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Re:Lens decisions
Reply #30 on: October 07, 2010, 19:55:28 PM
ahh youre right, my bad, hadnt realised there were two versions (not used to having to look for image stabilisers on the lens!)

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Reply #31 on: October 07, 2010, 23:05:33 PM
Well iv ordered the other 2 from various places, slightly more ££ but not massively.

Really looking forward to getting them and seeing what they are like.

Fingers crossed they will be ok.
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Reply #32 on: October 07, 2010, 23:14:41 PM
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ditch the 28-135

get a 17-50 - tis pretty much perfect for a crop sensor



And you have actually used the 28-135? TBVH this is one of the best Canon lenses going. Fits in very well with the 10-24mm Tamron and a 75-300mm.

Using the 150-500mm Sigma theres a slight gap but still a very useable setup.
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Reply #33 on: October 08, 2010, 15:21:10 PM
ooo 50x optical zoom in 3 lenses, I bet thats a sweet setup even if the Bigma is a little on the heavy side
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Reply #34 on: October 08, 2010, 23:48:55 PM
Fedex tracking the sigma, still in Hong Kong at the moment..

Not sure what the other 2 are up to, will have to just wait and see i think.
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Reply #35 on: October 09, 2010, 02:09:08 AM
^ Most stuff Ive ordered from China arrives faster than if Id ordered from the UK!  :disappointed:  8-)
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Reply #36 on: October 10, 2010, 15:58:23 PM
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ditch the 28-135

get a 17-50 - tis pretty much perfect for a crop sensor



And you have actually used the 28-135? TBVH this is one of the best Canon lenses going. Fits in very well with the 10-24mm Tamron and a 75-300mm.

Using the 150-500mm Sigma theres a slight gap but still a very useable setup.


Nope - have you used the 17-50?

The 28-135 might be sharp but tbh.. isnt wide enough for me on a crop and Id prefer the larger aperture across the range - added to that the tamron is very very sharp - essentially he could get the tamron and the 28-135 would be completely redundant (it already is for most of its focal length anyway since hes already got a better lens to cover 70-200).
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Reply #37 on: October 14, 2010, 00:47:46 AM
Surprisingly, yes I have, my brother has the 17-50.

I still prefer the 10-24 plus 28-135 combo. the extra 7mm on the wide end really makes a difference while the missing 4mm isnt really noticeable.
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Reply #38 on: October 14, 2010, 00:53:28 AM
Im having some real issues sourcing the tamron lenses for a good price at the moment :(
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Reply #39 on: October 14, 2010, 09:32:13 AM
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Surprisingly, yes I have, my brother has the 17-50.

I still prefer the 10-24 plus 28-135 combo. the extra 7mm on the wide end really makes a difference while the missing 4mm isnt really noticeable.


fair enough - tis personal preference I guess

though youre likely in a minority - 24-70 and 70-200 are popular combinations on full frame (1D, 5D)

the 17-50 f2.8 from sigma and tamron and 17-55 f2.8 from canon have effectively been made as a (rough) equivalent and indeed the 50-150 f2.8 lenses - though tbh.. you might as well use a 70-200

I think Id be changing lenses too often with 10-24 and 28-135

given that binary has already got a 70-200 then ditching the 28-135 is a bit of a no-brainer IMO
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Reply #40 on: October 18, 2010, 01:50:39 AM
For most normal use the 28-135 is a very good lens. The only real reason to switch down is when you absolutely cannot step back to get everything in or you want wide angle nature/construction shots. Similarly the only reason to switch up is if you have a subject that is difficult to get close enough to. You wouldnt normally use the 150-500 for cityscapes or landscapes while you wouldnt use the 10-24 for wildlife photography.

Unless something completely unexpected turns up I hardly switch lenses at all.
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