lens upgrades, what do i do. - DPChallenge Forums

01/05/2012 07:43:12 PM · #27

Originally posted by gcoulson:

What about the 17-40L if you're looking at this range? They can be had for as low as $400 used on FM.

Any links?

Garry

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/05/2012 08:08:34 PM · #28

Originally posted by goinskiing:

Originally posted by gcoulson:
What about the 17-40L if you're looking at this range? They can be had for as low as $400 used on FM.

Any links?

Sure, browse to your hearts content:

FM Buy&Sell

Just like Ebay, you've got to be patient and catch it at the right time. Also, some folks are willing to negotiate behind the scenes via PM.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

01/06/2012 06:46:49 AM · #29

ok, so i am in the middle of getting a tamron 28-75.

so now what do i get to cover the wide end. should i go short range and really wide or try to do as

gcoulson suggests and get a wider zoom?

Im thinking if i go wide, i should just go really wide. Like the Sigma 10-20 or the Tamron 10-24.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/06/2012 07:24:18 AM · #30

Well, I love my Sigma 10-20, but the Canon equivalent is highly rated, so consider that. I have the variable 10-20, not the constant 3.5, which is also noteworthy. The Sigma is great, well built, sorta soft, as is true of all Sigma. Great AF, great build. I bring it everywhere, and I'm glad it comes with a great case. My impression of Tamron is that it has worse AF but better IQ, and slightly lower build quality (it feels that way compared to Sigma, but I've never had an actual issue). I guess it depends HOW wide you're looking for.
Realistically, my "normal" kit is the D300, Sigma 10-20, Nikon 28-70, and 80-200. That covers everything in great quality.
Just know the Sigma isn't as SHARP nor does it have as good of contrast, but it's AF is way superior. That's your compromise between brands.
ETA: Getting a 17-40 is silly ifyou get the 28-75. At that point, get the Sigma 10-20 or the Canon 10-22 I think it is?

Message edited by author 2012-01-06 07:25:21.

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/06/2012 08:16:24 AM · #31

i had teh sigma 12-24 on my 5d very wide and istorted at 12mm but a cool effect if you like that, i paid Â£320 for it of ebay second hand and it was in great condition traded it in for a 16-35 2.8 L which i love :) its on my camera an awful lot hehe, obviously the 16-35 cost me Â£750 plus the sigma trade in but its a belting lens and i use it for gigs etc and low light so those

will you need anything wider than the 24 it pretty wide? although yeah you do actually number of shots i shoot wide

01/06/2012 08:23:55 AM · #32

i prefer sharpness to AF, I'm used to slow AF, besides its most likely for landscape where AF isn't going to be an issue any how.

i have a 60D so a 24 or the 28 i will have wont be wide enough. the 100mm is for sale on a few outlets, im in no rush to get the wide lens, but i will pull the trigger if a good deal comes along.

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/06/2012 08:28:35 AM · #33

ah yes forgot the 1.6x factor, look on flickr theyre are some cracking shots from the sigma 10-20 for crop frame sensor i almost bought it till i realised it wouldnt work with my 5d only my 20d so went for the 12-24 instead

generally when im looking for a lens i'll look on flickr for my camera and said lens to see the results

01/06/2012 09:03:46 AM · #34

Originally posted by Giles_uk:

generally when im looking for a lens i'll look on flickr for my camera and said lens to see the results

not a bad idea.

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

01/06/2012 11:40:56 AM · #35

Originally posted by Giles_uk:

generally when im looking for a lens i'll look on flickr for my camera and said lens to see the results

so how exacty do you filter by lens? the camera part i figured out.

skewsme

Canon EOS-6D

01/06/2012 12:04:52 PM · #36

you can see that here too //www.dpchallenge.com/lens.php?LENS_ID=6&view=submissions

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/06/2012 12:18:12 PM · #37

damn, not only does

Yo_spiff own the lens i want, he OWNS the lens i want!

Tamron 10-24mm

//www.dpchallenge.com/lens.php?LENS_ID=1793

Message edited by author 2012-01-06 12:19:37.

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

01/06/2012 01:03:02 PM · #38

Originally posted by mike_311:

damn, not only does Yo_spiff own the lens i want, he OWNS the lens i want!

Tamron 10-24mm

//www.dpchallenge.com/lens.php?LENS_ID=1793

lol - You adding a "rare DPC usage" req so you can do well here with your new lens?? Good luck with that quest :-)

I thought I had one years ago.... My first lens from an SLR bought in 1989.... but

jaxed and

irishblue also have it and well.... I ain't making that list in my lifetime :-)

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III