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07/06/2004 04:14:03 PM · #1 |
I am going to be getting a Canon D60. I was wondering which would be the better lense. A Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Compact Hyper Zoom Aspherical Macro, Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical, Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM, or a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM? I hope to do general photography and maybe try some wedding photography for some friends.
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07/06/2004 04:18:46 PM · #2 |
| I have 2 sigma lenses, and I have wonderful results with them. My personal opinion would be to go for the 28-105 2.8-4. You will have a full stop of extra light to work with in lower light situations. Plus, for general shooting, that is a good zoom range. |
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07/06/2004 04:24:59 PM · #3 |
| I would agree with getting the 28-105 f/2.8-4 Having the faster lens will give you a bit more time before you have to step up the ISO in low light situations. Also, shooting with this lens at say f/5.6 will give much sharper images than shooting at the same aperature with a lens whose maximum aperature is 5.6. |
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07/06/2004 04:29:50 PM · #4 |
| jbiss, when/if do you expect to get buy more lenses other than your initial purchase? I would say the 28-200mm may be a better purchase if you don't expect to buy another lens any time soon. If you do expect to buy another lens, I'd be tempted by the 28-105 instead. |
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07/06/2004 04:34:59 PM · #5 |
| That is a good point. Much more range with that lens. But depending on what you are shooting will be a factor too. I pretty much shoot portraits, along with some fun pictures. But I almost EXCLUSIVELY use my 70-200 2.8. Its a monster, but I love the feeling and the sharpness of it. |
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07/06/2004 05:11:01 PM · #6 |
Most weddings are low light affairs and the consumer zooms are going to be a little slow. A fast 85mm (50mm x 1.6 for your D60 is good) seems to be a key wedding lens along with something wide for portraits.
Sorry for not answering the zoom question, but you can do a lot of interesting work in diffucult lighting situations with 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4 and a wide such as the 35mm f/2.
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