Canon 60D & Lens recommendation

AndyK. · 11-12-2011, 03:11 AM

Hey, I just got my 60D about 6 months ago and I'm planning to get new lens.
I currently use the kit lens which is 18-135mm.
I'm looking for a lens that is an all around lens that will be good in car shooting, city/landscape shooting, and a daily basis lens.
What are some specific lens that fit in these categories?
Also, I'm not really sure I'm satisfied with a 60D or maybe I'm just using kit lens. I'm still a beginner at DSLRS.

Thank you, Andy.

derekL · 11-12-2011, 03:43 AM

I have the 60D as well and I think the kit lens is a really good daily lens. It gives you a really good range as a daily should. If you want a lens that is more fit for car/landscape shooting try getting a lens with a wider angle. As to what specific lens, I'll let the pros answer that

vachss · 11-12-2011, 11:40 AM

Ask yourself what capability you feel is lacking in the kit lens.
Focal length: Do you need to go longer or wider?
Speed: Do you need to shoot in lower light or produce shallower depth of field?
Sharpness: Do you just feel you aren't getting the crispness in your images you desire?

If 2 or 3 I'd consider something like the 17-55/2.8IS (though it's kind of pricey) or possibly some of the cheaper (but sharp) primes like the 50/1.4, 85/1.8 or 24/2.8.
If 1 then something like the 10-22 for ultrawide scenes and the 55-250 for moderate telephoto.

UdubBadger · 11-12-2011, 01:09 PM

^ agree 100% unless you're ready to start spending SERIOUS $$$ on L lenses.

hurricane56 · 11-12-2011, 01:50 PM

I got the same kit as you a few months ago. I sold my kit lens and picked up a 24-105mm f4 IS L. It's a great lens that will cover most uses including general purpose, walkaround vacation/travel, and some portraiture. The image stabilizer is a nice feature, but there are some minor downsides.

Since you're on a crop-frame, 22mm on the wide end is never really wide enough compared to what you had on the kit lens at 18mm. And, f4 aperture might limit you in low-light or indoor situations. I've found that it's a great lens with good contrast and sharpness, but if you're serious about plunking money down on L glass, you'll probably end up buying more lenses to cover the wide and telephoto focal lengths.

SS e93 · 11-12-2011, 04:26 PM

I had the same kit. I got a sigma 30 as my first lens just to help with low light, and then eventually got the 17-55 and sigma 10-20. Also 55-250 just for kicks. I am covered for the most part. Out of all my lenses, I use the 17-55 the most, and 10-20 just for different perspective for car shoots.

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derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	I have the 60D as well and I think the kit lens is a really good daily lens. It gives you a really good range as a daily should. If you want a lens that is more fit for car/landscape shooting try getting a lens with a wider angle. As to what specific lens, I'll let the pros answer that __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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vachss Captain 55 Rep 815 Posts Drives: Z4 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (1)	Ask yourself what capability you feel is lacking in the kit lens. Focal length: Do you need to go longer or wider? Speed: Do you need to shoot in lower light or produce shallower depth of field? Sharpness: Do you just feel you aren't getting the crispness in your images you desire? If 2 or 3 I'd consider something like the 17-55/2.8IS (though it's kind of pricey) or possibly some of the cheaper (but sharp) primes like the 50/1.4, 85/1.8 or 24/2.8. If 1 then something like the 10-22 for ultrawide scenes and the 55-250 for moderate telephoto.
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hurricane56 Lieutenant 37 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (9)	I got the same kit as you a few months ago. I sold my kit lens and picked up a 24-105mm f4 IS L. It's a great lens that will cover most uses including general purpose, walkaround vacation/travel, and some portraiture. The image stabilizer is a nice feature, but there are some minor downsides. Since you're on a crop-frame, 22mm on the wide end is never really wide enough compared to what you had on the kit lens at 18mm. And, f4 aperture might limit you in low-light or indoor situations. I've found that it's a great lens with good contrast and sharpness, but if you're serious about plunking money down on L glass, you'll probably end up buying more lenses to cover the wide and telephoto focal lengths.
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SS e93 Captain 27 Rep 850 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york iTrader: (2)	I had the same kit. I got a sigma 30 as my first lens just to help with low light, and then eventually got the 17-55 and sigma 10-20. Also 55-250 just for kicks. I am covered for the most part. Out of all my lenses, I use the 17-55 the most, and 10-20 just for different perspective for car shoots.
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