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05/15/2006 07:39:42 PM · #1 |
Hi,
I'm new to DSLR. I used to be an SLR user but found that I did less photography because of the development expense. Yet, the existing cameras in my range were so poor, I held-off on investing in a new DSLR. Over the last few days, I purchased a Canon 20d, flash, etc, but no lenses. I'm hoping to buy the lenses shortly. I've read a bit and have some trade-offs to consider.
I've bought into the notion that I'll end up with a wide, far zoom, and mid-zoom. Budget dictates that I address the last first. I could buy a Canon 17-85 EF-s IS... for $400 shipped. Alternately, I could buy a Tamron 28-85 and maybe a Canon 50mm f/1.8L for around the same amount.
I gather that the 17-85 barrels way too much below 35mm. While it has IS, that won't help with moving targets or low light to the extent that the 28-75's f/2.8 would. OTOH/ I've read that the Tamron distorts colors. I'm recovering (forever) from carpal tunnel and don't want to postprocess every image for something as basic as color. Hence, I'm leaning towards the Tamron, albeit with build-quality concerns.
I'm considering the 50mm due to high reviews, and this: if I'm in low light, I want to get the shot and not have to worry that a bump is going to throw off my (Tamron) lens focus. I gather this is the tool for the job.
Anyhoo, I've never been a lens junkie and could benefit from your insights.
Thanks,
Phil
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05/15/2006 08:38:40 PM · #2 |
| The Tammy 28-75 is a very popular lens amongst DPCers and I've never really heard anyone speak poorly of it. I love it's sharpness and reliability. It would make a very good "first lens" and would serve you well in many situations. |
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05/16/2006 12:56:51 AM · #3 |
if you like the versatile range of the Canon 17-85, consider the Sigma 17-70. Both are reviewed at photozone.de.
Sigma has warmer colors, less barreling at 17mm, and is a bit faster and sharper as well, with less cA. Costs less too.
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05/16/2006 02:38:38 AM · #4 |
| I've also been reading-up on this Tamron 17-50, which sounds appealing. Understand that I'll have to make due with a single lense for a while. Since it should be able to handle social indoor settings, the 2.8 has appeal. I'll check into the Sigma as well. |
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05/16/2006 06:25:57 AM · #5 |
If you have to make due with a single lens the Tamron 28-75 is the one to go with. I have owned one and used it on my 20D, same as your camera. The color distortion you mention is news to me. It's images are slightly cooler than some of my Canon lens but that's not the same thing as distortion. As for build quality, no problems. That argument only comes when purists try to justify the cost of buying a Canon 24-75 instead.
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05/16/2006 06:41:55 AM · #6 |
| I have the Tamron 28-75 and the only issues I have with it is its slower, louder focus and its tendency to hunt in low light. It blows away my previous kit lens in the sharpness department, maybe partially due to the 2.8. I have seen no color problems with it at all. For the price and size, its a good mid-range zoom. |
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05/16/2006 06:48:31 AM · #7 |
If I could only have one lens in my bag it would be the Tamron 28-75. :)
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05/16/2006 08:19:07 AM · #8 |
28 is NOT wide enough on a 1.6 crop camera. it's = to 42mm, prettu much a standard lens. fine outdoors maybe, but not inside.
The tamron 17-50 (or any lens in this zoom range like the sigma 17-50 2.8, sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5, etc) are more useful, more like that 28-75 is on a full frame/film camera. If you only have one lens get a wider one.
In the fall Tokina is coming out with a bunch of lenses - //www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tokina_PIE2006.html - so start and save for one of them maybe? the 10-17 fisheye, the 50-135 2.8 (like a 70-200 2.8 but built for a 1.6 crop sensor).
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05/16/2006 12:44:46 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
28 is NOT wide enough on a 1.6 crop camera. it's = to 42mm, prettu much a standard lens. fine outdoors maybe, but not inside.
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I'm leaning in this direction.
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
If you only have one lens get a wider one...
In the fall Tokina is coming out with a bunch of lenses... |
I'd not looked into Tokina. They seem to get reviews that say they're built sturdier than Tamron but heavier. I'm referencing fredmiranda.com for these. That press release also cites a Tokina at 16-50. Argh.
[ Let me digress a sec...
What kills me is that I need to get something soon. I ebay'd for the 20d and want to be able to check it out thoroughly upon arrival. In just over two weeks, I'll be in Yosemite. Yet, I still want to get the best 17-50ish range lens for an extended trip overseas later in the year. This process gets easier, I hope. ] |
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05/16/2006 01:17:21 PM · #10 |
| Add me to the Tamron 28-75 list. It's my primary lens and only leaves my camera for specialized situations. If you're worried about the wide end, just pick up an 18-55mm kit lens on eBay to use temporarily until you can afford the Canon 10-22. ;-) |
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