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Replacing a 30D kit lens?

  • 25-02-2010 10:48pm
    #1
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭


    I own a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. Having begun photographing for prints recently I've noticed that there's an inherent softness in my pictures. I have no idea if it is front-or back-focusing, but there is softness. Umm. And the lens is also showing a lot of wear and tear - the zoom is loose and tends to stick.

    I would love some L glass, but it is utterly beyond my budget at this point. This is my dream lens...but I'm dreaming. :D

    My options include the Sigma 10-20mm and Canon 10-22mm, pending me checking their IR compatibility.

    Anyone want to toss out other options? :)


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  • #2
    Chorcai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Chorcai


    70-200 F4 L *NON IS* ??


  • #3
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    I should have been clearer, but I really need a wide-angle for my landscapes. I had the 70-200mm on loan over Christmas and while it is an amazing lens, I really don't have any use for it.


  • #4
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    I've just ruled out the Sigma 10-20mm due to hotspotting.


  • #5
    peter1892
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭peter1892


    There's a Tamron with similar focal range to the Sigma:

    http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron_10-24_3p5-5p6_n15/

    I've seen the Canon EFS 10-22 on sale in Dublin for €900! The 17-40 f/4L is marginally cheaper...


  • #6
    swingking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,258 ✭✭✭swingking


    The tokina 12-24 is a super lens for wide angle landscapes. It's quite sharp too. The other option is the 17-50l which I tried out for a few days and I was blown away with the sharpness. It's expensive tho


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  • #7
    peter1892
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭peter1892


    What about Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Lens? €500 in the shops, don't know anything about it but it might cover the focal lengths required.

    They also have 17-35mm F2.8-4 EX DG - that's listed in one shop here at €350 and 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 which is also €500 new.

    I've no idea about any of them or what they're like I'm just basing it on them being vaguely similar to the EFS 17-85.


  • #8
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    The Tokina 12-24mm is out too. Clicky.


  • #9
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Yes.


  • #10
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    The 17-40 was a great tip. :D


  • #11
    Diabhal_Glas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 468 ✭✭Diabhal_Glas


    Fenster wrote: »
    The 17-40 was a great tip. :D

    I got one lately, really really love the lens. I managed to get it used on E-bay, in great nick for 330 euros...:D

    I was looking out for one for ages and have seen them on adverts for a little over 400 Euros and remember seeing some for 500 - 520 ish sterling


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  • #12
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    Canon 10-22 on my IR converted 350D. Wish I had this lens for IR all the time.
    3869899159_52c70d2a43.jpg


  • #13
    FoxT
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    Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Lens? €500 in the shops... I bought a new one on ebay 2 years ago for less than GBP200. Photozone.de damn it with faint praise - but its a great general purpose lens & a step up from the 18-55kit lens IMO. But - dont spend eu500 on one...you could buy 2 of them for that kind of money!


  • #14
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    After mulling it about I've decided to pick up a 17-40 sometime over the summer if/when I have the capital to burn.


  • #15
    sasar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭sasar


    tokina 11-16 2.8? You don't get many wide angle lenses with wide aperture, this is one of them. I own it and can't say a bad word about it.


  • #16
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    I actually had a very brief try of the Tokina 11-16 in visible light and reports are favourable toward it too. But here is my thing: I can pick up a 17-40 L (used) for the same price as a new Tokina. My sole problem with the Tokina was that it looked and felt like a lump of cheap plastic.


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