Tamron 10-24mm or Canon 10-22?

[rexehuk]

I'm on the market for a wide angle for my Canon 400D, I've rented the Canon 10-22mm before and I fell in love with it.

I'd like to get some views from professionals on here, on whether it's worth stretching for the extra money to get the official Canon 10-22 or whether the Tamron alternative is as good

Tamron 10-24 mm is £300, while the Canon is £500, has anyone got some really good comparisons of the lenses?

This lens will mostly be used for landscape photography.

I also want to replace my standard 400D lens with a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM Lens (anyone got views on if this is a good EDC lens?)

 

[rexehuk]

Thank you for all of the responses.

I'm somewhat "cautious" about buying a second hand lens with no warranty of fallback... Especially when it could arrive smashed and someone keeping the money (maybe I'm cynical).

Seeing as some people here seem to say Sigmas break I would probably want to spend the extra and get the Canon.

What about replacement lenses for the default 18-55mm 400D lens? I do have a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, but haven't really got good use out of it yet.

 

[rexehuk]

I've taken the plunge and acquired a 10-22mm Canon from a member on here .

Assuming he is not George Agdgdgwngo I can't wait to have it again.

Next step is acquiring a replacement stock OR telephoto lens.