canon 35mm f2 or tamron 17-50 f2.8?

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I used to have a 50mm 1.8, but found it too long on my crop body and the auto focus was a bit hit n miss. I could do with a fast lens though as I've been second shooting a few wedding lately so been looking at a canon 35mm f2, and a tamron 17-50 f2.8. Which of these lenses would do the job for me, or are there any others at a similar price that would be better? I also have a 15-85 so would like something with similar iq.
 
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joel222 said:
I used to have a 50mm 1.8, but found it too long on my crop body and the auto focus was a bit hit n miss. I could do with a fast lens though as I've been second shooting a few wedding lately so been looking at a canon 35mm f2, and a tamron 17-50 f2.8. Which of these lenses would do the job for me, or are there any others at a similar price that would be better? I also have a 15-85 so would like something with similar iq.
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The Tamron 17-50 isn't as good as the canon 15-85 IQ wise or in any other way, I speak from experience as I've had both and still have the 15-85. As you already have the range covered I'd go for a prime, personally I would get the (Sigma 35 1.4) or if I was to get a zoom I would go for the (Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC USD) or canon 17-55 2.8 which has similar IQ to the 15-85.
 
lucky_13 said:
The Tamron 17-50 isn't as good as the canon 15-85 IQ wise or in any other way, I speak from experience as I've had both and still have the 15-85. As you already have the range covered I'd go for a prime, personally I would get the (Sigma 35 1.4) or if I was to get a zoom I would go for the (Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC USD) or canon 17-55 2.8 which has similar IQ to the 15-85.
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That may be, I had the Tamron and it was the sharpest zoom I've ever owned and it'll certainly do something the Canon 15-85 wont, f2.8 :D and the Canon 17-55mm is a lot more money, if that matters and it's also bulkier and heavier.

I love primes but once you get towards f2.8 I wonder if a zoom isn't a more flexible option.
 
woof woof said:
That may be, I had the Tamron and it was the sharpest zoom I've ever owned and it'll certainly do something the Canon 15-85 wont, f2.8 :D and the Canon 17-55mm is a lot more money, if that matters and it's also bulkier and heavier.

I love primes but once you get towards f2.8 I wonder if a zoom isn't a more flexible option.
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True it will do f2.8 but at the price of IQ,?
 
One friend has the 35mm and he is loving it on his 7D. He also had the problem with the 50mm being to long for him. He is very happy with the 35mm. Also its an investment as you can use it on a fullframe if you upgrade later
 
35mm has been appealing to me for some time. Very tempted to ditch the 50mm in favour of one. The F2 is within budget.
 
Have you considered the Sigma 30mm F1.4? That lens is very sharp has excellent bokeh, which as the Canon 35 f2 only has 5 aperture blades doesn't, and has HSM.
 
DaveKing said:
Have you considered the Sigma 30mm F1.4? That lens is very sharp has excellent bokeh, which as the Canon 35 f2 only has 5 aperture blades doesn't, and has HSM.
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Yes I've considered it and just ordered one. After reading several reviews it seems a better option. Looking forward to it coming now.

Thanks to everyone for your input to the thread.
 
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