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TeriyakiSawce 06-14-2011 10:38 PM

I currently have a kit 18-105. I've been more interested in street photo and portrait shots. I've been debating over the
35mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, or Tamron 17-50 2.8. What do you guys think? Thanks.

gilly 06-15-2011 08:06 AM

^ 35mm

insomniac 06-15-2011 01:15 PM

How much do you guys think a sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 is worth?
What's a better all around lens for the price?
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ddr 06-15-2011 01:26 PM

isn't the 2.8-4 better and newer? it's either that or the tamron in this price range

RCubed 06-15-2011 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 737! (Post 7473784)
How much do you guys think a sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 is worth?
What's a better all around lens for the price?
Posted via RS Mobile

that 17-70 would fit my range perfectly. 'cept I havent heard anything good about this lens.

moky 06-15-2011 01:56 PM

^ i've had a sigma 17-70 before and it was pretty good for the price. the f2.8 is actually only from 17-20mm then it goes up, but for what it costs vs (back then) canon's 17-85 f4-5.6, i was pretty pleased. had a sharp copy too :) some people don't like the "warm glow" it provided though but i was always particular to the warmth.

insomniac 06-15-2011 03:34 PM

i have the sigma 17-70 haha. it was the first lens i bought after i got my first camera earlier this year. im just wondering what would be a nice upgrade for around the same price range.
mine isnt every sharp shooting people but its sharp when shooting objects. the pictures it takes are kinda soft. im just asking for a price check because i think i got ripped off. i bought it for $400 and i see some for cheaper but with os hsm but not in the best condition. but i got mine mint with everything in the box. right now im trying to figure a price to sell it for.

@moky, i love the warm glow too! i like to increase the temperature when editing on top of the glow haha

N.V.M. 06-18-2011 04:53 PM

and, the new lens in the bag, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 ATX DX :

http://www.epicdevelopements.com/wp-...11/06/lens.jpg


edit: arrrg, dust! :blushsmile:

ddr 06-18-2011 05:30 PM

Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC HSM OS macro >> Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC macro

ilvtofu 06-18-2011 06:33 PM

yeah I have the HSM OS and it's a pretty good walkaround lens, I stopped using my 17-40 L because of the OS helps loads at night without a tripod. It's very sharp, maybe you should just upgrade to it

N.V.M. 06-19-2011 06:43 AM

so i've discovered the Tokina 11-16 does work with my sensor(aps-h), however, when @ 11mm, the hood comes into view!

http://www.epicdevelopements.com/wp-...awning1000.jpg

LiquidTurbo 06-19-2011 06:55 AM

Seems it pulls extrawide

I love my Tokina. Great lens! Poor man's version of the Nikon 14-24

ilvtofu 06-19-2011 10:49 PM

Has anyone used the MP-E 65? It seems like a really neat lens
Any suggestions for macro lenses, flowers, bugs, small objects etc.?

RCubed 06-22-2011 10:51 PM

Im looking for a little more reach from my 70-200.

Anyone know anything about the Kenko MC4 1.4x Teleconverters?
Reviews are a hit and miss with this thing. Some people say its as good as the Nikon TC-14E, and others say its shit.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...4_AF_1_4X.html
http://static.bhphotovideo.com/image...345/674591.jpg

rexsomnii 06-25-2011 12:10 AM

What do you think of the Canon EF 35-105mm Zoom Lens f/4.5-5.6 for $30 dollars.

Basic use, just bored of my kit lens from my t2i.

The only thing is that the electronic is disabled ? Getting it on ebay, and this is what the seller is saying.

" The electronics for this lens have been disconnected and the aperture set on full. "

So this pretty much means manual focus ? anything else i should know about it ?
Spoiler!


etc..

ForbiddenX 06-25-2011 02:46 PM

I'm still looking for a new prime and I'm not sure which one I should get. I'm either thinking the 35mm 1.8D or the 24mm 2.8D.

I was leaning towards the 24mm since it's a wider prime and would be interesting to play with one. I currently have a 50mm 1.4D and a 85mm 1.8D as my primes.

Also, anyone have any experience with the Nikon 24-70mm 2.8? Thinking of upgrading from my 17-50mm 2.8 to one of them.

Boostslut 06-26-2011 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilvtofu (Post 7480650)
Has anyone used the MP-E 65? It seems like a really neat lens
Any suggestions for macro lenses, flowers, bugs, small objects etc.?

I had one for about a year, until i sold it for bigger things. It's a great lens, but you NEED a MR-14EX, or the MR-24 or whatever its called to make it happen. It's the hardest most frustrating lens you will ever use, but the results that you get out of it are amazing if you know how to use it. If it's your first macro lens, get a Canon 100mm macro, the Sigma 105mm Macro, or even the Tamron 90mm Macro. They are all good first macro lenses.

Fuck I'm drunk. Had to rewrite this about 5 times to make it make sense.

TOPEC 06-30-2011 01:50 PM

what kind of ultra wide angel are out there for canon full frame?

i currently know there are:
Canon 17-40
Canon 16-35
Sigma 12-24

what other options r out there?
im looking for a UWA that is good quality and a decent price, so the 16-35 is out of the question

TIA

Boostslut 06-30-2011 02:24 PM

I like the Canon 17-40 F4L on a crop, but i LOVE it on full-frame!

77civic1200 06-30-2011 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostslut (Post 7496103)
I like the Canon 17-40 F4L on a crop, but i LOVE it on full-frame!

+1 :h5:

JordanLee 06-30-2011 11:14 PM

16-35 2.8L or 17-40L

+ 55 FD 1.2

+ 85 1.2L

Or scrap the 85 1.2L and buy a 70-200 2.8 IS MK1?

All being paired to a 5D.

604778 07-02-2011 11:54 PM

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD IF
or
Sigma AF 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM OS

insomniac 07-05-2011 09:52 PM

^been looking at the same lenses and people prefer the tamron one more

ddr 07-05-2011 11:26 PM

the sigma lens is the one that's optically better... it's also much more $$.

K-Dub 07-13-2011 04:19 PM

Anyone used a Sigma 24 f1.8 Macro before?

Looking to get rid of my zoom lenses and use only primes.


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