Im currently looking to purchase some new lenses..
The lenses i currently have are in my sig. Now im looking for a mid range/walkabout lens that could possibly replace the kit lens and be wide angle at the same time. Also looking for something fairly long for motorsport/nature photography, maybe lobger than the sigma i already have or better quality as im finding my sigma a little soft. Have also been looking into wide angle lenses as well, specifically the sigma 10-22mm F4.5-6.5 and the sigma 17-35mm F2.8-4.
Been to my local camera shops this morning and had a look around. One of the shops is ordering in a 135-400 f4.5-5.6 apo dg sigma, 170-500 F5.6-6.3 apo dg sigma and the new 17-70 F2.8-4.5 sigma to have a look at and play with
The chap that i spoke to also suggested that the sigma 10-22 was better than the sigma 17-35 as it was much wider and sharper. He did mention that the 17-35 would be better in low light conditions as it has a larger aperature (please correct if that is wrong)
With regard to the tripod the guy showed me a manfrotto 718 tripod which looked ok. and then he showed me the 190cl or pro, cant remember which one and the 486 head. He also pointed out the pistol grip head as well.
I think from looking at the tripods the way to go is to buy a set of legs and then get whatever head i need, then i can add different heads as i need them.
If anyone has any other suggestions/advice or can post samples of pics taken with any of the above lenses or other lenses that are being suggested i would be very grateful.
could do with as much help as possible
thanks
Anthony
The lenses i currently have are in my sig. Now im looking for a mid range/walkabout lens that could possibly replace the kit lens and be wide angle at the same time. Also looking for something fairly long for motorsport/nature photography, maybe lobger than the sigma i already have or better quality as im finding my sigma a little soft. Have also been looking into wide angle lenses as well, specifically the sigma 10-22mm F4.5-6.5 and the sigma 17-35mm F2.8-4.
Been to my local camera shops this morning and had a look around. One of the shops is ordering in a 135-400 f4.5-5.6 apo dg sigma, 170-500 F5.6-6.3 apo dg sigma and the new 17-70 F2.8-4.5 sigma to have a look at and play with
The chap that i spoke to also suggested that the sigma 10-22 was better than the sigma 17-35 as it was much wider and sharper. He did mention that the 17-35 would be better in low light conditions as it has a larger aperature (please correct if that is wrong)
With regard to the tripod the guy showed me a manfrotto 718 tripod which looked ok. and then he showed me the 190cl or pro, cant remember which one and the 486 head. He also pointed out the pistol grip head as well.
I think from looking at the tripods the way to go is to buy a set of legs and then get whatever head i need, then i can add different heads as i need them.
If anyone has any other suggestions/advice or can post samples of pics taken with any of the above lenses or other lenses that are being suggested i would be very grateful.
could do with as much help as possible
thanks
Anthony
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