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Originally Posted by Senna4ever  If you're impressed with the canon version, don't try the Sony Zeiss & Nikon 24-70 f2.8 lenses - you'll be disappointed. | So the brick i just bought is 'lacking' compared to the Ziess and Nikor? 
and i've seen great reviews on that Tokina UWA for the APS-C's...looks like a great third party lens.
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Originally Posted by Mashimaro So the brick i just bought is 'lacking' compared to the Ziess and Nikor?
and i've seen great reviews on that Tokina UWA for the APS-C's...looks like a great third party lens. | Yeah, the canon is the oldest design. It's fine on a 5DmkII, but due to the pixel density of the 50D or 7D, you'll notice that it could be better on the latter two bodies. It's a bit less sharp than the Nikon, and flares a bit more. The Sony is the sharpest of the three, but to me, it seems as if Zeiss sacrificed some bokeh quality for ultimate sharpness. I did a test shot with the Zeiss on a A900 body, and it is absolutely amazing, but the bokeh isn't as smooth & creamy as the canon & Nikon. The Nikon is probably the best balanced one, but there are rumours of a new Canon 24-70 IS, which should be much better.
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10-01-2009, 01:38 PM
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Yup, just read up on those 2 lenses...they look pretty damn good!
but geez, the cost of the Nikkor is up there at $2G's USD. ouch!
i'm thinking of going with a full frame body in the future, hence why i purchased the 24-70 in the meantime over the 17-55 EFS lens. 
seems like a lot of people are happy with the Canon so i feel it's a safe bet. however, an IS version is probably going to hit the markets in the near future i'm thinking as well, but that should bring the price up quite a bit as well (add another 400bux?).
What do you think of Leica lenses? their image quality looks great from the sample pics i've seen so far.
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10-01-2009, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mashimaro Yup, just read up on those 2 lenses...they look pretty damn good!
but geez, the cost of the Nikkor is up there at $2G's USD. ouch!
i'm thinking of going with a full frame body in the future, hence why i purchased the 24-70 in the meantime over the 17-55 EFS lens.
seems like a lot of people are happy with the Canon so i feel it's a safe bet. however, an IS version is probably going to hit the markets in the near future i'm thinking as well, but that should bring the price up quite a bit as well (add another 400bux?).
What do you think of Leica lenses? their image quality looks great from the sample pics i've seen so far. | Leica and Zeiss lenses are on an entirely different level from Canon/Nikon/non-Zeiss Sony. Contrast, colour, sharpness, resolution & detail rendition are miles ahead. There's a reason why my Leica 35mm f1.4 cost $4500 vs. the Canon 35mm f1.4, which only costs $1500.
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10-07-2009, 11:00 PM
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wondering if i should change my tamron 17-50mm to the nikon 17-55mm
havent played with the nikon but the photos ppl put out with it seem to have better colours / contrast? sharpess is the same
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10-07-2009, 11:06 PM
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The Nikon has more contrast and should be sharper.
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I need some input for my next walk-around lens, other then the 18-55 kit lens that i have.
I'm thinking of a 17-85, what do you all think?
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10-13-2009, 06:45 AM
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My 40D came with the EF-S 17-85 IS USM, and I like it! :thumbup: For something packaged as a kit lens, it's pretty clean, and a good complement to my older EF 75-300 - nice to have a little overlap rather than a 20mm gap (I had the 18-55 with my 300D).
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Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro
Any one have experience with it?
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10-21-2009, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by LC21 I need some input for my next walk-around lens, other then the 18-55 kit lens that i have.
I'm thinking of a 17-85, what do you all think? | i had a 17-85 and sold it about a month ago.
you'll find that it's very soft from the 17-50 range. they're not too bad in the used market (price wise, as i find the BNIB prices to be rediculous).
focal range is great for a walk around lens though.
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Originally Posted by K-Dub Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro
Any one have experience with it? | It's okay, nowhere near as good as the Nikon 105 VR or Canon 100 IS.
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Tamron has just announced a 17-50mm f2.8 IS/VR, shipping immediately.
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10-22-2009, 08:51 AM
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^interesting...i wonder how it is, compared to the Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS?
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i played with the tamron in japan a few weeks ago. quite impressed but it's weakest point is at 17mm in terms of corner sharpness. then again, it's best bang for the buck
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10-22-2009, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mashimaro ^interesting...i wonder how it is, compared to the Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS? | Not sure, but the new Canon 15-85mm is insane sharp.
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10-23-2009, 01:57 AM
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what's a decent budget walk around lens for canon? any suggestions? shooting a xsi.
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10-23-2009, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by LC21 what's a decent budget walk around lens for canon? any suggestions? shooting a xsi. | Tamron 17-50mm
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Originally Posted by Senna4ever Not sure, but the new Canon 15-85mm is insane sharp. | true, i've seen some pretty nice sample pics on POTN as well...but the cost is the only downside IMO.
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got a 17-55. love it.
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11-29-2009, 06:31 PM
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17-55 2.8is or 17-40 L for my rebel xt? feel like finally upgrading the kit lens...
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17-55 for the extra stop of light.
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Originally Posted by Senna4ever 17-55 for the extra stop of light. | is there a big difference in the sharpness of the two lens?
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12-05-2009, 06:31 PM
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Body: Canon Rebel T1i
Current lens: EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit lens
For sure I want to get the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
But now, here is my dilemma! I'm stuck between a few lenses. I don't want to be spending over $900 after taxes. So here are my options (if there is something better, please recommend it)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS + Canon EF 28mm f2.8
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Canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM
OR even this one...
Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM I'm really leaning towards this lens though | |
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Originally Posted by //RacingSpirit>> is there a big difference in the sharpness of the two lens? | The 17-40 is sharper IIRC by a little bit. Quote:
Originally Posted by vietfx Body: Canon Rebel T1i
Current lens: EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit lens
For sure I want to get the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
But now, here is my dilemma! I'm stuck between a few lenses. I don't want to be spending over $900 after taxes. So here are my options (if there is something better, please recommend it)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS + Canon EF 28mm f2.8
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Canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM
OR even this one...
Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM I'm really leaning towards this lens though | I'd personally get the 70-200 f4, but it all comes down to what your needs are.
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12-05-2009, 07:12 PM
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Vietfx, i ran into the same dilemma when i was new to photography as well. I wanted more reach then what my kit lens gave me. Even tho it was a fine first lens. If i was you i'd pick up a used 50mm 1.8 and get the 70-200 f4. It might seem like alot more money, but its a worth while investment. There is one for sale in the classifieds here on revscene, and its a decent price too. Those other two lenses won't give you, what the 70-200 F4 will. As well if you pick up the L, if you wanted you could basically sell it for the same price that you got it for. Its a good choice.
In my personal experiance, super zooms like all the 18-200's are convient but not that great. I always like to think, a lens that less is alot more then a lens that does alot.
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