Allrounder Lens for 350D needed.

SnapHappySnapHappy Registered Users Posts: 328 Major grins
edited October 1, 2005 in Cameras
I have just received confirmation of my order and a new Canon 350D (xt rebel) is on its way. This is the first SLR I have owned.:)
I have ordered the body only and need a good walkabout lens. After buying the 50mm f1.8 I will have approx £350 left.

The Sigma f2.8 24-70mm and the Tamron f2.8 28-75mm have been mentioned. Are there any other recommendations? Any variations on wtb?
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  • marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    What is your shooting style? I like wideangle shots, so a lens starting at 28 (making it a 44 in 35mm equiv) would never be good enough for me as my main walkaround lens. If you shoot wideangle, you may want to look into the 17-40L 4.0, which suits many people as a walkaround lens. You won't have that much reach, but you can always make up for that later with the 70-200L 4.0. The combo of the 17-40, 70-200 and 50 is not uncommon in here among Canon shooters, and offers a relatively budget set with great quality. It could be that the 17-40 is priced out of your reach, but I'm not aware of the local prices in Britain.
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  • SnapHappySnapHappy Registered Users Posts: 328 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Cheers for the reply Marlof.

    I don't suppose I have a shooting style as such. I'm a complete newcomer to photography and really only know the basic of basics at present.

    Considering what I think I will be mainly taking shots of are going to be landscape, cityscape, portraits. A good topic of choice would be motorsport's but I rarely get the chance to go to any, looking forward to for next year I will have the chance and probably buy the 70-200mm f4.0L or similar at christmas.
    My main task is to learn. The one thing I have learnt so far is the price of glass is astronomical, the 17-40 f4.0L is £560 over here in 'rip-off" Britain.

    With a cheap prime in the bag I think a good basic lens to find my feet is needed. The 17-40 is out of my reach at present.
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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    How about?
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  • marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Wow! That's expensive. It can be had for less then GBP 460 (incl. VAT) over here if you shop wisely, and I already though we were expensive... I believe several Dgrinners love their Tamron 28-70 though, and think it's optically very nice. You could always (if you learn that you'd like to go wider) later add the 17-35 that I've read good things about as well.
    enjoy being here while getting there
  • Red BaronRed Baron Registered Users Posts: 53 Big grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    How about the Canon 28-135IS. It's not L quality but it's a great walk-around lens in my opinion.
  • SteveLongPhotoSteveLongPhoto Registered Users Posts: 58 Big grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Personally, I use my 50mm prime 90% of the time. If you're just learning, it's the lens that will teach you everything you need to know. Just use your feet to zoom.
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  • SnapHappySnapHappy Registered Users Posts: 328 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2005
    Thanks for everyone's input. Currently sat here awaiting the delivery of the DSLR and have just ordered the Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro for £279 which is due tomorrow. Should keep me busy for a while. :D


    Edit: It's arrived!! The grip is soooo small even with my tiny mitts. Now all I need is for that lens to arrive. Time to get stuck into that manual. :D
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  • erich6erich6 Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2005
    SnapHappy wrote:
    Thanks for everyone's input. Currently sat here awaiting the delivery of the DSLR and have just ordered the Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro for £279 which is due tomorrow. Should keep me busy for a while. :D


    Edit: It's arrived!! The grip is soooo small even with my tiny mitts. Now all I need is for that lens to arrive. Time to get stuck into that manual. :D
    OK! Now you're going to have to show some shots! :D

    Erich
  • SnapHappySnapHappy Registered Users Posts: 328 Major grins
    edited October 1, 2005
    I'll have some pics up soon.

    One Question regarding the new lens. When I look into the lens I can see what look like 2 very small pieces of black (plastic?) I'm 100% certain that they are internal.

    Now on some test shots I did I can't see any problems, should I send the lens back? I am currently unable to print any off to see if they show. I'm not too sure on whether this will cause a problem as this is the first SLR & lens that I have owned. headscratch.gif
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