New lens?

stabo

Ok looking to get new lense for crimbo. Budget 300euro ish. Only have kit and 50mm f1.8 at mo. Any one recommond a wide angle lens,that could be used for gig photog and every day use? Is kea-photo closed on ebay? cant get active link. Any decent zoom lens in this price range also? Cant think which type of lens id really like. cheers in advance.

decimal

I have the tamron 17-50mm 2.8 good and wide, cheap and great IQ, I highly recommend it.

bmcgrath

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 €200ish
Canon EF 30mm f/2.0 €250ish

Unless you're looking for a ultra wide? If that's the case...300eur is not gonna be near enough for an ultra wide tbh.

stabo

Not looking for a ultra wide. Was just looking at the sigma 28-70mm 2.8 wide angle zoom. Any have this or recommend it?

bmcgrath

stabo wrote: »

Not looking for a ultra wide. Was just looking at the sigma 28-70mm 2.8 wide angle zoom. Any have this or recommend it?

Yeah I've used the sigma 28-70. Image quality wise you get what you pay for. If it were me I'd spend more on a lens but with its aperture of 2.8 throughout the zoom it is quite enticing.

Have a read of this
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-28-70mm-f-2.8-EX-DG-Lens-Review.aspx

TheNorthBank

A lot of info about lenses here: http://photozone.de/Reviews/overview

bmcgrath

TheNorthBank wrote: »

A lot of info about lenses here: http://photozone.de/Reviews/overview

They don't have the sigma in question. I had a quick look and couldn't find it.

stcstc

i had one of the 24-70 2.8 sigmas, i hated it

it was slow, and not great in low light, the focus hunted a lot

BUT i know other people who have them that really like them

Anouilh

Sigma seems to be a great choice if you're not in a hurry.
Flower closeups are a relaxing way to unwind with a slow lens.

This might be of use, as it mentions a cashback incentive with Kerso.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/digital-cameras-photography-photo-editing/739315-canon-cashback-lenses-kerso.html

Setun

stabo wrote: »

Is kea-photo closed on ebay? cant get active link.

Does anyone know what happened with Kea photo actually? Trying to order a lens for chrimbo, will probs just get it in town now though.

al_

Kea have their own site now, http://www.keaphoto.com/ as advertised on another post here.
The sigma 28-70 EX is a decent enough lens, as mentioned by stcstc it does hunt in low light though. Its also soft at the wider end, I have one, I use it in the F4 - F5.6 range mostly and usually just during the day.
Id suggest that your 50mm prime f1.8 is perfect for gig photography, youll prob find that most ppl recommend it for this and the Sigma 28-70 would do for most other everyday uses.
Best of luck with it,
Al

stabo

Cheers for replys folks.Think im going to get the tamron 17-50 f2.8.

Nforce

Sorry to be dragging up an old thread, but I've just bought a Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 lens. Anyone here liked this lens or have I just thrown a hundred yoyos down the drain?

Mycroft H

Judging by the decent reviews here, i dont think you bought a dud....

www.photographyreview.com/cat/lenses/35mm-zoom/sigma/PRD_88759_3128crx.aspx

CabanSail

I guess it doesn't really matter if others like it. If you like it is what is important.

Nforce

CabanSail wrote: »

I guess it doesn't really matter if others like it. If you like it is what is important.

True...won't know for sure until I've got it in my hands,though. Worth a punt at €100 anyhow.:)

Mycroft H

Nforce wrote: »

True...won't know for sure until I've got it in my hands,though. Worth a punt at €100 anyhow.:)

Where on earth did you get it for 100 yoyos? I might invest in one if there that cheap....

Nforce

Snapped it up on ebay :D

Mycroft H

Nforce wrote: »

Snapped it up on ebay :D

Well sure then, even if its not so good, you can sell it for a profit if its not so good!