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New lens?

  • 04-12-2008 9:47pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭


    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. :confused:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 266 ✭✭decimal


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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 230 ✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭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?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 230 ✭✭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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 279 ✭✭TheNorthBank


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


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 230 ✭✭bmcgrath


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,262 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,805 ✭✭✭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.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭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


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭stabo


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭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? :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭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


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭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.:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭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....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Snapped it up on ebay ;):D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭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!


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