Lenses for a 350D

cathal · 5 Apr 2006 at 14:38

I'm about to get a 350D (body only) and was wondering what lenses would best suit it? I have a few existing lenses from my non DSLR (also a canon). They are . . .
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

I was thinking of getting the new Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM but I've also noticed some "L" series lenses for in or around the same price like the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4,0 L USM.
I was wondering would it be worth keeping the 28-105 lens and also get the 70-200 lens or should I go for the dedicated EF-S lens?

Any help much appreciated,
cathal

cathal · 5 Apr 2006 at 15:31

rpstewart,
Yes the 50mm lens is a great lens, very pleased with mine. I mostly shoot "general" scenes when I am out and about, and the 28-105 has pretty much covered the range I shoot within. I would like to take more portrait style shots which is why I am leaning towards the 70-200. Is the 70-200 light enough to take handheld shots or does it need a tripod collar?

Cheers,
cathal

cathal · 18 Apr 2006 at 17:01

keep the 28-105mm and depending on whether you do more landscape

Well I normally don't do landscape but this year I will be travelling to Angkor *** and I don't think the 28-105 will be quite wide enough when fitted to a 350D. However if there are problems with the 17-85mm below 50mm then maybe I need to rethink.

Cheers,
cathal

P.S. Didn't think w.a.t was censored! :confused:

cathal · 19 Apr 2006 at 14:28

Psi,
Would the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM be a better buy in terms of distortion/pin-cushioning?

Cheers,
cathal