Which is better, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS vs. Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM?

**herp_doctor** · 09-23-2010, 07:20 PM

I need your opinion about lenses for Canon...

Which is a better lens, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS or the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM?

I'm stuck between both. I need either one for travel / wilderness photography. I'm not a Canon user, i'm even new to the system. I have a 40D but no lens. I'm planning to buy a good all-around lens for it. These are the only two lens i have in mind, and i don't have any other plans to purchase or use other lenses, since i'm primarily NOT a Canon user.

My criterias are:
-durability, survivability & hardiness (restistance to abuse, bangs, moisture, humidity, heat, cold)
-IQ quality
-AF speed
-True macro capabilities (or close to it)

I need to buy either lens before the month ends.

Pls help me decide.

Thanks

**teeemoy** · 09-23-2010, 08:10 PM

go with the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. You'll get a wider range.

**wikitoy** · 09-23-2010, 09:16 PM

sigma 17-70 OS for me but if i will also consider the canon 17-85 IS

**andrew_ece** · 09-23-2010, 09:24 PM

Both are very good lenses! But for me, I would go with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSM. Though the canon has a longer focal length range and has USM which is the equivalent to sigma's HSM, I chose the sigma for its sharpness, macro capability and for its speed in low light. Until now, I have no regrets.

**arisarnado** · 09-23-2010, 11:15 PM

If zoom creep doesn't bug you, get the 28-135.

I have this lens but now I'm planning on replacing it with a 17-40L
because I need a much more wider lens.

**herp_doctor** · 09-23-2010, 11:57 PM

^^^
Thanks to all...
But i need more insight on both lenses. Specially on the criterial i'm really into.

**hayden** · 09-24-2010, 06:52 AM

28-135
- lens creep
- you'd always long for a wide end (crop body)
- fast focusing
- so so quality
- I end up selling mind

17-70
- no idea
- considering the focal length of this one you might want to consider the canon 17-85 is usm

@aris
nindot i-pares ang 17-40L sa full frame pro on a crop..... hehehe

**herp_doctor** · 09-26-2010, 01:06 AM

More ideas pls...

**arisarnado** · 09-26-2010, 04:30 PM

@hayden
yeah, mao na duha2x ko. ;p kay daghan baya nagbaligya sa ilang 17-40L pud. haha.
maybe if dirt cheap, i'd buy it.

haha

@herp
have you tried using both lens? like some photog friends?

Originally Posted by hayden

28-135
@aris
nindot i-pares ang 17-40L sa full frame pro on a crop..... hehehe

**hayden** · 09-27-2010, 10:28 AM

hehehe what is dirt cheap man?

Originally Posted by arisarnado

@hayden
yeah, mao na duha2x ko. ;p kay daghan baya nagbaligya sa ilang 17-40L pud. haha.
maybe if dirt cheap, i'd buy it.

haha

@herp
have you tried using both lens? like some photog friends?

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