Updated Jan 30/12
SIGMA
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS
Canon Mount - $799 - in stock
(Canon mount display model in store for testing)
The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Zoom Lens is an incredibly versatile, lightweight, and compact lens designed specifically for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size sensors. The lens has a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range. It features a construction of 17 elements in 13 groups with glass that corrects for flare, ghosting and all types of aberrations. It produces high contrast and sharp images throughout the zoom range even at its maximum aperture. Sigma's OS (Optical Stabilization) feature allows you to shoot at shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. This means your images will look sharper, even when shooting without a tripod in low existing light or at maximum range with a flash. This lens is also equipped with Sigma's Hyper-Sonic Motor (HSM) which provides for fast and quiet autofocusing.
Filter Size 77mm
f/Stop Range f/2.8-22
Minimum Focus Distance 11" (28cm)
Magnification Ratio 1:5 (max.)
Angle of View 72.4-27.9°
Elements/Groups 17/13
Dimensions (Diam. x L) 3.3 x 3.6" (83.5 x 91.8mm)
Weight 19.9 oz (565 g)
CANON
Canon EFS 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
$1219 - in stock
Marumi Lens Hood EW-83J - $29 - in stock
Designed to meet consumer demands for a fast EF-S zoom lens, the EF-S 17-55mm offers image quality on par with Canon's highly regarded L-series lenses. The lens features a large circular aperture that produces a shallow depth of field, creating background blur that draws special attention to the photographic subject. The lens construction, meanwhile, includes UD and aspherical elements that deliver impressive image quality throughout the entire zoom range. And thanks to the Image Stabilizer lens groups--which shift to compensate for camera shake--the image appears crisp and clear on the image plane, eve in dim light. Finally, the lens offers a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), inner focusing, and new AF algorithms to help achieve autofocus quickly and quietly, along with full-time mechanical manual focusing that makes it possible to manually adjust the focus even in AF mode.
Focal length: 17-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens construction: 19 elements in 12 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 78 degrees (at 30 feet) to 27 degrees (at 50
feet)
Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual
Closest focusing distance: 1.15 feet
Zoom system: 5-group helical zoom (front group moves 27mm)
Filter size: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.4 inches long
Weight: 22.8 ounces
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
$1399 - in stock
We have a display model in the store to play with.
We have 11x17 prints of photos taken with this lens in the store to look
at.
This easy-to-use standard zoom lens can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto, and its Image Stabilizer Technology steadies camera shake up to three stops. Constructed with one Super-UD glass element and three aspherical lenses, this lens minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion. The result is excellent picture quality, even at wide apertures. Canon's ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust- and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike.
OPTICAL QUALITY - This is the most popular lens for 5D buyers as it combines a nice range with IS technology. Optically, it is an equal with the 24-70 f/2.8 L lens, with results being virtually identical. Like most Canon lenses, Lens is weakest at its widest setting of 24mm, and if you spend a lot of time there you may want to shoot with the 17-40 or 16-35 instead. Sharpens up as you get to 28 and keeps it there. A little softer at the top end of 105mm, which again is normal for most lenses. For Canon full frame shooters, this is the lens to get.
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:
24-105mm f/4
Lens Construction:
18 elements in 13 groups
Focus Adjustment:
Inner focusing system with focusing cam
Closest Focusing Distance:
1.48 ft./0.45m
Filter Size:77mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight:
3.3 in. x 4.2 in., 23.6 oz. / 83.5mm x 107mm, 670g (lens only)
Warranty: 1 Year Canon Canada warranty
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
$569 - call to check availability
(Display model in store for testing)
Covering a range from 29mm-216mm in 35mm format, Canon's new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS offers a winning combination of size, range and features and is a perfect complement to APS-C cameras. With high-quality optics, dedicated image stabilization and more, this new lens promises to be a favorite for EOS users.
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6
Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Diagonal Angle of View: 74° 20' - 11° 30'
Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system
Closest Focusing Distance: 1.5 ft./0.45m
Filter Size: 67mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 3.0 x 4.0 in./75.4 x 101mm, 16.0 oz./455g
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
$1499 - special order
Display model in the store for testing
The Canon EF 24-70mm standard zoom lens does what many pros thought couldn't be done--it replaces the L-series 28-70mm f/2.8 lens with something even better. The lens offers extended coverage to an ultra-wide-angle 24mm, making it ideal for digital as well as film shooters. The new processing unit, meanwhile, makes the autofocus (AF) faster than ever. And thanks to the two aspherical elements and a totally new UD glass element, the optics are far superior to the earlier lens. Sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture, the EF 24-70mm lens carries a one-year warranty.
