HELP need your advice with lens selection for a CANON EOS 1DS MARK III.

[Jessica Robinson]

I love my 70-200 f/4, though I would get the IS version if you can spare the extra dollars. It's lighter and less bulky than the 2.8 version, so unless those extra f-stops my preference is the f/4. I've heard excellent things about the 300mm and 400mm prime lenses, but I haven't had the oppertunity to use them yet. However, depending on what you intend to shoot the prime lenses may be limiting - in which case the 100-400mm might be better, though not quite as sharp.


Lucky you to be getting the 1Ds Mk III ! I'm only a little jealous...

[GSPhoto]

I have a 16-35, 24-105L and 70-200 f/2.8 just got this one. I can shoot almost anything. If you have that kind money though I would buy 200 prime f/2.0 and every 100mm step above that to 800mm and there ya go. If it is on this planet you can shoot it. That is way too much to take on but hey if your up for the challange. Other wise i would take Eric's advice and get the 24-105 to see what you like to shoot. Wish I had your kind of money.

[Guy]

Thanks everyone for your help and advice. I think I got it figured out just shoping around now and figured for sure I would go to some of the local stores this whole on line thing is to scarry to deal with.