Which lens do I sell for 70-200 F4

[Gerdav43]

I am ready to jump to L:D .

The question I have for you all is which of the following two lenses which I have in my aresenal do I sell?:confused: Keeping both is not permitted because I need the funds from the sale. I will also be selling the 75-300 lens.

Just so we are all on the same page I do general photography (family, dog, maybe some good portraits someday, sports and so on) I am learning the hobby/art and want the 70-200 to photograph my son's sports events. You can see my equipment in my signature and get a better idea of where I am.

1 - Canon 28-135 IS or

2 - Tamron 28-75 XR Di 2.8

I would do a poll but I can't seem to find that option so your replies are welcomed.

SOLICITATIONS ARE PERMITTED:lol:

[flyfishnj]

I like both lenses. In my colliection, they both make sense (at least to me). I would keep the Tamron, however, in your circumstances.

[gasrocks]

Sell the Canon 28-135 and the 75-300. You are buying the 70-200, right?

[drewmk2]

Why would you keep the 75-300? You're going to get better crops from a 70-200 than the 75-300 ;)
And between the 2, get rid of the 28-135

[Gerdav43]

Sorry about that gasrocks and drewmk2. That's my plan. I'm going to sell one of the two that I questioned about and then the 75-300. Thanks for the replies. I'll add this to my original post so there is no more confusion.

[blue_max]

I would have to say it is clearly the canon 28-135 IS that has to go. The tamron has a good reputation, whereas the canon is rather more consumer and will overlap your new lens heavily.

Neither is a bad lens before there is a hail of protest about the ability of the canon lens.

You have the ability to do a back to back from 28 to 75mm, so test it for yourself and see if there is a clear winner. You will be using the 70-200 for 70 and above hopefully.

Worth trying and let us all know your findings please.

Graham

[flyfishnj]

Really the only thing you can fault the 28-135 is that it is a slow lens. It is considered one of better non-L lenses

[tim]

IMHO bye bye Canon 28-135, keep the Tamron.

[FlyingPete]

I'll add my vote of selling the 28-135IS and keeping the Tamron, the extra speed of the Tamron will make up for its lack of IS.

[Citizensmith]

Yeah keep the Tamron. I'd take the extra speed over IS any day.

[Icecamp]

What do you want for the 28-135?

[pcasciola]

Ditch the 28-135 in this case. 28-75 Xr Di + 70-200/4L is a good combo.

[Gerdav43]

What do you want for the 28-135?

Most of you have confirmed my suspicions about which lens to part with. While I like both it is time to let the Canon go. I will be coming up with a price for this in the next day. Offers are certainly welcome on this lens while I research. It is pristine and has a clear filter for protection. I don't have it in front of me to give the make of the filter. If I don't hear anything else in the form of PM I will certainly post in the Marketplace before looking to sell elsewhere. "L"..................Here I come:D

[Volatile]

What kind of sports and how close are you to the field/court/pitch?

I've been shooting my sons Little League baseball, and have been using my 100-400 L IS exclusively. The difference between 200mm and 400mm is worth consideration. That is, if you have the additional $800 to pay for it...

[Gerdav43]

Haven't hit the lottery yet:(

[Gerdav43]

Canon 28-135 for sale. See Marketplace.

[roanjohn]

Looking at your lens list, I would say sell the 75-300 also..........TRUST ME, when you get the 70-200 f4L, the 75-300 will not find a place in your bag.

Ro1