Rebel XTi Lense Overkill?

[ShutterbugJohan]

Would this be overkill for this camera?

I don't think it is possible to put too nice of a lens on a body. It is possible to do the opposite and put too nice of a body on a cheap lens.

[Sinh Nhut Nguyen]

I shot with an XT and 70-200 f/2.8L IS for 1.5 years. Always invest in glass, camera bodies come and go. I've once seen a lady with an XTi and 500 f/4 L IS

[jusap]

I shot with an XT and 70-200 f/2.8L IS for 1.5 years. Always invest in glass, camera bodies come and go. I've once seen a lady with an XTi and 500 f/4 L IS
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+1 on this

[crosbyharbison]

just make sure you always hold the lens, you'll damage the lens mount otherwise...

[ChrisL]

The lens will be in my hands on Friday and I'll be shooting up a storm over the weekend! Thanks again for all the info &amp; help.

[jusap]

Wow that fast! I wish I could get one soon too


Congrats!





Post some shots when you do

[LoneSierra]

Personally, I don't think it's overkill. The lens makes the camera IMO. You have a kit lens 18-55, it's not going to take as good of a picture as the 17-55 2.8, whether it's on the lowest model Rebel, or the 50D. If he want's that range, with that quality, and doesn't mind the price tag, I'd say go for it. That's going to be my next lens.



Sure, the glass will be three times the price of the camera, but that camera will get a better picture with that lens, end of story.