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May 14, 2013 09:42:02   #
gologica
 
Just new to photography and doing a diploma course. Having good success so far. I have a Canon EOS 550D and would like a zoom lens as the kit lens does not have much of a zoom. I believe Sigma lenses are Canon compatible, but for a beginner I would like to know what size I should be buying without it costing an arm and a leg. I have a budget of around £270. I know it depends on what I am trying to do with the camera but I do like taking scenic photos of historic buildings etc and trying to get close up to towers and clocks etc is something I need the zoom for. If it is was possible to have a lens where I do not have to keep changing lenses over then that would be great Any helpful suggestions would be welcome

Thank you

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May 14, 2013 09:46:40   #
alggomas Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.
 
Look at the Tamron ( I think ), 18- 270 zoom second hand.

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May 14, 2013 10:50:27   #
Neweagle Loc: Wales UK
 
Ditto alggomas... new costs around £400, one that I bought..

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May 14, 2013 12:39:00   #
JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK
 
gologica wrote:
Just new to photography and doing a diploma course. Having good success so far. I have a Canon EOS 550D and would like a zoom lens as the kit lens does not have much of a zoom. I believe Sigma lenses are Canon compatible, but for a beginner I would like to know what size I should be buying without it costing an arm and a leg. I have a budget of around £270. I know it depends on what I am trying to do with the camera but I do like taking scenic photos of historic buildings etc and trying to get close up to towers and clocks etc is something I need the zoom for. If it is was possible to have a lens where I do not have to keep changing lenses over then that would be great Any helpful suggestions would be welcome

Thank you
Just new to photography and doing a diploma course... (show quote)


Where in the UK are you

For buildings I would go for this (Architecture)

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Canon-EF-20-35mm-f3.5-4.5-USM-_72509.html

OK, I know you and others will say, not as wide as 10/15mm BUT, I use this day in day out, especially for weddings, it is a FF lens with quality results.

However if you want W/A and tele in one then look no further

You won't get IS, but the lens is a great all rounder

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Sigma-DC18-200mm-Canon-Fit_72859.html

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sigma18200mm/


Before people say yes but not a great lens, it is £120 and for THAT price...

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May 14, 2013 12:49:00   #
gologica
 
Hi

Thanks for all your help, I am in Fife Scotland. Both the recommended lenses are what I am looking for so it will be the question of which one now.

Thanks again for your great support and help

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May 14, 2013 12:57:59   #
JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK
 
gologica wrote:
Hi

Thanks for all your help, I am in Fife Scotland. Both the recommended lenses are what I am looking for so it will be the question of which one now.

Thanks again for your great support and help


Well you can always return London Camera Exchanges within 7 days why not try it

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May 14, 2013 12:59:35   #
gologica
 
Yes, I am going to give it a go nothing to lose

Thank you

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May 15, 2013 06:50:48   #
PhotoGator Loc: Florida
 
gologica wrote:
Just new to photography and doing a diploma course. Having good success so far. I have a Canon EOS 550D and would like a zoom lens as the kit lens does not have much of a zoom. I believe Sigma lenses are Canon compatible, but for a beginner I would like to know what size I should be buying without it costing an arm and a leg. I have a budget of around £270. I know it depends on what I am trying to do with the camera but I do like taking scenic photos of historic buildings etc and trying to get close up to towers and clocks etc is something I need the zoom for. If it is was possible to have a lens where I do not have to keep changing lenses over then that would be great Any helpful suggestions would be welcome

Thank you
Just new to photography and doing a diploma course... (show quote)


Sigma offers two great choices:
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Macro and the regular, both are fantastic walk-around lenses.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_6/277-7640288-1474234?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sigma%2018-250&sprefix=sigma+%2Caps%2C543

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May 15, 2013 13:05:12   #
bvargas Loc: Palm Harbor, Florida
 
Tamron 18-270mm Di II, F/3.5-6.3, Piezo Drive. Great all around lens. They have a promotion on now for about $400. BV

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May 15, 2013 13:42:35   #
gologica
 
Thank you for all the replies I am overwhelmed with the support this forum brings, such friendly and very welcome advice. I will post an update soon to let you know what I have gone for lens wise. Once more may I thank each and everyone of you for your valued opinion I really appreciate it.

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May 15, 2013 22:22:23   #
Pkfish Loc: Wilson Wy
 
I got a18-200 Efs lens when I bought my 60d. It's image stabilized and has been a great lens. It just won't work on my new 6d(full frame) I've seen them on sale for 450-500 recently(that's dollars) I've bought several lens used from folks getting too old to pack around a full size SLR. They liked the money and I got a fair deal.

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May 15, 2013 22:31:01   #
olcoach Loc: Oregon
 
The Tamron is on sale right now. I have this lens and it is a very good one. For the price I don't think you can go wrong. Good luck and welcome to UHH.

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May 16, 2013 03:09:29   #
JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK
 
olcoach wrote:
The Tamron is on sale right now. I have this lens and it is a very good one. For the price I don't think you can go wrong. Good luck and welcome to UHH.


I will start with "I have never used or tried Tamron so I don't know them and have nothing against them but...."

In tests they rarely come close to Sigma

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