Hope you don't mind a new boy having his halfpence worth, I use a Sigma 10 - 20 and 105 macro, great lens both well built and good quality.
Not tried the one your after but presumably the reviews are OK, so get one and enjoy the camera
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| Author: | veato [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Replacement Lens - Sigma 17-70mm |
I took my shiny new camera home last night and read a few reviews online. It faired quite well but was let down (no surprises here) by the kit lens. Its a typical 18-55mm. It was suggested that you replace it ASAP to make the most of the camera. In an ideal world I'd have a lovely wide angle (10-20mm maybe), a nice prime (50mm) and solid all rounder and a Macro to cover all the bases. The reality of it is I'm not that bloody rich! As it is then I have the kit 18-55 and a 70-300. I wondered then if the first purchase I should make given the chance (i.e. 'she' lets me) could be the Sigma 17-70mm. That way I'd be covered from 17mm all the way upto 300mm. Ok so still no prime or macro but its a start! Anyone have any experience with the 17-70mm Sigma? P.S. before anyone recommends something bear in mind the Sigma only costs around £280 |
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| Author: | EddArmitage [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacement Lens - Sigma 17-70mm |
What's the camera, sorry? If it's Canon I'd certainly be looking at the 50 f/1.8 (8-D) |
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| Author: | veato [ Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacement Lens - Sigma 17-70mm |
No its a Samsung GX20. If I got rid of the kit lens and replaced it with a 50mm prime I'd be stuffed for landscape/wide angle. |
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| Author: | PassMeStick [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacement Lens - Sigma 17-70mm |
Hope you don't mind a new boy having his halfpence worth, I use a Sigma 10 - 20 and 105 macro, great lens both well built and good quality. Not tried the one your after but presumably the reviews are OK, so get one and enjoy the camera
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| Author: | veato [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacement Lens - Sigma 17-70mm |
After some thorough research it looks as though the Tamron 17-50mm is a highly rated replacement for a kit lens and makes a good allrounder. Thats looking like the one to go for even though I'd lose a bit of focal range compared to the Sigma. Just need to convince the missus now that its an essential purchase Then the Sigma 10-20 Then the Pentax 50mm f/1.4 Then the Tamron 90mm Macro ... ... ... ...its never ending! Anyone got the winning lottery numbers 
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| Author: | ProfessorF [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:32 am ] | |||||||||
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Then get an 18mm as well. You know you want to. I'd rather carry 2 primes than a single zoom. |
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