Choose Two Lenses

[Chris White]

I second the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II vote.


My first non-kit lens was the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and and my second was the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS I. I still love both lenses and have never regretted either purchase. I have since added the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II and it is outstanding. I tend to shoot a lot of non-flash indoor sports and f/2.8 or larger is a must for me, which is why I favor these two over the others for a two lens kit. As for the weight of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, once you see the images it is capable of it really seems lighter.

[Sean Setters]

As for the weight of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, once you see the images it is capable of it really seems lighter.

...and so will your wallet. :-)

[Chris White]

...and so will your wallet. :-)

True, but the OP stated:

...and budget wasn't a big deal

And as an added benefit, well maintained L's hold their value at close to investment grade. ;-)

[MacManUS]

I could not go with two.


Here are my three, and the why.


10-22 USM


The best wide angle lens you can buy on a crop 1.6


17-55 USM


takes care of the mid to long end, bokahlishous.


70-200 F4 IS


glass is as glass does. no finer.

[jfindley]

I appreciate all the replies. There is definitely a pattern in what everyone suggest. Luckily I already own the ef-s 15-85 lens. It is a great lenses. I have definitely been looking at the 70-200 lens, both the f4 and f2.8. For the purposes of carrying I believe I am going to pick the f4. Probably 90% of what I take is outside so the f4 will most likely suit my needs. The option of an extender can make it a very versatile lens. And a flash will probably cover most of my indoor needs. Definitely excited about getting my first L lens. I wish canon would put a lot more effort into turning some of their popular ef-s lens into L lens with the L glass and quality.

[Kayaker72]

That is great....but don

[Rocco]

Curious, are those the only three lenses you have Kayaker?

[Rocco]

Curious, are those the only three lenses you have Kayaker?