Replacing the 450d kit lens

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Hi again,

I'm looking to replace the 18-55mm IS kit lens that came with my SLR... do you have any recommendations for doing so? I've been looking at a couple of Canon lenses with similar ranges, but I'd also be interested in Sigma/Tokina lenses of a similar focal range.

I have a nifty fifty and a 55-250 IS so have those ranges pretty much covered. :)
 
Do you have the budget for a good lens?
 
I would have to say the sigma 17 - 70mm. Best £200 I have ever spent!
 
Mattfeliks said:
I'm looking to replace the 18-55mm IS kit lens that came with my SLR...
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Why? In what way are you dissatisfied with it? Answer that, and you'll be half way to knowing what you want instead.
 
StewartR said:
Why? In what way are you dissatisfied with it? Answer that, and you'll be half way to knowing what you want instead.
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Very good point. I'm unimpressed with the sharpness when I close down the aperture- f11 to f16, for example, makes barely any difference. Add that to the fact that the colour repro seems off when compared to the 55-250, and that manual focusing is a pain in the ass.

This was a great lens when I first got in to photography, but I've gradually been learning it's limitations.
 
I found that I wanted a little more than 55mm, although you can have all ranges covered in 2 or 3 lenses, I found it a pain changing lenses when that perfect shoot came along. My 17-70 very rarely leaves my camera, its very sharp and good solid quality. I knwo others on here use it so may be worth doing a search for their comments too.
 
RobbieW said:
I found that I wanted a little more than 55mm, although you can have all ranges covered in 2 or 3 lenses, I found it a pain changing lenses when that perfect shoot came along. My 17-70 very rarely leaves my camera, its very sharp and good solid quality. I knwo others on here use it so may be worth doing a search for their comments too.
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Do you mean the Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 DC Macro? Or is there an alternative?
 
Mattfeliks said:
This was a great lens when I first got in to photography, but I've gradually been learning it's limitations.
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Bloody hell. The camera's only been out a few months, yet you make it sound like your an old pro.:)

I guess thats photgraphy for you - you always want something a bit better.
 
social_lurker said:
Bloody hell. The camera's only been out a few months, yet you make it sound like your an old pro.:)

I guess thats photgraphy for you - you always want something a bit better.
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Heh, not quite, though I did do some photography before I got my 450, so I hit the ground running.

Anyway, it's always good to hear the opinions on here even if I don't end up replacing the kit lens.
 
stan the man said:
another vote for the sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC macro...replaced my sony kit lens with this one and what a difference,IQ is improved by lots,and although i'm no expert...i've not found any limitations with it :thumbs:
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Is this this the one?

http://www.camerabox.co.uk/productD...-F2.8-4.5-DC-Macro-(Canon-Fit)&ProductID=1710

There's also this which is slightly more expensive:

http://www.camerabox.co.uk/productDA1.asp?ProductName=Sigma-24-60mm-f2.8-EX-DG-Lens&ProductID=1170
 
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