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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/24/2007 06:12:24 PM · #1

So, I just opened my camera bag and found out that my kit lens has gone to the happy camera store in the sky.

Now I'm trying to decide what lens to replace it with, does anyone have any ideas of a decent replacement? I'm on a pretty tight budget so nothing more than $300-350.

I'm thinking that the Sigma AF 17-70mm looks good, of course I could buy another kit lens, or wait and see how the new 18-55 IS preforms.

Thanks in advance,
Matt

soup

Canon EOS-30D

08/24/2007 06:16:56 PM · #2

not quite as wide, but a pretty high quality lens for the money.

ex dg - and 2.8 through the zoom range.

//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/332388-REG/Sigma_547101_24_60mm_f_2_8_EX_DG.html

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

08/24/2007 06:42:44 PM · #3

Originally posted by mobster:

So, I just opened my camera bag and found out that my kit lens has gone to the happy camera store in the sky.

I read this statement several times out loud as I visualized several possible translations in my twisted mind and my curiosity is piqued. When you opened your bag, was the lens not breathing? Did you try CPR? Was it a pile of dust? Did it just disappear? Did it leave a note? ...no, really, I'm curious.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/24/2007 07:09:24 PM · #4

I did try CPR, but it was too late... It looked like it committed suicide because it heard that I was going to replace it soon.
However, the lack of a note leads me to believe that it may have been killed by my 50mm f/1.8...

ragamuffingirl

Sony Alpha NEX-5N

08/24/2007 07:10:55 PM · #5

Hunt around for a used Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5 IS USM. It's a great lens.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

08/24/2007 07:13:42 PM · #6

Originally posted by mobster:

the lack of a note leads me to believe that it may have been killed by my 50mm f/1.8...

They've been known to do that, that's why I keep my 50mmm in a separate fish tank.

Thanks for the answer. I'll label the cause of death as "natural causes" and won't bring charges against your 50mm since the victim was a kit lens after all. ;-)

DJWoodward

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

08/24/2007 07:17:28 PM · #7

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

This is popular choice. Quite a few DPCers own it with some pretty good results

DJWoodward

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

08/24/2007 07:19:10 PM · #8

Originally posted by DJWoodward:

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

This is popular choice. Quite a few DPCers own it with some pretty good results

Edit: I didn't catch the $300-$350 limit. This one may be a bit more ~$400 but it's a lot of lens for the money.

Edit Again: I meant to edit not to quote. Case of the fumble fingers I guess

Message edited by author 2007-08-24 19:21:10.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

08/24/2007 11:31:42 PM · #9

I had looked at the 28-75mm tamron however 28mm just isn't wide enough, since most of the time I used the other lens and 30mm or less.

I thought about going with the tokina 12-24mm f/4 since I used the kit lens at the wide end most of the time, but that would be stretching the budget a bit, plus I'm afraid that there would be times that I'd need the 24-50mm range.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

08/24/2007 11:35:36 PM · #10

Originally posted by mobster:

However, the lack of a note leads me to believe that it may have been killed by my 50mm f/1.8...

I don't want to stereotype or profile unjustly, but you really do have to watch those 50s. Geesh.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

08/25/2007 05:40:55 PM · #11

Originally posted by karmat:

I don't want to stereotype or profile unjustly, but you really do have to watch those 50s. Geesh.

Yeah, I think I'm going to get a different bag for it, I can't afford for it to get any of my other lenses.

hsolakidis

Nikon D50

08/25/2007 05:46:56 PM · #12

I would go for a Sigma 18-50 f/2.8. I'm starting to realise that wide apertures are so cool.

08/25/2007 09:38:44 PM · #13

Question, Did sigma improve the 18-50mm when the came out with the macro version? or is it the same optics/coating only with closer focusing?

08/26/2007 12:01:02 AM · #14

anyone?