Need advice on lens choices

[Sean Setters]

The 70-200 f/4 L IS hands down. I have a 50D, the 17-55 f/2.8 IS and the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS and it's a great combo. However, I will advise that you get the 17-55 first. Honestly, the 17-55 stays on my camera about 90% of the time. The focal range tends to be a hell of alot more useful than the long reach of the 70-200 when paired with a crop sensor. Don't get me wrong, the 70-200 produces great pictures, but its extra long reach tends to be a downside for my kind of shooting. When reach is needed, it's a fantastic tool to have. However, from what you've said, I think you'll probably get the more use out of the 17-55 like I do.

[Jorn]

The 70-200 2.8L IS is just great. It was one my first lenses I bought when I switched from Olympus to Canon some years ago. The other lens I bought was 1 17-40 4L.


It's great for action (I shoot a lot of pictures from bicycle races) when mounted on a 1DmkIII