between the lenses and camera, so you're less likely to have issues on that venue with a Canon product, but otherwise....


All of my lenses are made by Canon, in part ouf of laziness and need for conformity. However, if anybody knows a third party 50mm that's canon L quality (without the quirks of the Canon 50mm f/1.2L), better than the 50mm f/1.4, and more durable, etc., please let me know.
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lol That sums it up for me right there. Conformity. I've almost made the 3rd party plunge twice, but spared no expense and bought the Canon version. The ultra wide 10-22mm specifically. I just know that all around Canon lenses are 99% of the time, going to be better quality (imo) and I'm a sucker for buying the same brand when it comes to things like this.


I know it's usually more money but you know what they say about buy photography equipment....you only want to cry once, when you have to pay for it....not every time you don't get the shot.