Good zoom/general purpose lens for crop body?

[Anson]

I would recommend the Canon 18-200IS -> http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481860

 

[huatman]

I would recommend the Canon 18-200IS -> http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481860

or maybe the tamron 18-270mm VC.

 

[ManWearPants]

wait for the new 15-60 f2.8 ?

 

[Anson]

or maybe the tamron 18-270mm VC.

At F6.3 the lens may hunt in low light... most canon body have AF issues in low light if the aperture is smaller than F5.6 (that one of the reason why AF in 2 x TC may not work for a F4 lens).

 

[grifitz]

currently use tammy 18-50 non vc for all purpose, but now eyeing for tamron 18-270 pzd, but only for bright daylight.
In the night will still switch to 18-50

 

[Verticoastro]

A EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM is good enough

 

[Alex Lim]

24-105L is not wide enough for crop body.

then again, that's just me~

It is okay considering that compact cameras a few generations back start at 35mm or 36mm

 

[tznyein]

Depends on 1) Do you need f 2.8
2) Budget
3) Do you like changing lens often.

If you f4 is sufficient then 10-22 + 24-105 makes a good pair.

yea i have exactly the same setup. and full satisfy. Used to have 17-55 f2.8. sell coz not good enough zoom for walk around. On the street u dont want to shoot ppl face at 1 meter away. IQ, color contrast, IS, USM, Weather sealed and red color ring + original Hood. what more can ask from $1.2K lens.(got from DD elec).

 

[chooster]

How about the new 15~85mm IS USM? It is pretty quick and is sharp to boot.


You can read about it here: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-17-85mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

15-85 make a good walk about lens. You shoot indoor mostly then 17-55. :thumbsup:

 

[bragbig]

This is my setup...
17-70 f2.8 Sigma + 55-250mm Canon and 50mm f1.8 Canon

I think 17-70 make a gd walkabout.

 

[kelth78]

My setup

Canon 18-135mm for walk about and 50mm for portraits

 

[leowyien]

17-55 with 70-200 II best :thumbsup:

 

[Anglk]

I would recommend the Canon 18-200IS -> http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481860

his shot is cool. i am a happy user of 18-200IS too. but abit heavy if hold from day to night...

 

[Verticoastro]

17-55 with 70-200 II best :thumbsup:

Used to be my basic set up 5 years ago...

 

[cakeshot]

A EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM is good enough

I second this too, if you have enough budget for it. Great lens and covers a nice focal length range.

 

[lanzkidz]

15-85mm if your not looking for f2.8

 

[snipekakis]

i am using 15-85mm. i would say a lens with 'enough' reach and wideness

IQ is acceptable for my newbie standard

 

[snipekakis]

i am using 15-85mm. i would say a lens with 'enough' reach and wideness

IQ is acceptable for my newbie standard

 

[relac28]

I would recommend the Canon 18-200IS -> http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481860

Nothing beats this for focal range on a crop body.

IQ and focusing speed may not be the great, but u at least be able to cover most situations with this 1 lens

Plus IS to make a formidable combo for crop body.

If there was constant f stop, will be ideal.

My other lens is 10-22 uwa. Perfect for landscapes, buildings and comical portrait shots haha

70-200 is the next best for me, but wide end is just too long on crop body.
24-105 - too short
24-70 - too narrow range, but 2.8 will be very useful