Next Lens?

[shady]

Ok, I know its been asked a million times, but I couldn't resist. Sorry for the pain, but I am in the market for another general purpose lens. I currently have the Canon Digital Rebel camera with the 18-55mm kit lens, a Sigma 18-50mm lens, Sigma 55-200mm lens and the Canon 50mm f/1.8. I have heard great things about the Tamron 28-75, but is there any other lens that is better that is in the same price range(under $400)? Just wondering, opinions/suggestions please. Thanks.

[Odin]

Hi Shady,

I guess we are a million out here, all searching for the best lens... lol

[shady]

Yeah I guess we all are...lol, but I just have a harder time than most.

[SamerJ]

did you check out this thread ?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56747

many options

[Skip Souza]

If the Tamron meet your focal length needs it is a damn fine lens. Hard to beat dollar per pixel.

[raylks]

Go for Tamron. At this price level, she produces value lens. Also, if you don't mind, you may be also interested in ultra zoom lens such as 18-200mm or 28-300mm.

[webman06]

Have you thought about the 18-200 either Tamron or Sigma ? It's the digital equivalent to 28-300 so it covers wide-angle to telephoto. It might well be the best compromise for a good walkaround lens an dit should be in your price range.
Cheers
Philippe

[Olegis]

Another vote for Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 - it's hard to beat in this price range.

webman06, these "x10-12 zoom" lenses generally tend to produce not that great results. They are very convenient to use and some are very cheap, but almost all of them don't have great optical quality.

[cactusclay]

I saw where Belmondo was saying good things about the Sigma 24-60/2.8. I'm going to have a look at it, the next time I'm near one.

[Olegis]

Here (http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/36114206/original) you can see a sample from my Tamron 28-75 at 75 mm and f/2.8 (original JPEG from 10D, no PP).