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Canon EOS-D60
 07/13/2004 03:51:14 PM · #1
I need help pick out of the flowing lenses, or something similar. Budget of $500 or less for now, I know that limits me a bit.

Tokina AF 28-80mm f/2.8 AT-X 280AF Pro, Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX Pro-SV,
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF, Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di

Thanks

Message edited by author 2004-07-13 18:59:09.
 07/13/2004 03:55:04 PM · #2
I've never played with or even seen Tokina hardware, and I've never used Tamron. But for what it's worth, I do love my Sigma lenses.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 07/13/2004 04:17:12 PM · #3
sigma 24-70 2.8
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 07/13/2004 05:46:39 PM · #4
For me, the minimum focal length of 28mm would not be wide enough. All your options include f/2.8's, so I would opt for the 24-70. Sigma's EX series lenses are very good.


taken with a Sigma EX lense

Message edited by author 2004-07-13 17:49:37.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM
 07/14/2004 06:20:18 PM · #5
I'm also looking for a wide angle zoom and I'd *LOVE* to get the Canon 16-35 f/2.8 L lens but I just can't see myself spending that much money now. The photo you took of the horse looks pretty good. Sigma makes a similar lens (17-35mm f/2.8-4.0 EX DG HSM) and B&H sells it for $489. I'm seriously considering that lens just from a price point of view. I know I wouldn't be dissatisfied with a Canon L lens but just don't have the money. Anyone else tried that Sigma 17-35mm lens yet?
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 07/14/2004 07:26:23 PM · #6
Don't forget this Sigma, recently announced here

...retails for $409 at Adorama

I like the zoom lock and constant aperature features of this lens. Let us know what you decide on.
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