which lens ?

karen fiona · 22-02-2007, 00:28

was thinking about buying the tamron 28-85mm f2.8 (canon mount), i have read a bit about it and like what ive read, the other one i had in mind is the sigma 18-50mm f2.8, its hard to pick, what do yous think about these lenses,

cheers karen

Liam O'Neill · 22-02-2007, 01:21

I love my Tamron 28-75 f2.8, absolutely love it. The only problem with it is that you really do need something else wider than it on a crop camera.
Tamron also make a 17-50 f2.8 now as well (Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] - they do love their long names, but the 'SP' bit is the thing to look for with Tamron lenses) that seems to be just as good a performer as the 28-75, but with a much more usefull range on a crop camera, for about the same price.

karen fiona · 22-02-2007, 10:31

thankyou liam, ive read that the 17-50mm is a great walk around lens, this is perfect for me, its a good price too, i think i will buy that one, will let you know when it comes, i so excited now, i will have no nails left waiting on it,

cheers laim for the help

22-02-2007, 00:28	#1 (permalink)
karen fiona Getting Comfy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: i live in fife scotland, Posts: 107	which lens ? was thinking about buying the tamron 28-85mm f2.8 (canon mount), i have read a bit about it and like what ive read, the other one i had in mind is the sigma 18-50mm f2.8, its hard to pick, what do yous think about these lenses, cheers karen

22-02-2007, 01:21	#2 (permalink)
Liam O'Neill Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 138	Re: which lens ? I love my Tamron 28-75 f2.8, absolutely love it. The only problem with it is that you really do need something else wider than it on a crop camera. Tamron also make a 17-50 f2.8 now as well (Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] - they do love their long names, but the 'SP' bit is the thing to look for with Tamron lenses) that seems to be just as good a performer as the 28-75, but with a much more usefull range on a crop camera, for about the same price. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/viewfromtheroadside/

22-02-2007, 10:31	#3 (permalink)
karen fiona Getting Comfy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: i live in fife scotland, Posts: 107	Re: which lens ? thankyou liam, ive read that the 17-50mm is a great walk around lens, this is perfect for me, its a good price too, i think i will buy that one, will let you know when it comes, i so excited now, i will have no nails left waiting on it, cheers laim for the help

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