Lens Recommendation for D10

[hurdy]

I'm a fairly novice photographer and recently purchased a D10. I'm anticipating having to purchase a new lens because the Sigma 28-200 zoom that I had used on my EOS REBEL G is giving me that annoying "ERROR 99" message. It's fine indoors with the flash, but once I bring the camera outdoors I will get the message everytime I'm down to 28mm. (when zoomed in I seem to be fine)

I would appreciate some imput on a basic lense package that I should purchase that will cover me for most basic/amatuer photographing needs.

I will also use the camera for table top photography for some of my small scientific parts that I sell. So good macro abilities is also helpful.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and advice.

[Dans_D60]

Requires an upgrade:
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/html/news/News.htm

Dan
http://www.pettusphoto.com

[mwinog2777]

Try a Tamron, 28-200, 3.8-5.6. I love it. Great for amateur beginners. Has macro capability.

http://members.cox.net/mwinog2777/hayrelax1j00037_JFR.jpg

[hurdy]

Is that brand compatible with the new D10?

[hurry]

German magazine "Color Foto" published in March 2003 a serious test of

Sigma 28-300 Compact (350 Euro)
Sigma 28-200 Compact (450 Euro)
Tamron 28-300 (500 Euro)

Best: Sigma 28-300
Second Sigma 28-200
Third (and most expensive) Tamron 28-300

Total points

Sigma 28-300 - 28mm/135mm/300mm = 76/72/74
Sigma 28-200 - 28mm/135mm/200mm = 71/72/66
Tamron 28-300 - 28mm/135mm/300mm = 66/67/65

[photography By Evangelos]

Hello Hurdy. Well as you can see if you had got a canon lens you would not have any problems using it with your new 10D. I have often said that there is no value in second grade glass. I tried the sigma and tokina and they not canon grade. If you are tight on green go for the canon 28-105 USM it is small and compact and is a great value. Or you can go for the next step up to the 28-135 "IS" USM lens. But my all time best canon glass for me is the 28-70 F 2.8 "L". It is the sharpest glass money buys and it's worth every penny. It is my bread and butter lens. I use it for all my wedding work. I hope this helps good luck and stay away from sigma it's a bad word. Just kidding. Have a great day!

[hurry]

Haha, for 5x the price .... a little bit better :-| ... 5% ?

If your uncle's name is Dagobert D. ... ask him.

[hurdy]

Will a 28mm to 105mm be enough zoom for most circumstances?

Will I be able to do close up product photography as well?

Thanks for all you input everyone!!

[hurry]

On my film camera I'm using a Sigma 28-80 with macro 1:2 for more then 80% of all pictures.

[mwinog2777]

hurdy wrote:
Is that brand compatible with the new D10?

Yes, fully compatible.

[TheClone]

Hello Hurdy,

Sorry about your "Error 99". I have heard that sigma can re-chip some of their lens. Maybe someone out there with more sigma Knowledge than I could shed some light on this. As for what lens to buy, you may wish to consider a canon L - series lens. They are expensive, but you will be quite happy with the results. I am using the canon 24-70 (38-112 35mm Equivalent given a factor of x1.6) 2.8L USM on my 10D. I chose to spend the extra $$$ due to that any non canon lens costing $600.00 to $800.00 could not even come close in reproduction of what the $1200.00 canon lens had to offer on a 10D. For me $1500.00 was a lot for the 10D body, why not truly enjoy your investment to its fullest.

-TC

[Yavor75]

Hurdy-
You gonna love this! Take your protective cover cap for the 10D body- and drill a 1/4 inch hole in the center. Then take a piece of thin metal or thick alluminum foil and tape it over the hole - on the inside of the cap (leaving the center un-taped). Then take a tini-tiny sewing needle (beading needles work best) and puncture a tini-tiny hole in the center of the foil.
Place the cover on the 10D and you have a F256+ 6 MP pinhole camera. Does it work? You bet! Can we say Depth of field!

Bob

[martcol]

Yavor75 wrote:
Can we say Depth of field!


You Bob

One L of a lens & Pin Sharp humour! lol :D

Martin