i need to buy a 24-70/2.8 - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

01/16/2015 08:35:13 AM · #1

right now i'm stuck between a sigma and the Tamron. the sigma is a few hundred bucks cheaper.

from what i can see from lens comparison, the sigma is very comparable to the tamron but it loses it sharpness at 2.8 as you move up the focal length, the tamron remains sharp throughout and of course is stabilized. none of this translates to real world experience though.

im confidant the tamron would make me very happy but if i can save a few bucks.... anyone have any experience with the sigma shooting events?

EL-ROI

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

01/16/2015 09:50:09 AM · #2

In the fast paced world of event photography, you will be facing a lot of indoor low light situations requiring a wide open aperture. A loss of sharpness will leave you frustrated when you get home to process your images. Increase your keepers and spend the extra bucks to get a solid piece of equipment that will perform the way you expect it to.

I have always regretted not shelling out to get a better piece of kit!

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

01/16/2015 09:56:07 AM · #3

so by that logic i should only looking at the canon 24-70/2.8 mk2 :P

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

01/16/2015 09:56:15 AM · #4

On DXOMark it looks like the Tamron is worth the difference...as good or better than the excellent Nikkor 24-70 and if it has VR too...then wow!

//www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Tamron-SP-24-70mm-f-2.8-Di-VC-USD-Nikon-review-An-affordable-fast-standard-zoom-that-comes-out-on-top/Tamron-SP-24-70mm-f-2.8-Di-VC-USD-versus-competition

Alex_Petrini

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

01/16/2015 10:01:06 AM · #5

I have it for Nikon and it is a stunning lens!

01/16/2015 10:06:59 AM · #6

you guys aren't helping..

i'm trying to save a few bucks.

Alex_Petrini

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

01/16/2015 10:10:41 AM · #7

Originally posted by Mike:

you guys aren't helping..

i'm trying to save a few bucks.

Buy the best one, there's time to save money ;)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/16/2015 10:26:26 AM · #8

im pissed because i saw one go up on sale used for $725 and missed it. most are going $900.

tanguera

Nikon D750

01/16/2015 10:49:36 AM · #9

I have never regretted spending more for the better gear, only for spending less to get the bargain gear. Inevitably, you'll want to replace it.

I also have this Nikon lens and it's pretty much wow

Message edited by author 2015-01-16 10:49:55.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

01/16/2015 11:05:35 AM · #10

Originally posted by tanguera:

I have never regretted spending more for the better gear, only for spending less to get the bargain gear. Inevitably, you'll want to replace it.

I also have this Nikon lens and it's pretty much wow

true but sometime the difference isn't worth the premium.

see the canon 24-70mk2 and the tamron, the canon is almost twice the cost, its debatable if the paying the premium for the canon is worth it.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

01/16/2015 11:16:09 AM · #11

Originally posted by Mike:

see the canon 24-70mk2 and the tamron, the canon is almost twice the cost, its debatable if the paying the premium for the canon is worth it.

By the numbers, no it is not. Most especially because the Tammy is stabilized. The stabilization alone says the Tamron should be more expensive than the Sigma. So, bang for the buck, looks like the Tamron wins, at least by the numbers. I have no direct experience with any of the three (my 24-70 is a Mk I Canon). What the optical quality numbers don't take into account is AF performance and build quality. That you'll have to research carefully. I know the Canon versions are really well built (mine lives on the camera, is over 10 years old, and is going strong). Another consideration (perhaps) is resale value. Although for me, I don't weight this heavily, as I rarely re-sell my gear, I just accumulate it, LOL.

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Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/16/2015 11:55:51 AM · #12

Originally posted by kirbic:

Another consideration (perhaps) is resale value. Although for me, I don't weight this heavily, as I rarely re-sell my gear, I just accumulate it, LOL.

Resale value just worked like a charm for us as we switched over from Canon to the Sony a7 line. Long live L glass!