what would be best lens for Canon 70D? 18-135 mm and 70-300 mm??
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I would go with 18-135 as it gives you a wide range to take pictures. If you are in a room and wanting to take a picture of a family, then you will not be capture everything. But if you are planning to take pictures of outdoor then I would go with 70-300. And remember this is not a full frame camera so 70mm is not really 70mm for this camera. Hope this answers your question.
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I agree with the earlier response...18-135mm is probably best. While I have one myself, my constant companion is an 18-270mm Tamron zoom. Since I find myself in many different scenarios that my 'go-to' lens. But whatever lens you choose, get the BEST glass you can afford. You can go wrong there.
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Thank you for the information. Especially I decided to purchase 50D with a 28-135mm IS because of the reason you told. It is very attractive offer. Previously, I had thought to purchase a 28-105mm, so the overlapping would be at minimum w/ 100-300mm.IS lenses are unfortunately over my budget. May be later, I can think about them.I think my Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens can be enough For wide angle focal lengths.Thank you again for your suggestions,Merry christmas and happy new year,GO
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I purchased this lens for my husband. He wanted a fixed lens, not a zoom. It takes great pictures. However, the Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM looks like a beautiful lens, and if this is your first, perhaps it is more versatile for your needs.
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try the 24-105mm f/4l, its in a simalar price range and might be better suited, or the sigma 70-200 2.8 OS is probably best
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Actually I have the same question... However, based on the reviews I have seen so far, I think I will go for the 18-135mm. Everybody recomends the good range that it provides, and buying it individually it becomes an expensive lens. On the other hand the 18-55mm will force the need for having an extra zoom.
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I have the same set-up...70D w/a grip and it fits perfectly with the 18-135 lens.
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Another option is getting the 50mm 1.8 for about a hundred bucks. Takes great shots and you can still buy the 28-135. I bought my 28-135 used and love having both lenses.
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I find the 28 to 70 lens to be a really great lens, sharp, easy to use, fast focus but a bit heavy when used for an event such as weddings. I would recommend looking at 24 - 70mm lens by sigma.
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I would have to agree. The L series lenses are great. I guess it just depends on where you are at with your photography. The L series lenses are going to cost you a little more and if you can afford that then fine. I have gradually upgraded my lenses along the way and this year upgraded to the 70D. I recently purchased the Canon 18-135 lens to be my all around lens and I love it!
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The 28-70 is really a great lens and its f/2.8 does well in low light found at weddings. It works well on the D7100 and will be great if you ever choose to move to a full frame camera. It is one of the heaviest lens made by Nikon.
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There are many choices depending on your budget. But of the 5 Canon lenses I own, the 17-40L is the one I use most. It has excellent optics, a wide zoom range, and is fast enough for most situations.
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Thanks for the information. I was using a Canon 28-135 IS USM as my walk around travel lens and loved it until it got stolen in an airport! :-( Now I'm in the market for a new lens and I'm leaning towards the Tamron. I've used their lens in my past photography life with my old AE-1 Program and I'd LOVE the 18-270 if I can swing the $$$. I'm hunting eBay as well, as that's where I got my 28-135 and had NO problems with it at all!
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There is some comparison which saying Canon 18-135 lense is sharper than Sigma 18-200. My frinds please Post Canon 18-135 or Canon 18-200. ( If both are from Canon. which is best).
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There is such a wide range of lenses. The 70-200 II IS is a winner that will work well in low light. If you are in a well-lit situation then this 70-300 is a great lens with more reach and lighter weight plus less cost.
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If I were you, I would sell the kit lens and the 28-135mm is usm, the latter of which I had and sold because I purchased the 17-85mm is usm and then the 15-85mm is usm. If you figure out the perfect size and type of camera bag, the 15-85mm & 70-300 together give you plenty of range. Plus carrying a lens like the 85mm f/1.8 for low light, if it will fit in the bag, makes for a very useful combination.
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i need to know this lens 18-135mm, work for my camera canon XS rebel.thanks you
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You cannot go wrong with Olympus 70-300mm. I got it for only $350 and it takes great pictures across the focal range.