Does it make sense to get the canon 24-105 EF L lens with the 70D instead of the kit lens?
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I would have to agree. The L series lenses are great. I guess it just depends on where you are at with your photography. The L series lenses are going to cost you a little more and if you can afford that then fine. I have gradually upgraded my lenses along the way and this year upgraded to the 70D. I recently purchased the Canon 18-135 lens to be my all around lens and I love it!
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The 24-105 lens is the lens that is on my camera about 80% of the time. For everyday, walk around use, I think it is a great lens.
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If you can afford it go for it. Canon L lenses are great lenses. I was told by a well respected pro when I started to always get the best glass you can because body will change but good glass will always serve you well
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The kit lens is also specifically made to take advantage of the video recording.
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to make this camera work fast as it can you need a F 2.8 Lens or lower,,,,,,,anything above F2.8 you all ready are slowing down the auto focus,,,,,
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I wouldn't buy the 24-105 mm lens. The 70D has a smaller APS-C sensor (compared to full frame) which translates into a 1.6x crop factor of the lens' focal length. Put simple, you will lose the wide angle capability of the lens and instead have the equivalent of a ca. 36-160 mm lens. The 24-105 has certainly better quality, but to fully appreciate it you should buy the EOS 6D body (ca. $1500) or another Canon body with a full frame sensor.
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I have both. For video, I recommend starting with the 18-135 STM. It provides a much greater zoom range. The difference between shooting at 18mm vs 24mm is bigger than it may sound. You can add other lenses later.
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So, I'm looking to upgrade from the Canon EF-S 55-250 ISII lens that I currently shoot my daughter's soccer and outdoor nature scenes. I know this is an entry level L, still the price is hard to complain about. How much of a difference from my current lens (on a 70D) will this make, and will I still be able to shoot fairly clean/crisp images @ 200mm without IS? I can use a monopod, so I'm sure that would help. Thoughts?
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Yes, its a L lens, the 24-105. It would be about $800 by itself. I a incredibly useful lens, F4 is fine for almost any situations except very, very low light. This lens covers photo and video very well.
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i would say the major difference in price is because of the build quality..i have used this dslr kit and i was really happy with everything..and the canon 70-200 should fitas you have a lot of space to move your camera body back and forth.
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Depends on your current and future needs. I have the 17-40 and am happy with it. I also have a full frame camera and that was why I brought this lens.The 17-40 will act as a 27-64 on the 70D while the 10-22 is a EF-S lens which will not work if you ever want to upgrade to full frame.
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it doesn't matter what you shoot with FF or crop camera body the 24-70 will will beat the 24-105 in every way but for zoom range and price,i have both and i sold the 24-105.
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For what it's worth: I called Canon with a question about my 30D camera. I asked the employee which camera I should look at if I were to upgrade, and would my current lenses be compatible. He suggested the 70D, and said that my current two lenses will work with the 70D. He also mentioned that I could consider buying the 70D in a "kit" with the 18-135 STM lens, which he said is a good general-purpose lens that has some beneficial technology that takes more full advantage of the 70D than my two current lenses would.
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The 18-135mm lens is an excellent lens, at its cost and track the kit 70d. Recommend, autofocus it is excellent. can buy. andre Brazil-Sao Paulo
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full believer in is, and the 24-105 is the best walk around particularly for full frame that i have met. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full... » Read More Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full believer in is, and the 24-105 is the best walk around particularly for full frame that i have met. « Show Less
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The 24-70 f2.8 is a better lens for sure, and much more expensive. But this lens is VERY good, and will do a fine job for weddings.
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Yes - your camera came with a EF-S lens (white square) which will fit the 70-D which will take EF lens (red dot) as well.
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My suggestions would be first the Canon 24-105mm F4.0 IS L and if the price is too much, go for the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.
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I am sorry - I did not even investigate the kit lens. I had a 24-70 f2.8 and a 70-200 f2.8 which I was going to use with the camera. (But I opted for the 24-70 2.8 rather than the f4 because I do a lot of indoor work (I am NOT a pro), and am VERY happy. I recently shot at a conference with high ISO and both these lenses, without a flash. Very pleased with the results).
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The Canon T3 Camera (Canon's economy class) DSLR with standard KIT 18-55mm Lens is of lesser quality Lens than their "EOS Rebel i" series (T2i, T3i, T5i, etc.), with their EF-S (Electronic Focus Stabilized) Lenses. However, the Sigma "AF" (Auto Focus) Series Lenses made for Canon products are essentially compatible with all Canon Cameras that use the EF-S type Lens mounting system. Make certain that the Sigma Lens 18-250mm you chose is the "AF" (Auto Focus), EF-S type for Canon. If you are still skeptical, send a note to Sigma Support, and they can provide absolute confirmation. One of the Lenses I utilize is a Sigma 18250mm "AF" on a Canon T2i, and Canon 60D. P.S. Just as FYI, the Canon 60D Camera is becoming a bit dated (some 3yrs. old since its initial release), but is still produced. Although the 70D is the newer version, and other makes/models have more features, the 60D is a powerful very versatile DSLR with lots of flexibilities, and provides excellent imagery results.
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Yes, thus it depends what you like to shoot. Many people will prefer the wider view at the low end of the zoom and the slightly faster aperture between 50mm - 70mm. Others will really miss the extra reach and 70 is a bit short for portraiture.
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If you want sharper images and faster focusing, you might instead consider getting one of the Canon 70-200mm f/4L USM models. The difference in image quality can be quite a startling. Back (WAY back) when I was looking to upgrade my old telephoto lens, someone gave me excellent advice that the difference between the newer telephotos I was considering was relatively small - too small to agonize over - and that if I really wanted to upgrade, I should just bite the bullet and get the L. One of the best pieces of advice on equipment I ever got. Once I tried the L, I never looked back. The one drawback is that the lens will spoil you forever.
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I've tried both and I like the 24-70 far better. It is a sharper, faster lens.