which would you choose?! - DPChallenge Forums

08/24/2008 08:41:47 AM · #1

Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD

or

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Sheryll

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/24/2008 08:45:55 AM · #2

It would probably depend on what I planned on using it for and what I have already but out of those two the Tamron looks more attractive to me becuase its faster and also has 10 more mm.

slickchik

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

08/24/2008 08:49:24 AM · #3

Canon because I am a lens snob and as nice as some 3rd party lenses are they just don't compare to Canons...of course we are talking about the better Canon lenses and not the lousy cheap ones.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

08/24/2008 08:49:28 AM · #4

considering i own the 17-40 f4L - i'd have to say that one ;}

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Canon

08/24/2008 08:57:40 AM · #5

thats what i was thinking..even though the tamron looks more apealing, a canon is a canon, and ya can't beat that..but then again i could be wrongg

RKT

Canon EOS-60D

08/24/2008 08:58:43 AM · #6

I have the Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD ...LOVE it.

I just never buy into the whole 3rd party lenses are always inferior to the brand name beliefs. It simply isn't the case.

Cheap...as in price, does not always mean poorer quality...and expensive doesn't always mean better picture quality.

RKT

Canon EOS-60D

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Canon

08/24/2008 09:00:18 AM · #7

Originally posted by surfographer02:

thats what i was thinking..even though the tamron looks more apealing, a canon is a canon, and ya can't beat that..but then again i could be wrongg

If it looks more appealing then get it. No need to be a brand junkie...I just don't get that mentality at all.

ETA: Plus, with the Tamron you get a whole extra F-stop. Seriously, you get more going with the Tamron.

Message edited by author 2008-08-24 13:02:19.

Sheryll

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/24/2008 09:03:12 AM · #8

So what is the price difference between the two?

RKT

Canon EOS-60D

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Canon

08/24/2008 09:04:42 AM · #9

Originally posted by Sheryll:

So what is the price difference between the two?

...nearly $300.00 dollars.

08/24/2008 09:22:48 AM · #10

that also is true.And thats the other side of the argument i have with myself. Do i be a brand junkie and go with the canon that i know i most likely wont be disappointed in? or do I go for the thrid party tamron with a whole extra stop, and a better price?

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

08/24/2008 09:27:13 AM · #11

Originally posted by surfographer02:

I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed in the Tamron.

If you're having trouble, I'd recommend sitting down with a pen and a sheet of paper. On one side, put Canon. On the other, put Tamron.

Then start bullet-listing the pros and cons of each lens. Do a bit of research. (forget I said anything about DPReview for lenses. lol) Make sure you put down both technical and subjective pros and cons.

By the end of that listing, you should have a far better understanding of each lens, your attitudes towards them, and which path you want to take.

Good luck! This is one situation where you probably won't lose either way.

Message edited by author 2008-08-24 13:32:01.

cloudsme

Canon EOS R5

08/24/2008 09:32:40 AM · #12

LLLLLLLLLLLL!

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/24/2008 10:43:55 AM · #13

The 16-35L is another option if you really want F2.8.

08/24/2008 11:57:56 AM · #14

i would absoloutly love the 16-36, but after just purchasing my 40d, i am in desperate need of a lens, and the money for the 16-35 isnt there, so i have to resort so something a little for affordable basically the best bang for your buck

08/24/2008 11:58:29 AM · #15

edit:16-35 i meant**

08/24/2008 12:13:17 PM · #16

Originally posted by surfographer02:

Tammy, hands down, is the best bang for your buck.

Whether you go with this one: Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8

Or this one: Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

I think they speak for themselves.

pamelasue

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/24/2008 01:22:10 PM · #17

why don't you rent them both and make your decision that way ...

08/24/2008 01:33:08 PM · #18

you can rent them? where?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/24/2008 01:51:28 PM · #19

Originally posted by surfographer02:

you can rent them? where?

Some larger cities have stores where you can rent photo equipment. It's hit and miss.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

08/24/2008 01:54:55 PM · #20

//www.lensrentals.com - I rent there all the time - awesome service and the best prices.

pamelasue

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/24/2008 02:55:33 PM · #21

Originally posted by surfographer02:

you can rent them? where?

rentglass.com

I remember that one of our DPC members started his own lens rental company also ... but for the life of me I can't remember who or what the site is ... I'll dig through the forums and post when I find it ...

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

08/24/2008 02:57:12 PM · #22

Originally posted by pamelasue:

Originally posted by surfographer02:
you can rent them? where?

rentglass.com

I remember that one of our DPC members started his own lens rental company also ... but for the life of me I can't remember who or what the site is ... I'll dig through the forums and post when I find it ...

//www.rentphotostuff.com

08/24/2008 02:58:31 PM · #23

Perhaps I should set up an online Pentax equipment rental company.

I just need to find a sucker, er, I mean an investor.

pamelasue