Upgrading my Canon 350D kit len.

[lixin]

All expert,
I need advices on the suitable replacement lens for my Canon 350D kit len. The current kit len (EF-S 18-55mm f/3-5-5.6) is like a vaccum cleaner :tongue_roll:, dust is very easily get into the len. Please advice me, canon lens or third party lens, thanks.

[jackyyong]

Hi lixin, please, no experts here. We're all learning here. :)

I use 350D also, with an EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM. Very expensive, but I'd say it's worth it. BTW, it's a vacuum cleaner too, according to websites, but so far I do not see any dust yet.

If budget is a concern, go get the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. Believe me, you will appreciate f2.8!

Just my humble 2 sen

[lixin]

All Expert,
I'm plaining to upgrades my Canon 350D kit len, I need advices on any suitable upgrading lens (between 15mm to 70mm) from Canon or Other third part lens. Dust seam love my kit len but i don't. :tongue_roll:Thanks

[jackyyong]

Didn't I already reply to this thread? NVM, I'll reply again...

Hi lixin, I'm no experts here, still a learner, but I would like to share my opinion.

I also have the 350D, and in addition to the kit lens, I have the EF 50 mm f1.8 (trust me, it's a good lens), and the EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM. Very expensive lens, but well worth it. The IS saved me in a lot of situations. Hehehe poison!

Alternatively, go for the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. Trust me, the f2.8 is very useful. Besides, it's also reported to be much sharper than the Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM. Happy lens hunting!

[lixin]

Didn't I already reply to this thread? NVM, I'll reply again...

Hi lixin, I'm no experts here, still a learner, but I would like to share my opinion.

I also have the 350D, and in addition to the kit lens, I have the EF 50 mm f1.8 (trust me, it's a good lens), and the EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM. Very expensive lens, but well worth it. The IS saved me in a lot of situations. Hehehe poison!

Alternatively, go for the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. Trust me, the f2.8 is very useful. Besides, it's also reported to be much sharper than the Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM. Happy lens hunting!

Thanks for your advice.

[proxiey]

Didn't I already reply to this thread? NVM, I'll reply again...

Hi lixin, I'm no experts here, still a learner, but I would like to share my opinion.

I also have the 350D, and in addition to the kit lens, I have the EF 50 mm f1.8 (trust me, it's a good lens), and the EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM. Very expensive lens, but well worth it. The IS saved me in a lot of situations. Hehehe poison!

Alternatively, go for the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. Trust me, the f2.8 is very useful. Besides, it's also reported to be much sharper than the Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM. Happy lens hunting!

im also planin to get that tamron , mind to post some pic with that lens? i realy excited to see the comparison between both lens (kit n tamron) ,
BTW thanks for sharing :)

[aztec]

If you want an anti-vacuum-lens with reasonable price, try the EF 17-40 f4L

[skysaw]

i oso use 350D, jackyyong is right, the EF50mm f/1.8 is a very nice lens, can get it around RM250-300, i oso hv 1.:D Beside, my next lens will be Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8, heard many people said thats a good lens too. poor guy no money for Canon L lenses.:redface:

[jackyyong]

im also planin to get that tamron , mind to post some pic with that lens? i realy excited to see the comparison between both lens (kit n tamron) ,
BTW thanks for sharing :)

Hi proxiey,
If you read my post carefully, I did not mention that I have the Tamron, I have the EF-S 17-55. But I'm sure you can get the comparison between the Tamron and the kitlens online. Ask Uncle Google.... But if my memory serves me correctly, the Tamron is definitely a better lens than the kit lens. The constant aperture alone is good enough a reason for you to upgrade. Trust me on this, f2.8 is a great feature!

poor guy no money for Canon L lenses.:redface:

Hey, the Tamron lens is not inferior to the L lenses. In fact some argue that its sharpness beats the EF 17-40 f4.0L lens! :D

[lixin]

very good website for lens test database.
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html

[o_buy]

All expert,
I need advices on the suitable replacement lens for my Canon 350D kit len. The current kit len (EF-S 18-55mm f/3-5-5.6) is like a vaccum cleaner :tongue_roll:, dust is very easily get into the len. Please advice me, canon lens or third party lens, thanks.

almost every economic lenses are facing same problem(dust or fungus). but it should depend how u using that lens.....don't have gut to give advice ,but i using SP17-50mm,f2.8 so far not such problem...L lens are more weather proof than others..

[limgt]

Hi lixin, you should first decide what range you want for yourself first before deciding on which lens model/make. Say maybe you're looking for more wide angle landscaping then you can go for 10-20 or 12-24 range. If you enjoy street shooting then probably you should go for bigger zoom range like the Sigma 18-200 (Not sure if Canon has any similiar range) while if you want to take more on close up then I'm sure Canon has a wide range of tele lens (200 to 300mm range is good enough). Lastly if you're just looking for a straight forward replacement for your current range then there's a few to choose from, namely Tamron 17-50 f2.8, Sigma 18-50 f2.8 and some Canon ones I think.

Also, this month's issue of Digital Camera Malaysia magazine has a quick review of a few standard zoom "kit" range lens, you can have a look at it.

p/s sorry not so sure about Canon lens range. Nikon shooter here :p

[lixin]

Thanks for all:adore:
I plan to buy Tamron 17-50 f2.8 and EF 50 mm f1.8, Does anyone knows where I can buy those lens in Penang with the best price? Any shop for recommandation in Penang?

[skysaw]

Thanks for all:adore:
I plan to buy Tamron 17-50 f2.8 and EF 50 mm f1.8, Does anyone knows where I can buy those lens in Penang with the best price? Any shop for recommandation in Penang?

Penang
1. Merry Photo - Penang Road, Opp Komtar - 04-2262973 - Mr.Ong
2. Photo Easycam - Penang Road, Ground Floor Komtar - 012-4825688 - Chee Keong
3. Mega Star - Penang Road - 012-4300251 - Alan
4. Click ' n ' Snap Photo Equipments - Komtar - 012-5534906 - Matthew Chuah

after u get the cheapest price, let me knw which shop. Thanks!:P