Want a great zoom lens for your Rebel XTi and don’t think you’ll be going full frame any time soon? Definitely get the EF-S 17-55 IS. It’s under $1000 now and if it weren’t for the plastic build it could have been an L (so I’ve heard).
I personally decided on the 17-40 f/4L because it became a 24-70 equivalent on my 20D. Plus I knew I’d be using it for bright outdoor walkaround purposes so I didn’t need a wider aperture. The 17-40 also costs around $700. To complement, the 70-200 f/4L IS USM would be great for me except I shoot low-light sports so I’d rather get the 70-200 f/2.8 USM (non-IS) though it would also see a lot of work as a studio-lit portrait lens.
And as far as the 85mm goes, the 50mm would basically become an 85mm. However, the 85mm would be an excellent portrait lens as it would extend out to, what? 110mm? Plus it’s a f/1.8 so…
My recommendation would be get the Canon EF 17-55 IS USM and complement it with the 85mm f/1.8. Boo-yah!
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