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Old 07-03-2008   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: Help with dilemma.

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Originally Posted by aam1234 View Post
Got it.

Out of curiosity, why do you need a long lens when traveling. I'll be traveling later this summer and will be taking the 17-40, 24-70, and for its small size and weight I'll throw the 50 1.4 in the bag too. Won't be taking any long lenses.
I am guessing that you might be shooting full frame...

I shoot 1.6x and my standard travel set up is the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and 70-200mm f/4L IS lenses on two bodies.

I couldn't get by without my long lens. I love it for isolating subjects and for compressing distances. And the reason I opted for the 70-200mm f/4L IS instead of the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens is that I can carry this lens everywhere. The f/2.8 version is too heavy.

I also have a 12-24mm Tokina and a 24-70mm f/2.8L which I used to carry along with the 70-200mm f/4L IS on three bodies. By substituting the 17-55mm for BOTH the 12-24mm and 24-70mm lenses, I save a LOT of weight.
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