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 07/30/2004 04:58:37 PM · #1
I have been in the market for a good wide angle lense for about 2-3 months now. What is a good one to get for a decent price. I currently own a Canon 10D with a Tamron 28-300 lense. Also, I think I suffer from shaky hand syndrom. Do the Canon Stabalizers help out a lot? Also, if you had to choose between Tamron or Canon, which and why?

Thanks...
 07/30/2004 05:13:21 PM · #2
Depends what you call a decent price. :-) Canon 17-40mm/4 is about $650 I think.. Lower than that you might want to look at Sigma - they have some reasonably good stuff for the price.

If you can put up with not very wide angle check out the Sigma 24-70mm/2.8 or the 28-70mm/2.8. Very nice lenses for the price.

Canon IS will probably help, but I don't think they have it on too many of their wider lenses?

I would buy Canon if I could afford it because I I'd imagine it's generally better quality.

You might also be interested in a fixed focal wide angle like the Canon 20mm/2.8. I found most decent quality fixed wide angles run at about $300-400 when I looked briefly a while ago.

Check out //www.fredmiranda.com for reviews.
 07/30/2004 05:18:07 PM · #3
I recommend Sigma's 12-24mm lens, 12mm may seem a little overboard but it is really nice especially with the 10d's 1.6x factor. At wide angle, it becomes much easier told the camera still so you really shouldn't need IS.
 07/30/2004 05:23:55 PM · #4
I've heard good things about the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC lens.
 07/30/2004 05:26:02 PM · #5
Originally posted by Dyslexic:
I've heard good things about the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC lens.

Doesn't seem to be available yet on B&H. :-( Does look nice though - I like the range of my 18-55 EF-S, so I think I'd be tempted by it, depending on cost.
 07/30/2004 05:43:07 PM · #6
Originally posted by VisiBlanco:
I recommend Sigma's 12-24mm lens, 12mm may seem a little overboard but it is really nice especially with the 10d's 1.6x factor. At wide angle, it becomes much easier told the camera still so you really shouldn't need IS.


I second this recommendation. This lens rocks.

All shot with the Sigma 12-24:









07/30/2004 07:23:11 PM · #7
Haha spazmo, I shot a night car shot just like yours awhile back. Except my car is a POS and the windshield is all scratched and nasty.




Couple others from that night (all with the 12-24mm)


07/30/2004 07:32:56 PM · #8
Eric, How does the Tamron 28-300 works? I have been tempted to get one of these.

Thank's
 07/30/2004 07:39:24 PM · #9
Originally posted by ramevi:
Eric, How does the Tamron 28-300 works? I have been tempted to get one of these.

Thank's


Don't bother! I used it on my film camera awhile back, not very sharp, quite slow. Get the Canon 17-40mm f/4L. Great value for money. If you need speed then there is the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L The following were taken with the 16-35


07/30/2004 07:53:41 PM · #10
Originally posted by doctornick:

Don't bother! I used it on my film camera awhile back, not very sharp, quite slow. Get the Canon 17-40mm f/4L. Great value for money. If you need speed then there is the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L The following were taken with the 16-35


I don't think these lenses are reasonable alternatives. It doesn't matter how sharp the 17-40mm f/4L is, or how fast the 16-35mm f/2.8L is if he's trying to fill the frame with a subject 100m away. These lenses are also at least twice the price of a Tamron.

I have a Tamron 28-200 XR. It's not L-series glass, but it was cheap, it weighs around 380g, it has a wide zoom range, and it has better contrast and sharpness than the EF-S 18-55mm kit lens.
 07/30/2004 08:06:40 PM · #11
Originally posted by doctornick:
[quote=ramevi] Eric, How does the Tamron 28-300 works? I have been tempted to get one of these.

Thank's


Don't bother! I used it on my film camera awhile back, not very sharp, quite slow. Get the Canon 17-40mm f/4L. Great value for money. If you need speed then there is the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L The following were taken with the 16-35

I´m looking for an all purpose lens for carrying just one, so i was wonder about a 28-300, tamron or sigma.
08/02/2004 02:04:50 AM · #12
Consider trying out the Sigma 17-35mm EX DG HSM lens. It's the new version with the DG designation, not the old EX lens. Has a standard 77mm filter, and has better coating. It focuses rather quickly, with HSM works like USM in canon lenses and is super quiet. I returned my Tamron 17-35mm Di lens after using it on a trip, the Tamron is sharp and contrasty, but problem was the focusing ring turned which caused problems for my hand, and is motor driven, also the build quality was only second class. So I got the Sigma, it is great, amazing build quality, focus ring doesn't turn because it is HSM and internal.

Take a look, I think it's the best alternative to the Canon 17-40mm L.
 08/02/2004 02:13:26 AM · #13
In September Sigma start selling the new 18-50 mm f2.8,don't know the price tag ,but looks like a bread and butter lense !
 08/02/2004 02:36:51 AM · #14
Originally posted by pitsaman:
In September Sigma start selling the new 18-50 mm f2.8,don't know the price tag ,but looks like a bread and butter lense !


Looks like a lot of unhappy folks out there are gonna replace that "horrible" 300D kit lens.

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