timmyquest Goldmember 4,172 posts Joined Dec 2003 Location: Outside of Chicago More info | Nov 01, 2004 16:30 | #1  Permanent banI'm looking for something 17mm or wider at f/2.8 or faster. Capturing life a fraction of a second at a time
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su719 Member 141 posts Joined Jun 2004 Location: Livingston, NJ More info | Nov 02, 2004 08:59 | #2 What about the Tokina 17? It only goes to 3.5, but if you are considering the 17-40L then you don't mind an f stop of 4. Canon 350D | Canon 50mm f1.8 MKII | Canon 420 EX |
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Nov 02, 2004 09:02 | #3 Permanent bansu719 wrote: What about the Tokina 17? It only goes to 3.5, but if you are considering the 17-40L then you don't mind an f stop of 4. Yeah, i've seen that. Drisley recently got it. Capturing life a fraction of a second at a time
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su719 Member 141 posts Joined Jun 2004 Location: Livingston, NJ More info | Nov 02, 2004 09:04 | #4 Then there is the Sigma 18-50 which I believe is 2.8 and it seems that the image quality is pretty close to the Canon. Canon 350D | Canon 50mm f1.8 MKII | Canon 420 EX |
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CoolToolGuy Boosting Ruler Sales  4,175 posts Joined Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA More info | Nov 02, 2004 11:11 | #5 I have the Tamron 14mm f2.8 SP, and I like it a lot. I'm no pixel-peeper but I like what I get from it. KEH usually has them used for under $750. I don't know about weather sealing, you would have to ask Tamron about that. Rick
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MarkKemp Goldmember 1,064 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2003 More info | Nov 02, 2004 11:20 | #6 If you have an EFS compatible camera the 10-22 might be good, wait for the reviews.
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chris.bailey Goldmember 2,061 posts Joined Jul 2003 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK More info | Nov 02, 2004 11:24 | #7 The Sigma 15-30 EX DG is a nice lens but slightly softer than the 17-40 and no faster, but it is cheaper. I have both and rarely use the 15-30 unless I really need the extra wide. I would think long and hard before going the fisheye route. Sigma also do the 14mm F2.8 EX which is supposed to be quite nice but then you are getting to 17-40 in terms of cost (in the UK anyway). A big problem for me with the Sigmas is the fact you cant put a circular polariser on the front.
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Nov 02, 2004 11:58 | #8 Permanent banCoolToolGuy wrote: I have the Tamron 14mm f2.8 SP, and I like it a lot. I'm no pixel-peeper but I like what I get from it. KEH usually has them used for under $750. I don't know about weather sealing, you would have to ask Tamron about that. Have Fun, Never heard of this lens i'll have to look into it. For that price though i dunno. Capturing life a fraction of a second at a time
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CoolToolGuy Boosting Ruler Sales 4,175 posts Joined Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA More info | Nov 02, 2004 12:18 | #9 timmyquest wrote: CoolToolGuy wrote: I have the Tamron 14mm f2.8 SP, and I like it a lot. I'm no pixel-peeper but I like what I get from it. KEH usually has them used for under $750. I don't know about weather sealing, you would have to ask Tamron about that. Have Fun, Never heard of this lens i'll have to look into it. For that price though i dunno. It sells for around $1100 new, and compared to the Canon 14mm ($1800) it is a bargain. When you can get one for under $700 (see below - as of 11/02/04) it is a great deal. Rick
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