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Lens for 7D Mark II

cas1963
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Can anyone speak about using the EF 24-105 f/4 IS II, or the EF 24-70 f/4 IS USM, on a 7D Mark II? I have the EF-S 17-55, and I’m VERY  happy with it, but I am looking for something with more reach that is affordable…. Thanks in advance.

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I really like my 17-55, I plan on keeping it, but often I would like more reach, and I am not ready to spend a ton of money so I thought the new 24-105 would be of good quality for an affordable price. I like the idea of having a fixed aperture, and I’m not ready to spend the kind of money a 70-200 f/2.8 would cost me. That’s for the future when I am retired in 5 yrs and have more time to focus on photography than I have right now.

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TTMartin
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@cas1963 wrote:

 

Can anyone speak about using the EF 24-105 f/4 IS II, or the EF 24-70 f/4 IS USM, on a 7D Mark II? I have the EF-S 17-55, and I’m VERY  happy with it, but I am looking for something with more reach that is affordable…. Thanks in advance.


You have the best mid-range lens for your camera. Instead of replacing it, consider supplementing it with a second lens.

 

The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM would be a good choice. Don't let its low price fool you it has outstanding image quality,

 

The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II nano-USM, would also be worthy of consideration.

Not look8ng to get rid of 17-55, looking to supplement like you say....

thanks, I’ll look at those.  

ebiggs1
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You will love the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens.  It will show you a little more tele and a little less WA.  I used the first version of that lens on a pair of 7D's for years at great success.

EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

There’s actually a refurb 24-105 IS II  available on canon’s Black Friday sale.  Refurb is good as new, yes?

It has full Canon warranty.  No worry.

EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.


ebiggs1 wrote:

You will love the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens.  It will show you a little more tele and a little less WA.  I used the first version of that lens on a pair of 7D's for years at great success.


Sorry, Ernie; I disagree. I bought that lens when I bought my second 7D, but only because I was dreaming of going full-frame. It's an excellent lens, but I used it only sporadically. The 17-55 is the right walking-around lens for an APS-C camera, and the 24-105 isn't long enough to make a significant difference.

 

The 24-105 is now my outdoor walker on my 5D3. I gave the 7D to my daughter this past weekend.

Bob
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

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EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

I really like my 17-55, I plan on keeping it, but often I would like more reach, and I am not ready to spend a ton of money so I thought the new 24-105 would be of good quality for an affordable price. I like the idea of having a fixed aperture, and I’m not ready to spend the kind of money a 70-200 f/2.8 would cost me. That’s for the future when I am retired in 5 yrs and have more time to focus on photography than I have right now.


@cas1963 wrote:

I really like my 17-55, I plan on keeping it, but often I would like more reach, and I am not ready to spend a ton of money so I thought the new 24-105 would be of good quality for an affordable price. I like the idea of having a fixed aperture, and I’m not ready to spend the kind of money a 70-200 f/2.8 would cost me. That’s for the future when I am retired in 5 yrs and have more time to focus on photography than I have right now.


If the extra 50mm of reach is important to you, you'll find the 24-105 to be an excellent lens.

Bob
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
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