Canon dSLR users: which lenses?

I do agree.

a german photomag does lens tests in combination with DSLRs for have a year now. Normally I don't trust those magazines. But they seem to have done extensive research and provide the results for a certain lens in conjunction with exactly just one camera. Even Nikon D70 and D100 are seperate.

Naturally I did not read the Nikon D70 or D100 charts

But the Sigma 50mm and 105mm Macros were better over the Canon originals. The old lineup (non DG Series) were better as well.

The Sigma 50mm was brilliant already wide open. The Canon started to come alive stopped down one unit.

I consider to add a 100mm to my Sigma 50mm. Only advantage is Canon's ring type USM with fulltime manual focus (only the 100mm, not the 50mm) if one wants to use it.

I think you can buy the Sigma Macros without any doubt.

Julian

I am hoping to have the 20D w/ 18-55mm lens this weekend or early next week. I ordered it from Dell Computers. The lens that I am currently planning to buy are Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM and Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di Zoom for Topside.

And I'm planning on getting the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and possibly the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM for underwater.

I'm trying to get the best price/performance ratio on the lenses AND also work with lenses that others have found to work.

Two questions:

Is anyone planning on getting the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?

What range/distance will I be shooting underwater with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM? Is it something like 9 inches for 1:1, 1.5 feet for 1:2 and 27 inches for 1:3? I'm sorry if this is such a newbie question, but at this point, I only know how to (ab)use framers. Books on the subject are also welcomed.

Also saw that Canon is giving rebates on Cameras and Lenses starting this Friday http://abesofmaine.com/rebates/canonslr.pdf

Is anyone planning on getting the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?

Most likely, yes, when it comes out.

I just purchased the 100mm f/2.8 USM macro from B&H the other day...I get it Friday...

Also saw that Canon is giving rebates on Cameras and Lenses starting this Fridayhttp://abesofmaine.com/rebates/canonslr.pdf

Was about to be angry about this until I saw it's only $20...no big deal

~Matt Segal

Is anyone planning on getting the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?

 

Most likely, yes, when it comes out.

 

I just purchased the 100mm f/2.8 USM macro from B&H the other day...I get it Friday...

 

Also saw that Canon is giving rebates on Cameras and Lenses starting this Fridayhttp://abesofmaine.com/rebates/canonslr.pdf

 

Was about to be angry about this until I saw it's only $20...no big deal

 

~Matt Segal

Hope your Friday was more successful than mine. My camera will not arrive till Monday at best. Somehow DHL and Ingram Micro managed to screw up a 2 day delivery. Dell refunded my delivery charge, but for the weekend, I only have a memory [card].

I went ahead and ordered the Sigma 70-200mm lens from etronics.com. I plan to get the Canon 100mm Macro and Tamron 28-75mm from 17th Street Photo and will order them in the next day or two.

Currently I have a (old) Canon 30-85mm lens (no szoom gear though), Canon 50mm macro and the lifesize teleconverter with zoom gear, Canon 100mm macro usm lens (tough to shoot- but awesome pics), Canon 20mm wide angle (although its REALLY not!).

I have just ordered a Sigma 8mm wide angle lens (f4- but that will be ok). Now finally I will have a TRUE wide angle lens with the 1.6 factor! I'll let everyone know how it goes!

Canon10d in a Jonah housing with all the bells and whistles- but just purchased a Sea and Sea housing with same bells and whistles! Go figure! Too many lenses for all occasions (just been put on spending restrictions by husband!) :roll: