If I was only going to buy one more lens
Apr 6, 2014 22:24:39 #
Ok, you can see what I have in my signature block. On the "Wide Zoom" end I have a basic 18-55 Kit and the 24-105 "L" lens
Larger Zooms are: 28-135 non-L and 70-200 f4 "L"
So if I was only going to buy one more lens in the next year or two, I'm torn between the something on the ultra-wide end, like the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 or something to replace the 18-55 kit lens, like the Sigma 16-35 f 1.8. If I got the Tokina 11-16 I'd have every range covered from 11 to 200mm. On the other hand, the new Sigma 18-35 ($799-$830) is kinda wide and it's f 1.8!! I'm not in any rush, as it will be a while before I get anything else since I just bought the 24-105 "L" but I'm just thinking ahead. The Sigma is nearly $300 more expensive than the Tokina ($525-$550) but dang it's getting some good reviews (but then so is the Tokina!) I keep going back and fourth on these two.
If you had the collection I have and you were only going to get one of these two lenses in the next year or two, which would you get?
Larger Zooms are: 28-135 non-L and 70-200 f4 "L"
So if I was only going to buy one more lens in the next year or two, I'm torn between the something on the ultra-wide end, like the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 or something to replace the 18-55 kit lens, like the Sigma 16-35 f 1.8. If I got the Tokina 11-16 I'd have every range covered from 11 to 200mm. On the other hand, the new Sigma 18-35 ($799-$830) is kinda wide and it's f 1.8!! I'm not in any rush, as it will be a while before I get anything else since I just bought the 24-105 "L" but I'm just thinking ahead. The Sigma is nearly $300 more expensive than the Tokina ($525-$550) but dang it's getting some good reviews (but then so is the Tokina!) I keep going back and fourth on these two.
If you had the collection I have and you were only going to get one of these two lenses in the next year or two, which would you get?
Apr 6, 2014 22:32:31 #
Basil - I would really consider a prime lens. Although they aren't quite as versatile as a good zoom, the picture quality is generally quite a bit better. I love my 100mm 2.8 Macro - both for its macro capability and its portrait and landscape range. I also thoroughly enjoy my 300mm L f4.0 - a very sharp lens and it does well with a 1.4 extender - very little quality degradation.
Apr 6, 2014 23:17:21 #
Basil wrote:
Ok, you can see what I have in my signature block.... (show quote)
Basil, of course, nobody knows your style but you.
Also, I don't like to think of lenses as collections, I would never call my lenses a collection, but that's just me.
For my style, I would probably never own a Sigma 18-35. For two reasons. It's NOT very wide and the focal range is WAY TOO limited. When I use my 17-40, it comes off my camera almost immediately, since it's so limited. And
mostly I use it outdoors for landscape, where speed is almost irrelevant.
If I where in your shoes, and I'm not, I would get rid of the 17-55 and the 24-105,(unless you shoot studio with it) and replace them both with a EFs 15-85.
Good luck ;-)
SS
Apr 6, 2014 23:22:35 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Basil, of course, nobody knows your style but you.... (show quote)
Thanks, but get rid of the 24-105? Not likely since I just bought it LOL! :?
Apr 7, 2014 11:23:03 #
billgr
Loc: UK
Basil wrote:
Thanks, but get rid of the 24-105? Not likely since I just bought it LOL! :?
That is an ace lens and very bad advice that you should get rid of it. But hey ho. Guy prob never used one
Apr 7, 2014 11:28:33 #
Basil wrote:
Thanks, but get rid of the 24-105? Not likely since I just bought it LOL! :?
With all due respect SS, the only way I would get rid of the 24-105 is if I was replacing it with a 24-70 2.8 II.
Apr 7, 2014 11:53:58 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
my advice is to get out of the zoom rut and begin investing in prime lenses.
Apr 7, 2014 11:55:33 #
The Sigma 18-35 1.8 is a great lens, I use it all the time indoors when I have to go without flash. Also any lowlight needs.
Apr 7, 2014 12:33:34 #
wj cody wrote:
my advice is to get out of the zoom rut and begin investing in prime lenses.
Maybe some day, but as an amature wishing to explore (and learn) lots of possibilities wrt composition, etc., I want the versatility of zoom lenses. I aslo want to have the best zoom lenses at various ranges that I can afford. I know that in general Primes are better IQ, but since I'm not a professional I'm willing to give up a "little" IQ for more flexibility in more situations. Hope that makes sense.
Apr 7, 2014 14:05:57 #
billgr wrote:
That is an ace lens and very bad advice that you should get rid of it.
" Guy prob never used one"
" Guy prob never used one"
Actually Bill, the guy puts more than 10,000 shots through the 24-105 per year! He's quite familiar with it.
Chances are, if Basil had the 15-85, he would not EVEN be asking about the Tammy. Basil is trying to FILL the HOLE left wide open by the 24-105, as on his crop camera, the 24mm view is barely wider than 40mm, and he will need to always carry two lenses to cover a similar range.
On my FF, the 24-105 is my primary lens. ;-)
SS
Apr 7, 2014 14:11:49 #
billgr
Loc: UK
SharpShooter wrote:
Actually Bill, the guy puts more than 10,000 shots through the 24-105 per year! He's quite familiar with it.
Chances are, if Basil had the 15-85, he would not EVEN be asking about the Tammy. Basil is trying to FILL the HOLE left wide open by the 24-105, as on his crop camera, the 24mm view is barely wider than 40mm, and he will need to always carry two lenses to cover a similar range.
On my FF, the 24-105 is my primary lens. ;-)
SS
Chances are, if Basil had the 15-85, he would not EVEN be asking about the Tammy. Basil is trying to FILL the HOLE left wide open by the 24-105, as on his crop camera, the 24mm view is barely wider than 40mm, and he will need to always carry two lenses to cover a similar range.
On my FF, the 24-105 is my primary lens. ;-)
SS
Ok lol. I love 24-105 was a lil confused. Dont take much :D
Apr 7, 2014 14:19:50 #
Basil wrote:
Ok, you can see what I have in my signature block.... (show quote)
Rather than any new lenses get a FF camera. Problem solved
Apr 7, 2014 15:37:00 #
boberic wrote:
Rather than any new lenses get a FF camera. Problem solved
Agreed, that 24-105 will be utilized at the wider end then :)
Apr 7, 2014 21:59:11 #
With your stuff, I think I would look at the Tokina 12-28mm that you can read about here -http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/12-28mm.htm - You seem to have all full frame lenses ( except 18-55) - so maybe you will be going FF some day ?? - the Tokina 12-28 will do full frame from 18mm on up !
Apr 7, 2014 23:08:02 #
I can't speak to Canon lenses as I am a Nikon guy. However, I would advise you to check your image file and determine what focal length most of your shots are near, then buy a good quality prime lens at that focal length. If you have the same experience I had when I did this you will thank me for the advice.
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