Canon L or non-L for 7D?

I'd probably bring $600 worth of Rum. I dunno... do I want to shoot nothing but wides if I am alone? That is far too existential to answer quickly. :) It might be hard to beat this sort of value at $600.- but your question asks a lot more than that.

I think that if you had a good fast 24mm or 28mm, and whatever else you feel you need longer than that, then this Tokina would rock the house (especially the interior!).

But the best all-around, one-lens-band, "bargain" for APS-C might be the 17-55mm f/2.8 - $1,000.-
 
USLatin said:
I'd probably bring $600 worth of Rum. I dunno... do I want to shoot nothing but wides if I am alone? That is far too existential to answer quickly. :) It might be hard to beat this sort of value at $600.- but your question asks a lot more than that.

I think that if you had a good fast 24mm or 28mm, and whatever else you feel you need longer than that, then this Tokina would rock the house (especially the interior!).
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I hear ya amigo. This lens combined with a 35 or 50 1.4 might not be a bad starter kit. I found a 7d body on the shelf in Phoenix tonight so now its time to consider an investment in glass.
 
I've got the 17-55mm f2.8 lens on my 7D right now. It's a great combination, and one I think I'll be more than happy with.

But I wouldn't call it a bargain. Ouch.

-SM

USLatin said:
I'd probably bring $600 worth of Rum. I dunno... do I want to shoot nothing but wides if I am alone? That is far too existential to answer quickly. :) It might be hard to beat this sort of value at $600.- but your question asks a lot more than that.

I think that if you had a good fast 24mm or 28mm, and whatever else you feel you need longer than that, then this Tokina would rock the house (especially the interior!).

But the best all-around, one-lens-band, "bargain" for APS-C might be the 17-55mm f/2.8 - $1,000.-
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I wanted to stay away from $1k for an EF-S lens, but need/want speed and IS in an acceptable focal range. Seems like the 17-55 2.8 EF-S is about the only option until the Tamron 17-50 2.8 IS comes out for Canon cameras.
 
Considering the focal range is just about perfect for an APS-C,and the optical quality is L-grade which means you can shoot stills wide open through the range without any real concern for quality, I think it is very much so a bargain! Bargains don't have to be affordable, just have to be a good bang for your buck. That is some VERY well spent cash IMO. I debated long and hard before going with the 24-70, but only because I am also getting the Tokina.

The only real downside of the 17-55mm is that it isn't full frame, which forces you to sell it or rent glass if you intend to shoot with a 5D along side your 7D, want to shoot stills on some other FF camera, etc.

Consider you will be able to shoot practically anything with a good 18mm, a 28mm or 35mm and a 50mm. You get a bit more on either end, all at f/2.8, and every step in between. No need to swap lenses either so prefect for run and gun. So while I agree, $1,000 is a lot of cash, I think that is a whole lotta rosie for your money.

The only thing I never got to checking out was the focus ring. Could you please describe it for us?
 
The focus ring feels good, not great, but solid. It rolls nicely, from 12 o'clock at close focus to 3 o'clock at infinity. Locking solid focus is super-easy with the magnification (5x or 10x) right at your right thumb.

-SM
 
Does anyone offer rentals, in which case the rental fees, or portion thereof go towards purchase price on a new lens?

just wondering.

cz
 
thehybridroom.com said:
Does anyone offer rentals, in which case the rental fees, or portion thereof go towards purchase price on a new lens?

just wondering.

cz
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My local Penn Camera store will. I think it is half of the rental can go towards a new one. Not sure how much $ they will allow. The online places will not (as far as I know).
 
As an alternative to the Tokina, you might want to consider Sigma's 14mm f/2.8 super wide. I'm planning on getting that and their 24-70 f/2.8 HSM to start off with. Just wish the 24-70 had IS.
 
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