* Focal length: 24-70mm
* Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
* Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
* Diagonal angle of view: 74 to 29 degrees
* Focus adjustment: Front-focusing method
* Closest focusing distance: 1.25 feet
* Zoom system: Rotating type
* Filter size: 77mm
* Dimensions: 3.3 inches in diameter, 4.9 inches long
* Weight: 2.1 pounds
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - $249 - special order
- usually takes a few days
We have a Display model in the store to play with.
We have 11x17 sample prints in the store of photos taken with this
lens.
Marumi Lens Hood EW-60C - $19 - in stock
Canon's update to their standard kit lens add improved optics and image stabilization. Canon's latest optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology provides up to 4-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. Photographers normally shooting handheld at 1/250 sec can switch on IS to obtain a similarly steady and blur-free result with a shutter speed of just 1/15 second. The inclusion of automatic panning detection makes it easier for photographers to track wildlife and other moving subjects. To ensure consistently accurate results at all zoom positions, the IS system within each lens has been optimized for that lens' specific focal length range. Since the IS system is based within the lens, the results are visible through the viewfinder when framing the image.
OPTICAL QUALITY: With improved optics, this lens is now quite good, and the addition of image stabilization is a bonus. Overall sharpness is good, and edge-to-edge sharpness is good as well. Only complaint is the cheap plastic feel to the lens, which is standard in this price bracket. Zoom range is a little limiting (18-55), but for longer reach you need to go up to it's big brother, the 17-85mm, and go up significantly in cost. For its price, a good choice for Canon shooters. You won't be unhappy with this lens.
NOTE: The 18-55mm was designed to be solely used with the smaller APS-C size image sensors of the Canon Rebel/Rebel XT/20D/30D/40D. This lens will not work on Canon 35mm cameras or Canon D-SLR with full frame sensors.
Minimum focus : 9.8 inches
Filter Size: 58mm
Weight: 7.1 Ounces
Diameter: 2.7 inches
Length: 3 inches
Warranty: 1 Year Canon Canada warranty
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3-5-5.6 IS USM
$949 - in stock
Display model in store for testing.
Canon EW-78E lens hood - $59 - special order
The new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM sets a new standard for everyday photography on APS-C sensors. With a focal length range equivalent to 24-136mm in 35mm format, image stabilization and high-precision optics, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers stellar performance from wide-angle through to telephoto.
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 15 - 85mm 1:3.5-5.6
Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
Diagonal Angle of View: 84° 30' - 18° 25'
Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
Closest Focusing Distance: 1.15 ft./0.35m
Filter Size: 72mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 3.2 x 3.4 in./81.6 x 87.5mm, 20.3 oz./575g
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3-5.6 IS
$729 - special order - usually takes 3 - 5 business days
Marumi Lens Hood EW-78D - $29 - in stock
Compact, lightweight and a wide magnification range - this standard zoom lens features a wide focal length range from normal to telephoto equivalent to 29-320mm in the 35mm format. It features an Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 4-stops of effective correction even at full zoom. Since Canon's optical image stabilization system is in the lens, not in the camera, you can see the stabilized, steadier images through the viewfinder. And the circular aperture can give beautiful background blur effects.
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Construction
16 elements in 12 groups, including UD-glass and aspherical lenses
Diagonal Angle of View
74° 20' - 7° 50' (with APS-C image sensors)
Focus Adjustment
Gear-driven by DC monitor
Closest Focusing Distance
1.48 ft./0.45m (maximum close-up magnification 0.24x)
Zoom System
5-groups helical zoom (rotational angle 80°)
Filter Size: 72mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
3.1 in. x 6.40 in./78.6 x 162.5mm (maximum lens length)
Weight: 20.99 oz./595g
Warranty: 1 Year Canon Canada warranty
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - $719 - special
order - usually takes 2 -3 business days
We have 11x17 sample prints in the store of photos taken with this lens.
Marumi EW-73B Lens Hood - $29 - in stock
A step up from the Canon 18-55 lens that is often bundled with the Canon cameras, this lenses features a 35mm Equivalent of 28-135mm focal length. It has Canon's Image Stabilization system, allowing safe hand-holding at speeds up to three stops slower than otherwise possible. A ring-type USM means both fast and silent AF. This lens features a non-rotating front element, which means the lens length does not change during zooming.
