Which lens trio would you choose for a Canon 50D user?

[holeysox]

Trio#1: Constant f2.8 on all three but shorter and 3rd party lenses





Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Pro DX $600
Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM $1060
Sigma 50-150 f2.8 II EX DC HSM $750
Totalingto $2410 at B&H.





Trio#2 Slower but more reach ... and all Canon for $150 more


Canon EFS 10-22 f3.5-5.6 USM $770
Canon EF 24-105 f4L IS USM $1150
Canon EF 70-200 f4L USM $640
Totaling to $2560 at B&H.





All prices for USA models and without rebates ...


Which would you choose for a 50D user?

[Oren]

I'd pick #2.

[djzuk]

I would pick #2 also.


I might rather pick a mix of those two trios... like this:


Canon EF-S 10-22 f3.5-4.5 USM $770
Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM $1060
Canon EF 70-200 f4L USM $640
Totalling $2470


If you didn't need the extra zoom on the 24-105 and would prefer f2.8.

[Sheiky]

opt 2


Maybe with a 17-55 2.8 in stead of the 24-105 if you shoot a lot of photo's indoors. The canon 70-200 f4 will blow the sigma's 2.8 away I'm sure of that.

[mattsartin]

opt 2


Maybe with a 17-55 2.8 in stead of the 24-105 if you shoot a lot of photo's indoors. The canon 70-200 f4 will blow the sigma's 2.8 away I'm sure of that.

i have this Sigma, its a great lens, especially for the price

[holeysox]

I have a Sigma 30 f1.4 prime and I think, in terms of IQ, it's on par with my Canon 50 f1.4 prime and probably a bit sharper around the edges. The Sigma 30 f1.4 is a great normal prime for APSC cameras.


This is why I don't mind considering 3rd party lenses, especially the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 as I have seen and heard some of the great results it produces. The only issue for my Trio #1 is the Sigma as I haven't been able to find much feed back and sample images on it.


Perhaps you can post a few photos from the Sigma 50-150 for me?


Thanks!

[Flaming]

I am glad to hear you are already out there with great glass! I wish I could drop money on lenses of that caliber and justify it. Oh well.


I would encourage you to check out Daniel's suggestion of the Tamron. I have never heard anything bad about it and if my ASP-C camera were EF-S compatible I would be very tempted to buy it as a replacement of my current EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. If you did save this little more then you might be able to justify that 100mm L Macro!


Samuel

[djzuk]

I agree with the Tamron option. Though looking at the ISO charts, the VC version of the lens doesn't seem anywheres near the quality of the non-VC. My dad has the non-VC 17-50 f/2.8, and it's super sharp. Unbeatable for the price. At around $450 it compares extremely well with the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS, which is over twice the price. Highly recommended for a fast midrange zoom.


Derrick

[Sean Setters]

And I'll choose option 3:




Canon EF-S 10-22 f3.5-5.6 USM $770

Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM $1060

Canon EF 70-200 f4L USM $640

Totaling $2470






Those are the best of the lenses you're considering, and the combination is right in your price range. Plus, you get at least one lens wider than f/3.5.


You might want to shop Adorama's refurbished inventory to get even better prices on the gear.

[holeysox]

And I'll choose option 3:




Canon EF-S 10-22 f3.5-5.6 USM $770

Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM $1060

Canon EF 70-200 f4L USM $640

Totaling $2470






Those are the best of the lenses you're considering, and the combination is right in your price range. Plus, you get at least one lens wider than f/3.5.


You might want to shop Adorama's refurbished inventory to get even better prices on the gear.

Any issues with the gap between 55-70?