2006-11-07 23:58:20 · 4 answers · asked by gulli 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Canon doesn't really have an all-in-one lens. They have a 28-200mm zoom, but with the 1.6 crop factor that doesn't provide any wide angle coverage (28-200 effectively becomes 45-320mm).
Sigma and Tamron have 18-200mm zooms, and these will do. The down side is that they provide relatively poor image quality and light sensitivity. The Sigma 18-125mm also comes to mind as an all-in-one, but this lens has the same problems - cheap though, only $280.
But frankly, it would be a shame to use such mediocre lenses on a 30D.
If you're willing to spend $500, the Canon 17-85mm zoom is a great walk around lens. It doesn't have the reach to zoom in on small details, but it should cover about 85% of your needs. It's only weakness is that it under-performs a tad from 17-24mm.
For roughly $1000, the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 zoom would be my favorite. Image quality and light sensitivity are excellent. If not for the build quality, this would be an L lens (the price certainly is). The 17-55mm zoom range is fairly limited, but still sufficient for street photography, indoor photography, landscapes, and portraits.
2006-11-08 00:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally any type of lens that is in the range of 17-70mm is a great lens. Those numbers I listed are not a actual lens but thats the range you want to stick within. That range will do perfect for just about any shooting occasion. If your just shooting family photos and your a newbie I wouldn't spend the money on a lens with a F-stop of 2.8 you will pay a really high price for it. I would stay away from Tamron, Sigma or any other cheap lenses there build quality is just not the same as Canon and Canon's optics are superior.
2006-11-08 00:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 22:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-08 15:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by echodelta93 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