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03/07/2005 09:56:27 PM · #1 |
Getting close to ordering my equipment and want to start off on the right foot. I would like to have one walk around lens that I will use for everyday shooting. My subjects will consist of my 2 and 4 year olds, group family pictures of about 20-30 people, and landscapes. The three options I'm considering are:
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Canon 17-40 4L
Tamron 16-35
What do you think???
Other lenses I'm getting are the Canon 50mm 1.8 and the 70-200 4L.
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03/07/2005 09:58:32 PM · #2 |
I'm actually thinking of get the Tamron 28-75 2.8 AND the Canon 17-40 4L. Also waiting for reviews on the Sigma 10-20mm super wide.
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03/07/2005 10:29:31 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by RickH:
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Canon 17-40 4L
Tamron 16-35
What do you think???
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I have the Tamron 28-75 2.8 and I love it. It's the best lens in my bag. The others that I have: Canon 50 1.8 (love this too, just don't use it nearly as much now that I have the Tamron) and also the Canon 75-300 IS and the 18-55 "Kit" lens.
The 75-300 is a lot of fun. And the 18-55 helps me get the "big picture" when the Tamron just isn't wide enough.
The lenses that still tempt me are: The new Canon 10-22 and maybe someday a good 100mm macro lens.
But for an all around "keep it on the camera" lens, the Tamron has not left me wanting.
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03/07/2005 10:30:33 PM · #4 |
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03/07/2005 10:30:38 PM · #5 |
I'd say if you do more landscape and large group pics, then Tamron 17-35. If you intend to do more portrait/pic of kids, then Tamron 28-75. Both get good reviews. Check out Popular photography's website's reviews of both of them. Bob atkins website has also tested both. I think the 28-75 tested better, relatively, compared to the 17-35.
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