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06/02/2008 05:20:16 PM · #1 |
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I've looked through the forums and have seen a couple topics about cheap lens recommendations. None of the topics really conformed to what I'm asking though.
I bought the Canon 50mm f/1.8 probably 7-8 months ago and love it. I think I spent a total of $72 after shipping. The general consensus of lenses is that you get what you pay for. As far as I'm concerned the performance of the 50mm is stellar for the price.
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With the vast array of equipment in the DPC user base, I was wondering if anyone knows of other lenses that have such a price/performance ratio comparable to the 50mm..? Are there any? Does anyone disagree with my rating of this lens?
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Lens | Price (Lowest Found) | DPC Examples | Review
Canon 35mm f/2 | $224 | Examples | FM
Canon 85/1.8 | $338 | Examples | FM
Canon 17-40/4 L | $649 | Examples | FM
Canon 200/2.8 L | $689 | Examples | FM
Tamron 28-75/2.8 | $367 | Examples | FM
Tamron 55-200mm f4.0-5.6 Di II LD | $169 | Examples|photo.net
Tokina 11-16 2.8 | $569 | No Examples | kenrockwell
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO | $329 | Examples | FM
Message edited by author 2008-06-02 19:30:41. |
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06/02/2008 06:39:21 PM · #2 |
I think you will get very little disagreement that the performance of the 50/1.8 *for the dollar* is outstanding. There are other great values in Canon lenses and third-party lenses. A few of the ones I'm aware of:
- Canon 35/2
- Canon 85/1.8
- Tamron 28-75/2.8
- Canon 17-40/4 L
- Canon 200/2.8 L
There are a number of others. |
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06/02/2008 06:43:49 PM · #3 |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO
Tamron 55-200mm f4.0-5.6 Di II LD
Agree re the 50mm f1.8 - oustanding lens for the price
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06/02/2008 06:58:36 PM · #4 |
Assuming the Tokina 11-16 2.8 lives up to its early hype... KR absolutely loved it (and he usually hates on 3rd party lenses), and the photozone test demonstrates better resolution characteristics than any APS-C ultrawide on the market.
All this for $569 at B&H. Sounds like a winner to me... I can't wait to test drive one!
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06/02/2008 07:31:46 PM · #5 |
outside of the kit lenses from canon, and the 50mm 1.8 - the 2nd place winner is the 17-40 f:4L pretty much tied with the 17-85 canon ef...
that's just dpc users. the 50mm 1.8 II is by far the most owned lens ;}
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06/03/2008 12:43:29 AM · #6 |
| bump for night crowd (EST) |
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06/03/2008 11:59:07 AM · #7 |
I would HIGHLY suggest adding the following inexpensive bit of magic:
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon
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06/03/2008 01:46:07 PM · #8 |
I'd add the Tokina 10-17mm. Gives you a fisheye and ultra-wide angle in the same lens, for under $500. Very sharp lens!
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06/03/2008 03:38:24 PM · #9 |
Forgot this one
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro
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