I've waited just too darn long !

3 yrs into this venture (hobby) and for the last 3 years, I've been yearning for some better lenses other than the 'kit' stuff that came with my XSI.. Guess I've always set my sights a little too high, and was looking at the Canon 10-22 f/3.5 wide - Over $700+, and the 70-200 f/2.8 IS version - Approx $2000+..

I just can't afford them..... and can't see in the near future when I ever would.. so - How about these for a compormise?

Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 ..... about $450, and, or
Tamron 10-24 f/3.5-4.5.. about $475

and...

Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 - about $750 and,or
Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 about $730 - neither stabalized..

I've always had champagne taste with a beer pocketbook - so instead of going without, I thought I'd throw out these options for your input.. suggestions about either option that I've proposed?

thanks,

r

Oh, and I already realize that if I put a couple of bucks away for these last 3 years, a actually could have the lenses I want, but... there always seems to be another priority...

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I would go for the Sigma's on both..

I have owned the 10-20 and thought it was a good lens. Had alot of fun with it.

For the 70-200 I would go with the f/4 IS version, it's amazing how low of a shutter speed you can hold it! Or consider a Canon 85mm f/1.8 which works excellent in low light. The Sigma 70-200 is a great lens too though, just rather heavy and 2.8 will only get you so far in low light having no IS.

Sigma makes excellent lenses for the price, I have owned several and will continue to buy SIgma so long as they have the focal length I need and at a reasonable price.

TTk wrote in post #11527127
I would go for the Sigma's on both..

No doubt about it, go Sigma.

OK - I took the leap and just ordered the Sigma 10-20 f/4... Should be here Tuesday... after all these years, I can't believe I'm finally able to upgrade a little....
Holding off on the 70-200 .... am finding some really good Canon offers on Ebay right now ... Theres also a Sigma 120-400 OS version for under $800... We'll see what that brings, but I'm glad I finally took the plunge..
Thanks for all your input .. !

Of the two, Sigma would be my choice. I have one Sigma and have been very happy with it.

Sigma or Tok

I've used both UWA's and the Sigma 10-20 would be my choice.
For the money and quality you may want to look at the Tamron 70-300 HSM VC as well. It's absolutely fantastic for the price.

Sigma ultrawide. the Tamron ultrawide zoom is pretty soft in my opinion.

The sigma telephotos have a reputation for sample variation, with some having front or back-focusing problems. The Tamron has excellent optics, but focuses slowly.

Looks like you have about ~$1200 or so. Some other interesting options could be:

* Canon 17-40L + Canon 70-200/F4 used
* The New Tokina 16-28/2.8 + Canon 70-200/F4 Non-IS used
* The 70-200/2.8 non-IS and one of the Tamron/Sigma above (Looks like you already went ahead with the Sigma)