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Canon General Purpose/Event Lens

Started Feb 16, 2016 | Questions thread
Albert Silver Veteran Member • Posts: 3,373
Re: Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC

inevitablyissie wrote:

Albert Silver wrote:

Have you considered the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 VC? It is very sharp and should be very affordable. I used it for events for a few years as my go-to lens on a Canon T4i (650D), and have only good things to say about it.

Lovely images, they look really sharp and are nicely composed! I've seen recommendations of the 17-50 before, even for filmmaking but I didn't immediately consider it because the focus ring is quite short for video work.

Did you upgrade from that lens to a different or better lens?

Sort of. When I migrated to full-frame 12 months ago, I bought a Nikon D750. As much as I enjoyed Canon, it just offered more value for my money. The kit zoom 24-120 f/4 is decent and extremely useful, but right now I am loving my new prime, a Tamron 35 f/1.8.

 Albert Silver's gear list:Albert Silver's gear list
Nikon D750 Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD +1 more
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