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05/21/2007 04:06:07 PM · #1 |
| can anyone help me i want to get some lenses for my 400d it has the 18-55 that came with it i want a 70-300 and a good macro lens but i cant make my mind up on what to get at the moment im torn between the 70-300 sigma APO and tamron DILD and the macros tamron sp90 or sigma 70/105/150 i am more swayed towards the sigma there seems to be more pictures here from them than tamron as to what macro size i am unsure any help would be great thanks jamie. |
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05/21/2007 04:09:57 PM · #2 |
I'm a Sigma fan but thats just my opinion. However the Tamron 90mm macro is a fantastic lens.
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05/21/2007 04:18:13 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by chickenloop:
can anyone help me i want to get some lenses for my 400d it has the 18-55 that came with it i want a 70-300 and a good macro lens but i cant make my mind up on what to get at the moment im torn between the 70-300 sigma APO and tamron DILD and the macros tamron sp90 or sigma 70/105/150 i am more swayed towards the sigma there seems to be more pictures here from them than tamron as to what macro size i am unsure any help would be great thanks jamie. |
I've had my Sigma 105mm macro lens for several months now, and think it's the greatest! I am amazed at the sharpness of the photos I get. With the 105mm, you'll get good working distance in macro, and the lens is a very good all around lens as well. It has become my lens of choice.
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05/21/2007 04:20:21 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by cryan:
I'm a Sigma fan but thats just my opinion. However the Tamron 90mm macro is a fantastic lens. |
I'm a Sigma fan also. But, I also own the Tamron 28-75.
What exactly are you looking for? Ultrazoom, standard zoom, macro, etc? What's your budget? Sigma has a 70-200 f/2.8 macro lens...........
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05/21/2007 04:22:54 PM · #5 |
| I want a 28-300 in either one of these brands. That would be sweet. |
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05/21/2007 04:28:58 PM · #6 |
| I've had the 90mm tamron macro now for a month and like it alot as well this lens also does well as a portait lens as it's 90mm and not 105mm. But in general I really don't care weather it is the tamron or the sigma... allthough I like the colors on my tamrons better. This said Original lenses is for the most part a better choice I know this is the case for Nikon anyhow, but who can afford those if you want from 12-400 mm... |
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05/21/2007 04:30:37 PM · #7 |
| i want somthing to take me from where my 18-55 finishes to around 300 area and also a dedicated macro my budget is around £200 for the zoom and about £300 for the macro both can be bought from ebay new around these prices or in store etc still unsure about macro size want to get birds plants and mainly dragonfly shots etc maby bees flys .so unsure about focal length of the macro too:-( |
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05/21/2007 05:17:14 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by chickenloop:
i want somthing to take me from where my 18-55 finishes to around 300 area and also a dedicated macro my budget is around £200 for the zoom and about £300 for the macro both can be bought from ebay new around these prices or in store etc still unsure about macro size want to get birds plants and mainly dragonfly shots etc maby bees flys .so unsure about focal length of the macro too:-( |
I use a sigma 105mm DG, excellent lens.
If you buy second hand make sure you get the "DG" version.
But a second hand 105mm macro for £200 and canon 70-300is for £400.
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05/21/2007 05:24:08 PM · #9 |
| I don't think you can go wrong with the SP90 by Tamron ... you can check out a good review of it on Thom Hogan's site .. www.bythom.com |
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05/21/2007 05:25:31 PM · #10 |
The Tammy is awesome...here is a buddies shot using the SP 90mm
//www.pbase.com/hotduck/image/48379384
Message edited by author 2007-05-21 17:25:41. |
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05/22/2007 09:09:50 AM · #11 |
well i bit the bullet and bought the 70-300apo dg sigma still stuck on the macro guy in shop was no help. |
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05/22/2007 09:27:58 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by boomtap:
I want a 28-300 in either one of these brands. That would be sweet. |
I got the tamron 28-300mm and it is great. so much flexibility for a walkaround.
They have just announced an "VC" (Vibration Control) version too, so are now playing with the big boys in the Image Stabalisation field! |
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05/22/2007 09:54:15 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by pix-al:
Originally posted by boomtap:
I want a 28-300 in either one of these brands. That would be sweet. |
I got the tamron 28-300mm and it is great. so much flexibility for a walkaround.
They have just announced an "VC" (Vibration Control) version too, so are now playing with the big boys in the Image Stabalisation field! |
No way! That would be cool, because I am a shaky guy. |
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