Need help on next lens.

[Dubsta]

Coles notes - 300D, have kit lens, and just picked up the 50mm 1.8. Not a professional, but I'm ok. I love photography.

I love the 50mm and the capabilities in low light, love it. Now I want a zoom.

So based on how much I love the 50mm, what would you recommend I pick up next...trying to stay under $700US or around there.

I would love something that is great in low light, good for portraits and the like, indoor shooting. Just unsure where to go from here, I have been reading lots, but wanted to post a specific question...

Thanks!

[pcasciola]

If you're looking to keep the kit lens, check out the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 Xr Di. It's well under your $700 budget. I really like mine, but the 28mm wide end is a little long at times, so I keep the kit lens and a couple of other wide primes for my wide shots. The 17-40L can be had for just under $700 as well.

Have a look here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56752

[Headcase650]

If you want longer reach with that price range look at the 70-200 f4 L, if you need faster look at the sigma 70-200 2.8. Both lenses are awesome, in your price range and would only leave you with a small gap between 55mm and 70mm. later you could pick up either the sigma or canon 1.4 converter to stretch it to 280mm with very little lose in quality.

[Andy_T]

Both good suggestions, from my point of view!

You should be aware that it is a lot easier to design a prime lens with very good optical performance than a zoom lens. So if you look at Canon's lens lineup, the zoom lens to give you the performance of the 50/1.8 mm is the 24-70/2.8 L (for a mere $1200 :wink: )

Best regards,
Andy
Best regards,
Andy

[eljustino]

The Tamron 28-75 is just awesome. OK? Just awesome. All you need to know.