7D user - advice on my best option for a 'go to' lens?

[ajfotofilmagem]

My 17-85mm recently started acting up (err code 01) and I am considering sending it to Canon for repair. But between shipping and repair costs, the whole thing will end up costing me close to $200. Is it worth it, or should I use this opportunity to upgrade my lens? I'm debating between the 24-105 f4 or the 15-85mm.

Fyi, I will mainly use this as a travel lens. I almost always use Canon's 35mm prime (90% or more of the time). But for travel and vacations, I find I prefer the utility of zoom lenses.

Thanks everyone.

Canon 15-85mm is a natural replacement for your lens. You will get as a bonus, maximum aperture F3.5, better sharpness and better contrast. I do not think very versatile 24-105mm on an APS-C body.

 

[sleepyphotog]

Thanks AJ. So should I not bother with fixing the 17-85mm and use the money (~$200) to upgrade to a better lens?

 

[East Wind Photography]

Hi

I'd like some advice on which lens to get for my 7D.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

I'm torn between these two because I don't know which one will suit my style more. I have been used to a 17-85mm f/4.0 kit lens and a 50mm f/1.8, both of which I'm selling. I'm concerned that the 24-105 is slower and will limit me with depth of field and low light shooting. And the 17-55 has less reach and may be less of a future investment as an EF-S. Here are a few details about my photography...

I think I'm quite lazy about the technical side of things, and like to keep gear as simple as possible. I don't mind small losses in quality or control for the sake of convenience (eg. staying with my 17-85mm lens for years before getting the 50mm). I like being zoomed in rather than zoomed out. Being wider than my 17mm shots has never seemed necessary to me. I like shooting in low light, and I like shooting with shallow depth of field. I think I will be sticking with my 7D for a while, and I will be getting the Canon EF 50mm - f/1.4 USM. Below are a couple of links to my stuff for reference.

https://www.behance.net/gallery/Portrait-Photography/2075548
https://www.behance.net/gallery/Photography/775988

Any advice greatly appreciated!


----Sorry, moved this from the Rumors forum

I picked up a tamron 16-300 the other day mainly for video use but it seems to have pretty good iq considering its range. I would not hesitate to use this where iq is not of highest priority, nor where you are shooting in poor light. However for an all around lens thats weather sealed its a pretty decent value. You might also want to consider a fast prime to go with it for those not so ideal conditions.