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Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

01/22/2013 08:56:16 PM · #1

I am going to Italy in the spring and I am tired of lugging around a backpack with 3+ lenses. I am considering an "all-in-one" lens for convenience and versatility. These are the 2 I am considering

Tamron AF 28-300 f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC costing about $625
Canon EF 28-300 F 3.5-5.6 L IS USM costing about $2500.

Which lens would you recommend? Is the Canon worth the price difference? Are there any other lenses worth consideration? Are the images satisfactory when compared to the more specific lenses that I usually carry ie. Canon 16-35, Canon 24-70, and Canon 70-200 IS 1:2.8. Thanks for any advice in helping me make this decision.

Message edited by author 2013-01-22 21:06:11.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/22/2013 09:02:34 PM · #2

neither will be particularly wide.

how about a 15-85? do you need the super telephoto range?

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

01/22/2013 09:08:46 PM · #3

Originally posted by mike_311:

neither will be particularly wide.

how about a 15-85? do you need the super telephoto range?

Yes, its nice for getting people shots from a distance and close ups on the architecture.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

01/22/2013 09:19:45 PM · #4

Well, the Canon's a huge hunk of glass to haul around. The Tammy's much more compact. IO'm sure the quality will be at least adequate for your needs, and the portability and price are both much better.

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

01/22/2013 09:25:20 PM · #5

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Yes. The weight of the Canon is a concern. Its a about the same as the 70-200 IS I am used to. It would be worth the strain if the images were significantly better but I am also concerned about walking around with such an expensive lens. I have been told to be concerned about theft.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

01/22/2013 11:11:42 PM · #6

Originally posted by lnede:

I am also concerned about walking around with such an expensive lens. I have been told to be concerned about theft.

I'd be concerned too. I honestly don't see where such a heavy, expensive piece of glass is necessary just for this trip. The 50D and the Tammy would be worth what? $1100 total? Unless you're just plain sold on the idea of having that white lens long-term.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

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

01/23/2013 12:54:38 AM · #7

I hauled around the Bigma and the 28-75 Tammy on a trip to southern France. The long shots can be nice, but most of the time you want to capture the place and the people in that place. You don't need a long lens for that, in fact the 28 is often not wide enough. Last trip I took the Tammy and the Canon 10-22 and did not miss the long glass.

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/23/2013 01:51:17 AM · #8

24-105 any day on ff best all in one lens going, if I only had to take one it would be this.

The 28-300 is a brick rd your neck

UrfaK

Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/23/2013 04:27:14 AM · #9

I personally would prefer the range of the Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 (although I'm not convinced about the lens' price). It would bug me to have a lens not wide enough for Italy's architecture.

Hope you have a great trip!

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

01/23/2013 06:11:16 AM · #10

Originally posted by BrennanOB:

Last trip I took the Tammy and the Canon 10-22 and did not miss the long glass.

same here (same two lenses), in fact i rarely used the Tammy as the Canon was used most of the time since i took lots of sweeping seascapes and architecture shots.

i switched the Tammy when i didn't need to be so wide or wanted some street shots or portraits.

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

01/23/2013 07:11:32 AM · #11

Originally posted by mike_311:

Originally posted by BrennanOB:
Last trip I took the Tammy and the Canon 10-22 and did not miss the long glass.

same here (same two lenses), in fact i rarely used the Tammy as the Canon was used most of the time since i took lots of sweeping seascapes and architecture shots.

i switched the Tammy when i didn't need to be so wide or wanted some street shots or portraits.

Thank you. That gives me some other options to think about:)

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/23/2013 07:53:59 AM · #12

Originally posted by lnede:

Originally posted by mike_311:

Originally posted by BrennanOB:
Last trip I took the Tammy and the Canon 10-22 and did not miss the long glass.

same here (same two lenses), in fact i rarely used the Tammy as the Canon was used most of the time since i took lots of sweeping seascapes and architecture shots.

i switched the Tammy when i didn't need to be so wide or wanted some street shots or portraits.

Thank you. That gives me some other options to think about:)

if you are looking for an all in one, i would suggest as Urfa did the 18-270, as i dont think 28mm will cut it for you on a crop, unless you plan to do a lot of stitching later.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/23/2013 07:56:22 AM · #13

Originally posted by mike_311:

Originally posted by lnede:

Originally posted by mike_311:

Originally posted by BrennanOB:
Last trip I took the Tammy and the Canon 10-22 and did not miss the long glass.

same here (same two lenses), in fact i rarely used the Tammy as the Canon was used most of the time since i took lots of sweeping seascapes and architecture shots.

i switched the Tammy when i didn't need to be so wide or wanted some street shots or portraits.

Thank you. That gives me some other options to think about:)

if you are looking for an all in one, i would suggest as Urfa did the 18-270, as i dont think 28mm will cut it for you on a crop, unless you plan to do a lot of stitching later.

I have the 18-270 and it's a great walk around lense.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/23/2013 10:54:41 AM · #14

My experience in Italy was that I almost always wanted wider, not longer lenses.

I was there for work, not holiday, but I did photograph plenty in my free time while I was there. My first trip, I took a DSLR and a bag of lenses. On subsequent trips I took my Canon G7. I'd advise to emphasize the wider end.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

01/23/2013 10:57:24 AM · #15

I have the Canon 18-135 on my camera when I want to travel light. A decent wideangle and enough telephoto for most purposes.

Zeissman

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

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

01/23/2013 10:32:11 PM · #16

18-135 seems ideal to me. I only use something beyond 135 for hummingbirds and insects.

I would want to bring something like in the 35,40,50 F1.8-F2.8 in a prime for some indoor/low light shots.

Message edited by author 2013-01-23 22:33:45.

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/24/2013 11:54:51 AM · #17

I don't know the Canon lens line, but like the others, in Italy, I'd want wider rather than longer. You're not going to need 300. Or even 200, frankly. But you will probably want 16 or 18.

I did several weeks in China with an 18-200. I used the long end exactly once. My main complaint about the 18-200 was that it was too slow, not that it was too short.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III