07-04-2011, 07:13 PM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1309777228' post='9731']
You want a cheap/affordable standard zoom, of not too much weight. The Tarmon 28-75mm f2.8 XD Di is indeed an option. Not sure how it compares to that old 28-70 you had, but in the center it is a sharp lens, and the corners are ok. At half a kilo, it is not light, but light for an f2.8 lens.
Another option can be the very affordable Canon EF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 USM (I or II). It focusses silently, fast and accurately on the 5D, and is reasonably sharp when you stop down a bit. Problem is availability in the Netherlands (has not been carried by Canon here for many years now) but if you find it for instance 2nd hand, it is a nice lens for the money.
Saw one on market place with original box for €150 for instance.
With either of those, I would get a Canon EF 24mm f2.8 for the distortion free wide angle shots... a contrasty lens, low in distortion, sharp, compact and light.. Great to also bring along (weight) and make wide landscape shots, when you need a bit better optics.
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sorry but the 28-105 3.5-4.5 is optically crap. from 28-50mm it never gets sharp, even stopped down to f/8 or f/11. Between 50-105 it is decently sharp at f/8- f/11, but horrible wide open. I had one for years during the film days and always used my Tokina 20-35 at the wide end and a misfocssing Sigma 70-200 at the long eninstead. Autofocus, was splendid with this lens though.
if your budget doesnt strech, Id go for the 28-135 inestead which is 400 Euros and optically much improved. Of course a decent Tamron 28-75 could also provide good results, with the advantage of higher speed.
You want a cheap/affordable standard zoom, of not too much weight. The Tarmon 28-75mm f2.8 XD Di is indeed an option. Not sure how it compares to that old 28-70 you had, but in the center it is a sharp lens, and the corners are ok. At half a kilo, it is not light, but light for an f2.8 lens.
Another option can be the very affordable Canon EF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 USM (I or II). It focusses silently, fast and accurately on the 5D, and is reasonably sharp when you stop down a bit. Problem is availability in the Netherlands (has not been carried by Canon here for many years now) but if you find it for instance 2nd hand, it is a nice lens for the money.
Saw one on market place with original box for €150 for instance.
With either of those, I would get a Canon EF 24mm f2.8 for the distortion free wide angle shots... a contrasty lens, low in distortion, sharp, compact and light.. Great to also bring along (weight) and make wide landscape shots, when you need a bit better optics.
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sorry but the 28-105 3.5-4.5 is optically crap. from 28-50mm it never gets sharp, even stopped down to f/8 or f/11. Between 50-105 it is decently sharp at f/8- f/11, but horrible wide open. I had one for years during the film days and always used my Tokina 20-35 at the wide end and a misfocssing Sigma 70-200 at the long eninstead. Autofocus, was splendid with this lens though.
if your budget doesnt strech, Id go for the 28-135 inestead which is 400 Euros and optically much improved. Of course a decent Tamron 28-75 could also provide good results, with the advantage of higher speed.