sergio_godoy Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 HI everybody, well, trying to get a lens for my Xt, but i have a limitated budget, aprox. 300$, i?m looking for a lens like 18-50 range, i saw tamrons 19-35 but...don?t know...if somebody could be some kind to recommend me something, advices will be welcome.. regards! pd- my profile..street photography. sergio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astcell Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 A 28-90USM is about $100, The 18-55 is $160. Both are Canon brands, the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyinca Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 You can get a good 20-35mm for $300s. e.g.: Used, Tokina 20-35/2.8 is in the high $300. Canon's 20-35 (non-L) is arround high $200. Tamron 17-35/2.8 is high $300/$400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_helmke Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I've been using the Tokina 19-35 for a year and a half and couldn't be happier. I'm sure an L lens would be better but the Tokina is under $200, good contrast, very sharp and no interface problems. One of the best lens deals on the market I think. Rick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio_godoy Posted April 24, 2005 Author Share Posted April 24, 2005 HI, rick, i saw Zoom "Super Wide Angle 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AF193 Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS" in bh, for about 170 dollars, seems a good price for me, and has an aperture barrel that i?m sure i?d love to use since i am used to manual cameras, so, you think taht i?ll achive good quality image whit this one? regards. and thanks, sergio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
affen_kot Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 the kit lens seems to fit your requirements; but as another option, what about the sigma 18-50mm? in the bh catalog, it's 109USD, which would leave 190 clams over for either a 420EX (175USD) + sto-fen omnibounce (16USD), or a BG-E3 battery grip (140USD)+ extra battery (40USD) and 10 bucks left over for gallon of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_helmke Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Sergio, I think the Tokina is noticeably better than the kit lens. I've gotten very good results with mine, no serious distortions or fuzzy edges and so on. It's well built, a little big and heavy but I prefer them that way. At one point there was a rebate on the lens and I got mine for $150 after rebate. If I had the $$ to spend I'd like an L lens in this range (who wouldn't) but I think I have the best lens of the 3rd party equipment out there. Let me know what you do and what kind of results you get. Rick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_larson1 Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Buy the kit lens for $100 with camera. Bank the other $200. If you have an extra $400, supplement the kit lens with the 28-135/IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio_godoy Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 thanks everybody...well i?m a little confuse, i heard horrible comments about the kit lens, in general people how used it, just changed it a couple of month after..hum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_larson1 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Well. . .yes. . .it is horrible compared to $600 lenses. . .but for under $200, you are not going to beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_helmke Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'll have to go along with Jim on the 28-135. I love mine. In fact, If I had to pick just one, that's what it would be. I use it much more than the 19-35 and buying even an L lens would not change that. Still, when I need a wide angle lens, I REALLY need one. Rick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio_godoy Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 thanks everybody advices.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandit Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Another vote for the Tokina 19-35/3.5-4.5. Cheap fella, but surprisingly good for the price. Check out the Ladakh and Rajasthan galleries in my portfolio - most images there were taken with this lens. Vandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutleigh_sivrupp Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sigma 18-125mm. Versatile, good reviews, compact, perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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