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I am just about to change job and will be taking a hit on my salary so not as much disposable income however better job, more time at home nice location by the sea. I want to get a 70-200mm 2.8 but can't afford the Canon so am thinking about downgrading my Canon 17-55mm 2.8 to get a Tamron 17-50 non VC 2.8 and a Sigma 70-200mm 2.8.

Am I being silly or can I still expect decent results?

Thanks

Matt
 
Hi,have used both when i was a canon user , the tamron is a cracking lens the equal of the canon for much less cash , and the siggy ,it depends which one you go for (non macro slightly better IQ imo) ,both great performers though :thumbs:Will you get decent results from these two ? .. Definitely
 
Thanks for the reply, I was looking at the non macro Sigma as I have also read that it has slightly better IQ.

Matt
 
You could get the Canon 70-200 f/4 which is a bit cheaper than the Sigma. Yes you lose a stop of light but it's lighter and cheaper. I'm considering going for it myself if I decide I don't need the f/2.8.
 
I have those exact lenses, Tamron 17-50 (non VC) & the Sigma 70-200 (non DG, non Macro) on my 50D, I'll dig out some shots for you when I get home tonight if you like. I'm sure you wont be disappointed with either of them.
 
I posted these before in another thread, from the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO HSM 200mm, f2.8 ISO 100. These are converted from raw with no sharpening at all. I dont have many other images from this lens as I've not used it much yet.

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From the Tamron this is at f5.6 ISO 100 (this has had some PP)

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Would you like more sample images? I can get more done for you over the weekend if that helps.
 
Sam they are great, thanks very much, is there any chance of a hand held Tamron 17-50 at f2.8?

Thanks very much for your help.

Matt
 
mattcoomber1 said:
Sam they are great, thanks very much, is there any chance of a hand held Tamron 17-50 at f2.8?

Thanks very much for your help.

Matt
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You are welcome, I'll have a look, I'm sure I have plenty at f2.8, do you want people pictures or other subjects?
 
A portrait shot would be good aswell as sone random things if thats ok. Really impressed with the Sigma pics.

Matt
 
Thats is bl***dy sharp for a Sigma!! :shocked:
 
I'm using the Tamron 17-50 and Sigma 70-200 combo too, and I'm really happy with them both :thumbs:

Sigma:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisw321/4367847433/in/set-72157604185032294/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisw321/4367847745/in/set-72157604185032294/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisw321/4349753214/in/set-72157604185032294/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisw321/4406396365/in/set-72157623146398476/

I'll have a look for some from the Tamron too, it's my most commonly used lens, so it's ridiculous that I can't find any!

Chris
 
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