24.70 sigma 2.8
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Why do you want a 24-70 for a dx?? Surely a 17-50/55 would be more suitable for most situations???
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You will be much better off with a Tamron/Sigma 17-50/55 equivalent.
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What lenses do you currently have, and what can't you do with them?
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I have a 50 1.8 sima 70-200 2.8 &18-105 I no the sigma and the 50 are nice but I was looking for somthing with a little zoom on hens why I said the 24-70
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24-70/2.8 is quite a good spec for portraits/couples/full-length, but you already have all those subjects covered in terms of focal length, plus the 50/1.8 makes a good option for shallow DoF. So I'm not sure what you'd gain.
The other point being made is that 24-70/2.8s are designed as a versatile general purpose range for full-frame cameras, and the equivalent there on APS-C/DX is 18-50/2.8ish.
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This is beginning to sound like GAS
That would basically replace your 18-105, though would make sense as part of an all-round system upgrade.
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I'm with Rich...you don't neee it and I think it would become just something thay takes up space in your bag...
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If you don't use rhe short end of the 18-105 nor the very long end, the 24-70 is ideal and you can move on the 50mm F1.8.
Whilst the 24-70 is a pro use FX lens, it will be fine on a DX camera and arguably better as the slightly softer edges are cut by the smaller sensor. I say go for it, it will be cracking sharp and 24 on FX is still just about short enough to make it general use friendly (36mm on FX).
Whilst the 24-70 is a pro use FX lens, it will be fine on a DX camera and arguably better as the slightly softer edges are cut by the smaller sensor. I say go for it, it will be cracking sharp and 24 on FX is still just about short enough to make it general use friendly (36mm on FX).
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The 18-105 is decent. It's just not fast glass.
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Th..th..that's all folks!
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24-70mm is arguably Sigma's worst and one of the oldest lenses in production. Pick up a more modern Tamron or consider 24-105 f/4 or 70-200 + 17-50
