Anyone use 3rd party lenses? - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

Crazy Bimmer · 11-03-2009, 12:38 AM

Just ordered a Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8.

I couldnt get myself to spend the money on the Canon 24-70mm.

Hope I dont regret it. Should be here tomorrow. Giddy up!

BandyDesign · 11-03-2009, 12:42 AM

I'm very happy with my Tokina 11-16 f/2.8

I here that going third party is all about getting a good copy of the lens. (i.e. Some are great some are not so great)

**UdubBadger** · 11-03-2009, 01:22 AM

Tokina and Tamron's seem to be decent (had both before). I try and stick with Manuf. lenses when financially possible though.

arcer63 · 11-03-2009, 01:28 AM

sigma 24-70 f/2.8 here. I think that as long as you buy one of the higher end ones you are still good, although the image quality might not be there on every shot. not that they are bad, they just require a little more sharpening, like very little more.

**Vudoo4u2** · 11-03-2009, 01:28 AM

cant say ive used it personally, but have a friend who has one and loves it

worst case scenario you return it?? 14 days

arcer63 · 11-03-2009, 02:27 AM

The thing I really loved was having the extra 750 dollars after purchasing the 24-70 f/2.8 by sigma. i almost could have purchased their 70-200 f/2.8 as well for the price of the canon 24-70 L lens.

although if i had the money, i would have gotten the L in a heartbeat, lol.

Cyrix2k · 11-03-2009, 11:04 AM

I have a Canon 5D paired with a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 as well as their 24-60mm f/2.8. Works fine and IQ is top notch!

Crazy Bimmer · 11-03-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcer63

The thing I really loved was having the extra 750 dollars after purchasing the 24-70 f/2.8 by sigma. i almost could have purchased their 70-200 f/2.8 as well for the price of the canon 24-70 L lens.

although if i had the money, i would have gotten the L in a heartbeat, lol.

Yea if the price difference was smaller then I would have easily spent more to get the Canon L-lens.

But yikes, the price difference was almost $800! Think it would be overkill for my needs.

myacreative · 11-08-2009, 06:14 PM

i got the sigma 10-20 and the sigma 24-70 2.8. i love both and definitely happy wiht them. got both for the price of a canon 24-70 lol

djdorifto · 11-08-2009, 06:34 PM

i love my 10-20 sigma too!

j.owen · 11-09-2009, 09:50 AM

Sigma 70-200 Macro II here. Actually I have two of them. I really only notice the difference wide open. Since I am usually using it for automotive I barely ever need to shoot it wide open so there are no issues. IQ is great.

11-03-2009, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Crazy Bimmer PhotoN00B Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Anyone use 3rd party lenses? Just ordered a Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8. I couldnt get myself to spend the money on the Canon 24-70mm. Hope I dont regret it. Should be here tomorrow. Giddy up!

11-03-2009, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	Tokina and Tamron's seem to be decent (had both before). I try and stick with Manuf. lenses when financially possible though. __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

11-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	cant say ive used it personally, but have a friend who has one and loves it worst case scenario you return it?? 14 days __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

11-08-2009, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
myacreative PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 112	i got the sigma 10-20 and the sigma 24-70 2.8. i love both and definitely happy wiht them. got both for the price of a canon 24-70 lol __________________ Flickr Vimeo MyaCreative --Canon 40d--Sigma 24-70 2.8--Sigma 10-20--Canon 50 1.8--Canon 75-300--Vivitar 285--Custom Car Mount Rig--

11-08-2009, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
djdorifto PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Shoots With: Canon 40D Flickr: djdorifto Posts: 195	i love my 10-20 sigma too! __________________ -Steven MY00 Honda S2000 SS - Daily Driver Canon 40D - Canon 28-135, Canon 50mm, and Sigma 10-20 WA Lenses

11-03-2009, 12:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
BandyDesign PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Shoots With: D90\|11-16 2.8\|35 1.8\|50 1.8\|70-300\|bees! Posts: 150	I'm very happy with my Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 I here that going third party is all about getting a good copy of the lens. (i.e. Some are great some are not so great)

11-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
arcer63 PhotoN00B Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Shoots With: Canon 20D, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Flickr: arcer63 Posts: 29	sigma 24-70 f/2.8 here. I think that as long as you buy one of the higher end ones you are still good, although the image quality might not be there on every shot. not that they are bad, they just require a little more sharpening, like very little more.

11-03-2009, 02:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
arcer63 PhotoN00B Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Shoots With: Canon 20D, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Flickr: arcer63 Posts: 29	The thing I really loved was having the extra 750 dollars after purchasing the 24-70 f/2.8 by sigma. i almost could have purchased their 70-200 f/2.8 as well for the price of the canon 24-70 L lens. although if i had the money, i would have gotten the L in a heartbeat, lol.

11-03-2009, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cyrix2k PhotoN00B Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westminster, MD Shoots With: 5D, 70-200mm f/2.8, 24-60mm f/2.8 Posts: 11	I have a Canon 5D paired with a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 as well as their 24-60mm f/2.8. Works fine and IQ is top notch!

11-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
j.owen PhotoN00B Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Philadelphia Shoots With: Canon Flickr: j.owen.smith Posts: 17	Sigma 70-200 Macro II here. Actually I have two of them. I really only notice the difference wide open. Since I am usually using it for automotive I barely ever need to shoot it wide open so there are no issues. IQ is great.

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