Lens Advice

bongi69 · 2nd October 2013, 21:31

So, on my recent holidays my everyday lens took a knock and after 6 years its finally given up on life. It would seem that the front part of the lens got knocked off the internal track, and the lens locked up. Damage has to have been done to the internal electronics as the camera also will no longer recognise it.

It was the bog standard Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 that I got with the 400D when I bought it new.

Its a bit annoying as it was great for wide shots, and the next shortest lens I have is the 50mm prime.

I've priced a replacement at £119, for the more up to date version with image stabilisation, however I spotted this Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 for only £20 more and am very tempted, as my other lens after the 50mm is a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 which can be very ungainly if I'm only trying to catch a photo of our toddler at a distance.

Any opinions? Really its an everyday lens for a good price I'm looking for, so something fairly light & compact, and am liking the range on the Tamron, meaning I would not have to pull out the Sigma for zooming in. I never really used the 18-55mm for any arty work, switching to the 50mm or the Sigma if I wanted quality.

Thoughts, advice or any alternates for same money appreciated

wesley · 3rd October 2013, 05:55

i use nikon not canon but the basic lens was the same focal length as yours. i swopped it for a 18-105mm and found that the extra focal length was realy helpful and phisicly it isnt any bigger.

bongi69 · 3rd October 2013, 18:24

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Originally Posted by wesley

i use nikon not canon but the basic lens was the same focal length as yours. i swopped it for a 18-105mm and found that the extra focal length was realy helpful and phisicly it isnt any bigger.

Thats really what Im looking for to have the reach without having to dig for other lenses

Canonite · 3rd October 2013, 22:10

Hi mate, if you wish to go for an all day lens you're better off with the Sigma 18-200mm OS, this outperforms the Tamron and pitched against Canons own 18-200 its only let down by the f6.3 @ 200mm.

As you have the 70-200mm range covered with a fast f2.8 lens I wouldn't bother with an 18-200mm though, I'd look at maybe the 17-85mm IS or the IS kit lens.

For used lenses I buy 90% of them from MPB Photographic, the 18-55 IS is £59 from these guys and has only light signs of use. http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/use...3.5-5.6-is-14/

17-85mm IS USM - http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/use...5.6-is-usm-10/

2nd October 2013, 21:31	#1
bongi69 Gets stuck in 75 Connoissuer 2.0 CDT AKA Josie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 518 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Lens Advice So, on my recent holidays my everyday lens took a knock and after 6 years its finally given up on life. It would seem that the front part of the lens got knocked off the internal track, and the lens locked up. Damage has to have been done to the internal electronics as the camera also will no longer recognise it. It was the bog standard Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 that I got with the 400D when I bought it new. Its a bit annoying as it was great for wide shots, and the next shortest lens I have is the 50mm prime. I've priced a replacement at £119, for the more up to date version with image stabilisation, however I spotted this Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 for only £20 more and am very tempted, as my other lens after the 50mm is a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 which can be very ungainly if I'm only trying to catch a photo of our toddler at a distance. Any opinions? Really its an everyday lens for a good price I'm looking for, so something fairly light & compact, and am liking the range on the Tamron, meaning I would not have to pull out the Sigma for zooming in. I never really used the 18-55mm for any arty work, switching to the 50mm or the Sigma if I wanted quality. Thoughts, advice or any alternates for same money appreciated __________________ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_...G_1690-003.JPG Link to my Photography Page on Facebook, give us a like! Link to my dual camera Dash Cam Install Recent stats from my euro road trip: 1605 miles driven through 5 different countries, 160.7 litres of diesel used giving an MPG of 47.1. Total diesel cost €222, €0.13 per mile

3rd October 2013, 05:55	#2
wesley Loves to post 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 401 Thanks: 292 Thanked 61 Times in 58 Posts	i use nikon not canon but the basic lens was the same focal length as yours. i swopped it for a 18-105mm and found that the extra focal length was realy helpful and phisicly it isnt any bigger.

3rd October 2013, 22:10	#4
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Hi mate, if you wish to go for an all day lens you're better off with the Sigma 18-200mm OS, this outperforms the Tamron and pitched against Canons own 18-200 its only let down by the f6.3 @ 200mm. As you have the 70-200mm range covered with a fast f2.8 lens I wouldn't bother with an 18-200mm though, I'd look at maybe the 17-85mm IS or the IS kit lens. For used lenses I buy 90% of them from MPB Photographic, the 18-55 IS is £59 from these guys and has only light signs of use. http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/use...3.5-5.6-is-14/ 17-85mm IS USM - http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/use...5.6-is-usm-10/