Thread: Choosing a canon lens

Quote: Originally Posted by BoostAbuse The Sigma 1.4 is touch and go from what friends have said. Two friends bought one when they launched and one sold his 50L for the Sigma. My one friend went through about 4 copies before he found one that was sharp, the other who replaced his 50L got a good one from the get go and the last didn't like the build quality compared to the Canon so he sold it. 50mm on a crop is rather weak, I prefer my...

For those that are interested Andrew Kramer has uploaded a quick video 'Sam Vs Sam' on Video Copilot using the 7D with the kit lens and the 50mm 1.4 (although he actually showed the cheap 1.8 mk2 in a previous video). http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2009/11/sam-vs-sam/

Oh yes, Thanks to all guys that contribute to this topic specially to "ThirdEye" for his story! Ok I'll going to choose Eos 500D plus a 70-200mm, 50mm 1.8 or Tamron 17-50 f/2,8 for the wide side.

From what ive seen of sigma lenses, their quality control leave a lot to be desired. A few years back Janine bought a nice big expensive something-200 sigma zoom to replace her plastic fantastic made in Taiwan thing. The Sigma was pretty rubbish, it never gave a sharp image. Flogged it on ebay a week later.

Quote: Originally Posted by olson Its worth noting that the problems with Sigma quality control are few and far between. Like other negative experiences with technology, its easy to blast products on hundreds of forums and get a lot of attention regardless of how big the problem actually is. Also you can send the lens to Sigma for a replacement at any time during the warranty which is four years for EX products (holy crap!). Try sending a...

Quote: Originally Posted by DragonSFX so, as the proud new owner of a 500D, i am curious. I have never had a 35mm type camera and from reading what i could find online i was under the impression that i should be removing the lens when not in use... however, after reading this thread it seems that it would better to leave it attached at all times, unless i needed to change it. is this accurate? i only have the kit lense atm and probably...

Here is a review of all the 18-200/250/270 range of lenses from Canon, Sigma, Tamron: http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articl...-250_18-270.htm Tamron 18-250 looks pretty good for $200 less, especially at f8. Wide open the canon does perform better.

i actually just ordered it this week. It should be here by middle of next week...Gods willing.

Hello MF3dream If paying the extra money for the 18-200 is not a problem, Then don't even have a second thought Just go and buy it, I will explain the reasons below for saying that. If money is a problem just go with the kit lens shoot for a while and see for your self ... Its a great lens combo and you can never go wrong with it. The 50mm is a least expensive lens so you can buy it anytime you want. Going the 50mm route ..Yea its a...

Find a shop that rents lenses and check them out prior to purchasing. I rent a variety of canon primes and zooms from this local vendor and it isn't that expensive http://www.glazerscamera.com/rental...ras-lenses.html If you are interested primarily in texture shots I'd advise you to stick with primes to alleviate a variety of distortions that zooms will have an abundance of. Also check out the reviews at Photozone if you...