I really need to get a new standard lens, my 35-80 just isnt cutting it, plus its 15 years old so i dont know how much longer it'll hold out for. I would like to get a canon 24-70 2.8L but I couldnt exactly cough up a grand on a lens. I have narrowed my options to the sigma 24-70 2.8 and tamrons equal model ( i cant think of the focal length off the top of my head, but i know its a 2.8 ). Has anyone had any experience with these? If its decent, i could easily fork out around 300-400 for one of these.
thanks
Concensus here would say get the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, and personal experience would concur. I've also got the 24-70L, and tne Tamron doesn't fall very short in comparison, even on my 5D.
Check for other threads in the Canon mount SLR forum. I carry the Tamron much more often, mostly because it's also 1/2 the size and weight. It does give up a bit in color and contrast, the bokeh isn't quite so special, and AF is slower. But, it's a great lens,nonetheless, and offers maybe 90% of what the Canon can. This is my second one, actually, as I sold the first to buy the Canon, but found I missed the Tamron.
the tamron seems pretty promising, i do have a question about it. does it have internal focusing? I dont know the exact name of it, but its where the top of the lens stays stationary and you can adjust the focus on a ring at the bottom of the lens. I use a cir polarizing filter and id rather have it stay in place rather than move with the focusing ring.
lol thats what i kinda figured, whats the filter size on it? i usually get some stuff for lenses before I buy the lens itself.
btw, this has all been a huge help. thanks alot for saving me like $600 extra on the canon 24-70 2.8L
the reason i asked about the 2 separate lenses is because on the reviews, theres a tamron 28-75 2.8 XR Di LD aspherical (if), and a tamron 28-75 28 XR Di, (shrug)
67mm is the filter size, but I'm going to advise against using any filters unless adverse or special conditions dictate. Use of a UV in adverse weather may be OK (blowing sand, surf, etc.) for example. A circular polarizer or GND/ND may be another special use, but never just slap on a cheap UV just for "protection". The Tamron comes with a suitable lens hood, which will actually improve image quality.
I mainly shoot cars and circular polarizers help cut the reflections, but i already have a 67mm filter from my 70-200 F4 so it looks like im already in good shape. I might get another down the road that way i dont have to switch them out whenever I use them.
tootalew wrote:
Another awsomew lens often overlooked in this range is the sigma 24-60, just an awsome lens, if you know how to move your feet for that extra 10-15mm.
The Sigma 24-60 EX is a good deal smaller and lighter than the 24-70 EX. A bit lacking in contrast wide open but a very impressive performer stopped down a little. AF is fast and 'accurate' (on my copy) not as quiet as USM but not particularly noisy either. For what I paid for it - a real bargain.
