Need Help Picking A Lens For 30D

[Jon Ruyle]

I agree with Robert Capa, the famous TIME photographer:
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"]<span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"]<span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"]"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough,"

I guess I know now why my macro shots turn out so much better than my astrophotos.

[Jesse Williamson]

I've heard that the 17-55 has issues with dust; something I assume the 24-105 wouldn't have. I'm still new to the world of photography, so I'm not sure how much of a concern that should be. Also, how likely do you guys think Canon is to release a 24-70 F/2.8L IS? I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap, but would probably be worth saving up for.

[scalesusa]

In the almost 3 years I've owned my 17-55mm lens, it has zero visible dust. It is the only lens i keep a filter on, just because of the stories. I also have a 24-105, and its good on a crop camera, but not wide enough. My 17-55mm IS lived on my 40D until I sold it last week.


I'll sell it now, but do not regret buying it and using it for almost 3 years. I won't lose much if any money selling it, since prices have went up on new ones. I also have a 17-40mm thatI bought for my FF. It takes nice images on my 5D MK II, but never gets used on my 40D, the 17-55 is much better.

[Daniel Browning]

I guess I know now why my macro shots turn out so much better than my astrophotos.

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I've heard that the 17-55 has
issues with dust; something I assume the 24-105 wouldn't have. I'm
still new to the world of photography, so I'm not sure how much of a
concern that should be.

It's true; the 17-55 does get a lot more dust than the 24-105. The only question is whether it will be important or not. Personally, I don't think it has any appreciable effect on image quality, so I think the only negative effect will be on resale value.

Also, how likely do you guys think Canon is to
release a 24-70 F/2.8L IS? I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap, but would
probably be worth saving up for.

My guess is that it is likely.

[Jesse Williamson]

Thanks for the help everyone. I think I'll be going with the 17-55. It doesn't have quite as much reach as I'd like, but I think the f/2.8 will make up for that for me. Now I just have scratch some cash together.