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Author Topic: Lens Quandary Tamron f2.8 17-50 vs 28-75  (Read 2640 times)

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« on: February 01, 2013, 04:24 »
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Hi guys,

I'm fairly new to the game and I'm hoping to expand my lens arsenal. At the moment I have a Canon 600D with a Kit Lens (18-55), 50mm Prime and a 55-250mm.

I'm looking to get a lens to essentially replace the Kit Lens as, let's face it, the image quality isn't great is it?

I'm between the Tamron f2.8 17-50 and 28-75 as I can't justify the Canon equivalent at this early stage in my hobby. I don't have a particular photography style and not set on any one discipline yet so I'm just after something that's fairly flexible and produces great sharp results. Main priority is image quality.

I've read reviews etc but I was hoping for some feedback on which one to get.

Thanks in advance!


« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2013, 05:56 »
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I would put those lens in the same quality as your kit lens. Even though I shoot Nikon I also looked and tested, the Tamron 17-50 and was not happy with the results.

« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2013, 06:00 »
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Thanks for the input. All the reviews I've read say they are great lenses, nice and sharp and the 2.8 aperture is a definite advantage over my standard issue kit lens surely?

As I say, I'm a beginner.

Thanks

« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2013, 06:12 »
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You heard well. They are not super high quality lens, but they are better than kit lens of Canon.
If you are planning to buy wide angle lens one day it's better to buy 28-75mm, since it's good for everyday use, for portraits, landscapes, outdoor.
If you are not planning to buy wide angle lens in the near future, 17-50mm might be better.  With 28-75mm you might start to miss wider angle while trying to shoot interior or large groups.

« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2013, 06:20 »
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Thanks Maigi, Glad you mentioned the wide angle. I do really fancy a 10mm-24mm Tamron, but that's further down the line, like in 6 months- 1 year maybe. I am leaning towards the 17-50 as I do like to shoot landscapes as well as people and think it would offer more flexibility. That being said, does anyone know which offers the best image quality?

Thanks



 

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