Which of these lenses should I go for...

[hann_t]

Sigma 17-70 2.8/4.5
or Tamron 18-50?

I've got an EOS 400D kit, and my problems with the kit lens was its softness.

I don't mind not having the extra 20mm range between 50 and 70.

Any suggestions?

Cheers.

[jeryltan]

I would recommend the Tamron out of these 2.. But myself, I am waitinbg for the Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8

Originally Posted by hann_t Sigma 17-70 2.8/4.5 or Tamron 18-50? I've got an EOS 400D kit, and my problems with the kit lens was its softness. I don't mind not having the extra 20mm range between 50 and 70. Any suggestions? Cheers.

[JediForce4ever]

Sigma gets my vote.

[FilterFunk]

did you try stopping down the kit lens..
by any case, i will pick the Tamron over the Sigma..

[GilbertGoh]

is it soft because your hands shakes or the kit is that bad?

[hann_t]

Originally Posted by GilbertGoh is it soft because your hands shakes or the kit is that bad?

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

Yeah, did stop down a couple of stops, it's especially soft when it comes to night photography, with a tripod and self timer. Daytime shots are fine, but still lacks the sharpness especially at the edges.

I hope my hands aren't shaking too badly yet - I'm only 23!

[GilbertGoh]

i am only 26 end i found the same problem. i found the softness is due to the shake, even a little makes a big deal. i zoomed in to my pic and found 2 images overlaping one and other. i need more train

[Venom81]

Originally Posted by hann_t Sigma 17-70 2.8/4.5 or Tamron 18-50? I've got an EOS 400D kit, and my problems with the kit lens was its softness. I don't mind not having the extra 20mm range between 50 and 70. Any suggestions? Cheers.

Budget?

[hann_t]

Originally Posted by Venom81 Budget?

say 500-600?

[unseen]

Originally Posted by hann_t Thanks for the recommendations guys. Yeah, did stop down a couple of stops, it's especially soft when it comes to night photography, with a tripod and self timer. Daytime shots are fine, but still lacks the sharpness especially at the edges. I hope my hands aren't shaking too badly yet - I'm only 23!

I think the problem doesn't lie on the lens side, but on the OTHER side of the camera. You know, the part between the body and the ground. Usually they call it the tripod. Othertimes, they call it the photographer. Basically, it's the one supporting the camera.

[Stoned]

Originally Posted by hann_t Thanks for the recommendations guys. Yeah, did stop down a couple of stops, it's especially soft when it comes to night photography, with a tripod and self timer. Daytime shots are fine, but still lacks the sharpness especially at the edges. I hope my hands aren't shaking too badly yet - I'm only 23!

Actually shaking is not determined by age, nor does it mean you have parkinsons. I have friends around my age as well(under 20) that have shaky hands when it come to photography. It's a matter of having the right technique.

Typically if you want to test the lens, try propping it up on something or using a tripod. You can't really test for sharpness handholding a lens unless you know for sure that you've got a good steady hold OR you're in fantastically bright light shooting at high speeds of 1/500 and above.

Personally I'd pick the Sigma because of the 1:2.3 macro function. Pretty nifty.

[hann_t]

Originally Posted by Stoned Actually shaking is not determined by age, nor does it mean you have parkinsons. I have friends around my age as well(under 20) that have shaky hands when it come to photography. It's a matter of having the right technique. Typically if you want to test the lens, try propping it up on something or using a tripod. You can't really test for sharpness handholding a lens unless you know for sure that you've got a good steady hold OR you're in fantastically bright light shooting at high speeds of 1/500 and above. Personally I'd pick the Sigma because of the 1:2.3 macro function. Pretty nifty.

Thanks. The age thing was meant to be a joke.

Thanks for the suggestion though! Guess I'm quite set on it. The extra range (albeit small) won't be too bad either.

[Venom81]

Maybe you could consider Sigma 18-50mm F2.8.

[spartacus.ret]

Originally Posted by Venom81 Maybe you could consider Sigma 18-50mm F2.8.

that one known for CA.

[yZong]

Hi.

I am a 350D newbie user, last weekend i tried shooting night shots with my kit lens without tripod.
Looks fine.

I am also considering a kit lens replacement for awhile, but someone knock me on my head, tht i should experiment with the kit lens to it's limit then think of a replacement lens.

See my photo.

[Hoky]

Originally Posted by yZong Hi. I am a 350D newbie user, last weekend i tried shooting night shots with my kit lens without tripod. Looks fine. I am also considering a kit lens replacement for awhile, but someone knock me on my head, tht i should experiment with the kit lens to it's limit then think of a replacement lens. See my photo.

very very soft pictures.... it's either OOF... or either handshake...

[midicity]

Since you mentioned that the difference in focal length is not important to u, u Should go for the Tamron because of the constant f2.8.

Constant f2.8 will allow u to take shots that would be difficult on the other lens. Eg playing with DOF, faster shutter speed etc

[mamangrock]

If ur hand shake alot... Then all u need is a tripod n a shutter remote then

[ortega]

which tripod are you using?

[htthach]

i will pick the sigma (coz i'm using it)
the macro function is amazing (2cm from the lens)