what lens should i get next i am confused

[DinoS]

Hi

basically i have the basic canon and am looking at some lenses,

i either get a sigma or taron macro ( see other thread)

or i can get a

24-70mm ( it is less expensive than the 18-50mm WHY? is it worse and any experience)

or

the 18-50mm f2.8 both sigma

any expereince with boths lenses and which do you think is the best way to go.

 

[Mart61]

Any reason why you wouldn't want to keep the kit lens (18-55?) and try another focal length?

Perhaps the Sigma 10-20mm if you fancy a crack at wide angle? Or a 70-300 for tele work? Or perhaps a fast prime?

 

[DinoS]

i really want a faster lens such as a f2.8.

will i not see a difference in quality between the kit and the other sigmas?

 

[Mart61]

Well, being a Nikon shooter, I have no personal experience with the canon kit lens. And yes, a faster, i.e. 2.8 lens, would be better for lower light shooting.

But once again, it's what you like to shoot that should dictate your choice as "pro" lenses (which you will see a difference with) are not cheap...

 

[Eric Mc]

Hi


24-70mm ( it is less expensive than the 18-50mm WHY? is it worse and any experience)

It's about £2 less expensive.......so probably about £2 worse

 

[DinoS]

i think i was comparing it to the non macro which i think is about £70 cheaper.

 

[marky_h]

Throw the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC macro into the mix as well - quite a few folk progress to this as a walkabout lens after using the kit lens for a bit.

Remember - lenses don't make the picture, they take the picture.

 

[DinoS]

would the 24-70 or 18-50 be better quality though, less distortion etc