Which lens to buy 17-50mm range 2.8

bcat · 12-27-2010, 06:42 PM

Need help in making a decision on which lens to buy. I have the Tamron 70-200 2.8, but looking to add a second 2.8 lens in the 17-50 range. I photograph alot of indoor sports, sometimes need to have a lens lower than the 70MM on the tamron. Any ideas or suggestion please??

shang · 12-27-2010, 07:29 PM

One of the most frequently asked questions... My suggestion for you is to search this forum using "DA* sigma tamron 50" which will give you more than enough results.

Frogfish · 12-27-2010, 09:02 PM

From the last couple of weeks :

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/125517-da%2A-1...n-17-50-a.html

dgaies · 12-27-2010, 09:17 PM

You could also consider the Tamron 28-75/2.8 to pair with your 70-200/2.8. You might find the 50-70mm range more useful than the 17-28mm range for indoor sports.

Tommot1965 · 12-28-2010, 06:54 AM

ive just bought the sigma 17-50 OS..its so sharp...that I cut my finger with it..im also using it to shave...as its now the sharpest thing in the house.....:}

joelovotti · 12-28-2010, 07:03 AM

I have the sigma and love it.

mlatour · 12-28-2010, 07:24 AM

Depends how close you are from the action.
I have both Sigmas 18-50 f2.8 and 24-70mm f2.8 (non-HSM)
and to me the wide end of the first one (18 to 24mm)
is much more useful than the extra 50-70mm reach of the second.

If you still have your kit lens 18-50mm give it a try before the
game to see if the range is right for you before buying a faster one.

12-27-2010, 06:42 PM	#1
bcat New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 21	Which lens to buy 17-50mm range 2.8 Need help in making a decision on which lens to buy. I have the Tamron 70-200 2.8, but looking to add a second 2.8 lens in the 17-50 range. I photograph alot of indoor sports, sometimes need to have a lens lower than the 70MM on the tamron. Any ideas or suggestion please??

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12-27-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
shang Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: long island Posts: 135	One of the most frequently asked questions... My suggestion for you is to search this forum using "DA* sigma tamron 50" which will give you more than enough results.

12-27-2010, 09:02 PM	#3
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	From the last couple of weeks : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/125517-da%2A-1...n-17-50-a.html

12-27-2010, 09:17 PM	#4
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	You could also consider the Tamron 28-75/2.8 to pair with your 70-200/2.8. You might find the 50-70mm range more useful than the 17-28mm range for indoor sports.

12-28-2010, 06:54 AM	#5
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	ive just bought the sigma 17-50 OS..its so sharp...that I cut my finger with it..im also using it to shave...as its now the sharpest thing in the house.....:}

12-28-2010, 07:03 AM	#6
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393	I have the sigma and love it.

12-28-2010, 07:24 AM	#7
mlatour Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 197	Depends how close you are from the action. I have both Sigmas 18-50 f2.8 and 24-70mm f2.8 (non-HSM) and to me the wide end of the first one (18 to 24mm) is much more useful than the extra 50-70mm reach of the second. If you still have your kit lens 18-50mm give it a try before the game to see if the range is right for you before buying a faster one.