just to articulate another recent event over the phone with Kerrisdale cameras, i will never shop there if its the last friggin camera store on the planet.

seems like an easy question, will you price match this certain item which is cheaper at Broadway or Lens&Shutter?

answer, yes, no, maybe. come on down, we'll let you know. we do, most of the time, but am not sure. jebus.

I feel like the new Tamron would do. The 18-270mm PZD version. Would it be good for traveling?
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^ I ended up getting the new tamron 18-270, I love it, it definitely is lighter and more compact, and a great all around walking/traveling lens
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Anyone got the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS?

^ I have the 18-50 f2.8 HSM lol

^ I have the 18-50 f2.8 non-HSM hehehe

couple pics i took with the tamron 18-270 pzd, with a rebel xsi, no post processing

18mm
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/...6/IMG_3463.jpg

270mm (for the rest)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/...6/IMG_3464.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/...6/IMG_3477.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/...6/IMG_3474.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/...6/IMG_3470.jpg

Yea, there's not a whole lot of literature on the 17-50mm, the stuff that I have come across say's that it's sharper than the Nikon 17-55m f2.8 and Canon 17-5mm f2.8.

It also have OS, (VR or IS etc)which the Nikon doesn't have. It's also 1/2 the price. LOL.

Ya, i've been reading up on reviews about it as well - thought long and hard about upgrading.

but 2 things bug me - the rotating front element - which sucks if you use a CPL - as well as the non-USM equivalent (which isn't that big a deal I guess)

but that's why it's probably cheaper.

^ the front element doesn't rotate, just the focus ring:



I have the Nikon 17-55mm right now.. I wonder if I should have got the Sigma instead. Seems to be a winner, and according to DxOmark, sharper than the Nikon... I've been finding that I can't hand hold anything slower than 1/50s. I miss VR/IS/OS.

oops, misread the article.

seems like a good choice for Nikon!

What would you buy D90 with 18-105 or 18-55 & 55-200? Thanks.
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I think it's preference, IIRC the 18-55 has better quality than the 18-105 which can get pretty distorted. however the 18-105 is a pretty practical lens for focal range and that might suit your needs better. You can usually get away with just taking the 18-105 out with you.

The 55-200 is a pretty sharp lens for the price too,

Switching lens is a pain.

if you can live w/ 18-105 just do that. How many shots will you actually make from the 100-200mm range? My guess is not too many.

Looking for a walkaround prime for nikon. Budget <$600.
Suggestions?
I was thinking a the 35mm 1.8 or 24 2.8

sigma 30mm f/1.4, if you can stomach sigma's warranty.

Not much choice... 35mm f1.8 is the way to go. Best bang for buck.

What's wrong with the 50mm f1.8 or f1.4? Decent choice too.

I think the 50mm is a little long as a "walkaround" prime.

I'm jealous that Nikon has the 35 1.8....

After seeing the reviews on you youtube of the Sigma 17-50mm OS. Kinda condering it now. But the Tamron 18-270mm PZD is still on my mind also.. I could use that extra zoom..

Hard to decide :(
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i think the aperture, OS effectiveness, and sharpness are just incomparable. huge difference. if you can't tell the difference then by all means, go with the 18-270. most users will tell you to get a separate zoom for the occasional shot if you think you will need it.

it is. i did a couple walks with just my 50mm, i kept kicking myself on a lot of missed shots if i had something shorter.

Thoughts on Zeiss Planar and Distagon lens? Any way of testing these lenses also?

"Planar" & " Distagon" are types of lens designs. Which Planar & Distagon lenses do you want to try? I know Leo's has the new Zeiss lenses for Canon & Nikon and Genesis Matrix just received a full set of CP lenses.

Well I was rather interested in the 35mm f1.4 Distagon or perhaps the older version too. I'm just curious about the feel and using these lens.. how much approx to rent them?

^^^ Google?