Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Jim... I am refering to the EFS 18-55... so I will stick with the 24-70... It has worked well for me ... I can use an M6 for needed wider shots. /matt Jim Laurel wrote: >Matt, >Not sure which "kit" lens you have for your 20D, but the 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS >USM is actually a pretty decent lens. > >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&s >ku=351548&is=USA&addedTroughType=search > >With this lens, I don't think you will need the 24-70. With the 20D's small >sensor, the focal length range just doesn't seem too useful. But the 17-85 >is the equivalent of 28-135mm, which is pretty much perfect for doco work. > >Or are you talking about the EFS 18-55? >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&s >ku=351554&is=USA&addedTroughType=search > >Much less useful in my opinion. Build quality is poor, no IS to compensate >for the slow max aperture, aberrations and chromatic fringing galore... > >But you will love the 17-85 IS USM. Really, a brilliant lens for the 20D. > >--Jim >