I can only recommend Tamron because I have one. To be honest, it has been one sharp lens. If I ever upgrade, it will be to an L-series lens. You can get the Tamron and use the remainder of the money for other accessories.
nepali Senior Member ![]() 970 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2010 Location: Dallas, TX More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:38 | #31 I can only recommend Tamron because I have one.
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nepali Senior Member ![]() 970 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2010 Location: Dallas, TX More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:40 | #32 richardfox wrote in post #11535018 ![]() "Good" and "cheap" don't come in the same box. Tamron is more like "good" and "reasonable". I would certainly not call it cheap.
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Dec 29, 2010 11:43 | #33 Appreciate the help so far. The non VC Tamron is looking quite tempting at around $400. Canon EOS T2i / 550D
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ShadowCaver Senior Member ![]() 278 posts Joined Dec 2009 Location: NE Hoosieranna, MO Ozarks More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:43 | #34 lol, just because I've good equipment don't mean that the images that I capture will be that great! 50D | 70-200 f4 L IS | 100 f2.8 L IS | Tokina 11-16 AT-X Pro | 17-55 | B&W 67mm CPL
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Dec 29, 2010 11:43 | #35 Stamp wrote in post #11534927 ![]() That's nice. Although you must've missed the posts claiming that a lens that was tack sharp on a rebel, needed MA'ing on a 7D. Anyhow, I fail to see how your camera not requiring MA'ing and me having to MA my 2 lenses helps the OP. Another sample of the Sigma.
The full size image can be found here. Focus is on older man's left eye (picture right) http://stampphotographics.com …/highres/IMG_2066_100.jpg ![]() Thanks for the samples, appreciate the help Canon EOS T2i / 550D
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ShadowCaver Senior Member ![]() 278 posts Joined Dec 2009 Location: NE Hoosieranna, MO Ozarks More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:45 | #36 Mystery wrote in post #11535102 ![]() Appreciate the help so far. The non VC Tamron is looking quite tempting at around $400. I can't justify paying $1000 for my first lens when I'm just getting in to photography. I could spend that money on gas, pizza, a new laptop, 5 hookers, or a months supply of beer. +1 50D | 70-200 f4 L IS | 100 f2.8 L IS | Tokina 11-16 AT-X Pro | 17-55 | B&W 67mm CPL
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Stamp Senior Member ![]() 680 posts Likes: 3 Joined Sep 2010 Location: SO Indiana More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:45 | #37 If it were me on a budget, and I had hookers on the mind, I'd get a 50mm 1.8, and go grab the hookers. BUT, since you want a standard zoom, you're going to have to give something up 1Ds Mark II, 5D Mark III, Canon AE1, Yashica Electro 35, Mamiya RB67, Yashica 124, some lenses with red rings on them, and some flashey things
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LightRules "flat out embarrassing" ![]() 9,909 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2005 More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:52 | #38 Canon 17-55 IS USM: I've used over 30 copies (and have owned 2) since its release in the summer of 2006. Its main strength over the current competition is in the area of AF (and having FTM focusing). Lightning quick AF is this lens' main perk. Optically, depending on copy to copy variation, it can be very good right from f2.8. But it isn't necessarily superior to the 3rd party options in this regard. Flare is the worst of all the standard zooms, and the build-feel and build-quality could be better. It lacks the zoom tension/dampening that I like. If you zoom lenses like the Tokina 11-16 or the 17-40L, just for example, you'll feel a nice smooth tension that makes for a higher-end "feel"; this the 17-55 completely lacks. It just zooms in and out almost like a plastic toy, and with most copies suffering from zoom creep because of it. Dust is also a real issue, though it can be remedied fairly easily (see my removal procedure here http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/drp
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hieu1004 Goldmember ![]() 3,579 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jul 2010 Location: Seattle More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:54 | #39 |
tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,567 posts Likes: 18 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Dec 29, 2010 11:54 | #40 Man that needs to be posted in it's own thread and made a sticky or something. Thanks for the detailed write up. Taylor
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Dec 29, 2010 11:59 | #41 Thanks so much for that post LightRules. I've been wracking my brain trying to pick my first lens. Your input is much appreciated.
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watt100 Cream of the Crop 14,021 posts Likes: 29 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Dec 29, 2010 12:15 | #42 Stamp wrote in post #11534853 ![]() +1 for the Sigma. I had to micro adjust +8 with mine, nothing too bad. Sample http://stampphotographics.com …g%202/photos/IMG_2108.jpg ![]() Stamp wrote in post #11534927 ![]() That's nice. Although you must've missed the posts claiming that a lens that was tack sharp on a rebel, needed MA'ing on a 7D. Anyhow, I fail to see how your camera not requiring MA'ing and me having to MA my 2 lenses helps the OP. Another sample of the Sigma.
Maybe it's just me but those pics don't look that sharp, and having to "MA" a lens +8 .... I don't know ...
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Stamp Senior Member ![]() 680 posts Likes: 3 Joined Sep 2010 Location: SO Indiana More info | Dec 29, 2010 12:18 | #43 Cute kid.. 1Ds Mark II, 5D Mark III, Canon AE1, Yashica Electro 35, Mamiya RB67, Yashica 124, some lenses with red rings on them, and some flashey things
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amfoto1 Cream of the Crop 10,251 posts Likes: 84 Joined Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, California More info | Dec 29, 2010 12:26 | #44 Mystery wrote in post #11535102 ![]() The sacrifice I made was going for the 7D. If I was buying the 550D, sure I'd easily go for the Canon 17-55. But since I decided that I want the best body I can have to start my photography journey, I have to compromise on lenses (for now :P) Well, there's your problem. Buy a cheaper camera so that you can afford better lenses. You really don't need 7D to learn photography. In fact it's got so many bells and whistles (which you really don't need) you might find it confusing or perhaps even downright frustrating. Alan Myers
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watt100 Cream of the Crop 14,021 posts Likes: 29 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Dec 29, 2010 12:30 | #45 Stamp wrote in post #11535334 ![]() Cute kid.. I'm looking at the 100% photo right now, and it seems pretty sharp to me.. maybe you didn't notice the link underneath the photo?
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