I had sold off the Tokina 11-16 to Sujan a few weeks ago because it was too specialist a lens really. I wasn't using it much. Another major problem with the lens is that it's so wide you can't use flash with it. I have been wanting a good all purpose sort of walk about lens. And it had to be 77 mm and L. One of the problems of using an L is that you cannot buy anything less than that. I liked the idea of 24-105 but it's expensive. Tanvir said he had a used 24-70. Went to his shop to take a look and brought it home. Sixth February, 2014 to be precise.
The first impression after holding the lens in hand is, oh my God this is heavy. It is 950 gms to be precise. On POTN they call it "the brick". And on it I have added the UV filter and the CPL. So adds that much to it.
After some test shots in the room last night I am fairly happy with the lens. Obviously has some usage mark and looks old. Perhaps it has been cleaned. But it is reasonably sharp for me. Only grouse is, it is absolutely useless if you are using it wide open for something that is close. For objects that are at a reasonable distance, it's fine even at 2.8.
I think this lens is going to stay on the 450D permanently now and most definitely it is going to Sandakphu. Will have to think about selling off the kit lens. High time. Feeling a bit sorry for the Tamron 90 mm. It will be used less now. Have to devote more time to macro photography to use it.
The first impression after holding the lens in hand is, oh my God this is heavy. It is 950 gms to be precise. On POTN they call it "the brick". And on it I have added the UV filter and the CPL. So adds that much to it.
After some test shots in the room last night I am fairly happy with the lens. Obviously has some usage mark and looks old. Perhaps it has been cleaned. But it is reasonably sharp for me. Only grouse is, it is absolutely useless if you are using it wide open for something that is close. For objects that are at a reasonable distance, it's fine even at 2.8.
I think this lens is going to stay on the 450D permanently now and most definitely it is going to Sandakphu. Will have to think about selling off the kit lens. High time. Feeling a bit sorry for the Tamron 90 mm. It will be used less now. Have to devote more time to macro photography to use it.
