Travel Lens Advice

[superon]

I am planning to get a travel lens...budget max $800 to $1000

1) Sigma 18-200 OS version
2) Canon 17-85 IS USM
3) Tamron 18-200 DiII

or any good sharp lens around the budget

TIA

[spazzer]

Originally Posted by superon I am planning to get a travel lens...budget max $800 to $1000 1) Sigma 18-200 OS version 2) Canon 17-85 IS USM 3) Tamron 18-200 DiII or any good sharp lens around the budget TIA

if i were u i think i would go for 17-50 tamron dejuz my 2cents

[juste_millieu]

Originally Posted by superon I am planning to get a travel lens...budget max $800 to $1000 1) Sigma 18-200 OS version 2) Canon 17-85 IS USM 3) Tamron 18-200 DiII or any good sharp lens around the budget TIA

i will choose 18-200.

[1Ds]

Originally Posted by juste_millieu i will choose 18-200.

plus 1

[superon]

which 18-200?

[Russ]

If you really really want a wide range lens, then go for the SIGMA. Very decent for snapshots but once you enlarge or crop heavily .... not great.
Otherwise, the Canon 17-85 is much better.

Generally, the smaller the zoom range, the better the quality.
2-3x zooms are usually quite good (there are exceptions)
4-5x zooms are not bad (exceptions of course)
10x zooms are usually compromised

[megaweb]

Originally Posted by superon 1) Sigma 18-200 OS version 2) Canon 17-85 IS USM 3) Tamron 18-200 DiII

I would recommend Canon 17-85 IS USM for better quality, less distortion and faster AF. If you need longer focal length, get a prime 200mm together with the recommended lens.

[ferdykdb]

wah nice I also want to ask about some advice. i already have sigma 18-50 mm f2.8 now i want to ask what is the tele lens that suite for traveling.

-sigma 50-150mm f2.8 hsm
-sigma 70-200mm f2.8 macro hsm
-tokina 50-135 pro f2.8

could anyone help me on this. i also want to use this lens for travel soon ^^ thanks in advance

[Redsun]

I would pick the 17-85 for its faster AF and better quality

[miniUltraman]

Originally Posted by Redsun I would pick the 17-85 for its faster AF and better quality

I second that.

[GilbertGoh]

Could i kwon where you are going? the tele you are looking at would mostly need a tripod.
Look at the 70-200F4 IS for a better travel tele lens.

[ferrai]

You can consider the 24-85mm?

[totoro17]

Originally Posted by Redsun I would pick the 17-85 for its faster AF and better quality

roughly how much would it be? wats the selling price and secondhand price in the market currently?

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by miniUltraman I second that.

Bro, i third that.

[Benng]

Originally Posted by GilbertGoh Could i kwon where you are going? the tele you are looking at would mostly need a tripod. Look at the 70-200F4 IS for a better travel tele lens.

I second that. IMO it is lightweight and sharp.

[karheng]

Originally Posted by megaweb I would recommend Canon 17-85 IS USM for better quality, less distortion and faster AF. If you need longer focal length, get a prime 200mm together with the recommended lens.

You're kidding, less distortion??...check this out..

But agree on faster AF and better quality...

Thankfully Nikon has the 18-200 VR.

Always go for Canon lenses if u use Canon...Also recommend 10-20 Sigma HSM or 10-22 Canon for travels...:P

50-150 HSM - good lens!

[frederickykfoo]

4) Tamron AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
New lens
http://www.tamron.com/lenses/default-photo.asp

Not too bad according to my student. It is as small like the canon kit lens.

[spartacus.ret]

sigma 18-200 OS hands down.

i might have gotten one, save for it being a aps-c designed lens, of which i don't buy.

[Photo Nuts]

Which places are you going? What do you expect to see there?

You need to do your homework first.

Access your needs:
- any low light photos but you cannot carry a tripod, e.g., musuem: you'll need IS/OS

- any live performances: need telephoto reach > 100 mm on APS-C format

- any breath-taking landscapes: carry an ultrawide lens only if there is breath-taking scenary

- family (wife, kids, parents etc) going with you to Disneyland etc: a hyperzoom lens such as the Sigma 18-200 OS

- physically fit and going on scenic & once-in-lifetime hikes: fast and good quality lenses such as Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS

- safari: ultrawide and super telephoto (e.g., 100-400) lenses

Ultimately, you'll need to decide based on your own needs etc. No one can help you, really.

[ferdykdb]

r canon 70-200mm f4L is better than sigma apo 50-150 HSM ?? i need some lens but don't sure what to buy. for tele lens. i heard sigma apo 50-150mm HSM is better than canon 70-200mm f4L