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General / Walk around lens for 7DMkII

Started Jan 24, 2017 | Discussions thread
dave_bass5
dave_bass5 Veteran Member • Posts: 7,342
Re: General / Walk around lens for 7DMkII

I would suggest the 18-135 IS USM nano.

I dont think the focal range can be matched as a one lens solution.

In my recent experience with a new 17-55 f/2.8 both my 18-135 STM and Nano version are sharper and more reliable on my 80D.

Ive also got the 24-105L and 24-70 f/2.8 mkii (for my 5Dmkiii), but none feel right on my 80D.

The last two incarnations of the 18-135 can keep up with most of my other lenses as far as general IQ goes, unless i go looking for issues.

If you need a lens to use with AI Servo then the Nano version is the one to get. The STM version is good, but a bit sluggish for tracking. Im sure you know this form your 55-250.

Of course the downside is its not a fast lens, but there is nothing in this foal range that is.

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Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM Canon PowerShot S110 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS M50 +10 more
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