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SlowSong (e2 Member)

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12 Jul 2012 - 9:15 PM

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Someone talk me out of ordering the Canon 17-55 2.8 IS USM quick. I don't need it. It's expensive. But I want it.

Ade_Osman (e2 Member)

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12 Jul 2012 - 9:20 PM

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No, don't do it.....Buy it for me instead

Ade

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12 Jul 2012 - 9:24 PM

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Oh go on....It's my birthday on Saturday too

You know you want too, that's what credit cards are for.....

Ade

SlowSong (e2 Member)

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12 Jul 2012 - 9:28 PM

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Ok. Let me explain. I want a fast lens to do street stuff with. I can work with this focal length just fine. I want to use it on my 400D because it's quieter (much quieter) than the 60D. But there might be better alternatives. At this focal length I probably don't need IS. The G11 is a bit slow (shutter lag), and well, I could use the S100 which is brill. But there's nowt like a proper lens on a DSLR. Conundrum. If anyone can recommend a cheaper, but good, alternative that would help. Ta.

Happy birth for Saturday Ade. But, errr,

Ade_Osman (e2 Member)

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12 Jul 2012 - 9:38 PM

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I don't do much in the way of this kind of photography or anything else that a lens like this would be useful for. However so I have all bases covered I do have the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM which when I use it, which isn't often is very good for what it is. I was very lucky actually as I busted a very cheapo and obsolete Sigma 18-55mm lens along with a 30D and the insurance company saw fit to replace it with the 17-50mm, which was nice of them wasn't it

Ade

SlowSong (e2 Member)

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12 Jul 2012 - 9:43 PM

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Mmmm, nice, ourday. Just the sort of look I want.
I've read that the Sigma's good, but I wonder about the quality in comparison with the Canon. I've discarded any ideas about Tamron as apparently it's very noisy when focussing, but the the Siggy might be OK, and £300 cheaper.

SlowSong (e2 Member)

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12 Jul 2012 - 9:49 PM

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Well, I've also been thinking of a 30/35mm prime. A most useful focal length. I found a 50mm too long.

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13 Jul 2012 - 8:32 AM

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The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is an excellent prime lens on a crop sensor Nikon and I assume it would be equally good on a crop sensor Canon.

The 17-50mm f/2.8 is the professional-level standard zoom for a crop sensor camera. If you need (or crave) that quality, go for it.

There are no pockets in shrouds!!