First lens, Canon 50 f1.8 vs Tamron 17-50 f2.8
11-19-2007, 10:45 PM
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First lens, Canon 50 f1.8 vs Tamron 17-50 f2.8
I've decided to go the 30d/40d body route. (I just can't get past that it feels better in my hands than the XTi).
My plan was to buy a kit, sell the kit lens (either EF-S 17-85 or EF 28-135) and buy both the 50 and the Tamron. Could I get by with just the Canon? I would primarily be shooting inside till this spring.
A) The f1.8 of the 50 would be nice to help pick up extra light (my living room has no overhead lighting) and blur out my background a bit, but it wont go wide, obviously, and could cause me to miss a few people on the ends at family functions.
B) The 17mm of the Tamron would allow me to get closer and thus effectively blurring out the background too. The wider angle would be useful, as well as the zoom, but I rarely ever zoom with my current P&S. I usually just get closer to my subject.
C) It's my first dSLR. Should I just keep the kit lens for a while and buy the 50 because it is fairly cheap?
There should be a n00b sticky with "starter idea's" and other FAQ's by us n00bs.
My plan was to buy a kit, sell the kit lens (either EF-S 17-85 or EF 28-135) and buy both the 50 and the Tamron. Could I get by with just the Canon? I would primarily be shooting inside till this spring.
A) The f1.8 of the 50 would be nice to help pick up extra light (my living room has no overhead lighting) and blur out my background a bit, but it wont go wide, obviously, and could cause me to miss a few people on the ends at family functions.
B) The 17mm of the Tamron would allow me to get closer and thus effectively blurring out the background too. The wider angle would be useful, as well as the zoom, but I rarely ever zoom with my current P&S. I usually just get closer to my subject.
C) It's my first dSLR. Should I just keep the kit lens for a while and buy the 50 because it is fairly cheap?
There should be a n00b sticky with "starter idea's" and other FAQ's by us n00bs.
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Nov 19 2007, 11:53 PM
Tamron all the way. For one lens, it can't be beat. A 50mm would be a bit limiting IMHO as an only lens. I have the 17-50 and it's one hell of a lens!
And you've mentioned before, Tamron 17-50>Sigma 18-50, right? Where does Promaster fit into the loop?
11-20-2007, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Looneybomber,Nov 20 2007, 02:56 AM
So ditch the kit lens...
And you've mentioned before, Tamron 17-50>Sigma 18-50, right? Where does Promaster fit into the loop?
And you've mentioned before, Tamron 17-50>Sigma 18-50, right? Where does Promaster fit into the loop?
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11-20-2007, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Looneybomber,Nov 19 2007, 11:45 PM
I've decided to go the 30d/40d body route. (I just can't get past that it feels better in my hands than the XTi).
My plan was to buy a kit, sell the kit lens (either EF-S 17-85 or EF 28-135) and buy both the 50 and the Tamron. Could I get by with just the Canon? I would primarily be shooting inside till this spring.
A) The f1.8 of the 50 would be nice to help pick up extra light (my living room has no overhead lighting) and blur out my background a bit, but it wont go wide, obviously, and could cause me to miss a few people on the ends at family functions.
B) The 17mm of the Tamron would allow me to get closer and thus effectively blurring out the background too. The wider angle would be useful, as well as the zoom, but I rarely ever zoom with my current P&S. I usually just get closer to my subject.
C) It's my first dSLR. Should I just keep the kit lens for a while and buy the 50 because it is fairly cheap?
There should be a n00b sticky with "starter idea's" and other FAQ's by us n00bs.
My plan was to buy a kit, sell the kit lens (either EF-S 17-85 or EF 28-135) and buy both the 50 and the Tamron. Could I get by with just the Canon? I would primarily be shooting inside till this spring.
A) The f1.8 of the 50 would be nice to help pick up extra light (my living room has no overhead lighting) and blur out my background a bit, but it wont go wide, obviously, and could cause me to miss a few people on the ends at family functions.
B) The 17mm of the Tamron would allow me to get closer and thus effectively blurring out the background too. The wider angle would be useful, as well as the zoom, but I rarely ever zoom with my current P&S. I usually just get closer to my subject.
C) It's my first dSLR. Should I just keep the kit lens for a while and buy the 50 because it is fairly cheap?
There should be a n00b sticky with "starter idea's" and other FAQ's by us n00bs.
Each lens does something a little different. I cant give a comparison as i wont attach anything to my camera if it isnt canon-made. That being said though you may want an inexpensive walk around lens that offers good shots in all light settings. The 28-135 served its purpose well, the only thing i didnt like about it is that it was all plastic with heavy glass...so when i fully extended the zoom the telescopic portion would shake around....kinda cheapy, but for the price & with IS it did take decent pictures.
I love the 50mm lenses. love them. though the 1.8 doesnt have USM and can have trouble finding its focus from time to time, its just a CHEAP yet elegant addition the anyone looking for clean, sharp portraits.
Check out the 50 f1.4 also. I use this one...its quieter, and focuses on que...it also takes beautiful pictures.
If you intend on moving up to a 5D or FF camera in the future remember that EF-S lenses cannot transition with you. So the 17-85 Kit may require a little more thought.
I say go 28-135 & 50 1.8 or 4. once you get use to your camera and shooting, trade or sell the 28-135 and pick up some good L glass to replace it. 24-70 or 24-105 are both good options.
hope that helped/
11-20-2007, 09:58 AM
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Get both. The f1.8 is so cheap you can't afford not to. And it's a kickass lens. If you can only get one though, the Tamron is much more flexible..
Working with a prime 50 will force you to learn a lot though.
Working with a prime 50 will force you to learn a lot though.
11-20-2007, 10:03 AM
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^^ what he said.
the plastic fantastic can be had for well under $100, closer to $80. Skip a meal, a drink, or even stop accelerating as hard to save gas.
The tammy is a fantastic lens for walking around and indoors since it's a f2.8.
Get both, but if you only want one - get the tammy.
the plastic fantastic can be had for well under $100, closer to $80. Skip a meal, a drink, or even stop accelerating as hard to save gas.
The tammy is a fantastic lens for walking around and indoors since it's a f2.8.
Get both, but if you only want one - get the tammy.
