Lens Comparison

Pukuyo · 04-10-2008, 10:25 PM

Hey guys, I just wanted to get opinions on which lens is better in terms of picture quality and low light capability. Let me know which ones you've used and you like better.

telephoto:
Canon 70-300 F/4-5.6 IS (lens i have)
Canon 70-200 F/4L (lens i want to switch to)

walkaround:
Canon 18-55 kit lens (lens i have)
Canon 17-85 F/4-5.6 IS (lens i want to switch to) OR
Sigma 24-70 F/2.8 EX DG Macro (lens i want to switch to)

wide angle: (i don't have either of these lenses)
Canon 17-40 F4L
Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Macro

szuberi · 04-10-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pukuyo

telephoto:

Canon 70-200 F/4L (lens i want to switch to)

walkaround:

Sigma 24-70 F/2.8 EX DG Macro (lens i want to switch to)

wide angle: (i don't have either of these lenses)
Canon 17-40 F4L

***Demisedgabe*** · 04-10-2008, 10:45 PM

u should get a walkaround 17-85

bokeh · 04-11-2008, 07:08 AM

the only low light lens u listed was the sigma... the others wont do what u want...

bokeh · 04-11-2008, 07:09 AM

i had the 17-85... it is NOT a low light lens... but great outdoor walk around..

Rpm2 · 04-11-2008, 11:18 PM

What szuberi said.

Pukuyo · 04-12-2008, 07:03 PM

thanks for the input guys, looks like my next lens is the Sigma, then the 17-40L, and see if i can find a trade for the 70-200

04-10-2008, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pukuyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,234 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	Lens Comparison Hey guys, I just wanted to get opinions on which lens is better in terms of picture quality and low light capability. Let me know which ones you've used and you like better. telephoto: Canon 70-300 F/4-5.6 IS (lens i have) Canon 70-200 F/4L (lens i want to switch to) walkaround: Canon 18-55 kit lens (lens i have) Canon 17-85 F/4-5.6 IS (lens i want to switch to) OR Sigma 24-70 F/2.8 EX DG Macro (lens i want to switch to) wide angle: (i don't have either of these lenses) Canon 17-40 F4L Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Macro

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04-11-2008, 07:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
bokeh Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greensboro Posts: 178 Joe Woo iTrader: 0 / 0%	the only low light lens u listed was the sigma... the others wont do what u want...

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bokeh Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greensboro Posts: 178 Joe Woo iTrader: 0 / 0%	i had the 17-85... it is NOT a low light lens... but great outdoor walk around..

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Rpm2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuxville Age: 38 Posts: 4,426 Canucks FTW! iTrader: 0 / 0%	What szuberi said.

04-12-2008, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pukuyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,234 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks for the input guys, looks like my next lens is the Sigma, then the 17-40L, and see if i can find a trade for the 70-200