# What lenses to get next **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 16, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331 "2012-01-16T19:37:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/1 "2012-01-16T19:37:05Z")
Canon - EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens ~$650 Canon EF-S 10-22 3.5/4.5 USM Auto Focus Zoom ~$650 EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens $220 Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens $350 (maybe$270) Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM $200 Out of these what would you choose, keeping the total price under $1000? Any other lens suggestions? I currently have a Sigma 50-200mm and 18-55 kit lens. I would like definitely like something to replace the kit lens. ---
**Author:** ![vorsprung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f07891/32.png) [@vorsprung](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vorsprung)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/2 "2012-01-16T19:46:37Z")
Canon 17-40mm f/4L?? Just got it for christmas/birthday, but I’m loving mine so far. ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/3 "2012-01-16T19:52:27Z")
> [@Who's the most badass British actor?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-the-most-badass-british-actor/47935/6): > > Canon - EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens ~$650 > > Canon EF-S 10-22 3.5/4.5 USM Auto Focus Zoom ~$650 > > EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens $220 > > Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens $350 (maybe$270) > > Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM $200 > > Out of these what would you choose, keeping the total price under $1000? Any other lens suggestions? > > I currently have a Sigma 50-200mm and 18-55 kit lens. I would like definitely like something to replace the kit lens. only 70-200 you should own is a 2.8 … and i think NICK is selling a wide angle … you should check him out! he has some amazing glass for your crop ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/4 "2012-01-16T20:03:23Z")
I was gonna get it, but he sold it like 5 minutes before I texted him ☹ ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/5 "2012-01-16T20:09:16Z")
OR, should I sell everything and get a Canon EOS 5D Mark II??? ---
**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/6 "2012-01-16T21:15:59Z")
Do THAT. ---
**Author:** ![4ADAM12](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4adam12/32/6282_2.png) [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/7 "2012-01-17T02:27:34Z")
It depends on what you shoot mostly. Landscapes and indoor shots you’ll probably want something pretty wide. Portraits, you’ll want something longer. Between 50-135 on a crop body. If you shoot bands or other low light events, you’ll want fast glass, f2.8 and faster. Prime lenses are usually pretty fast but you have to use your feet to zoom in and out. Shoot a lot of cars? You’ll probably want something long and fast so you can haz bokeh. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/8 "2012-01-17T02:53:11Z")
Get into some primes man. I say grab the following: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 (~$300-$325 used) Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (~$80 used) Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 (~$300-$350 used) It does really depend on what you shoot though. What lens and focal length do you find yourself using most between the two lenses you have? Or do you find yourself needing more reach or a more wide shot. Then you can go from there. ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/9 "2012-01-17T04:57:22Z")
> [@risk + simcity with a pinch of civilization for good measure](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/risk-simcity-with-a-pinch-of-civilization-for-good-measure/46848/1142): > > OR, should I sell everything and get a Canon EOS 5D Mark II??? FF or bust ---
**Author:** ![Quattro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quattro/32/6660_2.png) [@Quattro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/10 "2012-01-17T05:41:47Z")
Either get the 5d or more prime glass would be my suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/11 "2012-01-17T05:48:51Z")
\<3 my 50mm ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/12 "2012-01-17T06:15:20Z")
Do you have the 17-55? If not, I recommend it. Best day-to-day lens for the crop. I have a 17-55 2.8 and 50 1.4. Going to add another later on this year. Haven’t decided what yet. I primarily do weddings only these days. ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/13 "2012-01-17T06:17:07Z")
> [@Anyone own or know owners of smart cars?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-own-or-know-owners-of-smart-cars/47915/31): > > \<3 my 50mm \<3 your 50mm as well ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/14 "2012-01-17T06:19:04Z")
\<3 you ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/15 "2012-01-17T07:52:08Z")
> [@classics meet pics....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/classics-meet-pics/47928/10): > > It depends on what you shoot mostly. Landscapes and indoor shots you’ll probably want something pretty wide. Portraits, you’ll want something longer. Between 50-135 on a crop body. If you shoot bands or other low light events, you’ll want fast glass, f2.8 and faster. Prime lenses are usually pretty fast but you have to use your feet to zoom in and out. Shoot a lot of cars? You’ll probably want something long and fast so you can haz bokeh. I shoot mostly cars, but do a little bit of everything. > [@chino's disasterous sti paint! 56k diaf](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chinos-disasterous-sti-paint-56k-diaf/47855/68): > > Get into some primes man. I say grab the following: > > Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 (~$300-$325 used) > Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (~$80 used) > Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 (~$300-$350 used) > > It does really depend on what you shoot though. What lens and focal length do you find yourself using most between the two lenses you have? Or do you find yourself needing more reach or a more wide shot. Then you can go from there. Well that’s the problem, I use both a lot. AND I’d like a wider shot at times. My dream lens would be 10-200mm 1.4 :rofl > [@cop on thruway](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cop-on-thruway/47927/15): > > Do you have the 17-55? If not, I recommend it. Best day-to-day lens for the crop. > > I have a 17-55 2.8 and 50 1.4. Going to add another later on this year. Haven’t decided what yet. > > I primarily do weddings only these days. I do not have that, I’ll take a look at it! ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/16 "2012-01-17T08:07:27Z")
I concur on the 10-200 1.4 lol. I’d pay mad $$$ for that just so I could have on lens that worked in EVERY situation lol. Then get one macro, and one fisheye and call it a day. Maybe one day they will create the mother of all zoom lenses… ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/17 "2012-01-17T08:48:53Z")
Nolan just follow myself and Jim around and steal his shit. 😉 cheapest way no doubt about it ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/18 "2012-01-17T09:31:56Z")
Or just buy my 85 f/1.2L II. ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/19 "2012-01-17T10:12:59Z")
> [@For the noobs looking to buy the best bike money can buy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-noobs-looking-to-buy-the-best-bike-money-can-buy/47911/20): > > Or just buy my 85 f/1.2L II. The best lens that never gets used ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331/20 "2012-01-17T11:58:56Z")
> [@Anyone own or know owners of smart cars?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-own-or-know-owners-of-smart-cars/47915/41): > > Nolan just follow myself and Jim around and steal his shit. 😉 cheapest way no doubt about it 🥷ninja > [@For the noobs looking to buy the best bike money can buy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-noobs-looking-to-buy-the-best-bike-money-can-buy/47911/20): > > Or just buy my 85 f/1.2L II. :rofl every photo thread hahaha. Why don’t you ever use it?! Okay so today I couldn’t help my self and bought the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM 😑 I couldn’t help it. It was like new, lens hood, hoya uv filter, and it’ll be a nice lens to have whenever I go full frame. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-lenses-to-get-next/262331.md?page=2)