suggest me to pick right 24-75mm

[mkhan]

Hi,

 

First of all, I am an ameteur but would like to freelance professional

photographer. I would like to replace my 18-55mm that came with my EOS

20D. After reading fairly many review, I am here to pick one these three:

 

1. Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

2. Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8

3. Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8

 

I read lots of negative feedback on Sigma because of focusing and

noise issue. I understand Canon is expensive. But havn't read lot

about Tamron.

 

I would like to hear good suggesions from you.

If you reply, please also write if price is out of consideration,

would you recommend Canon. I would like to have the best thing ! I

will rather wait little.

 

Thanks,

Mohammad Khan

[mcgarity]

If price is no consideration the Canon is the best choice. Its a better lens, does not have compatibility issues, and if you ever decide to sell it will retain more of its value. The only negative is that its heavy.

[awindsor]

The Canon is a great lens and one tat I would heartily recommend to anyone with a full frame camera. However, on a 1.6x crop factor camera like your 20D, the equivalent range (in terms of field of view) is 38mm-112mm. The lack of wide angle is problematic. I stopped using my 28-135 on my 20D for this reason. The excellent Tamron has the same problem but ot an even worse degree (since it 28mm at the wide end rather than 24mm).

 

There is a Sigma 18-50/2.8 that has received good reviews. I have not personally used or even handled it. Useless if you upgrade to full frame but a much more appropriate range for a 20D.

[bens]

if you are not a pro, and not making money from your pics, the tamron is plenty good. you don't need the canon unless you are a really fussy shooter.

[marknagel]

I've owned all 3 (4 including the 18-50/2.8) If money if not an issue, buy the Canon, sharper, better color, faster, more accurate, and quieter AF. If money is an issue, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 would be my second choice. All three of the 3rd party lenses had significant copy variation, but if you take a couple test shots wide open in the store before you buy, you'll probably get a very good lens if you do.

 

Mark

[jon_austin]

If the Canon 24-70 is within your financial reach, also consider the Canon 24-105 f/4L IS USM.

[mkhan]

In future, I have plan to get 70-200mm or 70-300mm

Considering this, should I go for 24-105 instead of 24-70?

Also I will have to compromise with f/4, whereas 24-70 have f/2.8

 

Thanks,

Mohammad

[marknagel]

2.8 hands down

 

m

[mkhan]

I didn't get you, Mark.

Sorry, English is not my first language.

 

Mohammad

[marknagel]

I'd get the f/2.8 (24-70) much more versitile than the f/4. Better in low light, better low light AF, brighter viewfinder.

 

m

[cnhoff]

I have handpicked a Tamron out of three lenses and it's very good.

 

If you give me your Email, i can send you a comparison of this one with my Canon 70-200 f4 at 70mm (all other focal lengths at various apertures of the Tamron included also).

[marknagel]

Here's a link to my site with a comparison between the Canon 24-70L, four Tamron 28-75/2.8, Sigma 24-70/2.8EX, and Sigma 18-50/2.8EX.

 

M

 

http://www.nagelhome.com/Test%20Final.jpg

[marknagel]

Just another note, the 3rd Tamron was very good, but I bought it new from National Camera Exchage here in MN, and the serial number on the camera did not match the box nor warrenty card, so I exchanged it due to the $50 rebate I didn't want troubles with. The Sigma 18-50 was also very good. I've made 8x12 prints and they are very sharp. Remeber those 100% crops are extreme pixel peeping. I think you'd have to blow it up to 24x36 to see that kind of detail.

 

m

[delwyn_ching]

Mark, Thanks for the test. It looks like the 50 f1.4 beats 'em all with the 24-70L a close second. So far, I'm deciding between the 24-70L and 24-105L and it looks like I'm going to get the 24-70 right now before the rebate ends.

[yakim_peled1]

<p> <i>But havn't read lot about Tamron. </i> </p>

<p> See <a href="http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_2875_28/index.htm">PZ</a>, <a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=187&sort=7&cat=43&page=1">FM</a> and <a href="http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/lenses/35mm-zoom/tamron/PRD_171808_3128crx.aspx">PR</a>. <b></b> </p>

 

<p>Happy shooting, <br>

Yakim.</p>

[yakim_peled1]

<p> <i> </i> </p>

<p> Silly me. I forgot <a href="http://www.photo.net/equipment/tamron/28_75_Di/">PN</a>. <b></b> </p>

 

<p>Happy shooting, <br>

Yakim.</p>