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grinch8
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 Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject: New Lense! |
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Im thinking about a new lense,
i like getting close to the rider its what im used to,
im running at 50mm f1.8 at the moment and although its good 60% of the time i need that extra 40....the close up 40.
so i need a short lense. maybe slightly fish eyed or Wide angled
Ive currently got a Nikon
so Nikon Lenses and Sigma's
And preferably Auto Focus.
and around £100-150 i need to keep costs on the down low!
Cheers!
EDIT
Just realised how stupid that price is.. just tell me what your thinking!
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Hamish
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Tamron 17-50 f2.8
17mm is plenty wide, constant f2.8 is great for low light/fast shutter speeds, it's light and compact compared to most other f2.8 zooms and it is VERY sharp indeed.
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JAW
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What price would that come at?
If you get a lens 2nd hand you might be able to get it for about £150 but dunno really. I have limited (or no) experience in that field.
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grinch8
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yea i have a local camera shop that does that.. i spose i should go down there and have a look.. i just want a rough idea what im looking for
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Hamish
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IIRC the Tamron costs about £270 brand new. You might be able to pick up a second hand one in your price range. The Sigma 18-50 f2.8 could well be worth looking at too (in a similar price range).
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Sam_G
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I use a Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.2, and while I like it, and got a good deal on it, if buying again, i would put extra in for a constant f2.8. The Tamron and Sigma f2.8's both have fans on other forums, with more people seem to be using the Sigma.
Another option if you are wanting something shorter is the Sigma 10-20, more versatile than a fish and can get good results.
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