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Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice...
I impulse bought a Canon 400D the other day (I'm terrible with my money!) and went for the body only option as I had read the kit 18-55 lens isn't up to much.
I was going to go for the Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 lens but I don't need anything that long. Then I almost bought the Canon 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM lens. Now I'm considering the Sigma 17-70 f2.8 lens as, being faster than the Canon, it will presumably be better for handheld stuff which is probably what I'll end up doing most of.
I'd prefer to go for the Canon lens I think as it's got IS and USM and I understand there are possible QC issues with Sigma lenses. But, would the IS make up for it being slightly slower than the Sigma?
Be gentle, I don't really know what I'm talking about
thanks!
Dave
I impulse bought a Canon 400D the other day (I'm terrible with my money!) and went for the body only option as I had read the kit 18-55 lens isn't up to much.
I was going to go for the Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 lens but I don't need anything that long. Then I almost bought the Canon 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM lens. Now I'm considering the Sigma 17-70 f2.8 lens as, being faster than the Canon, it will presumably be better for handheld stuff which is probably what I'll end up doing most of.
I'd prefer to go for the Canon lens I think as it's got IS and USM and I understand there are possible QC issues with Sigma lenses. But, would the IS make up for it being slightly slower than the Sigma?
Be gentle, I don't really know what I'm talking about
thanks!
Dave