Quote Originally Posted by Don Burkett


I read a lot of opinions that the 17-55 is a better general walk around range. But, I really wonder if I had only one lens how much I'd miss my 24-105. Admittedly I have the 17-40 mounted on my 7D as often as the 24-105 but I have a choice. I just wonder if I didn't have a choice how much I'd miss that extra focal length.



Alternatively, how much would you miss the 17-24mm range? I find that it's more often possible to take a few steps forward than a few steps back. Personally, if I had only a crop body and only one lens, I'd pick the EF-S 17-55mm. Even 105mm is short tele - I personally really like the combination of the 17-55mm and the 100-400mm for my 7D...