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As much as I love my 30mm Sigma, it's not getting the attention it deserves. I don't do much serious photography these days and would find a fast standard zoom more useful. Something I can leave on the camera 90% of the time. So, can anyone recommend anything for me? I have the 55-200 range covered but once the Sigma is gone I'll have nothing other than the kit lens.

Thanks for your thoughts.
 
What sort of budget do you have to spend?
 
Good question! Depends what I get for the 30mm Sigma I suppose. They're quite expensive to buy new (almost £400). I guess I'd spend £300ish. There seems to be a few zooms around covering different amounts e.g. 18-50, 18-70, 18-200! I'm a bit fussy about sharpness but would also like it to be bright and focus reasonably quick.
 
I'd second the Tamron 17-50mm

I've got a Minolta 24-105mm and though it's a great lens 24mm just isn't wide enough on a cropped sensor but the Tamron fits the bill nicely.
 
Yeah, been looking at the Tamron and Sigma. never had a Tamron before though. Similar build quality to the Sigma I assume?
 
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