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kanjar
15-10-2006, 16:45
Currently have the Canon 28-105 USM and even though its a fantastic lens, I just feel im missing out seeming its not exactly got the width that i may use at some time!!

Is there any alternative lens anyone can recommend with a similar range.. i was thinking about the 17-85 IS lens but ive heard some bad stuff about it..

Any other lens which you can recommend??
sideshowbob
15-10-2006, 17:48
Have you considered getting an additional wide angle lens, to cover perhaps 10-22mm, 10-20mm or 12-24mm?
kanjar
15-10-2006, 18:03
not really... any recommendations for wide angled lenses..
busterboy
15-10-2006, 18:42
not really... any recommendations for wide angled lenses..


I have the Canon 16-35mmL (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-16-35mm-f-2.8-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx) wide angle and although it bears a high price tag it is amazingly sharp.. ;)

Sample here.. :)

http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/Various/truck.jpg
Fozzybear
15-10-2006, 18:48
My brother uses the Canon 17-40L and is very, very pleased with it - he keeps telling me how good it is and how solid the lens is. It does seem good and although pretty large the handling was good when I tried it on his 350D.
kanjar
15-10-2006, 19:07
I cant afford an L lens!!
John C
15-10-2006, 19:18
Tokina's 12-24 f/4 is soup-herb and won't break the bank.
doesnotcompute
15-10-2006, 19:31
Despite poor weather and DIY preventing me giving it a thorough testing, the Sigma 17-70 I just bought is very pleasing. See here for my shots nad some links to other tests/shots. http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447723&highlight=17-70
Fozzybear
15-10-2006, 19:40
I cant afford an L lens!!

:lol: Sorry, I just imagined you looking at those posts and going :eek: :D
John C
15-10-2006, 20:18
Maybe one thing to let us know is whether you're keeping the 28-105 or not - if you do, an ultrawide (like the Tokina, or Canon's 10-22) makes sense. Otherwise, I guess a 17-70 or similar looks better.
Vulcan101
15-10-2006, 20:28
Sigma 10-20mm is a excellent lens and well worththe cash.
kanjar
15-10-2006, 20:44
Maybe one thing to let us know is whether you're keeping the 28-105 or not - if you do, an ultrawide (like the Tokina, or Canon's 10-22) makes sense. Otherwise, I guess a 17-70 or similar looks better.

ideally i would like only the one lens.. also id want one that will perform if not better but as well as the 28-105!
kez
16-10-2006, 08:07
17-55 gets my vote. but then you need something for the longer end. 70-200 f4?

still, you're looking at a grand for both of those.
Faythur
16-10-2006, 11:32
Tokina's 12-24 f/4 is soup-herb and won't break the bank.

I agree. Tis a real beaut. :luv:
sideshowbob
16-10-2006, 15:05
ideally i would like only the one lens.. also id want one that will perform if not better but as well as the 28-105!


I don't think there is a one lens solution - that's why lenses on DSLRs are interchangeable. ;)