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Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

08/31/2006 07:16:40 PM · #1

I have a problem.

I currently have a good set of lenses (at least I like them)

Canon 17-40 F4
Canon 70-200 F4
Canon 50mm 1.8 II

My problem is that I used my friends Sigma 10-20mm the other day and was blown away with how wide it was, I loved the effect.

I love my 17-40mm, its easily the nicest lense I have ever used, but I can't help thinking about that extra wide angle, but its very hard to justify because of my 17-40mm. I also want a decent Macro lense.

So, should I get the Sigma 10-22 which is hard to justify, but I really fancy, or should I get a good macro lense instead.

I just don't know what to do!!!!

If I go for a macro, do you have any recommendations?

slickchik

OM System OM-1

08/31/2006 07:23:37 PM · #2

I have the Canon 10-22 and love it.

****I am always unhappy with 3rd party lenses. I can't say that I will ever buy a 3rd party lens again. I am not planning on it.****

I also have the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro and it is freaking awesome!

I'd recommend both Canons.

They are for completely different applications so I can't help you decide which one.

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 19:26:44.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/31/2006 07:23:38 PM · #3

well, you slipped the macro Q in at the end quite nicely :)

IMHO you really need the 10-22, its not the same beast as the 17-40 and the overlap is really neither here nor there, its the 10-17 you are buying and thats a world of difference.

as for the Macro, you appear to have Canon in your blood and I can do no more than recommend the 100mm F/2.8 macro, but I will say the sigma 105 F/2.8 is as g o o d i f n o t

*Canon rep cancels Ecce's connection*

slickchik

OM System OM-1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

08/31/2006 07:27:35 PM · #4

Actually, I realized that I can help you decide which lens...

GET BOTH!!! You won't regret it.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/31/2006 07:32:03 PM · #5

I have just found a used but in immaculate cond'n Canon 10-22 for Â£399 ($759). Shall I, well, shall I?????????????????

wavelength

Nikon D300

08/31/2006 07:33:04 PM · #6

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

as for the Macro, you appear to have Canon in your blood and I can do no more than recommend the 100mm F/2.8 macro, but I will say the sigma 105 F/2.8 is as g o o d i f n o t

*Canon rep cancels Ecce's connection*

**Nikon rep inhabits wave with arcane methods**

But the Nikon 105 2.8 VR is ooooooh so much better. Internal focus, say it with me... i n t e r n a l f o c u s.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/31/2006 07:34:39 PM · #7

Originally posted by LoveSpuds:

I have just found a used but in immaculate cond'n Canon 10-22 for Â£399 ($759). Shall I, well, shall I?????????????????

hmmmm, seems quite expensive, I bought my 10-20 for $500 USD.

edit, oops, missed the Canon (not sigma) part. don't mind the man behind the curtain.

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 19:35:23.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/31/2006 07:36:12 PM · #8

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by LoveSpuds:
I have just found a used but in immaculate cond'n Canon 10-22 for Â£399 ($759). Shall I, well, shall I?????????????????

hmmmm, seems quite expensive, I bought my 10-20 for $500 USD.

Yeah, but this is the UK, we get the shaft with everything here. Its around Â£500 new here.

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 19:37:43.

wavelength

Nikon D300

08/31/2006 07:37:55 PM · #9

The Tokina 12-24 is supposed to be almost as good as the Canon optically, 2mm isn't that much to worry over if it saves that much money. I LOVE my 10-20, but wish I had read the reviews about the Tokina being sharper. :(

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/31/2006 07:41:51 PM · #10

Originally posted by LoveSpuds:

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by LoveSpuds:
I have just found a used but in immaculate cond'n Canon 10-22 for Â£399 ($759). Shall I, well, shall I?????????????????

hmmmm, seems quite expensive, I bought my 10-20 for $500 USD.

Yeah, but this is the UK, we get the shaft with everything here. Its around Â£500 new here.

yup, according to the Japanesse the United States Dollar is worth the same as the English Pound, we get totally stuffed on cam gear :(

I do have a 'friend' on Honk Kong if anybody wants to pm me ;) shan't introduce any Nikon bods to Albert though (unless they chant 'Canon rule' 5 times whilst dancing naked on hot coals)

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/31/2006 07:43:18 PM · #11

Originally posted by wavelength:

Can you stop helping me Steve, your confusing me even more LOL!

I am still struggling here, I have just found a very good company selling used (but in new cond'n gear). I could get both the Sigma 10-20 and the Sigma 105 2.8 EX Macro for Â£460.

That seem really tempting to me, considering I am tempted to spend 400 quid for the Canon 10-22.

What am I gonna do!!!!!

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 19:45:16.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/31/2006 07:44:52 PM · #12

Originally posted by wavelength:

2mm on the end of a 300mm lens isn't much but its (no good a maths) about 20% on the 10mm end and believe me, thats a lot! If I get time tomorrow I'll upload a couple of pics showing the difference.

*edited to say*

Update the lenses in your profile Darren - show the world :)

Message edited by author 2006-08-31 19:47:54.