Any wide-angle zoom for low light that's SHARP?

[sugar_babygirli]

Yeah, the 18-55mm lens kit just doesn't cut it! :lol:

Does anyone own a wide angle around the range of 24-70mm that would have an f stop at least as big as 3.0 and actually look SHARP? I prefer staying under $300 if possible. :p Thank you so much! You all helped me purchase my 85mm 1.8 and I LOVE it, so please help with this decision too! :D

[Redbird_xo]

In the 24-70mm range with f stop larger or equal to 3 and within $300 is almost made possible by Tamron's 28-75mm f/2.8. Note that you do have to compromise on the 4mm short of your full requirements. ;)

[sugar_babygirli]

Lol! Thanks redbird! I'll look into that one! :D

[Toogy]

I'll second the Tamron, nice sharp lens, even at F2.8

[eosster]

I am waiting for Sigma 30mm F/.18 and waiting and wating....LOL.

[drisley]

Eosster, that sigma (actually it's f1.4) looks like it could be nice on paper.
I got sick of waiting and got the Canon 28/1.8. Nice lens, but not the sharpest tool in the kit.
However, other attributes more than make up for that.

[sugar_babygirli]

Hmmm...reviews seem very good on that Tamron and sample images look great too. That does fit on a 20D, correct? :)

[Andy_T]

It certainly does.

Search the forum, there's a lot of threads on the 28-75/2.8 and its sharpness. My lens is very sharp, but I still rather use it at f/4.0, because there it is tack sharp (even at 100% crops).

However, if you want a wide angle, you might look at primes (e.g. the Tokina AT-X 17/3.5 for about the same price)

Best regards,
Andy

[Nightcrawler]

Sigma makes a decent wide angle zoom if you are looking for a wider low light solution. Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX DC.