New lens - what to buy?

[anxela]

I have a Canon 40D, so it's not a full frame, but I'm debating which zoom area to go for. I currently have a 50 mm and a 70-200.

So what I'm missing is the wide angle area. But I'm not sure if I should go for the 24-70 or the 17-50 (I've been looking at the Sigma lenses of this kind, both are f/2.8). The 24-70 won't be that wide on my camera, but it's still a nice zoom area. (I tried the new Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 in the store; the focusing was very fast.) Any suggestions?

[LauraBean]

I just got the Canon 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 for my 40D, and it's one you might want to take a look at unless the constant f/2.8 is important to you. My widest lens before was 28mm, and I am really having fun with the 15mm end. The IS is excellent, and since I typically use flash indoors anyway, I felt OK with the slower lens. And I really like the range. I've only had it a few days, but I'm very happy with it so far.

[Jen D]

I love my 24-70mm. It rarely leaves my camera

[katrinak]

The 17-40 is the most inexpensive of Cannon's L Series lenses. It is NICE GLASS for the price and works so well with the 30D and 40D cameras. It is my go to wide angle lens It is only a f/4.0 but in outdoor situations or with flash it gives you all you need for about $500.

[echogirl]

I love my 24-70mm as well but I have a full frame camera.
So funny because I need the 70-200mm! (Need is so relative isn't it! )

[anxela]

This is going to be a tough decision... (But a fun one, anyway!)

[kmartorina]

im with Jen, the 24-70 is always on my camera, great all purpose and travel lens.

[anxela]

This keeps getting harder... I think I have to go back and try lenses once more.

The price is about the same for the two lenses I've been looking at, so I can't use that as an argument.

The 17-50 has image stabilization. The 24-70 not. But the 24-70 works on a full-frame body if I want to upgrade some time. The 17-50 doesn't. I tend to take photos in the telephoto range. That shouts 24-70. (I'm just thinking out loud here.)

[RandyP]

Get the 24-70. I have that and use it 90% of the time and love it.

[cedarhil]

the Tamron 15-50 2.8 vc (vibration control) is my choice! love the extra light and the stability.

[Amy L]

Another vote for the 24-70. I love mine!

[anxela]

I bought the 24-70 today! It was a tough decision, but I think it was a good one.
I haven't taken many pics yet, but I like it. It's so strange to walk around with a rather light weight zoom lens.