Fast zoom lens battle: Canon 17-55 f2.8, Sigma 18-35 f1.8, Tamron 17-50 f2.8 VC, Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS

A full comparison video of these four fast standard zoom lenses, available for APS-C Canon cameras. Any one of them is an ideal upgrade to your kit lens. This video took a LONG time to put together...hope you all find it useful! Here are some links to full reviews:

All samples, pictures and footage taken by me on my trusty Canon 60D.

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[manjeetsinghbhati]

He is the best lens reviewer of all time!!

[sakets]

This video really deserves the appreciation. The best part is how you use the same brick clad building with white windows for all reviews. It is really very very helpful to relate back with other reviews in terms of sharpness and chromatic aberration.
You have definitely gained a lot more respect from many followers worldwide. People always like easy to understand 'quality' reviews. That comparison chart in the end, I'm sure many of us paused on that and had a nice summarised understanding.

You are significantly helping people make better choices and learn technicalities of picture quality (for example: stepping down a bit to get better sharpness).

Thanks a ton for your efforts.

[ble]

This is what any serious lens review video (of other authors) should be like. Thorough and relevant, but concise and approachable even for non-professionals. Thank you for your excellent videos.

[ryanchernochan]

This is an older review but I watched it about a month ago and it lead me to buy the sigma 17-50. I couldn’t be happier, it’s become my favorite lens. Just goes to show these reviews stand the test of time. Thanks for the great review video.

[teafoo]

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[mattkulcar]

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[roboibm]

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[ssingh]

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[symontemplah]

I just got the Sigma 17 - 50mm and it is such a beast! Even on my cheap Rebel T7, it makes it look and feel like a super professional camera and it takes really sharp pics! videos are the best with this lens! Best lens investment thus far!

[marbogbr]

Thank you. The Sigma 17-50 it is then.

[___Me_]

This is the best comparison video I've seen so far. The split screens really help to make an objective comparison. Glad I went for the sigma 17-50 instead of upgrading my old tamron 17-50!

[SentientBowlofRaisinBranCereal]

Wow, this video was a huuuuge help to me. This was by far the most thorough comparison of the 4 lenses I've been hung up on for weeks. Thanks so much for putting in the hard work, I now know what lens will work best for me personally. Cheers!

[driesalkemade]

Wow! This is one of the best comparison video's i've ever seen! Very enlightening. Big thanks!

[CinematicTechnologies]

Detailed, entertaining, informative, easy to understand... when it comes to reviews, I don't think there's anyone better! Thank you so much. 

[gupu]

Excellent presentation! I am into amateur photography for 7-8 years now, and I have never looked so deep into a lens so far. Thank you for educating me. Please keep up the good work.

[presleypryce]

Your time to make this video is much appreciated! I was debating between the Sigma lenses and this video helped with making the decision! Thank you!!!

[Rationalific]

This is the best lens comparison video I've ever seen!  Excellent work!

[ChangLiuPhotography]

thank you for your hard work, great video.

[cheegers]

Thank you for putting this together! It really helped me. I know it took considerable time and effort to put this together. One of the top reviews I have ever seen. Great job!

[fuego]

Impressed with the lens review itself !
Personal thoughts and objective reviewing were extremely well balanced.