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Canon APS-C portrait lenses

Started Jan 5, 2017 | Discussions thread
Keith Z Leonard Veteran Member • Posts: 6,134
Re: Canon APS-C portrait lenses

Kaso wrote:

Given that I happen to have all the lenses you mentioned, I highly recommend the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. It's a relatively old design, but it consistently delivers top wide-open performance across the zoom range. It sits on my 80D most of the time.

The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM, a bit difficult to find now relative to the newer 17-70mm f/2.8 DC OS HSM "Contemporary", may be considered if you want to optimize your budget.

There is no 17-70 f2.8 DC OS HSM C, it's f2.8-f4 sadly.

The 17-50 f2.8 OS is a great little lens, really. So is the Canon 17-55, they are about on par with each other (different strengths and weaknesses) but the Canon costs a lot more, of course. The Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS is going for 400$ new.

The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is optically phenomenal. No arguments if you must have f/1.8. I find out that I should slow down to insure proper AF or do MF myself. In other words, this lens excels in a controlled environment.

Great lens, but of course a fairly short range, but if it works for your needs, great option.

 Keith Z Leonard's gear list:Keith Z Leonard's gear list
Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EOS 400D +16 more
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