Originally Posted by
ddt0725
Well, after seeing online photos taken with the Canon 50mm 1.8 II, I figured it would be good enough for me for as often as I use a 50mm prime, so I sold the Sigma 50mm and bought the little plastic baby instead of a used older version I and am very pleased with my decision, as long as it doesn't ever get stuck on my camera!
Now, I just sold the Tammy which I couldn't see owning a lens that has 2.8 if it's not really useable at 2.8. I couldn't swing the lens of choice, the Canon 17-55mm new or used this time around and as much as I would like to own the Sigma 30mm, I really want a zoom that covered most of the range of the Canon. The 17-40mm was really appealing except for it being f/4 and alittle short on the long end. IS would be nice but not necessary. The used price of the 17-40mm was still a tad more than I wanted to spend.
So, in a few days the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 OS is moving in! Hopefully, I will be happier with it then the Tammy and Sigma 50mm and just as thrilled with it as the Sigma 85mm!! From what I've read and seen of photos online taken with it, they are fantastic ...if you get a good copy! So, keeping my fingers crossed!!! I have been looking at a very lengthy thread on POTN all day about the Sigma 17-50mm and most are happy with it and their shots look great, so we will see! With the rebate going on, I figured it is worth checking out anyway.