Kit lens replacement

[Hampiainen]

Hey, i've been thinking about buying better lens to replace kit lens for my 600d.

I have been thinking about Sigma 50mm f/1.4 and same from Canon. But on crop sensor those are about 85mm so i'm not sure if those work on street photography. I want bigger aperture than 3.5. I do also want faster focusing.

Then there's also nifty fifty, wich i dont want because poor build quality. And i dont want either ef-s mounted objective, because i'm pretty sure i'm going to move on ff camera someday.

I'm wondering if Sigma 17-50 f2.8 has big enough aperture for nice bokeh. But otherwise i think it can be also pretty good.

So im not sure wich one i should go for, and thats why im asking your help. And if you know other lenses that could be good, tell me.

Sorry for bad english :lmao:

 

[Big Mike]

I have been thinking about Sigma 50mm f/1.4 and same from Canon. But on crop sensor those are about 85mm so i'm not sure if those work on street photography. I want bigger aperture than 3.5. I do also want faster focusing.

It's not 85mm on a crop sensor....it's 50mm on any camera. It will give you the same field of view that your kit lens gives you at 50mm. Yes, that is a narrower view on a crop sensor camera than on full frame or film, but the lens is always 50mm.

I'm wondering if Sigma 17-50 f2.8 has big enough aperture for nice bokeh. But otherwise i think it can be also pretty good.

There is also a very good 17-50mm F2.8 from Tamron. But either of those lenses are equivalent to Canon's EF-S models, in that they are not made to be used with full frame camera bodies.

If you want a zoom in that range, that will also be compatible with full frame, you would be looking at something like the EF 17-40mm F4 L or the EF 16-35mm F2.8 L. Both of which would be 'ultra wide' when used on a full frame.

It is a tough choice, and one that has stumped many photographers. One option would be to get an EF-S (or equivalent) lens, and then either keep it with your current camera when you upgrade, or sell it (and maybe your current camera) when you upgrade. Better yet, if you can buy the lens used, you may be able to sell it for as much as you bought it for.