07-04-2011, 11:00 AM
You want a cheap/affordable standard zoom, of not too much weight. The Tarmon 28-75mm f2.8 XD Di is indeed an option. Not sure how it compares to that old 28-70 you had, but in the center it is a sharp lens, and the corners are ok. At half a kilo, it is not light, but light for an f2.8 lens.
Another option can be the very affordable Canon EF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 USM (I or II). It focusses silently, fast and accurately on the 5D, and is reasonably sharp when you stop down a bit. Problem is availability in the Netherlands (has not been carried by Canon here for many years now) but if you find it for instance 2nd hand, it is a nice lens for the money.
Saw one on market place with original box for €150 for instance.
With either of those, I would get a Canon EF 24mm f2.8 for the distortion free wide angle shots... a contrasty lens, low in distortion, sharp, compact and light.. Great to also bring along (weight) and make wide landscape shots, when you need a bit better optics.
Another option can be the very affordable Canon EF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 USM (I or II). It focusses silently, fast and accurately on the 5D, and is reasonably sharp when you stop down a bit. Problem is availability in the Netherlands (has not been carried by Canon here for many years now) but if you find it for instance 2nd hand, it is a nice lens for the money.
Saw one on market place with original box for €150 for instance.
With either of those, I would get a Canon EF 24mm f2.8 for the distortion free wide angle shots... a contrasty lens, low in distortion, sharp, compact and light.. Great to also bring along (weight) and make wide landscape shots, when you need a bit better optics.