I saw from your posts that you like landscapes and find the 70 end too limiting. The new Tamron 18-270 is pretty hard to beat as it allows the wide angle shot for your landscapes or getting up closer with the 270 end. The lens is not really designed for low light so a 35mm or 50mm 1.7 prime is my other option when the light gets dimmer. In daylight the Tamron is hard to beat though.
I own the 24-105mm which is a great lens, I used to use it on a 30D which gave me the same crop as you would get if you put the lens on your 500D...I was fine with it. Yes you do loose your width a bit...but it's still a very versatile lens. It was great to have once I upgraded to my 5D mk II body, I would recommend doing the same thing...it work for me
Also if you do get the 24-105mm see if you can get one split from the kit....a lot of camera stores have extras that have been split from the 5D. It should save you at least $150 on the lens.
My post is different to most. I have found that these days I just take my 5DII and a 50mm f/1.4 and that is it. That way I can just focus on the world around me, and "Point and click" when I see a great photo. I love the simplicity.
Amateurs care about sharpness
Professionals care about sales
Photographers care about light
Thanks everyone.
1.4/50mm lens. it's dirt cheap, and you won't have to crank up the ISO if you shoot in low light.
It is really about what you are interested as a walk around lens. Personally 50mm is usually more than enough with the following reasons.
1. A near normal perspective through this lens comfortable to the user.
2. Training the composition skill with a prime better than a zoom.
3. A light weight lens to carry around with the ease of carrying.
It is really about what your purpose of walk around lens is. Tailoring to the need, there is always a lens for your need.
While on the subject. I'm thinking of the AF-S VR 18-110mm lens for myself. I find I use the 55 -200mm kit lens more than the 18 -50mm kit lens, so I need something that is in the middle. I don't do a lot of low light stuff, or macro, but a lot of outside stuff. If there is anything that would be better for around the same price let me know.
Geoff.
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