groundloop Senior Member 995 posts Likes: 45 Joined Jun 2012 More info | Feb 19, 2013 08:36 | #1 What should I be looking at in the used lens market for upgrading my 18-55 kit lens? My budget is about $500 or less (or less would be real nice). I'd use this as an all-around lens. Being able to shoot indoors without a flash would be a real plus, so I'm wondering if one of the 2.8's is within my grasp. I'm open to manufactures other than Canon as well.
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taylorman00 Member 175 posts Joined Sep 2011 More info | Feb 19, 2013 08:46 | #2 If you're wanting a 2.8 lens, I'd look into the Tamron 17-50 non-VC. If IS is a must, then try the VC version. If you don't care about the 2.8 and want a little more range, checkout the Canon 15-85. You can get them on the forum for around $500. Gripped Canon 5D | 24-105 f/4L
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Corbeau Senior Member  More info | Feb 19, 2013 08:47 | #3 Great IQ in that 15-85, if you can deal with the fact it's not too fast... Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera. -- Yousuf Karsh
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schris Member 163 posts Joined Apr 2012 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Feb 19, 2013 08:53 | #4 The Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 non-VC (Tamron's version of IS) version runs about $500 new, or $300 used here. If you go used, you can get the VC version for around $400, or the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 with OS for about $500. These get reasonably good reviews here. 70D | Rokinon 8mm | 15-85mm | Sigma 30mm | 85mm 1.8 | 55-250mm | 430EX
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ceegee Goldmember 2,335 posts Likes: 34 Joined Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec More info | Feb 19, 2013 09:12 | #5 Tamron and Sigma have good f2.8 zooms in your price range, especially if you buy used. I've had a Tamron 28-75 for several years; it's a very nice lens. However, a dedicated flash would improve your indoor shots tremendously if you learn how to bounce it. Even the fastest lens isn't going to be enough to get good shots in poor light. Shooting indoors, I almost always pair my flash with the Tamron - the results are much better. Gear: Canon R10, Canon RFS 18-150, Canon RF 100-400
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Feb 19, 2013 09:58 | #6 ceegee wrote in post #15627143  T However, a dedicated flash would improve your indoor shots tremendously if you learn how to bounce it. Even the fastest lens isn't going to be enough to get good shots in poor light. Shooting indoors, I almost always pair my flash with the Tamron - the results are much better.
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huntingskeetman Member 103 posts Joined Dec 2008 Location: Olmsted Falls,OH More info | Feb 19, 2013 10:56 | #9 I recently went through same process of selecting a "normal" range zoom for my 60D and opted for the Canon 15-85 IS and am very pleased with this lens. You can find one used for around $500 on the forums. I had considered the Tamron and SIgma versions, but opted for the better IQ and durability the Canon supposedly has. GARY
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Feb 19, 2013 11:10 | #10 DreDaze wrote in post #15627521 what else do you have right now? The 18-55 IS-II, 55-250 IS, and a Canon 50 1.8, so I'm really just getting started as far as "nice" lenses. And I've got a pair of xsi bodies, one of which is getting upgraded to a t3i in the near future.
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TriqueDaddi Goldmember  More info | Feb 19, 2013 11:11 | #11 I had the Tamron 17-50 non VC and it served me well for almost 6 years. Very sharp but the AF did hunt in really low light but I learned to adjust for it. Last year I upgraded it to the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 OS abd have been very happy with it! It is sharp and the AF is more accurate. Either lens will serve you well! Canon 7DMKII,7D 40D, 20D, CANON 100-400mm IS 4.5/5.6L, Canon 70-200mm 2.8L, Canon 50mm 1.8, Canon 100mm 2.8 macro, Kenko Extension Tubes, Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS, 580EX II Flash,Gittos MH 5580 monopod, Thinktank Airport Takeoff.
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ride5000 Goldmember 1,422 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jan 2008 More info | Feb 19, 2013 11:12 | #12 my tamron 17-50/2.8 v1 was a real workhorse. fantastic walkabout lens. flickr
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DreDaze happy with myself for not saying anything stupid  More info | Feb 19, 2013 11:16 | #13 groundloop wrote in post #15627663 The 18-55 IS-II, 55-250 IS, and a Canon 50 1.8, so I'm really just getting started as far as "nice" lenses. And I've got a pair of xsi bodies, one of which is getting upgraded to a t3i in the near future. you could add a sigma 30mm f1.4 that may work a bit better indoors no flash, than your 50mm, or a 17-50f2.8, and it's recent drop in price makes it a great deal Andre or Dre
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Feb 19, 2013 11:18 | #14 Here's another option. It is at your maximum budget though.
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Feb 19, 2013 11:33 | #15 under 500, best bang for your buck Sony A7siii/A7iv/ZV-1 - FE 24/1.4 - SY 24/2.8 - FE 35/2.8 - FE 50/1.8 - FE 85/1.8 - F 600/5.6 - CZ 100-300 - Tamron 17-28/2.8 - 28-75/2.8 - 28-200 RXD
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