Yey - New lens

feriso

feriso

feriso

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OK, so its not going to be a mega purchase like an 'L' lens (just yet anyway) but I've just taken delivery of a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8

:D

Now I just have to wait (impatiently) until I finish work to play with it.

Next Stop

Canon 70-300 USM IS
&
Sigma 30 f/1.4

I know what'll happen soon; I'll be wanting to change the body for and xxD one :eek:

I wonder if Bonus + selling 500D kit = 50D body + lenses :confused:
 
Well I'll be interested but I don't think I get the bonus for another two months so unless you can wait?. Is it as good as the reviews say it is; supposed to be nearly as good as L but not with an L price?

Plus I might have the use the bonus to buy the 50D body before I then sell my 500D (otherwise I'd be without a body :o )
 
Nice one, enjoy it! I'm looking for a replacement kit lens and this could well be it. Been umming and aahhing over a few however, and part of me wants a silly red band round it. :p
 
Nice lens, how much did it set you back?

n1blo said:
Nice one, enjoy it! I'm looking for a replacement kit lens and this could well be it. Been umming and aahhing over a few however, and part of me wants a silly red band round it. :p
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I just got a bit of a bargain, Sigma 18-50 f2.8 Macro for £155 new. There's some more available if you're interested.
 
feriso said:
Well I'll be interested but I don't think I get the bonus for another two months so unless you can wait?. Is it as good as the reviews say it is; supposed to be nearly as good as L but not with an L price?

Plus I might have the use the bonus to buy the 50D body before I then sell my 500D (otherwise I'd be without a body :o )
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there is an L version of the 70 - 300 but that costs about 1K I've got the old black 70 - 300 which has now been superceeded by the 70 - 200 f2.8 I can email you a few shots later on though if you wish. I would say that though that it does get a little soft over 200 mm but will get some test shots done for you so you can see for yourself on both crop and full frame :)
 
£200 for the Tamron.

FAO n1blo - I did actually consider the Canon 17-40L for this reason but I was pursuaded that the Tammy was better value for money at the moment and that working this way up would be make me more appreciative of the L when I did.
 
Raikiri said:
I just got a bit of a bargain, Sigma 18-50 f2.8 Macro for £155 new. There's some more available if you're interested.
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bloody hell thats cheap.

i found my old one was so sharp it made peoples eyes bleed :D

shame it doesnt work on a non-crop otherwise id have kept it.
 
Hope you enjoy the new lens feriso :D

Raikiri said:
Yeah, they're very similar from what I've seen. Ever so slightly softer wide open at 50mm but better macro and build.

Link here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130473809768&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

It says refurbished but mine arrived with seal, warranty card etc. all intact.
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Thanks for the link Raikiri, just got one myself after deliberating between the Tamron and the Sigma at significantly higher prices. :)

Was edging towards the Tamron before your link.
 
I think even for £50 I still would have got the Tamron; my heart+head were set on it and I wasn't going to be swayed. If I don't like it then I can always sell it on at no loss.
 
WOW, Thats a killer deal!! Its a shame they dont have the Nikon fit version otherwise I would have definately picked one up also :(
 
feriso said:
I think even for £50 I still would have got the Tamron; my heart+head were set on it and I wasn't going to be swayed. If I don't like it then I can always sell it on at no loss.
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The Tamron is a great lens, I'd be more than happy with one, wish I had posted this earlier but kept forgetting :)
 
just bought one of those sigma's. i was tossing up between this and a tamron. with 2 children, the bargain price sealed the deal.
thanks for the tip :D:D
hopefully i will be as happy as you are with yours!
 
Right, I'm home and it's one - one thing compared with the kit lens is its heavy (comparatively). Its a good weighty feeling though, makes the kit lens feel/look like a toy now :o that and the body now looks a bit puny - damn upgradeyitis :p

A few snaps in my dim study proves it works but I'm not going to post any yet as they'd be a bit boring.

Fortunately I'm off to Newcastle (Tyne) tomorrow for work and I have a free evening so I might so snapping as I'm staying right by the bridge.

Have to say its a cracking purchase already - although the wife doesn't know yet and I'll see how long before (or if) she spots it :D
 
my sigma just arrived - very happy :D
im looking forward to seeing everyone's pics taken with their new kit lens replacements!
 
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