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24-70mm f2.8 Lens
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As stated in another thread I’m looking at getting new fast (ish) lens for landscape and indoor portraits. There’s a review in this months Photography Monthly.
I’m not sure if you’re asking a question for suggestions or not??
But in case you are, the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX-DG is a smashing lens. It’s hardly ever off my camera. :)
Yeah I’m still researching suitable xx-70mm f2.8 lens, it’ll be another month before I commit but I’ll take note of your comment on the Sigma 24-70mm EX DG f2.8. There’s a similar Sigma but it’s a 28-70mm EX DG f2.8, do you think loosing 4mm would make a differance for landscape (Iguess it would), the 28-70mm is ?100stg cheaper. Also, does the digi 1.5x factor come into play with these lenses or are they designed for dSLR’s and so it’s not a factor.
I seen you mentioned your love affair with the 24-70mm on another thread.
Brian,
I’m not sure if a 24mm wide angle would be enough for landscapes. Especially if you are you are not using a full-frame sensor.
Maybe something like a 17-40 or 17-85 would be more suitable. What is your budget? Canon or Nikon?
I’m using the Sony A100 so it’s a Minolta mount. Budget, in around ?250-350 (ish)
another vote for the Sigma 24-70. It’s a bit noisy but it’s a gem of a lens :)
Yeah,would second Ciaran on that lens,its a real beauty and relatively compared to the L version from canon its a very affordable lens. I seen that review and Sigma tested very impressively,wonder are they gonna spring any suprises in Germany apart from their new DSLR(Bayer Sensor).
Ben 8)ben wrote:
wonder are they gonna spring any suprises in Germany apart from their new DSLR(Bayer Sensor).
You mean you haven’t yet heard about the new APO 50-150 mm F2.8 EX DC HSM? They’ve announced a range of other lenses to, but this is the most impressive one. The one caveat is that it’s designed spedifically for digital cameras with APS-C sized sensors, which, I suppose, represents most digital SLR’s anyway, except for 2 at the top of Canon’s line-up.
ciaran wrote:
I’m not sure if you’re asking a question for suggestions or not??
But in case you are, the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX-DG is a smashing lens. It’s hardly ever off my camera. :)
When I bought the Fuji S2 some years back I also bought that lens and have to say it was excellent……..It was by far
the best part of the kit !Brian_C wrote:
Yeah I’m still researching suitable xx-70mm f2.8 lens, it’ll be another month before I commit but I’ll take note of your comment on the Sigma 24-70mm EX DG f2.8. There’s a similar Sigma but it’s a 28-70mm EX DG f2.8, do you think loosing 4mm would make a differance for landscape (Iguess it would), the 28-70mm is ?100stg cheaper. Also, does the digi 1.5x factor come into play with these lenses or are they designed for dSLR’s and so it’s not a factor.
I seen you mentioned your love affair with the 24-70mm on another thread.
I don’t shoot a lot of landscapes, bur when I do, I kind of hate the fact that I have a 24mm as a starting point (coupled with the fact I’m using an APX sensor). I actually miss the 18mm end of my old D70 kit lens and have even thought about purchasing a 14mm :!: I think the 4mm at the wide end between 24 and 28 would make a massive difference for landscape.
You’ll need at least an 18mm for landscape, you’ll find anything else disappointing.
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