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Lens For Canon 60D

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C.Wood
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Okay so just a quick question NS. I'm looking at getting a Canon 60D for both filming and photography.

So what i would like to know is what lens you would recommend as a all around lens that will be great for both video and photos. I have done some research of my own, but i am no where near an expert for knowing the best type of lens.

I do have experience with filming and photography, so I am not a beginner that's for sure.

So after doing some research i found this lens

http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=2370

thoughts on that lens for both film and photo?

Thanks
Colby



Oct 16 2011 6:06PM
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the.cheat
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for a standard zoom on a crop body tamron 17-50 non vc /thread
Oct 16 2011 6:15PM
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SkiJay.
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this. Just got my tamron 17-50 non-vc for my 60d and i love it!
Oct 16 2011 6:17PM
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ChucklesNorman.
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What is your budget?
Oct 16 2011 6:36PM
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erikK
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Yes, please tell us your budget. You can get a lot nicer lens than the tamron 17-50 if you can spend more.
Oct 16 2011 6:44PM
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C.Wood
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I forgot my budget, sorry about that. and like 500-1000$ for the lens. i just want a solid all around lens
Oct 16 2011 6:53PM
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blatt
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Tamron 17-50f/2.8

or if you don't really need that wide angle then look into the canon 24-70 f/2.8L or Canon 24-105 f/4L IS
Oct 16 2011 8:02PM
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Balto
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mk2 is going to be announced soon(probably), price of the mk1 will drop in a few months
Oct 16 2011 8:10PM
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Coalescent
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My pentax 35-105mm 3.5 lens! 75!
Oct 16 2011 8:41PM
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B1kessk1s
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imo my best all around lens is the canon 24-105mm F4L IS!
Oct 16 2011 9:00PM
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hollygrove
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a used 24-105 L for sure

that being said, the tamron 17-50 NON VC is awesome too, i absolutely love mine, but if you have the cash, definitely pick up a used 24-105.
Oct 16 2011 9:15PM
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erikK
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OP, keep in mind the 24-105 will not be wide at all on your crop sensor body.
Oct 16 2011 9:19PM
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C.Wood
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Thanks to everyone for the input about what lens i should get
much appreciated!
thanks
Colby
Oct 16 2011 9:19PM
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