Are these lenses redundant for my needs?
Re: Are these lenses redundant for my needs?
dgr88 wrote:
Thanks! Very helpful and educational input! I just ordered the following from B&H:
-Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm STM Lens and Printer Kit
(Great rebate offer that put this camera/lens combo on top price-wise AND included a printer that will conveniently replace the "dead" model that I rely upon for non-photography related projects. Definitely a win for me!)
-Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
I think I'm all set.
I think you made a great decision. If you want to record video on your 70D and use auto-focus without hearing the AF motor whirring, you need to get the 18-135mm IS STM (or the 18-55m IS STM). Anything other than those two lenses (and the 55-250mm IS STM) is going to have audible noise during AF in video.
If you decide you want a newer telephoto in the future, wait for a good deal on a refurb 55-250mm IS STM from Canon's online store. As someone already mentioned, it was only ~$110 ca. Black Friday.
Now that you're going to have the 18-135mm IS STM, I wouldn't even bother with the 18-55mm (IS or not). I have an EF-S 18-55 IS II (from 600D) and I don't plan to use it anymore after my 18-135mm IS STM arrives. I'll probably sell it or gift it with my 600D. If you decide to switch from viewfinder to Live View, the STM is invaluable compared to the non-STM kit lenses (IMHO).
+1. The perfect travel kit for aps-c!
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
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