Third party lenses for Canon

[georgec]

Let us know how you like it.

[Bill M]

Will do.

[Michael]

Like Casey mentioned, I have the Tamron 17-50 and have been pleased with it.

I think with third party lenses especially, some models are better than others. This 17-50 has good reviews, as did the Tokina 11-16, which I'm fond of as well. However, other Tamron/Tokina/Sigma lenses might not be as good or as sharp as these models.

[Bill M]

Thanks Michael. I've only used Sigma before in digital but this lens had very good reviews.

For my in between lens I'm most likely going with a Sigma 50-150, 2.8. I know the norm is the 70-200 but this lens has excellent reviews and I'm not as worried about outdoor reach with the lens.

[Bill M]

Went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Sigma a few minutes ago. It had $150 off until March 31 so I decided not to wait. I'm set on lenses for awhile now.

Now I need to get serious about acquiring a quadcopter.

[WyoBull]

Good for you Bill. I picked up a Nikon 16-35 VR right before Christmas and having shot mostly on the 70-200 side of things, I am really enjoying the wide side on my full frame D700. It is definitely a different shooting style.

[Bill M]

Thanks WB.

The Tamron arrived today from Hong Kong. This lens is made in Japan, not China or Taiwan. Initial impression is very favorable. This vendor shipped from Hong Kong on Friday, the lens was in Houston Saturday and would have been here yesterday except the sub driver for Fedex got lost. Today's driver was very apologetic. Going to see if I can go snap some of my two youngest grandgirls around the corner.

Sigma 50-150, 2.8 will be here Friday.

[Bill M]

Look what showed up today. Taken with the Tamron lens at 2.8.

[Gom]

Check out www.lensmate.com. I have order several telephoto lens from them for my Canon cameras and have been very happy. They also have other camera accessories and great customer service if you have any questions.

[bowhuntertex]

Nice lens Bill

[Bill M]

Thanks Will. Looking forward to trying it out.

[Bill M]

Went to my grandboy's hockey game and was going to test out the 50-150, 2.8. Snapped the first one and look at the screen. "No card in camera". doh!