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TR: Colorado is back, BABY! (2.15.09)

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Superorb
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@KneeDeep 210074 wrote:For these, it was a Canon 30D w/my Sigma 18-125 OS HSM lens. One of the best lenses I've used, and very under-rated.



I just picked up a 40D last week, so I'll be shooting with that from now on.



Nice. I've got a cheapy 350D and I've been looking for a carry lens for a while now.
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KneeDeep
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I HIGHLY recommend the Sigma. Its probably the best lens for the money with that type of range.
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Murphy
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@KneeDeep 210223 wrote:I HIGHLY recommend the Sigma. Its probably the best lens for the money with that type of range.



HIGHLY ehh? My dream set of lenses that I'm very slowly working on includes the Tamron 17-50mm and the Canon 70-200 L lenses. The Sigma could largely knock out that entire range for less than 1/3 the price. I told myself I wouldn't settle for lenses I would eventually want to replace but that's tempting.
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KneeDeep
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I've been trying to figure out how to change to the Tamron 17-50 for a while now, and I just can't justify the lens swap. I think the Tamron *might* be sharper (most likely is) than my Sigma and obvioulsy it has f/2.8, but since the Sigma covers twice the range and I shoot outside in good light most of the time, I think its a much better option. Plus, the Sigma has Optical Stabilization (like the new Tamron VC lens which is around $600, I believe).



Also, regarding the 70-200.... if you shoot at the longer focal lengths, you'll still want to pick something up that covers that range. I don't shoot that long very often, so I can't justify spending $500-600 for the f4L. However, I'm looking into the older 70-210 USM lens right now (around $150-200 used) to give me something to use when I want to shoot longer. For an all-around lens with great optics, fast AF, and good coverage, I don't think you can beat the 18-125 unless you're going to spend almost a grand for the 24-105L.
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Murphy
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Honestly I don't know if I really need the longer end of the 70-200mm. It be good for the kids soccer games, wildlife, maybe a little stalking. Not sure what else.
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KneeDeep
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Check out the 55-250 if you're not going to use it much. It can be had for under $200 used, and is an average lens. Decent IQ, but not the fastest AF (which is why I won't use it for skiing).
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SteepNdeep
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@EastCoaster 210180 wrote:Didn't you just get the obsetheds this year?



Not critiquing, because my skis have about the same rotation life...



I think I got my obsetheds in December 08, but I have a couple of core shots, and the edges are in pretty rough shape.
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