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 01/20/2007 10:48:33 PM · #1
Hello All
First time poster. I recently bough a Canon 20D with the 18-55 lense.
I looking to get another lense or two to add to it. I would like something I can use in a variety of situations.( Portraits, Landscapes, Wildlife and of course, close-ups of the grandchildren.) I would like to keep it simple with the most versatility. There are so many reviews and forums out there, what have you personally used that you think would best suit my needs. I'm not so much concerned with the price as getting the best photos with the option to print them big if desired.

Thanks for your input
 01/20/2007 10:53:09 PM · #2
I just bought the EF 100-300 mm f 4.5-5.6 USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for my 30D and wow! - what an amazing compliment to my 50mm and 18-55mm. Great for outdoors - sports, wildlife and close ups (not so good indoors). And, I picked it up for less than $300.

01/20/2007 11:01:05 PM · #3
Best suggestion is to visit our Hardware/Software Forum.

Use the search feature. I typed in what lens 20D, then on the next screen, refined it a touch and check marked only the Subject box and hit search again. I came up with 20 hits.

(Typing in what lens only, came up with 1,000 hits - this question comes up nearly everyday...)


01/20/2007 11:05:21 PM · #4
For the most versatility, you'll want something closer to an 18-200mm lens.

I personally wouldn't reccommend one to someone who is looking for the sharpest and fastest (wide aperture) lenses, as they tend to be not the best performers. Here are two from Tamron and Sigma

Printing big you may find some disappointments with these options.

Alternately, I would HIGHLY suggest a combo of lenses that reach the f/2.8 range. The Tamron 28-75/2.8, the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L is a beginning combo that cannot be beaten for the highest image quality.

Unfortunately, for landscape and wildlife, I have a few other $500-1000 lenses to suggest. Are you sure you don't want to do something cheaper, like collect diamonds?
 01/20/2007 11:06:33 PM · #5
To do all that with two lenses... 24-70L and 70-200L might be a nice pair if price truly doesn't matter. That will cover everything you listed unless your idea of landscape is super wide angle shots.
 01/20/2007 11:18:58 PM · #6
Originally posted by routerguy666:
To do all that with two lenses... 24-70L and 70-200L might be a nice pair if price truly doesn't matter. That will cover everything you listed unless your idea of landscape is super wide angle shots.


I think most people (at least on DPC) would consider the Tamron 99% as sharp, and a 100% better deal though.

I guess I DO think of super-wide for landscape since I got my 10-20mm ;), but her 18-55 will do decently.
 01/21/2007 12:28:00 AM · #7
I was already typing my post before yours was up, so mine is not a response to yours. Anyways, I'm not up for another is L worth the money thread. If money is not an object, buy the best item you can. It's a good rule to live by,
 01/21/2007 12:33:08 AM · #8
Originally posted by wavelength:


Alternately, I would HIGHLY suggest a combo of lenses that reach the f/2.8 range. The Tamron 28-75/2.8, the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L is a beginning combo that cannot be beaten for the highest image quality.


Just got my Tamron 28-75 2.8 and I am very happy with my decision. Higly recommended, especially for the bucks you pay.

01/21/2007 12:44:09 AM · #9
Out of these which 3 would you choose?

Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm
Tamron 28-75 XR Di LD Asph IF
Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro
Canon EF 100-400mm IS USM
Sigma 50-500 EX DG HSM APO RF
01/21/2007 07:25:43 AM · #10
Budget?
 01/21/2007 07:39:15 AM · #11
Which ones would I choose?

Tamron 28-75
Sigma 70-300 APO
Canon 100-400

There is an overlap with Sigma and Canon, but the 100-400 is not really a walkaround lens. Sigma is more practical for that purpose. I wouldn't mind any of them.
 01/21/2007 07:41:17 AM · #12
Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm
Tamron 28-75 XR Di LD Asph IF
Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro

I have the last two. Good budget choice. And you cover everything from 12 to 300 with a little 24-28 gap (not important IMO)

Message edited by author 2007-01-21 07:42:22.
 01/21/2007 10:41:48 AM · #13
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Tamron 28-75 XR Di LD Asph IF
Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro

I too have the last two. I am looking very seriously at the Sigma. It is new and with a usm motor for $499 US, I expect it to become a new favorite around here.
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