Welcome to TDP Caleb,


Quote Originally Posted by neuroanatomist





One other thought - even though f/2.8 is the fastest zoom lens available, often that's right at the edge of indoor/low light use (especially on a crop body where the high ISO noise is worse). For that reason, the combination of a slower zoom with more range with faster primes (50/1.4, 85/1.8, etc.) is something to consider.

--+1 for what Neuro has mentioned here. And +1for skipping the 17-40 L for now. The 50 f/1.4 is great for low light, indoor shooting, and the combo with the 15-85mm would be functional for you, I think.


Good luck with your decision and happy shooting,


Damian