However, my wife was using our Canon G10 and was able to capture more atmospheric photos thanks to its ability to shoot wider. For example, this photo of Lance Armstrong heading to the start line for Stage 4.
A zoom lens would have given me more flexibility shooting this event. I do have the kit 18-55mm lens, but I just haven't been bothering with this since I bought the 50f1.8. What I need is a decent zoom lens and I think the 24-70mm f2.8L would fit the bill nicely. On my 400D that would effectively give me a 40-110mm lens which might not be quite wide enough at the low end. Perhaps I need a full frame camera as well ... the 5D MkII perhaps?
My birthday is in three months, anyone want to buy me these shiny things?
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The 24-70 f/2.8L + 5D2 combination is a winner ;)
Short of that, if you want a slightly cheaper (if slower) lens, the 17-40 f/4L is nice. There is probably a decent EF-S lens in the 18-55 range as well, but I've never looked at EF-S lenses and there is the issue of it not being usable when you do come join the full-frame party!
I am blue sky dreaming so price is not a restriction :). If I needed to go wider I'd probably grab a prime lens. The 14 f2.8L meebee? ;)
I'm not getting any of this stuff unless I win lotto.
Although, the 17-40 would work well on my 400D, what's the equivalent, about 28 - 65? Would have been perfect for the cycling.
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