I currently have the 18-135mm kit and a 50mm 1.8 fixed focal length

Now I didn't want to buy any lenses that make use of the APS-C sensor only.
Actually I wondered why I didn't consider the full format in the beginning (6d) but oh well.

I'm aware that my requirements are dependant on the kind of photos I want to make.
My aim is to do some landscape, sports and animal photography. So I considered the canon 70-200m Canon EF 70-200mm 1:4L IS (2,8 is not worth the extra price right?)

Also for some portrait photography I might not be satisfied with the focal length and make use of a Canon EF 24-70mm f/1:4L IS. Also here I think the extra luminosity (2,8) might not be worth double the price.

Please gimme your thoughts thanks.

edit: sorry this should be in the photography section

This post was edited by Gala on Nov 3 2014 04:37pm

What is your budget?

If you're just learning purchase a 50mm 1.8 or the slightly slower version for less than 100$. It's perfect for portraits and walking around practicing around the city with.

I would stay away from sinking to much money into glass until you feel you are comfortable with what you currently have. There's nothing worse than slinging thousands into glass only to realize this is not your hobby.

Also for your comment on the 70-200 4L, 2.8 is so much faster. Ever since I bought my 50mm 1.8 a few years ago I am almost hesitant to use my 18-55 or 35-80 lenses because they simply do not let as much light in. Not to mention the sexy bokeh.

This post was edited by AbDuCt on Nov 3 2014 07:53pm

My budget can be a bit more so I could purchase a 70-200mm 2.8 but I think it would be overkill for this camera.
I'm afraid that a lower luminosity of a lense will add up to the smaller sensor of the 70D. But my worries might groundless.




I see your point and I'm already experimenting with the lenses that I've got. However I need to dig deeper and use some of the advanced functions the camera has to offer.
And I'm not afraid that this hobby will be boring anytime soon.

You don't need expensive glass to use the cameras functions.

I still suggest getting a 50mm and using that as your main every day lens for a while. Will teach you fundamentals on framing and is a nice clear lens. There's a reason people call it the nifty fifty.

Fake Edit:: All this advice is based on that I assume you're a new photographer.

For Portrait photography I'd suggest the 50mm 1.8.
It's easy to use, you got a nice focal length and definitely an awesome bokeh

For landscape the 24-70 could be a good choice, but remeber that you've got a crop factor with your camera... Therefore 24mm on the lower end, could be a bit less, depending on how much wide angle you need.

For sports is the 70-200mm 2.8 georgeous. Especially if you want to do sport photography in sport halls with bad light.


But no lense replaces the skills of a good photographer. Framing... Finding the right spot... finding the right object... light.... etc.


Good luck with your new hobby