Suggestions for building a lens system for 6D

neilroy wrote:

Hello,

I am an amateur photographer. I primarily shoot nature/landscapes. Vast vistas, beaches, sunrise/sunset, rain, mountains, waterfalls. I started, learned and have grown using the 6D with a 50mm f/1.8 stm. I am quite happy with the 6D and don't feel the urge to upgrade to the 5D Mark III just yet. Now I would like to build my lens collection. I will be visiting the Great Rockies, Yosemite and Olympic national parks this september.

After reading the posts here and elsewhere, I have arrived at a tentative list:

1. Canon EF 16-35 f/4.0L IS USM

2. Canon EF 24-105 f/4.0L IS USM

3. Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM or f/4.0L IS USM

4. CanonEF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM

First, as you can see, I have not listed any primes, all are zoom lenses. Second, I have listed the 70-200/300 despite never craving for such a reach in what I have done

So, three questions for you folks:

1. Is this a good shortlist; would you add/take away from this list?

Realized I didn't answer your question.  Yes it's a good shortlist!  I would take out the 70-200 if wildlife is your use.  You could add the 100-400 to the list.

2. Between the 16-35 and 24-105, if I had to buy one, which do you suggest? I realize the greater reach of the latter, but I have been reading *glowing* reviews of the former, and 16 is indeed wider!

for your uses, the 16-35 without question.

3. Are any of the Tamron and/or Sigma lenses good enough for me stray away from the L series?

Only in certain circumstances.  If you need f2.8 in your uwa Tamron has a nice 15-35mm f2.8.   If you need stabilization in a mid range zoom Tamron is the only one with a 24-70 f2.8 that has stabilization.  Sigma has some wonderful primes, but no zooms that would challenge the L's on full frame except the 24-35, which is a very small range

i would start with the 16-35 and then get a telephoto and see if you miss the middle range