Multi-Purpose Lens Advise?

[SAH20Sheila]

I'm fairly new to my EOS 10D, but am seriously loving it. The only problem is that I got a Canon EF 75-300mm and a sigma 12-24 wide angle lens. This means that any time I want to take a quick shot, I normally must change my lens or deal with what I've got. I need to by an affordable (yea right) multi-purpose lense that can handle my active lifestyle. Any advise?

-SAH20SHEILA

[grego]

24-70mm f/2.8

[SAH20Sheila]

canon or sigma lens?

[grego]

canon or sigma lens?

Well, if price is not a factor, go for the Canon. :)

[SAH20Sheila]

do you know if sigma has a lens for very active photos? I am often taking water shots.

[grego]

do you know if sigma has a lens for very active photos? I am often taking water shots.

What type of water shots? There 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto lens is very nice. I used it for a while.

[SAH20Sheila]

I'm a rafting guid, so take lots of whitewater, sailing, surfing, shots, climbing pictures and then also just fun pix of friends getting wasted, etc. so i'm looking for something very versitile.

[grego]

Well something 24-70 would get that done I think. http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Sigma_Zoom_Wide_Angle_Telephoto_24_70mm_f_2_8_E X_DG_Macro_DF_Autofocus_Lens_for_Canon_EOS,__80965 71

[SAH20Sheila]

thanks. I checked it out and it seems to be rather pricey. Do you know of any lenses just a bit cheaper?

[Andy_T]

Sheila,

of course ... the Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR DI.

Very similar to the Canon 24-70/2.8 in optical quality (not in build or AF speed) at a third of the cost.

Do a forum search, there are literally hundreds of threads on this lens.

If you want something with more reach that doesn't have to be that sharp & fast, go for the Canon 28-135 IS.

Both of these lenses are very popular in the Recommended starter lense thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56752).

Best regards,
Andy

PS ... it always astonishes me what people suggest when someone is asking for an 'affordable' lens :confused:
When somebody asks you which affordable car to get, do you advise him to get a Porsche or go directly to a Ferrari dealership ???

[tim]

I 2nd what Andy said.

[Dante King]

It sounds like you need a tamron 28-300. It was my first lens and has a great range. It is also SUPER light which might benefit an active person like yourself. A second consideration is that if you are always around the river, this lens is pretty cheap so if some horrible accident occurs you wont be out $900. I found this lens optics to be quite acceptable for the stype of shots you seem to be taking.

I know a member has one in the market place for sale at a song if you are intersted.

well that's my 2 cents