tokina 50-135 f2.8

[TheChef]

Have you guys considered getting the 70-300VR instead?

 

[iBishop]

just wondering whether any folks has any comments on tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2?

 

[Shen siung]

how much did u paid ?

I got the Sigma 50-150 from HK, paid about HKD4900 iirc, that was 4 month ago. Now, the price seems went up already....

 

[shazie]

I'm currently using this lens (Tokina 50-135mm). I had the Canon 70-200 F4L IS but sold it away after getting this lens which is only 1/3 of the price. Yes, the Canon is superb but the Tokina is really good value!

At f2.8, pictures are fairly sharp as long you maintain a fast enough shutter speed. F4 is super sharp, almost comparable to the Canon.

I do event shoots so the IS doesn't really help with subject blurring due to movement as compared to have a F2.8. But if money is not an issue, pfft, I'd go for the Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS

For now, the Tokina fits my bill. Oh, it's build like a tank too...