Which walkaround travel zooms make sense for a Canon 5D Mark III?
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I upgraded to a Canon 5D Mark III from an APS-C camera, so my old 18-55mm kit lens no longer fits or gives the same field of view. I want a general-purpose lens for travel, walkaround use, portraits, and landscapes.
My ideal lens would have:
- a useful zoom range with a bit more reach than 24-70mm
- a fast aperture, ideally f/2.8
- image stabilization
I had been looking at lenses like 24-70mm and 24-105mm, but I’m unsure what is realistic on full frame and which mounts are actually compatible. What Canon EF-mount options should I consider for a 5D Mark III, and how should I choose the best focal range for my shooting?
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You can't use Nikon nor Panasonic lens, they have different mount.
For me the best option for FF Canon are Canon 24-105/f4 or Sigma 24-105/f4. Both of them offer image stabilization and are quite flexible as walkaround lens. And offer very good image quality.
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For a Canon 5D Mark III, you need a full-frame Canon EF-mount lens. The Nikon and Panasonic lenses you listed are not compatible.
Your old 18-55 on APS-C gave a field of view roughly similar to 29-88mm on full frame, so common replacements are:
- 24-70mm
- 28-75mm
- 24-105mm
If you want one flexible travel/walkaround lens with stabilization, the most commonly recommended option from the answers is a 24-105mm f/4, either Canon or Sigma. It gives more reach than 24-70 and is well suited to travel, portraits, and general use.
The key tradeoff is that you usually won’t get all three of these together in one lens: wide zoom range, constant f/2.8, and stabilization. You’ll need to prioritize.
A good way to choose is to review your old photos and sort them by focal length. If you often used the long end, 24-105 may suit you better. If you mostly stayed in a narrower range and want more speed, a 24-70 or 28-75 type lens may make more sense. If many of your shots cluster around one focal length, a prime lens could even be a better fit.
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