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Old 02-09-2013, 11:22 PM
Calculus (Yas)
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Good lenses for astrophotography?

Hello all!
Been in to observational astronomy for a while and astrophotography now looks like the next logical progression!
Haven't done much astrophotography apart from a few shots of the Milky Way.
My current camera (Canon 40D) is due for an upgrade (used it for 5 years, nearly 150k shots) and hoping to get myself the Canon 6D.

1. Is 16-35 L II a good lens for wide-field astrophotography? I am thinking of getting myself this lens for daytime/normal shoots (I generally shoot landscapes) so if this lens suits both purposes then it's two birds with one stone. I already have a 24-105 but it can't do much while mounted on a crop-sensored 40D.
2. Or do you recommend a prime lens such as Canon 14mm for this?

Thanks - advice, recommendations welcome!
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