Canon Lens

[Japan]

I would like to know what lens to buy with my Canaon EOS 30D body.
I would like 1 lens almost like the Nikon 18-200. is there a lens like that for canon, and if not what is the neweast nicest lens in that category to buy, anything from 18 or 28 to 200 or 300
I do not want 2 lenses that I have to chnage all the time.

[cmason]

I would like to know what lens to buy with my Canaon EOS 30D body.
I would like 1 lens almost like the Nikon 18-200. is there a lens like that for canon, and if not what is the neweast nicest lens in that category to buy, anything from 18 or 28 to 200 or 300
I do not want 2 lenses that I have to chnage all the time.
This should be asked on the Accessories (http://www.digitalgrin.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4) or Camera (http://www.digitalgrin.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3) Forums.

I am not aware of a Canon lens with that range. They do make a 28-200, read about it here (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-200mm-f-3.5-5.6-USM-Lens-Review.aspx). Sigma makes an 18-200. You can read about it here (http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html).

Here are all the Canon (http://www.usa.canon.com/eflenses/pdf/spec.pdf) lenses

I suggest you research this using the following links:

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-Zoom-Lens-Reviews.aspx
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/10d300dlenses.html
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/

[ziggy53]

I would like to know what lens to buy with my Canaon EOS 30D body.
I would like 1 lens almost like the Nikon 18-200. is there a lens like that for canon, and if not what is the neweast nicest lens in that category to buy, anything from 18 or 28 to 200 or 300
I do not want 2 lenses that I have to chnage all the time.

Sigma and Tamron both have lenses that do 18-200mm and are in the $300s. Neither are reported to be stellar performers, but they offer tremendous convenience.

One comparison here:

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/printthread.php?t=7524

[pathfinder]

I am very confused. :scratch

Your profile says your camera is a D70 Nikon. You could use the Nikon 28-200mm on that body.

The desire to use an interchangeable lens camera (EOS 30D), as a non-interchangeable lens camera, confuses me also.:dunno

[Jeffro]

I would like to know what lens to buy with my Canaon EOS 30D body.
I would like 1 lens almost like the Nikon 18-200. is there a lens like that for canon, and if not what is the neweast nicest lens in that category to buy, anything from 18 or 28 to 200 or 300
I do not want 2 lenses that I have to chnage all the time.

How about this the Canon 28-300L series?

Check it out here: http://consumer.usa.canon.com/app/images/lens/ef28-300_35-56lisu_586x225.jpg

Sneak peek...12556

I don't thinks it's cheap though...like 2-grand. I'm pretty sure B&H has it.

[Red Bull]

I am very confused. :scratch

Your profile says your camera is a D70 Nikon. You could use the Nikon 28-200mm on that body.

The desire to use an interchangeable lens camera (EOS 30D), as a non-interchangeable lens camera, confuses me also.:dunno

I'm confused too. The point of having an SLR is to be able to use different lenses. Why would you get such a nice camera and not get a few nice lenses to switch around?

[Japan]

I am very confused. :scratch

Your profile says your camera is a D70 Nikon. You could use the Nikon 28-200mm on that body.

The desire to use an interchangeable lens camera (EOS 30D), as a non-interchangeable lens camera, confuses me also.:dunno
I do not get what you mean, surely I can not use the Nikon lens on the canon camera!!

[Japan]

I am very confused. :scratch

Your profile says your camera is a D70 Nikon. You could use the Nikon 28-200mm on that body.

The desire to use an interchangeable lens camera (EOS 30D), as a non-interchangeable lens camera, confuses me also.:dunno

Actually I bought this camera on behalf of someone else, as I live in Japan and could get it cheaper than he would in his home country. He asked me for help to choose a canon lens, but I only really know the Nikon lenses. I will not advise him to get the Sigma or Tamron lenses.
Am I right in saying all your suggestions are
1) the Canon lens 28-300 or the 28-200 (Has these lenses been released recently or have they been around for a while)
At the moment he is having a hard time choosing between 2 of the following 3
- Canon EF 24-85mm f3.5-4.5
- Canon EF 70-300 f4.0-5.6 IS USM Stabilizer
-Canon EF 28-135 f3.5-5.6

But I would say for the convenience sake to get the 28-300, but I do not know how fast the lens is f-?
Sorry maybe I should have explained myself better, you guys are a great help though,....Thanks

[Liza]

Avoid those hyperzoom lenses. They usually produce soft images. A better combo for a beginner would be the Sigma 24-70 or Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and the Canon 70-200 f/4L. If he wants to shoot wider, consider the Canon 17-40L or the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8.

You can check reviews at www.fredmiranda.com (http://www.fredmiranda.com) or on Bob Atkins site.

[Scott_Quier]

Avoid those hyperzoom lenses. They usually produce soft images. A better combo for a beginner would be the Sigma 24-70 or Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and the Canon 70-200 f/4L.:agree I have the Tamron 28-75. I have read that some folks have heard there is some variation in this lens from one copy to another, but I have not read where anyone actually has one of these "off" lenses. Mine is tack sharp. I will not soon be getting rid of it and when I do, it only will be for "L" glass with IS, in similar focal length.

I can't talk about the Sigma 24-70 as I have never even held one, let alone shot with one. But, I can not recommend this lens highly enough.

[cmason]

I would not suggest the 28-300L. For starters it is a very expensive lens, and quite large, so it really is not practical as an 'everyday lens'.

Assuming Canon is preferred, think your friend would do well with the Canon EF 28-135 f3.5-5.6, or the 17-85IS, both of which are better than the typical kit lens. These lenses will serve very nicely to start, and when your friend learns more, he can consider some of the other lenses.

[Jeffro]

How about this the Canon 28-300L series?

Check it out here: http://consumer.usa.canon.com/app/images/lens/ef28-300_35-56lisu_586x225.jpg

Sneak peek...12556

I don't thinks it's cheap though...like 2-grand. I'm pretty sure B&H has it.

Replying to my own post...hmmm...

You know I wouldn't recommend getting this lens as the "do it all" either. But if you are looking for that all in one, it's an option. It's also heavy, expensive, and even though I don't know for sure, I'll bet it is soft, compared to the two lenses it would take to get this kind of coverage.

I love my 70-200L F2.8 IS, and 17-40L F4. I would tell your friend to get two lenses....after all it is a D-SLR...and you can (should) change lenses.

[J-B]

I would like to know what lens to buy with my Canaon EOS 30D body.
I would like 1 lens almost like the Nikon 18-200. is there a lens like that for canon, and if not what is the neweast nicest lens in that category to buy, anything from 18 or 28 to 200 or 300
I do not want 2 lenses that I have to chnage all the time.

I can vouch for the 28-200 Canon lens.....DON'T BUY IT!!! It was very soft and it's not cheap. I would think some of the the 3rd party lens would be your best bet. Either sigma or Tamron.