Camera Lenses

Q: If you were to choose between a 24-70 2.8 and an 85 1.2 (aware of the price difference) would you still go for the 24-70? assuming the 70-200 will be my other lens.


My two favorite lenses, the ones that I can shoot anything with and can't live without, are my 1) Canon f/2.8 24-70 and 2) f/2.8 70-200 (without Image Stabilization - but that is a whole nother conversation).

I do like lower apertures, but don't think that a fixed lens has the same capabilities and wouldn't say anyone NEEDS anything lower than an f/2.8.

the best camera to buy?

I would love to sometime down the line do some photography - can you give me some insight into the best camera to buy?


I always ALWAYS recommend Canon. :) Go for the Digital Rebel. It's great!

From what I have experienced (no offense to anyone who likes other equipment), Canon is best for action and photojournalism. The lenses are really high quality and they focus fast...even in low light.

My two favorite lenses are:
70-200 f/2.8 with IS
24-70 f/2.8

These are super basic and all you NEED. Other lenses are great fun...but, if you could only pick two, these are the ones to get.

My first year, I bought a Tamron. It was GARBAGE! I did not like it. It focused on the wrong places and got me into some trouble. Also, during ceremonies, it was hard to focus in darker places. This is not a problem you want to have.