The only redeeming value is the f/2.8 aperture
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Re: The only redeeming value is the f/2.8 aperture
mkphoto79 wrote:
So the question is what would be the replacement "fast-ish" zoom lens for a crop camera? The EF 24-70/104 and L versions are often suggested but frankly they all suck at 17-23mm so they really aren't alternatives for most. Its a really goofy focal range for crop cameras.
I see the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS suggested a lot but the reviews I've read here and on other site suggest that it is an equal to the EF-S 17-55 but not really blowing it out of the water. It's better in some areas, worse in others, generally an equal if you want to deal with potential auto focus issues. Nothing I've been able to find yet is the "this blows the EF-S 17-55 out of the water" option, unless you go to full frame glass with odd focal ranges.
So what is a good replacement for the EF-S 17-55? I was (still am) looking at this lens as a replacement for my kit lens because its faster than my kit (f/2.8 vs f/3.5-5.6......I have the 18-55 IS II lens). Just get it, go for the Sigma version, or just keep the kit lens?
Zoom lens...I gave up looking...was thinking maybe a 24-70 f2.8 would work for me but it's an $$$ lens. I gave up looking for a zoom. I mostly use a 35mm f2 and sometimes a 50mm f1.8 and bought a flash.
Canon EOS 1100D
Canon EOS 80D
Canon EF 35mm F2.0
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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