7D upgrading to 5DMKII.. Need lens help..

[NikTyler]

I do mostly Architectural / Commercial photography. I am upgrading from my Canon 7D (I shoot with a 10-22mm) to a 5DMKII for the full frame features. In a perfect world I want to buy a 24mm Tilt Shift for it but I simply cannot afford it.

They have a package bundle for the 5D that comes with a 24-105mm f/4. Would I get the same full frame shots as I would with a 24mm tilt shift?

I was also thinking about just scrapping the bundle and getting the 24-70mm f/2.8. I cannot decide nor does my knowledge about photography allow me to decide for myself.

Anybody have any suggestions?

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[RichardTaylor]

I have never used a tilt shift lens.

The field of view should be the same (with the tilt shift lens normal).
However the Canon 24-105 F4 IS L lens has a fair bit of distortion at the wide end.


(1) Here is an example at 24mm on a 5D. Notice the gutter. I have not tried to correct this.


It may be correctable when PPing.

[3bayjunkie]

yeah definitely get the f/2.8 if you are doing architecture you aren't going to need more than a 70mm. that would be a great lens for you

[NikTyler]

Thanks for all your help guys. I'm buying the MkII now with the 24-70mm f/4.

Love this website and it's people.

Thanks again!!

[Tzetsin]

Originally Posted by NikTyler

Thanks for all your help guys. I'm buying the MkII now with the 24-70mm f/4.

Love this website and it's people.

Thanks again!!

um... that was the 24-70 F2.8... right?

;D

I've got this lens... i cant think of a single bad thing to say about it.

[Tzetsin]

distortion is no biggie, both lightroom and photoshop have profiles that fix that kind of thing for you.

[NikTyler]

Originally Posted by Tzetsin

um... that was the 24-70 F2.8... right?

;D

I've got this lens... i cant think of a single bad thing to say about it.

Yes sorry, it's f/2.8 not f/4

[3bayjunkie]

Originally Posted by Tzetsin

distortion is no biggie, both lightroom and photoshop have profiles that fix that kind of thing for you.

I actually welcome the distortion. but i can see how in architectural photography you may not want it.

[inkista]

Originally Posted by NikTyler

They have a package bundle for the 5D that comes with a 24-105mm f/4. Would I get the same full frame shots as I would with a 24mm tilt shift?

Hell no. The 24-105 is particularly annoying at 24mm with C/A and distortion. These aren't fatal flaws, since you can correct these in post, but it could be a PITA to have to do it for every shot. The TS-E 24L II actually beats the pants off the 24/1.4L, from all reports. Then again, it is slower.

The 24-105 is the full-frame L kit lens. Terrific walkaround/travel lens, and the stabilization is great for cityscapes at night. But as an architectural lens, I'd say it's good, but there are probably better choices.

I was also thinking about just scrapping the bundle and getting the 24-70mm f/2.8.

Just me, but I'd say that this one is probably not that much better for your uses than the 24-105. Folks who get it primarily do so for portrait and available light capability. Just me, but if you really want a wide angle solution on full frame that doesn't cost an arm and a leg until you can get your TS-E, I'd say go for the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM. The cheap full-frame ultrawide. The EF 16-35 f/2.8L USM II is the higher-end choice, but if you don't need the f/2.8, the 17-40 apparently performs just as well or better.

And get PTLens or some other form of lens correction software to fix distortion and CA issues.

[3bayjunkie]

I was thinking he may want to throw part of a building out of focus for effect. That Is why i suggested getting the 2.8 Plus i don't think he is going to need 105 milimieters to get a photo of a building.