Much diference between these 2 lenses?

[blakeyboy]

At the moment I have EF-S 18-55mm USM lense on my 350d. I am thinking of getting a Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS but at around £330 for it, is it really worth it. Have any of you made the change and noticed a diference?

 

[barongreenback]

I replaced my kits lens with the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 (now on sale on the bay of e ), which is a fantastic lens and similar money - depends really if you need the extra range and IS, or if you want a faster lens. I've heard good things about the 17-85 though.

 

[Jazz Monkey Jr]

I replaced my kits lens with the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 (now on sale on the bay of e )

Had a look, why are you selling?

 

[richard plumb]

Had a look, why are you selling?

the 24-105f4 L IS in his sig might be a clue

 

[barongreenback]

Yep That and I'm potentially looking at going full frame and the 18-50 isn't compatible. It's a damned shame actually because the lens is just as sharp as the 24-105 and the extra reach at the bottom end is quite useful. If Sigma brought out an equivalent model compatible with FF, I'd buy it again.

 

[Jazz Monkey Jr]

I will keep my eye on it. I am after a 24-105 but I may get this in the meantime.
I do like my 10-20, the build quality is excellent compared to the kit lens.

 

[senu]

At the moment I have EF-S 18-55mm USM lense on my 350d. I am thinking of getting a Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS but at around £330 for it, is it really worth it. Have any of you made the change and noticed a diference?

Yes
Downside..
Cost...
Size....
Becuase of the increased length, sometimes the flash casts a shadow if care is not taken. this probably appiles to all lenses longer than the kit lens
Advantage
everything else
Since swapping them round 4 months ago I have never been tempted to put the kit lens back on

Put in perspective I certainly think its worth the money over the kit lens ( and I got mine for £410, then). Possibly the second best Canon non-L lens for non full frame sensors. There is still the 17-55 ( 2.8) IS but at twice the cost

However if you are in no hurry, the kit lens is by no means "rubbish"
Its just that with better lenses ( esp L) you can concentrate on getting the best pic possible without worriying about the lenses limitations

 

[h4rri]

Definately worth it, the difference in clarity, quality and range of the lense is worth the money. My kit lense is now in the loft never to be used again