Great Zoom Lens from 30-70mm ish for weddings. at DVinfo.net

Kelly Langerak · February 28th, 2010, 08:08 PM

Hi, I own a 7D with a 30mm Sigma Prime. I love it. I'm wanna get something that is between my 30mm and 70-200mm Sigma Zoom that has the Zoom Option. I'd like something that is not fixed and possibly has IS.

Thoughts?

Liam Hall · March 1st, 2010, 03:19 AM

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8.

Andrew Waite · March 1st, 2010, 10:37 AM

I second the 24-70 L series 2.8

J.J. Kim · March 1st, 2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam Hall

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8.

I use it. I love it.

Andy Wilkinson · March 1st, 2010, 11:09 AM

I know the 24-70 L lens and it's a cracker...but it lacks IS. I don't do weddings but I'd go with the Canon 17-55 F2.8 EF-S AF USM. It has near silent Image Stabilisation which is really effective for video and razor sharp optics (for stills capability) - assuming it's reach on the long end is good enough for you Wedding shooters.

Fei Meng · March 1st, 2010, 06:56 PM

I can't find a single lens in the 24-75mm zoom range that has IS. Not from Canon, nor any of the third parties. I didn't spend a lot of time looking, so one might be out there. But still, if it is, then it might not be easy to find.

Since the OP seems to favor Sigma, he/she might not be able to afford a Canon L lens. The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 and the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 are good alternatives for about a third of the price (for a used copy).

Sylus Harrington · March 1st, 2010, 06:59 PM

Canon 25-105mm F4 L is pretty good in normal lighting. Lower light though it's not much use...

February 28th, 2010, 08:08 PM	#1
Kelly Langerak Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 522	Great Zoom Lens from 30-70mm ish for weddings. Hi, I own a 7D with a 30mm Sigma Prime. I love it. I'm wanna get something that is between my 30mm and 70-200mm Sigma Zoom that has the Zoom Option. I'd like something that is not fixed and possibly has IS. Thoughts?

March 1st, 2010, 03:19 AM	#2
Liam Hall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 969	Canon 24-70mm f/2.8. __________________ Writer-Director-DOP www.liamhall.net

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Andrew Waite Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 307	I second the 24-70 L series 2.8 __________________ http://www.higherdefinitionmedia.com RED One #6135 "Spartacus"

March 1st, 2010, 11:09 AM	#5
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	I know the 24-70 L lens and it's a cracker...but it lacks IS. I don't do weddings but I'd go with the Canon 17-55 F2.8 EF-S AF USM. It has near silent Image Stabilisation which is really effective for video and razor sharp optics (for stills capability) - assuming it's reach on the long end is good enough for you Wedding shooters. __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production Last edited by Andy Wilkinson; March 1st, 2010 at 02:27 PM. Reason: adding info

March 1st, 2010, 06:56 PM	#6
Fei Meng Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 78	I can't find a single lens in the 24-75mm zoom range that has IS. Not from Canon, nor any of the third parties. I didn't spend a lot of time looking, so one might be out there. But still, if it is, then it might not be easy to find. Since the OP seems to favor Sigma, he/she might not be able to afford a Canon L lens. The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 and the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 are good alternatives for about a third of the price (for a used copy). __________________ Current cameras: Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i (coming soon) \| Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1 \| Sony HDR-SR11 (infrared modded)

March 1st, 2010, 06:59 PM	#7
Sylus Harrington Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 58	Canon 25-105mm F4 L is pretty good in normal lighting. Lower light though it's not much use...