PhotoPlus Mag Std Zoom Lens Test

[AndyWest]

This months PhotoPlus Mag contains a Std Zoom lens Test which is interesting as the std kit lens does quite well.

Canon EF-S 15-85 f3.5-5.6 IS USM 88%
Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM 93% - Best on Test
Canon EF-S 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM 76%
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS 83%
Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM 85% - Best Value
Sigma 18-50 f2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM 80%
Tamron 17-50 f2.8 XR Di ll VC 79%
Tokina 16-50 f2.8 AT-X DX 86%

Interesting stuff! May help a few people decide on next replacement for kit lens...or not!

 

[tijuana taxi]

Shame they didn't use the non VC Tamron, generally considered to be the better version and cheaper too