"betweener" lens

Not in the same price range as the 17-85, but I am looking at replacing my Sigma 17-70 with the Canon 24-105. I will supplement the lost lower end with the Canon 10-22.

runninmann wrote in post #6988853
I'm not trying to be a smart-a$$ (although, I've been told that I don't need to try), but part of the allure of SLRs for many people is the ability to use the right lens for the job. This normally entails changings lenses. Have you considered an upscale P&S with a reasonable focal length range for shooting the kids in the park and your SLR for more controlled/less chaotic situations?

Even though I have 2 DSLRs, I carry my G9 frequently because I don't want to change lenses or I don't want to carry a camera bag or....

I think you are trying to be a smart-a$$, but that is okay I guess. If the allure of an SLR is being able to use the right lens for the job, then that is what I am asking for. The right lens for the "job" of shooting somewhere in the neighborhood of 25-100mm. If I wanted to sacrifice SLR IQ, I would bring my canon compact. But when I want SLR quality, I'd rather have a lens that fits my most useful focal range.

If I had asked which L series to get, maybe I would have got more serious replies.....

Canon 18-200 IS, Canon 24-105 L IS, Canon 28-135 IS all would work.

If your budget were higher, 24-105 ... am debating price myself.

28-135IS you can get on Ebay from $150-$250 ... it's the kit lens for the xxD so there are many new ones being sold.

Carrying around a higher P&S like G9/G10 is definitely an alternative but personally I've come to really hate P&S cameras. I own a G9 and SD800 and I just can't stand the pictures from them. So, I would think the Tamron 28-75 or Canon 28-135. I guess you just need to see if 28mm is okay for you because you mention you didn't want to give up the 18mm end.

How about a Sigma 18-200mm?

tkbslc wrote in post #6989465
I think you are trying to be a smart-a$$, but that is okay I guess. If the allure of an SLR is being able to use the right lens for the job, then that is what I am asking for. The right lens for the "job" of shooting somewhere in the neighborhood of 25-100mm. If I wanted to sacrifice SLR IQ, I would bring my canon compact. But when I want SLR quality, I'd rather have a lens that fits my most useful focal range.

If I had asked which L series to get, maybe I would have got more serious replies.....

Wow, I guess I really don't have to try!

24-105mm f/4L would be a possibility. It's a nice 'mid-ranger' on a crop camera at about 38.5-168mm field of view (35mm equivalent).

How about the 28-105 3.5-4.5II? Very cheap, decent quality, USM and covers the range you want....

Do you want quality or convenience? for the price, i'd go canon or sigma 18-200. The reason. The reason a lot of people go DSLR is that they think they'll get the results of a SLR but without the effort - with the kit lenses not being too terrible at f8 you'll not gain much going to a $350 lens except convenience, and you'll get this with a superzoom. My intuition would be that if you get a 24-105 or other lens with a focal length that makes you change at a different 'middle' point, you'll have the same problem and need yet another lens. If you're happy with the image quality, a superzoom would give you the option not to swap, and you could then sell the kit lenses. If you're unhappy after, sell all of them and get a decent lens, or 17-85 + 70-300

I see where you are coming from - you aren't saying that you don't ever want to change a lens, you are just finding that for the type of shooting you are doing now, that break between your lenses at 55mm is right in the middle of the range you need.

Really, take a look at the 28-135 IS USM. OK, it's not a fixed aperture, it isn't the latest 4-stop IS system, but it isn't $1100 either.

I got one with my 40d - I didn't need it since I already had good glass - but it came as part of a kit. I thought I would either try to sell it, or put it on my wife's film Rebel, or stick it on my old XTi for a walkaround backup.

I never really gave it a chance until earlier this week when we went on a last-minute ski trip for New Year's. I threw it in the bag with the XTi and figured I might take a shot or two in the snow. It worked pretty well even though it was 11 degrees F; shots were acceptably sharp considering the conditions.

This lens is available for $250 - 300 in good to as-new condition all day long, and if you don't like it you can turn around and resell it. Might just be what you are looking for.

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