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Hey guys looking for some advice, I have a Canon 7D and currently have a 18-200mm lens. I have some vouchers to use at Ted's cameras up to the value of ~$600.

I was wondering what are some good lenses around that price?

I am willing to put another $100-200 more towards it if this helps me get a better lens. I was thinking of the canon 50mm 1.4 USM, I wanted something with better quality and sharper images. I'm open to any ideas.

Thanks

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50 f1.4 will be a great lens.. I use it all the time esp for studio shoots. Its sharp, compact and focuses quickly.

eg) http://sidd-rishi.com.au/images/2010091321...3890_resize.jpg

Maybe a tamron 17-55 f2.8 for low light stuff. hmmm

Really depends what your shooting... If your shooting stuff in small places that is inside, your going to struggle to get full body shots if thats waht you need.

Everyone always asks what lens they want, but never specify exactly what they want to shoot.

If its cars, 50mm will be fine.

Agreed with Sidd, I've heard quite a few good things about the Tamron 17-55mm f/2.8. I've got the Canon version (which is awesome!), but it costs twice as much, so the Tamron should fit right into the budget.

yeah my fault should have mentioned what I was intending to shoot. Bascially landscapes, cars, animals & plants, nightshoots of cityscapes including stars (star trails). Will the Tamron 17-55 f/2.8 and/or the Sigma 30 1.4 give me a sharp image of equal quality to the canon (50mm 1.4)?

Thanks for the advice.

The Canon 50 1.4 isn't that sharp unless you get a good copy. But then again, same with the sigma.

Shooting cars and landscapes are two different things. Thats going from Ultra Wide angle to telephoto range. I'd say your after a zoom if you want to do all this stuff in one go.

For landscapes, i'd go a Sigma 10-20 for your budget. Amazing lens.

For an all rounder, the Tamrom 17-50 is a great lens. Versatile and a good walk around for a crop body.

Personally i'd go the sigma 30 1.4 but i have a love affection with them. Used one once and loved it. Although i've used another one and it had backfocus issues that needed +18 micro adjustment. If i were you i'd break it up into two lenses. One for the landscape aspect/cars, and then another for everything else you want to do.

But given your budget, sounds like the Tamron would be a good choice. Totally up to you! Decide whether you want a prime or a zoom. Zooming with your feet is fun :)

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