****17-55 f/2.8 IS vs 24-105 f/4 L IS**** REALLY NEED HELP!


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Yes, very true.

However, you must note that using either the 16-35 or the 17-40 on a FF will give lots of distortion, hence, FF users are a little hard-pressed for a decent ultra-wide with less distortion.

Do you mean that 10-22 has less distortion compared to 16-35 or 17-40 on a full frame:think:
 

10-22 cant be used with FF
 

No, I mean 10-22 with 1.6X has less distortion compared to 17-40 with full frame?:)
 

I haven't used both extensively before, but from first impressions, it would seem the 10-22 handles distortion better on a 1.6x body than a 17-40 does on a FF.
 

Hi,

I wonder if the owner of this topic has found his answer because somehow I'm looking for the answer to the same question.
I got Canon 350D body with Tokina 12-24mm F4, Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 and 70-200mm F4.
I'm planning to sell my Tamron 17-50mm, thus it theotically leaves the range from 24mm to 70mm to be filled up (Canon 24-70mm 2.8 is out of question though).

Thus, I'm considering two lenses:
1) Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8
2) Canon EF 24-105 F4 L

My usual shooting style is landscape, streets and portrait photos.

The 17-55mm 2.8 would make a good combo with my 70-200F4, but I learnt from my experience with Tamron lens that changing lens is a damn in some situation.

If I go for 24-105, it would make a good combo with my Tokina and I don't have to change lens so often. However I worry about in some lowlight shooting conditions such as indoor dinners (not my usual shooting style) but sometimes needed.

Would the 24-105 survive in such cases?
 

Hi,

I wonder if the owner of this topic has found his answer because somehow I'm looking for the answer to the same question.
I got Canon 350D body with Tokina 12-24mm F4, Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 and 70-200mm F4.
I'm planning to sell my Tamron 17-50mm, thus it theotically leaves the range from 24mm to 70mm to be filled up (Canon 24-70mm 2.8 is out of question though).

Thus, I'm considering two lenses:
1) Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8
2) Canon EF 24-105 F4 L

My usual shooting style is landscape, streets and portrait photos.

The 17-55mm 2.8 would make a good combo with my 70-200F4, but I learnt from my experience with Tamron lens that changing lens is a damn in some situation.

If I go for 24-105, it would make a good combo with my Tokina and I don't have to change lens so often. However I worry about in some lowlight shooting conditions such as indoor dinners (not my usual shooting style) but sometimes needed.

Would the 24-105 survive in such cases?

no problem with this lens, a good walk about lens too
 

Hi,

I wonder if the owner of this topic has found his answer because somehow I'm looking for the answer to the same question.
I got Canon 350D body with Tokina 12-24mm F4, Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 and 70-200mm F4.
I'm planning to sell my Tamron 17-50mm, thus it theotically leaves the range from 24mm to 70mm to be filled up (Canon 24-70mm 2.8 is out of question though).

Thus, I'm considering two lenses:
1) Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8
2) Canon EF 24-105 F4 L

My usual shooting style is landscape, streets and portrait photos.

The 17-55mm 2.8 would make a good combo with my 70-200F4, but I learnt from my experience with Tamron lens that changing lens is a damn in some situation.

If I go for 24-105, it would make a good combo with my Tokina and I don't have to change lens so often. However I worry about in some lowlight shooting conditions such as indoor dinners (not my usual shooting style) but sometimes needed.

Would the 24-105 survive in such cases?

i'm in the same sitation!

recently rented the 24-105L. excellent day lens! damn sold and bokeh is nice. however, without my 580EX, it lacks in lowlight dinner pics.

perhaps the 17-55 will be a better option if you're not an ass for build quality, full frame capability in future.
 

Hi,

I wonder if the owner of this topic has found his answer because somehow I'm looking for the answer to the same question.
I got Canon 350D body with Tokina 12-24mm F4, Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 and 70-200mm F4.
I'm planning to sell my Tamron 17-50mm, thus it theotically leaves the range from 24mm to 70mm to be filled up (Canon 24-70mm 2.8 is out of question though).

Thus, I'm considering two lenses:
1) Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8
2) Canon EF 24-105 F4 L

My usual shooting style is landscape, streets and portrait photos.

The 17-55mm 2.8 would make a good combo with my 70-200F4, but I learnt from my experience with Tamron lens that changing lens is a damn in some situation.

If I go for 24-105, it would make a good combo with my Tokina and I don't have to change lens so often. However I worry about in some lowlight shooting conditions such as indoor dinners (not my usual shooting style) but sometimes needed.

Would the 24-105 survive in such cases?

Why do you want to sell the Tamron?
 

He he:D sorry guys
I was still confused till last Sunday so I did not post anything (I got most of the info I needed, so spent time thinking:) )
Finally, I think I will go for the 24-105 as I found out I did not shoot very wide. Besides, the 17-55 is not really flexible for me (I want to get a 5D in near future). And lastly, "L lens" factor:lovegrin:
If anyone got the same problem as me, maybe might want to buy the 24-105 too;)
 

Thanks guys for the inputs.

@calebk: having used the Tamron for a while, I'm not very happy with its bokeh handling capability and its curvation DOF
@BePositive: hope it works for you

Guess I should follow suit planetg and go out and test on both lenses!
 

He he:D sorry guys
I was still confused till last Sunday so I did not post anything (I got most of the info I needed, so spent time thinking)
Finally, I think I will go for the 24-105 as I found out I did not shoot very wide. Besides, the 17-55 is not really flexible for me (I want to get a 5D in near future). And lastly, "L lens" factor:lovegrin:
If anyone got the same problem as me, maybe might want to buy the 24-105 too;)

Great decision!! Right on :sweatsm: 24-105 is a beautiful lens and can reach into 105mm compare to 55mm.. But you may need a wider lens to compensate the wide end :bsmilie: i.e. 10-22 (But well.. even if you have 17-55, you still need 10-22 IMO)
 

Thanks guys for the inputs.

@calebk: having used the Tamron for a while, I'm not very happy with its bokeh handling capability and its curvation DOF
@BePositive: hope it works for you

Guess I should follow suit planetg and go out and test on both lenses!

Bokeh handling capability? Curvation DOF? Sorry, I need you to elaborate on these. I don't get what you mean. What is unsatisfactory?
 

25-105L is cheaper.

yeah.. now it is cheaper.. when I am deciding mine.. 24-105 is about $1980 and 24-70 is about $2100 :embrass:
 

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