01-15-2012, 01:35 AM
Hi all,
I have been following this website for many years now and have found it wealth of information that has helped me progress in photography and make the right decisions as for what kit to spend my money on.
One thing I cannot get my head around however is which standard lens to buy for my 60D considering I own a
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM (not tested yet by Klaus, but I am available to send it),
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC macro (bought for my previous camera, 350D, and strangely, it seems sharper than the newer EFS 18-55)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L
Canon EF 50mm 1.8
Money, as always, plays a role but can be overcome. The lenses I have shortlisted based on FZ reviews are, in order:
1) Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG macro. It is the only "Highly recommended" lens in this range for Canon, very affordable, but no IS and tested on an old camera, is it still good by todays standard? How important is IS on a standard zoom lens. The lens is not very wide, but I have the 10-20mm for that.(€420)
2) Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2,8 USM IS. Twice the price of the Sigma, but allround good review, also 4 stars however, big plus it has IS, minus for me is the range. (€800)
3) Sigma AF 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM OS. Good price, good quality, IS, minus is the limited range.(€580).
I am an estate agent in Italy, so a lot of my pictures are indoor pictures for which I use the 10-20mm. In outdoor situations I find the EFS-18-55 adequate but lacking in definition and sharpness compared to my other lenses.
There must be others who have thought this one over and made a decision for one of these - or other - lenses.
I would appreciate any comments and tips.
Attached is a recent picture taken in the town where I live (Tropea, Italy) with my EOS 60D and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II at f/8.
Dennis.
I have been following this website for many years now and have found it wealth of information that has helped me progress in photography and make the right decisions as for what kit to spend my money on.
One thing I cannot get my head around however is which standard lens to buy for my 60D considering I own a
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM (not tested yet by Klaus, but I am available to send it),
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC macro (bought for my previous camera, 350D, and strangely, it seems sharper than the newer EFS 18-55)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L
Canon EF 50mm 1.8
Money, as always, plays a role but can be overcome. The lenses I have shortlisted based on FZ reviews are, in order:
1) Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG macro. It is the only "Highly recommended" lens in this range for Canon, very affordable, but no IS and tested on an old camera, is it still good by todays standard? How important is IS on a standard zoom lens. The lens is not very wide, but I have the 10-20mm for that.(€420)
2) Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2,8 USM IS. Twice the price of the Sigma, but allround good review, also 4 stars however, big plus it has IS, minus for me is the range. (€800)
3) Sigma AF 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM OS. Good price, good quality, IS, minus is the limited range.(€580).
I am an estate agent in Italy, so a lot of my pictures are indoor pictures for which I use the 10-20mm. In outdoor situations I find the EFS-18-55 adequate but lacking in definition and sharpness compared to my other lenses.
There must be others who have thought this one over and made a decision for one of these - or other - lenses.
I would appreciate any comments and tips.
Attached is a recent picture taken in the town where I live (Tropea, Italy) with my EOS 60D and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II at f/8.
Dennis.