Walk around Lens

[Trecky]

My general use lens (walk around..whatever) is the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS. It's a bit dearer than the 15-85mm, but seems to be a much better lens. It has a decent zoom range on a crop body, and the f/2.8 apperture is really useful. It is known for sucking in dust, but that varies from user to user, and Canon say it doesn't affect image quality. I use mine all the time and love it. Of course, it is a large lens compared to the 18-55mm and 15-85mm, but worth the extra grams and dollars IMO.

Of course, I'm now thinking of getting a 35mm f/2 prime for 'walkaround'.

Cheers,
Jason.

Thanks Jason, yes I was also looking at that one.

Cheers

[Bluesun]

I saw from your posts that you like landscapes and find the 70 end too limiting. The new Tamron 18-270 is pretty hard to beat as it allows the wide angle shot for your landscapes or getting up closer with the 270 end. The lens is not really designed for low light so a 35mm or 50mm 1.7 prime is my other option when the light gets dimmer. In daylight the Tamron is hard to beat though.

[amandathorson]

I own the 24-105mm which is a great lens, I used to use it on a 30D which gave me the same crop as you would get if you put the lens on your 500D...I was fine with it. Yes you do loose your width a bit...but it's still a very versatile lens. It was great to have once I upgraded to my 5D mk II body, I would recommend doing the same thing...it work for me
Also if you do get the 24-105mm see if you can get one split from the kit....a lot of camera stores have extras that have been split from the 5D. It should save you at least $150 on the lens.

[Trecky]

I saw from your posts that you like landscapes and find the 70 end too limiting. The new Tamron 18-270 is pretty hard to beat as it allows the wide angle shot for your landscapes or getting up closer with the 270 end. The lens is not really designed for low light so a 35mm or 50mm 1.7 prime is my other option when the light gets dimmer. In daylight the Tamron is hard to beat though.

I own the 24-105mm which is a great lens, I used to use it on a 30D which gave me the same crop as you would get if you put the lens on your 500D...I was fine with it. Yes you do loose your width a bit...but it's still a very versatile lens. It was great to have once I upgraded to my 5D mk II body, I would recommend doing the same thing...it work for me
Also if you do get the 24-105mm see if you can get one split from the kit....a lot of camera stores have extras that have been split from the 5D. It should save you at least $150 on the lens.

Thanks guys for the help.

[Hokey]

My post is different to most. I have found that these days I just take my 5DII and a 50mm f/1.4 and that is it. That way I can just focus on the world around me, and "Point and click" when I see a great photo. I love the simplicity.

[Trecky]

Thanks everyone.

[TassieSnapper]

I have one. and I love it. Awesome lens

[Trecky]

I have one. and I love it. Awesome lens

I have decided to get my Macro 100mm L lens first, but after that might have a look at this lens. Seems many people love it.
Thanks for letting me know. Always good to hear from someone that has this lens.

Cheers

[TOM]

1.4/50mm lens. it's dirt cheap, and you won't have to crank up the ISO if you shoot in low light.

[roentarre]

It is really about what you are interested as a walk around lens. Personally 50mm is usually more than enough with the following reasons.

1. A near normal perspective through this lens comfortable to the user.
2. Training the composition skill with a prime better than a zoom.
3. A light weight lens to carry around with the ease of carrying.

It is really about what your purpose of walk around lens is. Tailoring to the need, there is always a lens for your need.

[geoffsta]

While on the subject. I'm thinking of the AF-S VR 18-110mm lens for myself. I find I use the 55 -200mm kit lens more than the 18 -50mm kit lens, so I need something that is in the middle. I don't do a lot of low light stuff, or macro, but a lot of outside stuff. If there is anything that would be better for around the same price let me know.
Geoff.

[Trecky]

It is really about what you are interested as a walk around lens. Personally 50mm is usually more than enough with the following reasons.

1. A near normal perspective through this lens comfortable to the user.
2. Training the composition skill with a prime better than a zoom.
3. A light weight lens to carry around with the ease of carrying.

It is really about what your purpose of walk around lens is. Tailoring to the need, there is always a lens for your need.

Thank you for the advice. I have heaps to think about.

Cheers.