questionz
what lens do you think has the most value for little price like the 50 1.8 , canon or 3rd party, right now im thinking about a fisheye for skateboard and bike shots because they only go for like 300, any other options?...not similar in performance as the 50, but in value for the money
Answer
Hi,
Canon 85mm f/1.8, 55-250mm, 50mm f/1.4, 70-300mm, 18-135mm
Fisheye lenses are really annoying after some time, at least thats what I see when people sell them. You can get an effect in Photoshop or something.
Here's a Lens Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/buying-a-lens/
Hi,
Canon 85mm f/1.8, 55-250mm, 50mm f/1.4, 70-300mm, 18-135mm
Fisheye lenses are really annoying after some time, at least thats what I see when people sell them. You can get an effect in Photoshop or something.
Here's a Lens Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/buying-a-lens/
tamron vs sigma lens?
Stefan
Sigma - 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
or
Tamron - AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
which is better? and why...
suggestions of a better choice?
it's going to be my lens upgrade from the kit lens (18-55mm)
I have canon kissx4/550d/t2i
Answer
A lab test favors the Tamron (better value for money.)
Tamron review: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/292-tamron-af-18-200mm-f35-63-di-ii-ld-aspherical-if-xr-macro-test-report--review?start=2
Sigma: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/321-sigma-af-18-200mm-f35-63-dc-os-canon-test-report--review?start=2
User reviews favor the Sigma (value for money.)
Tamron: http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=311&sort=7&cat=43&page=1
Sigma: http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=332&sort=7&cat=37&page=2
I'd place more trust in the lab reviews - take your time to read them in full. These guys have compared all lenses side-by-side, whereas the user reviews mostly lack reference material.
Please note that both of these lenses are inferior to the 18-200mm Canon version. And even the Canon version is simply a convenience item. If you're looking for better image quality - which your previous questions seem to imply, as does the term 'upgrade' - superzoom lenses are not what you should be spending your money on. Your 18-55mm kit lens provides better image quality. So you could consider keeping that and adding a Canon 55-200mm for cheap reach. Then use the savings to buy the next item on your list (a flash/ tripod/ larger camera bag/ ...)
For an amazing 18-200mm solution, keep these following two lenses in mind for $3500 total - this is the gold standard:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-USA/Canon_1242B002AA_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680103-USA/Canon_2751B002_EF_70_200mm_f_2_8L_IS.html
For an all-in-one lens, the Canon 18-200mm is yours for $560. The image quality is obviously not in the same league:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/744814-USA/Canon_2752B002_EF_S_18_200mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html
Then the Tamron/ Sigma lenses. They cost less than $400. Actually, the Tamron is just $240 after a rebate. For that kind of money you get zoom range but not much in terms of image quality, AF speed or build quality. Your kit lens ($200 retail) really is better in these departments.
A lab test favors the Tamron (better value for money.)
Tamron review: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/292-tamron-af-18-200mm-f35-63-di-ii-ld-aspherical-if-xr-macro-test-report--review?start=2
Sigma: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/321-sigma-af-18-200mm-f35-63-dc-os-canon-test-report--review?start=2
User reviews favor the Sigma (value for money.)
Tamron: http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=311&sort=7&cat=43&page=1
Sigma: http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=332&sort=7&cat=37&page=2
I'd place more trust in the lab reviews - take your time to read them in full. These guys have compared all lenses side-by-side, whereas the user reviews mostly lack reference material.
Please note that both of these lenses are inferior to the 18-200mm Canon version. And even the Canon version is simply a convenience item. If you're looking for better image quality - which your previous questions seem to imply, as does the term 'upgrade' - superzoom lenses are not what you should be spending your money on. Your 18-55mm kit lens provides better image quality. So you could consider keeping that and adding a Canon 55-200mm for cheap reach. Then use the savings to buy the next item on your list (a flash/ tripod/ larger camera bag/ ...)
For an amazing 18-200mm solution, keep these following two lenses in mind for $3500 total - this is the gold standard:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-USA/Canon_1242B002AA_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680103-USA/Canon_2751B002_EF_70_200mm_f_2_8L_IS.html
For an all-in-one lens, the Canon 18-200mm is yours for $560. The image quality is obviously not in the same league:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/744814-USA/Canon_2752B002_EF_S_18_200mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html
Then the Tamron/ Sigma lenses. They cost less than $400. Actually, the Tamron is just $240 after a rebate. For that kind of money you get zoom range but not much in terms of image quality, AF speed or build quality. Your kit lens ($200 retail) really is better in these departments.
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