OH2D Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi guys i recently bought a canon Rebel T1i and want to replace the kit lens. I have been looking at the Canon 15-85mm. Is this a good replacement and i was also wondering if anyone had any experience with it? Thanks in advance guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Why would you get that over the 18-55? It's not very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 How much are you planning on spending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH2D Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 I have thought about a longer range but i cant see myself needing all that often but in case could someone recommend a a good lens with a longer range? Price wise i would like to keep it some where around that $700 and under range. Btw i am relativity new to the whole dSLR thing but i am loving every moment of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 For $700 you can get a very decent kit lens replacement + some other things, look into the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 or the Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 OS HSM since OS (or IS or VR) is actually an important feature in a lens for Canon cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH2D Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 I like the Sigma 17-70 alot! thanks for the advice! Also i was looking at some others with a longer range. What do you guys think of the canon 18-200mm? Its got IS but no USM (or HSM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 The 18-200 is a pretty decent lens, though usually lenses with such wide focal ranges have barrel distortions at the short and long ends. I'd still consider it though. http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1219/cat/11 http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1311 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 For $700 you can get a very decent kit lens replacement + some other things, look into the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 or the Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 OS HSM since OS (or IS or VR) is actually an important feature in a lens for Canon cameras. Why is it good specifically just for canon cameras? I like the Sigma 17-70 alot! thanks for the advice! Also i was looking at some others with a longer range. What do you guys think of the canon 18-200mm? Its got IS but no USM (or HSM) The 17-70 is going to be a lot sharper and it's a lot faster (f2.8-4 vs f3.5-5.6: smaller the number the better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Why is it good specifically just for canon cameras? For Canon and Nikon cameras it is an issue whether the lens has IS/VR/OS, however, if the mount has in-sensor stabilization, you can get a non stabilized lens such as the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and get IS/VR/OS on top of that. The 17-70 is going to be a lot sharper and it's a lot faster (f2.8-4 vs f3.5-5.6: smaller the number the better) I agree, the apertures alone are worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SL_ Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 You need to think what you want to use the lens for. Do you have a real need for a zoom lens? Do you want to shoot landscapes or get a better sense of perspective? Go wide angle, Sigma 10-20mm is a relatively cheap but very very good lens. Do you want to shoot people? Canon 50mm (pretty cheap) or (even better but more expensive) the 35mm would be a great lens. Plus, the low apertures mean you can create some amazing bokeh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 For Canon and Nikon cameras it is an issue whether the lens has IS/VR/OS, however, if the mount has in-sensor stabilization, you can get a non stabilized lens such as the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and get IS/VR/OS on top of that. The Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC has VC... that's why it's called "VC" lol. And probably like only 5% of DSLRs sold have in-sensor stabilization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam14160 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Just bought the 15-135 mm. This is an excellent lens for every day use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH2D Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks a lot guys! i have been looking all day and i just have to choose! The suggestions have been great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Let us know which one you go with and how you like it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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