Another which lens post ! :)

IanC_UK · 08-08-2005, 23:36

Theoretical at the moment, because my bank balance is struggling to recover ! lol

I currently have 17-40L and 100-400L and can see a bit of a gap in the middle that i sometimes wish i had managed to fill (between 40 and 100) any recommendations for a lens that would fit the bill ? Doesnt have to be L glass, but obviously would prefer it, or as close as i can get (theroetically of course)

Steve and a couple of other people have mentioned the Tamron 28-75 XR Di in the past which covers a decent part of the range, and apparently gives good results !

Like i said this will probably take me 12 months to get round to so there will be new lenses out by then ! LOL just thought i would see whats out there !

fingerz · 09-08-2005, 06:24

I'd be worrying about that gaping hole in your 0-17mm capability there. Get yourself a fisheye

Adrian · 09-08-2005, 07:56

I had exactly the same problem and filled it with the excellent Canon 28-135 IS. Build quality isn't L standard (still good though) but the glass isn't far off and the IS is a real benefit.

CT · 09-08-2005, 10:11

I opted for the Canon 17- 85mm EF-S with IS. It's a great general purpose walk around lens.

***Steve*** · 09-08-2005, 10:12

The tamron that you mentioned is exceelent and wont produce results that make you think about the lack of L glass covering that range or if you prefer the IS then Adrian has a good solution even if it costs you more.

The big advantage the Tamron has though is that it is a fast lens being f2.8.

Fotosense are selling the Tamron here for £249.

IanC_UK · 09-08-2005, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by fingerz

I'd be worrying about that gaping hole in your 0-17mm capability there. Get yourself a fisheye

LOL Im not a fan of fisheyes, far too expensive and i cant see me using one much at all !

IanC_UK · 09-08-2005, 10:18

Thanks guys, so my choices are

Tamron 28-75 XR Di
Canon 28-135 IS
Canon 17-85 IS

Steve makes a good point re the Tamron being F2.8 ! If i got one that would be my fastest lens ! LOL

Better start saving ! LOL :coat:

CT · 09-08-2005, 10:35

Don't forget the 17-85 is EF-S Ian. It wont fit your 1DS when you get it! :coat:

IanC_UK · 09-08-2005, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT

Don't forget the 17-85 is EF-S Ian. It wont fit your 1DS when you get it! :coat:

LOL I wish ! maybe one day mate !

Mind you by the time i can afford one of them, the 4DS Mk 5 will out

LOL

***Steve*** · 09-08-2005, 13:04

The disadvantage in the 17-85 is that it overlaps alot of the range of the 17-40L that you already have, however if you want to sell the 17-40 you could use some of the funds from that to put towards the new lens.

The problem with that is that by now you know how good the 17-40 is

IanC_UK · 09-08-2005, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

The disadvantage in the 17-85 is that it overlaps alot of the range of the 17-40L that you already have, however if you want to sell the 17-40 you could use some of the funds from that to put towards the new lens.

The problem with that is that by now you know how good the 17-40 is

Yeah thats a no brainer Steve ! never selling either of my L lenses !

08-08-2005, 23:36	#1 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Another which lens post ! :) Theoretical at the moment, because my bank balance is struggling to recover ! lol I currently have 17-40L and 100-400L and can see a bit of a gap in the middle that i sometimes wish i had managed to fill (between 40 and 100) any recommendations for a lens that would fit the bill ? Doesnt have to be L glass, but obviously would prefer it, or as close as i can get (theroetically of course) Steve and a couple of other people have mentioned the Tamron 28-75 XR Di in the past which covers a decent part of the range, and apparently gives good results ! Like i said this will probably take me 12 months to get round to so there will be new lenses out by then ! LOL just thought i would see whats out there ! __________________ Some of my pictures.

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fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	I'd be worrying about that gaping hole in your 0-17mm capability there. Get yourself a fisheye

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CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I opted for the Canon 17- 85mm EF-S with IS. It's a great general purpose walk around lens.

09-08-2005, 10:12	#5 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	The tamron that you mentioned is exceelent and wont produce results that make you think about the lack of L glass covering that range or if you prefer the IS then Adrian has a good solution even if it costs you more. The big advantage the Tamron has though is that it is a fast lens being f2.8. Fotosense are selling the Tamron here for £249.

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IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Thanks guys, so my choices are Tamron 28-75 XR Di Canon 28-135 IS Canon 17-85 IS Steve makes a good point re the Tamron being F2.8 ! If i got one that would be my fastest lens ! LOL Better start saving ! LOL :coat:

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CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Don't forget the 17-85 is EF-S Ian. It wont fit your 1DS when you get it! :coat:

09-08-2005, 13:04	#10 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	The disadvantage in the 17-85 is that it overlaps alot of the range of the 17-40L that you already have, however if you want to sell the 17-40 you could use some of the funds from that to put towards the new lens. The problem with that is that by now you know how good the 17-40 is