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canon 15-85 vs. sigma 17-50

Started Feb 7, 2013 | Discussions thread
jitteringjr Veteran Member • Posts: 3,608
Re: canon 15-85 vs. sigma 17-50

bigelow wrote:

I'm looking at buying my standard lens for a 7D. Canon 17-55 has been mentioned but it is out of my price range at this point. Opinions on Canon 15-85 vs Sigma 17-50? I do have a Canon EF 35 f2, which would help if I went with the Canon 17-85.

It's really a hard call and both options are good.  With the 35/2 in the arsenal already the 15-85 might work well for you.  I personally have the Sigma 17-50 and the Sigma 30/1.4, but I also have plenty of coverage longer than 50mm.  If you don't have anything longer than 50mm now, I think I would get the 15-85 instead.

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