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[boxeraddict]

Originally posted by Senna4ever
What kind of photography do you want to do?

Not sure, I just like taking good pics

[Senna4ever]

Since you already have the 28-55, how about the 75-300? Then maybe later get a macro lens.

[FishTaco]

just adopted the Canon EF 24-105 mm f/4 L IS USM

merry christmas me

[bikerx]

sighs i don't know if i should let go of my 10-20 sigma and get a 17-40 f4L

i just bought a 15mm fish eye off Levitron. and i can lens correct it and it'd b pretty much the same wideness. as my usuable 10mm. considering i had harsh vignetting at 10mm. i have to shoot at 12mm to prevent vignetting.

currently have
10-20 sigma
15mm fisheye 2.8
28-75 2.8tamron
70-200 2.8sigma
85mm 1.8
50mm 1.8

GRRR what to do. or should i just keep my set up as is. all this going on my 1d mark2 (1.3 crop).. sold my xt .

[trix25]

Originally posted by Senna4ever
The Tamron 18-250 seems to be an awesome lens in its range. About $500. The Tamron 18-200 is about $400.

The Sigma 18-200 OS lens is about $600.

just to clarify the tamron 18-250mm that you are referring to is the the tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD IF AF. if so, which one would be the choose between the tamron 18-250mm vs the Sigma 18-200mm OS AF IS?? even giving up the 50mm...would that be much of a difference??? i would like to pick one up soon for my vacation so this lens will be replacing my currrent kit lens. TIA

edit: added links
Tamron 18-250mm
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=43&page=1

Sigma 18-200mm
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...hp?product=332

also is it worth it to give up 50mm for better IQ or to just stick with the longer range??

[Senna4ever]

Originally posted by trix25
is it worth it to give up 50mm for better IQ or to just stick with the longer range??

Only you can answer that.

[[HuCk DuCk]]

don't forget the OS

[trix25]

Originally posted by [HuCk DuCk]
don't forget the OS

anyways after some research and careful analysis...i went and got the sigma 18-200 DC OS AF rather than the Tamron 18-250. it was a pretty hard decision cause the tamron had slightly better IQ based on testings but Sigma has the OS and better built quality which tipped the edge for me. will update you guys later once i get the chance to try it out.

[[HuCk DuCk]]

please do as i am seriously looking at this lens as well

[mos_skeeto]

ditto please. test shots too if you have time

[smurf]

anyone have any idea which one offer the best bang for the buck for the 2 lenses? pros and cons?


they are almost similar in price. $999 vs $1299.

is the Canon worth th extra $300? I know Canon will have better resell value.
and is the canon IS really worth the extra $600?

I heard Canon's L series version II is coming out in the summer..is this true?

[mos_skeeto]

for my xti, i was looking at the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 and wondering if it's worth the price to get something with a f/2.8 rather than f/3.5. My kit is a f/3.5 so I never used something at f/2.8. The alternative is to get something with IS but using point and shoot IS before, it doesn't really help when there are things moving about.

[IMASA]

Your kit is a f/3.5 but it's not a constant f/3.5 right? It's probably like a f/3.5-5.6. the Tamron would be a constant f/2.8 throughout the zoom range and it does make a big difference. I have read good things about that Tamron and I'm thinking about getting one myself since they just released their own AF-S equivilent for Nikon.

[[HuCk DuCk]]

Originally posted by IMASA
Your kit is a f/3.5 but it's not a constant f/3.5 right? It's probably like a f/3.5-5.6. the Tamron would be a constant f/2.8 throughout the zoom range and it does make a big difference. I have read good things about that Tamron and I'm thinking about getting one myself since they just released their own AF-S equivilent for Nikon.

you would be correct on the kit lens being a 3.5-5.6

and to michelin man, IS at that range i've found is rarely ever used. for me anyways

[Tim Budong]

im lookin at 2 lens, for an OK skilled photographer...
will this lens be ok for a walkaround?

Canon EF-S 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 USM

also..
im thinkin of this macro lens. Mainly gonna be shooting shit like toys n such..

EF-S 60mm 2.8 USM

and i need some advice for a good fisheye..it seems that the canon and sigma ones work better on the 5d or other prograde shit..is that false..or is there a cheaper alternative..i just want a fisheye for the fun factor, but still get quality shots

[[HuCk DuCk]]

what camera are you using?

10-22 doesn't afford that much of a range.

a lot of wide angle shots but not so much on the midrange shots. but again its all in personal preference.

with that being said, i doni't have much experience with short lenses =)

[Tim Budong]

Canon 400d
hmm
well..cant afford these ritght now anyways
its one or the other
hahaha

[Senna4ever]

The 10-22 is pretty wide. You may be better off with a 16-35.

[Slo40]

Originally posted by smurf
anyone have any idea which one offer the best bang for the buck for the 2 lenses? pros and cons?


they are almost similar in price. $999 vs $1299.

is the Canon worth th extra $300? I know Canon will have better resell value.
and is the canon IS really worth the extra $600?

I heard Canon's L series version II is coming out in the summer..is this true?

if you are using the canon hand held alot, then yes the IS is worth every penny. I am extremely happy with my 70-200 f/2.8L IS and use it almost exclusively hand held - even at 200mm. It's a huge investment, but if you get the chance to try both side by side I'm sure you'd agree.

[bcruskie]

Hi, im relatively new to photography with DSLR and i was wondering what lenses are must have for high-amature use. I always look thru automotive shots and it makes me wonder how do you bend object out of shape. I have Canon Rebel so i would appriciate any input on this mather.... THank you

[Senna4ever]

Tell us what you like to shoot most often...your question is too general to answer.

It's 'lenses,' not 'linses,' BTW.

[bcruskie]

Thanks and sorry for my grammar
Well i like the automotive pictures where middle of the picture is kind of zoomed in and looks like a fish eye but in reverse effect...

[naomi]

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[Senna4ever]

100/105mm is a bit long for portraits on a crop body. 60mm-85mm would be more pleasing to the eye.

[Mananetwork]

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