No, we don't rent 3rd party lenses - too much trouble when it comes to quality control & servicing.

I currently have a Nikon D90 and I would like to purchase a wide angle zoom lens. These are the lowest Canadian prices i've found for the lenses.

Nikkor AF-S Zoom DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED - $734.99CDN

Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Zoom Lens for Nikon - $460CDN

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon - $584.99CDN

Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon - $699CDN

Is the Nikkor worth that much more than the Tamron and the Sigma?

^ also have the same question as him.

The Tokina is probably the sharpest of the bunch, but depending on your final image size, you may not notice. Is it worth more? That depends - if the Tokina/Sigma/Tamron fails and you have to get it serviced, you may not see your lens for a few months, and you'll have to pay for shipping out to Ontario. Typically, Nikon's servicing is quite fast (around 2 - 3 weeks for non-NPS) as long as the repair is not difficult. Nikon also has a service centre in Richmond so you can take it there yourself and actually talk to a person face to face.

new used lens for me tomorrow!

*please don't flake*

Nikon 17-55mm f2.8.. anyone here own it? Issues? Worth the money?

If you're going to stick with DX cameras for the foreseeable future, I think it great. It's a sharp lens - think of it like it's the 24-70mm f2.8 for DX.

I am looking for a good all around lense for my XSi.
I am looking at one of these three lenses:
- 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
- 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

I already have the 18-55mm (kit lense) and 75-300mm (which i might sell).

The 75-300mm is kind of useless for me, because it doesn't have IS and i don't always have my tripod with me, although i kind of like the very narrow DOF.

The 18-55mm is very convenient, but it just doesn't zoom far enough for some of the stuff i do.

^^^ How about the Canon 18-200? Or the Tamron 18-270 VC lens? I've heard it's not bad.

Just read the review for the 18-135 by slrgear, seems like a decent quality lens for the price. But the 18-200 doesn't have much more distortion when you consider the additional amount of range. They are both solid lenses IMO but the 18-200 is significantly more on the used market which I wouldn't recommend getting unless you have to use a dslr. I'd rather save the money and get a entry level L lens for a bit more. I've read that the 17-85 isn't all that great also especially the abberation

I still own the 55-250 which is a very sharp lens but the 55 on a crop sensor is quite a long focal length which means you'll have to bring an extra lens along.

Anyways I have both the 18-200 and 55-250 on me right now PM me if you're interested. If you're coming to the photowalk I can bring both these lenses for you to try out!

EDIT: forgot to mention my everyday lens the sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.0 OS HSM Macro. Relatively affordable and versatile enough. 20 cm ish minimum focusing distance. Costed the equivalent of about $400CAD in hk locally you can probably find a similar one used for that price.

i am not sure if i can go to the photo walk yet
i will know by the day before
i will sign up once i know my schedule

Nvm, went to broadway camera to look at it, hated it

I have a love/hate relationship with my 17-55.

Love: The heavy duty build quality, fast, quite and consistant AF, 9 apperature blades, the big ass hood, and I got it new for a pretty good price.

Hate: The bulk - it sucks when you want to travel light. I tend not to bring it for vacations due to the weight/size and the fear of theft if I leave it in a rental car/locker. But the bulk is also what makes it so solid and feels good in your hands.

DX - I was trying to decide between the 17-55 vs the 24-70. It was about an $800 price difference back when I was buying. I kinda regret not getting the 24-70 now since I want to find an excuse to switch to FX.

The lens is kind old. You can find ppl trying to sell theirs for $800-1000 on the used sites.

^ I just picked up the 17-55mm. There is 'clicking' noise when put on AF-C and the autofocus is hunting around... hard to describe. Otherwise the autofocus is pretty quick and quiet.

What does your copy sound like?

I think yours is normal. Mine does make some clicking/clacking sound as it hunts around for focus, usually when it hits the limts, but overall, it is pretty quiet.

should i trade my 80-200mm for a 17-55m?

just got a d90 today. not looking to spend alot..
what lens should i get? i need something thats practical..
maybe 18-55mm? what do you guys suggest?
and i also need a wideangle lens but im on a tight budget :(

thanks in advance.

Buy a prime and practise. I'd recommend the 35mm 1.8 if you're on a budget.

Why do you 'need' a wide angle? If you're on a budget, the 18-55mm does great. The 17-55mm is just luxury.

I'm thinking of buying a new prime - namely the Canon 85mm F1.8, or the 100mm F2.

I was looking online, the difference between the two is only about $100. Any recommendations on one or the other?

the 85 1.8 has a lot of purple fringing. i was thinking of getting it until i read up on it.

hey senna, what's the nikon-EOS adapter you used the other day? any particular brand that's of better build quality and AF confirmation?

I use the Novoflex brand - it's one of the best made out there, but it costs $300. We're currently looking into becoming a Cinevate dealer, and they seem to have a very high quality adapter at a much lower price.

Pro's and cons between Nikon 400mm f2.8 and 500mm f4??
From what I know so far. I'm leaning towards 500mm f4. Weighs less, longer reach, fast, accurate, a bit cheaper as well. I heard you don't need a great tripod for it but I doubt that and won't use a crap tripod if I get the super lens. But I'm no expert on any of this.

You're thinking of buying a 400 or 500 now? Haha...

I would go for the 500mm f4...it's a good compromise between focal length & weight. I can handhold the 500mm pretty much all day, the 400mm is so heavy it's much more difficult.

really? I've read otherwise in most of the reviews... is purple fringing different from CA?