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Ismail Aslam · April 2nd, 2011, 02:16 PM

Hi all

just a few questions, i was wondering what the most suitable all round lens would be suitable for documentary making, mainly interviews and cut away shots?

regards

Stelios Christofides · April 2nd, 2011, 03:10 PM

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

Steve Bleasdale · April 2nd, 2011, 03:47 PM

Tamron 17-50 2.8mm vc also good

George Pada · April 2nd, 2011, 04:17 PM

You could also pick up a few vintage manual prime lenses.
They are a lot cheaper and they get the job done nicely.
I have a Helios 58mm f2, nikkor 24 f2, zenitar 16mm f2.8 fisheye and I'm pretty happy with them.
I will also buy an "all perpose" lens: the Tamron 18-270mm that I can use in desent lighted places.

Regards.

Jim Allan · April 12th, 2011, 09:11 AM

Sigma 24-70mm 2.8

Matt Thomas · April 12th, 2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Allan

Sigma 24-70mm 2.8

I have that lens and it is pretty good, the lens I use most. Not the cheapest of lens but is probably best lens I own.

Jim Allan · April 12th, 2011, 09:34 AM

I'm really pleased with it. It's a great walk around lens for pictures on both the 5D and the 60D. I have several Canon primes, but I get sick of changing lenses, so this lens has been my favorite.

Chris Korrow · April 16th, 2011, 08:47 AM

I've been very happy with the sigma 17-70 2.8-4. For me the added range is more important than the constant f stop.

April 2nd, 2011, 02:16 PM	#1
Ismail Aslam Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 71	60d lens Hi all just a few questions, i was wondering what the most suitable all round lens would be suitable for documentary making, mainly interviews and cut away shots? regards __________________ Is your life really yours...

April 2nd, 2011, 03:10 PM	#2
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Re: 60d lens Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

April 2nd, 2011, 03:47 PM	#3
Steve Bleasdale Trustee Join Date: May 2010 Location: England liverpool Posts: 1,343	Re: 60d lens Tamron 17-50 2.8mm vc also good

April 2nd, 2011, 04:17 PM	#4
George Pada Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crete Greece Posts: 76	Re: 60d lens You could also pick up a few vintage manual prime lenses. They are a lot cheaper and they get the job done nicely. I have a Helios 58mm f2, nikkor 24 f2, zenitar 16mm f2.8 fisheye and I'm pretty happy with them. I will also buy an "all perpose" lens: the Tamron 18-270mm that I can use in desent lighted places. Regards. __________________ Visit my work at www.atheaton.gr

April 12th, 2011, 09:11 AM	#5
Jim Allan New Boot Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lake Mary, Florida Posts: 24	Re: 60d lens Sigma 24-70mm 2.8

April 12th, 2011, 09:34 AM	#7
Jim Allan New Boot Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lake Mary, Florida Posts: 24	Re: 60d lens I'm really pleased with it. It's a great walk around lens for pictures on both the 5D and the 60D. I have several Canon primes, but I get sick of changing lenses, so this lens has been my favorite.

April 16th, 2011, 08:47 AM	#8
Chris Korrow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whidbey Is, WA Posts: 326	Re: 60d lens I've been very happy with the sigma 17-70 2.8-4. For me the added range is more important than the constant f stop. __________________ www.breathedeepproductions.com