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Canon EF-S 17-55mm VS Sigma 17-50mm VS Tamron 17-50mm?

Started Jan 7, 2013 | Discussions thread
William DIllard Senior Member • Posts: 2,492
Re: Canon EF-S 17-55mm VS Sigma 17-50mm VS Tamron 17-50mm?

psychoticpanda wrote:

I need help deciding on a new better quality kit lens...

I am shooting with a 60D that I just got so I'm sticking with a crop lens to get the full wide angle that I need. Please help me pick (with evidence why) between the three lenses.

My budget is about 1000-1500$ but I also want a new Canon flash... Do you think I should go with the Canon and wait for more money to get the flash or sacrifice IQ for a third party brand? Or is the third party somehow better for cheaper? Please help never bought any third party lenses before! I am open to any suggestions, but please keep in mind I would it for everyday use (landscape/portraits) and I prefer a wide angle since I don't have any good quality wide lenses.

  1. Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens (999$)
  2. Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD (619$)
  3. Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (549$)
All of these prices are from Amazon, the Tamron has a 100$ mail in rebate offer.

PS: I would like to use the lens for some video also... But, mostly photographs.

THANKS FOR THE HELP!

Without a doubt the Canon 17-55 is the best lens mainly because it yields the best bokeh for portraits  and it has IS but the Tamron 17-50 is a lens to love. I got rid of mine because I went full frame and I needed some cash and it was not worth it. It was such a fun lens to use and it has wonderful IQ with it's own unique look. If you are a serious portrait photographer get the Canon but on the other hand you won't be unhappy with the Tamron either, IS or non Is models.

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