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need to replace my 17-55 with…

Started Mar 27, 2013 | Questions thread
MgrBuddha Junior Member • Posts: 34
Re: You can try the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM

paolobernardis wrote:

James R. McMillan wrote:

I have to ask what is the question?  You want to stay with Canon and you want another 17-55.  I think the others assumed that you are looking for an alternative to the Canon 17-55.  When you get a good copy, it is a good lens.  You've read and experienced the problems that some have complained about the Canon....ie, attracts dust, build quality on some....so again what is the question?

you centered the problem. i'm very undecided.

option 1: buy another (crossing fingers) 17-55,

option 2: buy a EF 17-40L or

option 3: buy a EF-S 15-85

still undecided 

All excellent lenses. I used to own the 15-85 and it was my main lens for the 650d I had before going FF. If you plan to stay on crop I would still get the 17-55 though, as it is pretty much everybody's favorite EF-S. 17-40L is a good choice (I have that one now) if you plan to move on to FF later. Depending on your preferences it might be a bit limited as a standard lens on crop, but it is a very good lens and a nice wide-angle lens on FF.

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