Walkaround Lens for Canon 400D

[Honest Gaza]

Based on the "Sticky Thread", it seems that a good lens to get in place of the "kit" lens is the :

Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, or
Tamron 17-50 f2.8


Ignoring the fact that one goes to 70mm v 50mm....any comments from those who have tried both lenses on a 350D would be appreciated.

[DonSchap]

Go ahead and take a gander at this thread (http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20550), from not too long ago.

There's also this one (http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19872)

:)

[Honest Gaza]

Thanks Don....reviewing now :)

[coldrain]

I don't think anyone here has tried both lenses, so it is up to you to gather info on both and decide which one you like best. The Tamron offers a constant max aperture, the Sigma more reach and a 1:2.3 macro mode.

That saves you the cost of getting a dedicated macro lens for the time being.

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_1770_2845/index.htm
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_1750_28/index.htm

Read those 2 reviews carefully. My preference would go to the Sigma, based on those reviews. But that is personal of course.