Help with a lens please

Virdi · 18 Sep 2008 at 15:13

Hi all,

What I would really like is a Canon L Series (24-70mm) F2.8 - But this is what I cannot afford

What I'd like help on - is finding a good alternative Sigma or Tamron?

Thanks

Mr Jones · 18 Sep 2008 at 15:15

The Tamron 17-50 on a cropped sensor camera is apparently as good as it gets for an "on the budget" sharp lens for indoors and out.

monkeyspank · 18 Sep 2008 at 16:21

Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ?? lol
Love mine

domthecondom · 18 Sep 2008 at 16:21

what is your budget?

Raymond Lin · 18 Sep 2008 at 16:22

monkeyspank said:
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ?? lol
Love mine

I hated mine.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=81694&highlight=sigma

ignore the guy call d_pipa, he doesn't know what he is talking about, with comments like using higher F-stops and hand held to get a more steady shot......

Virdi · 18 Sep 2008 at 17:24

£300-£400

reddeathdrinker · 18 Sep 2008 at 17:47

monkeyspank said:
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ?? lol
Love mine

I love mine too... Have a look at the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 as well, it's had some really good reviews.

sicknote · 18 Sep 2008 at 17:59

I have the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and it is amazing value for money. It is as sharp as my 24-105mm L. Would definately recommend it.

Virdi · 18 Sep 2008 at 18:21

Are we talking about this one?

robertgilbert86 · 18 Sep 2008 at 19:04

Another Tamron vote here, cheaper and wider than the Sigma.

m3csl2004 · 18 Sep 2008 at 21:39

100% crop of my sigma 18-50 ex macro f/2.8

(actually it's not showing up for me

) - direct link
http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=100cropjg8.jpg

AtlanticP · 18 Sep 2008 at 23:45

If I could'nt afford Canon then I always went for Sigma. Seen some nasty Tamron in my time but in saying that I cant comment on Tamron stuff as it is now.

Loved my Sigma 18-50 2.8.

monkeyspank · 19 Sep 2008 at 09:54

Raymond Lin said:
I hated mine.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=81694&highlight=sigma

ignore the guy call d_pipa, he doesn't know what he is talking about, with comments like using higher F-stops and hand held to get a more steady shot......

Unlucky there mate. Mine was 2nd hand and is sharp. Usable at all apertures and really sharp IMO from f/3.5 at all lengths.

Love it tbh, the contrast is great, it's well built and balances lovely with a battery grip on a 400d. Switching to MF can be a bit fiddly as you need to push the switch and also click the ring forward/back.
Lens hood is good but getting the cap off can be fiddly with the hood on. I have the nack now

Raymond Lin · 19 Sep 2008 at 10:01

I wanted it to be good, trust me i did, i even ordered a Hoya Pro1 UV filter too, but too alte to cancel and now I have a new 82mm filter that i have no lens to put onto !

I am getting the Canon one, it costs more but i don't trust sigma anymore, it may be a bad batch but I am not getting it again, the shop might think i am taking the P.

monkeyspank · 19 Sep 2008 at 10:03

How much did you pay for the filter?

Raymond Lin · 19 Sep 2008 at 10:07

About £35 i think, was 3 weeks ago now.

Raikiri · 19 Sep 2008 at 10:25

I have a Sigma 24-60 f2.8 and it's a nice lens, paid £105 used. Sigma quality control is rubbish but if you get a good one it's worth it for the savings you make. Buying used is probably the best way to make sure you get a good one (assuming it's from a reputable seller).
I posted this in another thread a little while ago.