good sharp alternative to canon 17-55 2.8
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Are you looking for a zoom to replace the 17-55 or are you looking for something to complement it.
First option I'd say something like the Tamron 17-50mm non VC, second option something like the canon 85mm 1.8
First option I'd say something like the Tamron 17-50mm non VC, second option something like the canon 85mm 1.8
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Do you mean something similar but cheaper?
The Tamron 17-50 2.8 non-VC gets good reviews.
I have a Sigma 18-50 2.8 which I'm very pleased with. Better build than the Tamron but maybe not quite as sharp by the sound of the reveiws.
There is also the Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS but you'd be extremely lucky to get one in budget.
The Tamron 17-50 2.8 non-VC gets good reviews.
I have a Sigma 18-50 2.8 which I'm very pleased with. Better build than the Tamron but maybe not quite as sharp by the sound of the reveiws.
There is also the Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS but you'd be extremely lucky to get one in budget.
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You're never going to get a like for like replacement. That is probably the best EF-S lens Canon have ever produced. The Tamron gets close in terms of sharpness but the build quality is nowhere near that of the Canon. The Sigma has better build quality than the Tamron (IIRC) but isn't quite as sharp.
Do you have a particular focal length you prefer to use ? If so, maybe a wider prime and 50mm f1.8 may fit the bill better ?
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Do you have a particular focal length you prefer to use ? If so, maybe a wider prime and 50mm f1.8 may fit the bill better ?
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A second thumbs up for the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 Just make sure you get one from a shop to test it at F2.8 for front focusing. If buying second hand and it does front focus it costs less than £40 to fix with Sigma so not a major headache, just price that in 
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Have you considered the Canon 50mm f/1.4? It's great for portraits.
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Ive had the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and 17-50 f/2.8 (non VC) and felt both were as good as my 17-55IS f/2.8 as far as IQ goes.
In fact i would still have the 17-50 f/2.8 except for the fact that my Canon 17-55 has IS.
In fact i would still have the 17-50 f/2.8 except for the fact that my Canon 17-55 has IS.
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Why not keep the 17-55mm? as mentioned above there isn't really a like for like replacement
I suppose the nearest would be the Sigma 17-50mm OS, but that's more than 300 quid
I suppose the nearest would be the Sigma 17-50mm OS, but that's more than 300 quid