NOTE: The 17-85mm was designed to be solely used with the smaller APS-C size image sensors of the Canon Rebel/Rebel XT/20D/30D/40D. This lens will not work on Canon 35mm cameras or Canon D-SLR with full frame sensors.
35mm Focal Length Equivalent: 27-136mm
Aperture: F4-5.6 to 22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 14"
Filter Size: 67mm
Weight: 475g/1.1 lbs.
Dimensions: 3.1" W x 3.6" L
Warranty: 1 Year Canon Canada warranty
What's Included: Lens
TAMRON
Tamron AF 18-270 f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Canon - $629 - in stock
Tamron's next generation 18-270mm, the world’s lightest, smallest 15x zoom optimized for use on APS-C- DSLRs, continues the pursuit of the ideal all-in one zoom lens. Combining prior award-winning achievements with new engineering breakthroughs yielded the remarkable 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Piezo Drive). Special piezoelectric technology now delivers faster, quieter precision autofocusing. Tamron's exclusive tri-axial VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization, featuring three pairs of driving coils and low-function ball bearings placed around the VC optical group, combats camera shake-related image blur. It's Tamron VC that allows handheld shooting at as many as four shutter speeds slower than otherwise possible with a dramatically stable viewfinder experience. Compactness and light weight are preserved, thanks in part to the VC mechanism's newly-developed moving coil mechanism. Defining compositional freedom the 18-270mm Di-II VC's incredible 15x zoom range provides a 35mm picture angle equivalency of 28mm to 419mm, with image fidelity assured by advanced optical design featuring LD glass and aspherical optics, working in concert to render crisp, colorful and faithful images.
Specifications:
Minimum Focus Distance 19.3in.(0.49m) (entire zoom range)
Macro Magnification Ratio 1:3.8
Filter Diameter ø62
Weight 450g (15.9oz)
Length 3.5in (88mm)
Entire Length 3.8in (96.4mm)
Diameter ø2.9 (ø74.4mm)
Accessory Flower-shaped Lens hood
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens
Canon - $449 - special order
We have 11x17 prints of photos taken with this lens in the store to look
at.
The critically-acclaimed Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 is a lightweight, compact, fast standard zoom lens. The lens boasts one of the best close-up shooting performances in the class of fast standard zoom lenses designed exclusively for digital cameras and featuring an F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range. Comes with a flower-shaped lens hood.
OPTICAL QUALITY: Excellent. Gives the much more expensive lenses from Nikon and Canon a serious run for the money. While it has a limited zoom range compared to other lenses, it makes up for it by crisp images and a nice, bright wide aperture of f/2.8. Edge-to-edge sharpness is excellent.
NOTE: The 17-50mm was designed to be solely used with the smaller APS-C size image sensors of most digital SLR cameras, such as the Canon Rebel/Rebel XT/20D/30D/40D and Nikon 50/70/D80/D200/D300. These lenses will not work on 35mm cameras or D-SLR with full frame sensors.
D-SLR 35mm Focal Length Equivalent: 26-78mm
Angle of View 78°45'-31°11' (APS-C size equivalent)
Minimum Aperture: F/32
Minimum Focus Distance 10.6 in.(27cm)
Filter Diameter: 67mm
Weight: 430g (15.2oz)
Diameter x Length 2.9 x 3.2in.(074.0 x 81.7mm)
Warranty: 6 Year Canadian warranty
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
Canon - $499 - special order - takes 3 - 5 days
Aimed at 35mm film SLRs, or digital SLRs with full frame sensor. A good low-cost alternative to the much more expensive Canon or Nikon f/2.8 zoom lenses. The most compact and lightest in the history of fast zoom lenses. Thanks to the revolutionary downsizing "XR" technology employed by Tamron, the dramatic compactness that makes this lens the world's smallest and lightest is achieved. Its compactness makes it look and feel like an ordinary standard zoom lens, yet the versatility that a fast constant maximum aperture offers will definitely reshape your photographic horizons.
Angle of View 75°-32°
Minimum Aperture F/32
Minimum Focus Distance 0.33m (13") (entire zoom range)
Macro Magnification Ratio 1:3.9 (at 75mm)
Filter Diameter ø67
Weight 510g (18.0oz.)
Diameter x Length ø73mmx 92mm
(2.9in x 3.6in)
Accessory Lens hood