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Canon 17-40L v. Tamron 17-50 for T2i

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chuuch.
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Hey guys,
So i'm getting more into video, I got a Gopro2 over Christmas Break from my job and enjoy filming and love editing skiing and snowboarding. I want to move up to the next step, and believe a T2i is a good next step. Per reading the NS's forums, I wanted to skip the kit lens and get a Tamron 17-50 on ebay or craigslist.

Well I found a guy on craigslist that wanted to sell his used T2i for $500, and when I said I wanted to shoot snow stuff, he recommended a 14-40L which he said he had and was willing to sell for a good deal.

I'm just wondering the difference between the 17-40L and the 17-50, I was pretty content on the 17-50, but if he really wanted to make it a package, it would be nice to have everything together, as I would still have to find a 17-50 elsewhere. I liked the Tamron bc it's only about $350 on ebay, which would save me some money to purchase a stabilizer, fisheye, ect in the near future. Thanks and please help me out with info, and sorry for the long story, just giving some background.
Jun 18 2012 1:06PM
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WillStart
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how much would the 17-40 be? it's gonna be better optical quality, but the 17-50 is still really solid. the 17-40 is also f/4, whereas the 17-50 is f/2.8, so the 17-50 is better in low light, and you get that extra 10mm of range.


unless he is somehow selling the 17-40 for quite a bit less than a 17-50, i would take the 17-50.
Jun 18 2012 1:23PM
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eheath
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I think the 17-40 f4L is pointless unless you have a full frame sensor. The tamron is cheaper, faster, longer range and will look just as good as the 17-40 when you're shooting video.
Jun 18 2012 4:25PM
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Balto
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eh, the 17-40 has better colors and contrast, plus it is weather sealed(when you put a filter on it) which can be a big thing for some people
Jun 18 2012 4:57PM
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eheath
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I guess, if you're rollin a t2i setup, i just dont think you need a 17-40 f4L.
Jun 18 2012 4:59PM
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Balto
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Ya if you buy a t2i then weather sealing clearly isn't a concern to you, in which case go tam, but if someone shoots with a 60d/7d I think the 17-40 is worth the extra money, because face it not many people need to be shooting at 2.8 when they are on the slopes. Stop down the 17-40L to like f8 and it is MUCH sharper then the tamron
Jun 18 2012 5:02PM
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zahava
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but we're photographers, you'd think that the difference for video would be less. OP how much are you paying for the 17-40?
Jun 18 2012 6:03PM
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chuuch.
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Thanks guys, looks like I'll steer clear of the 17-40L unless it's a greeaat deal. Thanks for the advice and helping out an entry-level guy!
Jun 18 2012 6:07PM
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C.A.V.
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i litreally couldnt choice between these two lens for my t2i, all the people in here helped me , i dont know much at all, i ended up with the 17-40mm L lens, i love it and its great for filming and pictures, look at my sunset photo album with some pictures at the bottom i took with it!
Jun 18 2012 6:58PM
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chuuch.
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Just an update for those interested
Today on Ebay
Got the T2i used for $485- supposedly mint condition
and Tamron 17-50 $345- new

Thanks again for the help, and hopefully post some edits soon!
Jun 19 2012 8:29PM
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erikK
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this guy actually just got the tamron 18-250mm
Jun 19 2012 9:31PM
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NEEDMOSNOW
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But his pictures of the sunset after the sun has set are amazing
Jun 19 2012 10:53PM
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C.A.V.
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GET A LIFE, I NEVER GOT THAT FUCKING LENS, JESUS GROW UP
Jun 20 2012 12:13PM
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