HELP need your advice with lens selection for a CANON EOS 1DS MARK III.

[Bill M.]

I think Daniel's advice is probably right on, (well, not the 'just buy every lens' part []). You really have to look at what you're going to be shooting the most and that will help you choose the right lenses. Bryan's reviews usually include what each lens might be good for. You can cover a lot of range with just a few zooms like the 16-35, 24-105, 100-400, and then pick up a 100mm Macro and maybe a 50mm prime but it may be different for you if you plan on doing a lot of action/low light stuff, where you might want the 24-70 and the 70-200 2.8 IS--it all depends.


You might even consider spending less on the camera body, i.e. getting a 5D mk2 and having a little more to get different lenses, unless you have the money to spare, which I thinkmost of us wish we had...The 1Ds MK III is an incredible tool and will allow you to capture some great images, but it is a lot of camera to start with and may be more than what you need. Just my .02

[ultima16888]

+1 on the 5d mark2, unless you are shooting sports or want full weather proof (it's only partial for 5D rite)

[Oren]

(it's only partial for 5D rite)
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Which is a shame. I hate when Canon do that, I think all the SLRs, or at least the semi-pro and the pro, should be weather proof.


Plus, I think that at least the more expensive lenses such as the 17-55 should come with a lens hood.


Is there any chance that the stupid marketing guys in Canon are ever going to listen to us? I mean c'mon... a $800+ lens HAS to come with a hood, and a $800+ body should be weather proof![8o|]


That's it, I'm done with the rants [:P]