should I replace my 28-135

[round]

Hi There,

I have a 28-135 IS, a 17-40 f4L and a 70-200 f4L at the moment. As none is a fast lens, I am thinking about selling the 28-135 for another faster lens as my walkaround lens but those f2.8L are exceeding my budget.

I am now thinking either one of the following:

Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX ASPH DF Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro (A09)


Tamron AF 28-105mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro

I can see there are very good comments on the Tamron 28-75 but I would also like to hear the comments of the others.

Thanks in Advance.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Hey, you could get rid of the 28-135 and the 17-40, and you'd just about have enough for the 24-70L! :-)

That having been said, both the Sigma and the Tamron 20-ish to 70-ish lenses are quite nice, and are considered competitors for the L. I've owned two of the 24-70L's, and I'll be getting my Tamron this week. I haven't honestly read much about the sigma, other than some people have problems getting a proper copy, but when they do, they enjoy it very much. Also, the Tamron and especially the sigma can be very noisy lenses (no USM).

[round]

Honestly I have thought about getting rid of both 28-135 and 17-40 to have a 24-70 but the problem is I'll lost the wide end which 17mm is already not that wide on my 350D.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

How often will you need the wide angle so much that you can't move back a few feet, though? I guess I just never really needed wider than 24. Each has their own needs.

[Lord_Malone]

Hey, you could get rid of the 28-135 and the 17-40, and you'd just about have enough for the 24-70L! :-)



Coming from the chief advocator of the 24-70L. ;)

I think you sleep with this lens, Ron. :p

[chancellor]

I thought Ron "dumped" her (the lens)?

:lol:

[ddelallata]

I sold all but one my old lenses and bought the two f/2.8 lenses in my sig.

[Elton Balch]

Hi There,

I have a 28-135 IS, a 17-40 f4L and a 70-200 f4L at the moment. As none is a fast lens, I am thinking about selling the 28-135 for another faster lens as my walkaround lens but those f2.8L are exceeding my budget.

I am now thinking either one of the following:

Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX ASPH DF Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro (A09)


Tamron AF 28-105mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro

I can see there are very good comments on the Tamron 28-75 but I would also like to hear the comments of the others.

Thanks in Advance.



I don't know what kind of conditions you are shooting in but I rarely need f/2.8 during daylight hours unless it's for background blur or it's a really dark day. That said, a 24-70 would fit well between 17-40 and 70-200. If $$$ is a concern, the Sigma is nicely priced. As someone else posted, you may not need wider than 24mm so you could also get rid of the 17-40. The kit lens is not great, but could also fill that wide angle need on those rare occasions when you really need it. I bought the Canon 24-70 because it is a real quality piece and I'm buying for the long haul. If you also sell your 17-40, I'd recomend the Canon. At some point, a Canon full-frame DSLR will be affordable and 24mm will really be all you'll need at the wide end.:D :D

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I thought Ron "dumped" her (the lens)?

:lol:

For now...for now. Right now, I sleep with a 100-400L. :-)

[dave442]

The Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX DC look like a good candidate, although I haven't seen any test/reviews of it yet. I am interested in it, although I personally would rather have the Canon 17-40mm f4L.

[In2Photos]

Hi There,

I have a 28-135 IS, a 17-40 f4L and a 70-200 f4L at the moment. As none is a fast lens, I am thinking about selling the 28-135 for another faster lens as my walkaround lens but those f2.8L are exceeding my budget.

I am now thinking either one of the following:

Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX ASPH DF Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro (A09)


Tamron AF 28-105mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro

I can see there are very good comments on the Tamron 28-75 but I would also like to hear the comments of the others.

Thanks in Advance.



Is this lens new? If so, when was it released? You say you can't afford the L but then this lens is shown for over $1400 on Tamron's website. Can someone elaborate on this lens for me?