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08/03/2006 04:38:57 PM · #1 |
In the market for something similar to the Canon 24-70 L.
I have a 17-40mm but need something less wide but not as expensive as Lglass. Gotta be a sharp lens.
Really want to try out some Sigma lenses. Any thoughts on what would work for me with the 5D?
All thoughts and links appreciated. |
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08/03/2006 04:40:49 PM · #2 |
| I'll be the first to mention the venerable Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. |
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08/03/2006 05:44:28 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by lenkphotos:
I'll be the first to mention the venerable Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. |
...and apparently the last.
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08/03/2006 05:49:41 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
In the market for something similar to the Canon 24-70 L.
I have a 17-40mm but need something less wide but not as expensive as Lglass. Gotta be a sharp lens.
Really want to try out some Sigma lenses. Any thoughts on what would work for me with the 5D?
All thoughts and links appreciated. |
I own the Sigma 2.8 24-70 and it was a nice lens, till I dropped it. I am going (just have not pressed the button) for the Canon 24-70 for build quality.
Here is the recent thread ... I am sure there have been more
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=437413
Message edited by author 2006-08-03 17:53:03.
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08/03/2006 06:22:21 PM · #5 |
| The Tamron is really good, I like mine a lot. I haven't used the 24-70 yet, though. |
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08/03/2006 06:38:03 PM · #6 |
I use the Sigma also. Really like it it. I'm sure the Canon rocks, but, way too much $$$$.
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08/03/2006 06:39:22 PM · #7 |
Another vote here for the Tamron 28-75mm. Wonderful lens for the money.
R.
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08/03/2006 06:41:02 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Another vote here for the Tamron 28-75mm. Wonderful lens for the money.
R. |
yes! |
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08/03/2006 06:59:49 PM · #9 |
| Add my name to the Tamron 28-75 fan club. |
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08/03/2006 07:05:33 PM · #10 |
We have the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 EX DG. Its an Okay lens but definitely noticable difference in the build quality between the Canon L and the Sigma. Since testing Tamron's and Sigma's offerings in the 17-50 range I found the Tamron's build quality to be much better for the same price (obviously this was a different focal length but I'd have to say that Cindee & I both dislike the Sigma and most of that is due to the build).
If you're considering either of these brands for your 24-70 needs I'd suggest trying one out in a store but if you have to shoot blind then take a chance on the Tamron first; it just has a ton of support and having the Sigma version of this lens I'm not all that thrilled.
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08/03/2006 07:07:12 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Another vote here for the Tamron 28-75mm. Wonderful lens for the money.
R. |
Ditto...
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08/03/2006 07:13:42 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by awpollard:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Another vote here for the Tamron 28-75mm. Wonderful lens for the money.
R. |
Ditto... |
Me three! Or four! Or eleventy...whatever number we're on now! :)
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08/03/2006 08:20:57 PM · #13 |
| Looks like Tamron it is then. Thanks guys!! I do trust your advice! |
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08/04/2006 12:41:02 PM · #14 |
| i just sold my 17-40 for the 24-70. the extra 7mm width wasn't worth the $700 17-40 for me. the 24-70 is big n heavy but the pictures rock! i'm gonna keep this one for a long time |
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08/04/2006 01:08:57 PM · #15 |
Ive been borrowing my sons 24-70 for a few months and I really like it. But he is taking it back and I am in a panic. I really don't want to spend 1,200 to replace it.
My son just told me the sigma quality is better than the Tamrons. Any arguments on this? |
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08/04/2006 01:18:55 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
My son just told me the sigma quality is better than the Tamrons. Any arguments on this? |
I'd argue that. The Tamron 28-75 just rocks, with image quality virtually equivalent to the Canon 24-70. |
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08/04/2006 08:46:09 PM · #17 |
I'd argue that, too. We have the Sigma and when we were at Showcase in Atlanta a few weeks ago tried out several lenses, the Tamron included. I'd go with the Tamron.
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08/04/2006 11:28:14 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
Ive been borrowing my sons 24-70 for a few months and I really like it. But he is taking it back and I am in a panic. I really don't want to spend 1,200 to replace it.
My son just told me the sigma quality is better than the Tamrons. Any arguments on this? |
I would way argue that one... |
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08/05/2006 12:17:54 AM · #19 |
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08/05/2006 12:23:06 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Another vote here for the Tamron 28-75mm. Wonderful lens for the money.
R. |
Agreed!
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