Thoughts?

[Sean Setters]

Brant-


I own the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and it is my main go-to lens (I own 3 zooms and 3 primes). It is the best general purpose lens for a crop sensor. Even though it has a wide maximum aperture, however, I wouldn't consider it a "low light" lens. By my experience, it tends to hunt for focus when the ambient light is dim. Therefore, the 85mm f/1.8 you mentioned may fit your needs better (that is, assuming you have the room to work with it).


That said, it is indeed a very good price--and the lens is well worth the investment if it's going to be used.

[markcoons]

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[neuroanatomist]

I own the 17-55 and highly recommend it...but not for you.


Why? You have a huge focal range - 15mm to 400mm - covered, but that

[Sheiky]

It remains one heck of a deal though! Considering it

[Kayaker72]

Thanks all. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.


I am off the ledge and will stick to my original plan of a flash and then either the 85 mm f/1.8 or one of the 100 mm macro lenses. I'll look at the 35 mm f/2 a little more and maybe add it to the list.


Jan, I appreciate your feedback. The bottom line is that I am not going to sell the 15-85. I use that full range constantly when I am shooting.I do wonder a little if I had the EFS 17-55 if I would begin to prefer it over the 15-85. Butright now I thinkthe 17-55 f/2.8 would have been used as a third zoom when I wanted to play with DOF or shoot in low light. I think I'll be able to accomplish that with a flash and some faster primes.

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Thanks again,


Brant