trying to get sigma 24-70mm f 2.8DG for 500D

MojoRising

Just got a Canon 500D with Ef-S 18-55 IS kit
but need something to take photos of bands etc where I can't use a flash.someone recommended to get the sigma anyone know where there might be one going cheap
any help greatly appreciated

TelePaul

MojoRising wrote: »

Just got a Canon 500D with Ef-S 18-55 IS kit
but need something to take photos of bands etc where I can't use a flash.someone recommended to get the sigma anyone know where there might be one going cheap
any help greatly appreciated

This doesn't answer your specific question, but for gig shots where no flash is permitted, the Canon 50mm f1.8 is really popular and readily available for under a hundred bills online.

FoxT

+1 on the 50, or if you have a few more quid to spare, the 85mm f/1.8 is well worth a look. I sold the 85 I had in order to trade up to a 70-200mm f/2.8, and 2.8 forces me deep into high ISO territory indoors.

MojoRising

thanks lads on the advice much appreciated,as all new territory to me.
If you have one pity for sale?pity missed out on the 85mm you had

Saint_Mel

I've a Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 on Averts if interested

positron

Sigma 17-70 is the most used lens for me too. I would love to replace it with a Canon L some day, but for now, this is perfectly adequate.

MojoRising

thanks for all the help gang,trying to find a 85mm,just forund an old canon EF 50mm canon 1:1.8 II on my dads old EOS 650 this any good on my new camera?also is the sigma worth getting for what i need?
thanks again
Jon

MojoRising

hi gang would anyone have a sigma lens for sale to fit 500D?
Thanks a mill
Jon

joepenguin

Ive a sigma 28-70 f/2.8 which ie excess to requirements but its in Sligo. The 50 would work brilliantly when you need that extra stop.

MojoRising

joepenguin wrote: »

Ive a sigma 28-70 f/2.8 which ie excess to requirements but its in Sligo. The 50 would work brilliantly when you need that extra stop.

Hi Joe you have one for sale? sorry mate all new to this digital photography!!!
thanks Jon

MojoRising

bit confused!!! am i better to go for 17-70?? or will a 24-70 suffice??
apologies for the ignorance
Jon

BlastedGlute

I have a 28-75mm 2.8 tamron over on adverts with a pl-CLR filter, hood and lens caps. I have a 17-55 and 24-70 L so I'm set. 240.00yo yos

MojoRising

was hoping to get a Sigma 24-70mm f 2.8 canon fit,nice lenses by you,maybe someday i'll have an L
Jon:D

BlastedGlute

if your cropped sensor then get a 17-55 2.8 before anything else, you'll really appreciate the focal range!

MojoRising

thanks for the advice,don't suppose you have one for sale??