Which is the better of the two lenses to go with
1947133
Depends on what you are shooting. We shoot mostly sporting events. When in swim season, we use 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens to capture action shots. During basketball season, we use EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens due to long lighting and how close we are to the players.
1947134
For different portrait the best one is Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 or 1.8 > but 1.8 is more expensive.
1947135
which lenses are you referring to? I purchased the body only and purchased a separate lens 15-85mm
135635
If you want versatility, I'd definitely go with the 18-270 lens. I absolutely love mine. I'd also look at the 16-300 Tamron as well. It's a couple hundred dollars more, but I feel well worth the investment.
1611414
I have had both versions of the lens and definitely preferred the one with IS. With that said, the difference in price is significant and the non-stabilized version produces superb images. If you are shooting outdoors with plenty of light it is perfect. If light is an issue when shooting I would definitely save up for the IS version.
1192320
If you have a 16MP sensor camera or better then go with the 18-140mm. Its sharper than 18-200. Both of them focus quickly. If you have an old camera with less Megapixels then 18-200 will be better because the focal range, unless weight is an issue for you.
1232658
To me, both are equally good. If you already have the body I'd go with more Sony lens versus buying a second body
1939948
Truthfully I think the 50mm 1.4 lens is better made and the resulting picture quality is great. I think it is definitely worth it to spend the extra cash to purchase the lens.
1464246
Sounds like you are after a good "walking around lens". For me the best one is the 24 - 120 F4.0. It is generally wide enough and has just enough reach to get 90% of the shots. It is my lens for about 80% of my shots. After this one, I would go with the 24-70 F2.8.
462698
In general, the lens will make a much bigger difference in the quality of your photos than the camera body. So, if money is an issue, its always better to go for the cheaper body and spend the money you saved on better lenses.
1346885
Yes, I have to agree with Henry. The 50mm f1.4 is more versatile in the long run. The single most useful point being that, depending on your camera model, you have in effect anything from a 65mm f1.4 to an 80mm f1.4. This falls ideally into the portrait lens range. It's a lens that I still use frequently, especially when using a film body. Both are first rate lenses with excellent sharpness & contrast, but I think that you'd find that the 50mm f1.4 would be used more often..
2069167
Depends on what you want to use for. As the wide angle lens is an extra, you can always switch between them. For biking i would recommend the wide angle lens though.
190060
Both lenses perform well, so I will offer up an opinion based upon the focal length that will best accommodate your request: The wide effect of these lenses is highly marginalized by your 50D's cropped sensor. Both focal lengths offer similar results for full-bodied portraits. If you like to frame your subject off centered, or get really close and crop your subject within the frame, the 28mm is noticably less distorted-which you will likely find more flattering to the face. Despite having similar focal lengths, if you spend a day with both lenses you will develop an immediate preference. I prefer the 24mm as an all-around lens (particularly for landscapes with towering features or street photography). However, I would opt for a 28mm or 35mm if I were primarily photographing people.
102791
Don't fool around. Go with the 28-300mm. Less lens changes and it just the perfect walk around lens. I know, I've been shooting for 35 years.
1716983
The real difference is the image stabilization (IS). The quality of the two lenses is very good so you just have to be really really steady or use a stand to work without the IS. Hope this helps
1561298
when u r spending that kind of money, go for the L lens. It just makes more sense. The difference in optical quality is night and day.
1625585
You can consider the specifications, both lenses are very highly reviewed. You are right, you are making a choice between zoom range and aperture. For me aperture always wins, but, that is me.
766814
I started with the two lens, 18-50, & 50-200. I liked them both, but found I always had to travel with both and was constantly changing back & forth. Recently I bought the 18-135 lens just prior to a trip and loved the fact I could leave it on for almost everything. It replaced the other two lens, which made traveling so much nicer. Quality is the same, but the convenience was great. It will become my primary lens.
1829250
Both fantastically sharp lenses. Use them on my Oly E-M1 which has built-in stabilization. Can't comment on their use on a non-stabilized Panny.