« Reply #214 on: July 31, 2011, 02:09:22 PM »
I've got these two lenses as well. I think they are fantastic for taking pictures of my family, which is the main reason why I bought everything. I normally use the 50 1.4 in low light situations, like around the house. The 17-55 2.8 is my main walk around lens.
I wish I could justify a lens with a longer reach. It would be nice for concerts that allow photography, or landscapes, etc.
As an aside: Photography + Recording = major damage to bank account. At least with the photography, I can justify to my wife because my pictures of the family are about 10x better since upgrading to the DSLR + lenses from the Sony F828. But the recording....it's a much harder sell!
I know Primes and L's are so desired, but I love my 17mm-55mm 2.8 IS. One lens that can shoot in a variety of conditions and as long as you can accept EF-S lenses you are set. There is no L equvelent since you either have to go to a 4.0 IS, or a 2.8 without IS.
I have a 50 1.4 that doesn't get much use because I can get most shots with the 2.8 IS.
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