Buying the 7D with the kit lens aside, personally I'd go for the 17-55mm f/2.8 instead of the 24-105mm. I'd rather have the wider angle and aperture, even if it would leave me with a small gap between 55 and 70mm.
Hi
I'm just about to go into boat photography and having done my research believe the 7D would be the best camera to go for.
I would like to buy a few good quality lenses and wonder if you could give me some advice ........
My initial thoughts are 70-200 f2.8 LII USM IS and the 24 - 105 f4 L IS USM - which would give me a fair range (although not wide angle) and these are L quality lenses and image stabilised.
What do you all think?
I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

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