Originally Posted by
R_Squared
Thanks. I finally read up on it a bit and figured it out.
I've not heard much about this lens. Why the suggestion? I'm not looking to spend more than maybe $600...
I'm interested in this lens, as the f/2.8 constant through the entire range of the zoom seems like it would be great for low light. The biggest factors for me in deciding which lens to purchase (besides cost) are the sharpness of the images it produces and that it has a decent "wide angle to walkaround" range (if that makes sense). Is the Canon version you're referring to the one with VC (Vibration Control I guess)?
Amazon.com: Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (Vibration…
the 17-35mm is what i use for about 90% of everything i do, i can do killer portraits with it, and i can take it out side and get great landscaping shots with it also.
the 17-50mm wasn't out when i got my 17-35mm or else i would go with that, but i can only talk about what i got and use
also ill be upgrading to a 5d soon so ill finally be able to get everything from my 17-35mm
here are some old shots with my first 17-35mm, before my gear got stolen. note the new 17-35mm is sharper then my old one.
and here is a shot with the new 17-35mm
