400D to 5D MkII --- Lens refactoring

[theRossatron]

I took the plunge and bought a 5D MkII and what impressive low light beast it is!

My main problem is going full frame is putting my lens collection in a whole new perspective!

I have the 24-70L which although nice and wide at the wide end now I feel isn't quite long enough at 70mm although I think I'll keep it as it's a peach of a lens.

I also have the nifty 50mm F1.8 which is what it is so no major issues.

My main problems are my 10-22 EFS ultra wide angle lens will of course not fit the full frame body. I will be keeping my 400D when I don't want to cover a £1700 camera in beer etc.. I love the lens and my dilemma is should I chop it in for the 17-40L ? Will it be wide enough? I loved the 10-22 at 10mm. the 16-35 F2.8 looks great but a little on the pricey side.

I also have a cheap Tamron 70 - 300 but I think the camera deserves something a little better. Obvious choice is the 70 - 200L but I think it may be a little short especially on the full frame.

Anyone had any similiar conundrums?

[LivinLaVidaLotus]

70-200 will take a 1.4 or 2x extender don't forget If you went that way then you'd be better getting the F2.8 not the F4.

[SamHH]

Well 17mm on the 5D equates to 10.6mm on the 400d, so I don't think you'll notice much of a difference.

[RobDickinson]

For the Ultra wide, you have 2 choices, 2 lenses (10-22 + 17-40) or something like the sigma 12-24 full trame (which has quite variable quality).

For me if I was taking out a camera to the pub I'd take a P&S and leave the DSLR at home if it was going to be that risky.

And even if I did... I'd do this...

Sell the 10-22 and buy a 17-40L. This is all you need for landscapes on the 5D, its good from f4. If you realy realy need 2.8 then get the 16-35 otherwise it has no advantage.

Buy a 18-55IS for the 400D and use that as the pub lens.

For long the 70-200's are great , but if you dont need fast look at the 100-400L

[Rofly Lollers]

Congratulations on your 5Dmk2 purchase - it is an excellent camera, especially for landscapes.
I have the canon 10-22 also, and when I added a 5Dmk2 to my collection I decided on the 16-35L. It might be expensive but lenses tend to hold their value.

Edit - don't chop the 10-22 in! It's one of the best (if not the best wide angle), so hang onto it if you can.

Edited by Rofly Lollers on Saturday 9th January 14:49

[hiltonig]

I am in the same boat as I sit here reading the 5d manual, I went for the 24-70 2.8 yes it is a bit short but ill get used too it, I do wonder if I should have gone for the 24-105 one, that said I do like to have a fast lenses, this is due to old school use like i was chuffed having a 50mm 1.4 once

for pub use I should just get a good compact

Edited by hiltonig on Saturday 9th January 15:29

[theRossatron]

thanks for the replies. I'd love the F2.8 70 - 200 but it takes it into a rather pricey territory especially and then there's the price of the extender.

I'd love to hang onto the 10-22 but again not sure I can afford to do that and stump up the monies for the 17-40...

[stigmundfreud]

the 24-70 is the f2.8L? Fancy a swap for the 24-135 f4 L IS I have?