need a good multipurpose lens: Going to Iceland. Anybody have suggestions for a good walkaround lens to use with both ff and aps (canon mount) to use for birds and landscape? under...

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Jun 2, 2015 20:06:40 #

koosh Loc: NC

Going to Iceland. Anybody have suggestions for a good walkaround lens to use with both ff and aps (canon mount) to use for birds and landscape? under $700?

Jun 2, 2015 20:09:10 #

Didereaux Loc: Swamps of E TX

There is only one, maybe to truly multi-purpose high quality lens fro such a trip Canon 24-105, or maybe the 70-200 F4. Take a 1.4 or 2.o doubler and the 24-105 does it all.

Jun 2, 2015 21:27:40 #

PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

You can find these used all day under 700.
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro AF Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/539396-REG/Tamron_AF001C_700_70_200mm_f_2_8_Di_LD.html
Been using one for sports for the last two years and its a great lens. Works good with Tamron extenders also.

Jun 2, 2015 22:25:38 #

bigtex2000 Loc: Arlington, TX

I have the Tamron 18-270 and it is a great all around lens, and is far below your $700 wish list...$449 - $100 rebate=$349.00

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/747927-REG/Tamron_AFB008C700_AF18_270mm_f_3_5_6_3_Di_II.html

Jun 3, 2015 02:36:48 #

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Didereaux wrote:

There is only one, maybe to truly multi-purpose high quality lens fro such a trip Canon 24-105, or maybe the 70-200 F4. Take a 1.4 or 2.o doubler and the 24-105 does it all.

D, unless you are talking about some specific 3rd party offering, the 24-105 will not take a Canon extender? ;-)
SS

Jun 3, 2015 04:22:45 #

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

koosh wrote:

Going to Iceland. Anybody have suggestions for a good walkaround lens to use with both ff and aps (canon mount) to use for birds and landscape? under $700?

Have you considered any far more expensive lenses and just renting it for the trip?

Jun 3, 2015 05:54:43 #

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

koosh wrote:

Going to Iceland. Anybody have suggestions for a good walkaround lens to use with both ff and aps (canon mount) to use for birds and landscape? under $700?

Tough request. Two camera sensor sizes. Bring one camera preferably the FF, and get a good lens for it. If you are nervous about camera failure, then bring the second cropped sensor. But you will be far happier with the results from the FF, as long as you get a good lens - the Canon 24-105 sounds about right.

Jun 3, 2015 07:47:20 #

Tracy B. Loc: Indiana

I just purchased the Sigma 18-300mm. It seems to be a good lens and within your budget.

Jun 3, 2015 08:41:52 #

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

Tracy B. wrote:

I just purchased the Sigma 18-300mm. It seems to be a good lens and within your budget.

I bought the Tamron 70-300 mm about 18 months ago and have been very happy with it on my Canon D60. Be aware though that that toward the long end the largest f-stop is 5.6. It does go down to f4.0 at the lower zoom end. As long as you are going in the summer, I wouldn't think outdoor lighting would be a problem.

Indoor light at night may be--When I was in the Army 50 years back, and we sent troops to Iceland, many of them resorted to painting the windows black; they couldn't get a good sleep with the "midnight sun".

Jun 3, 2015 09:27:17 #

wcmoorejr Loc: Birmingham Alabama

I use my Tameron 16-300 for trips. It is light, weather sealed and works well with mt 7Dmkii. The one that work with your FF and crop is the tameron 28-300. I have an older one of that make too. Very nice lens for a "walk around".

Regards,
Willie

Jun 3, 2015 09:49:59 #

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

koosh wrote:

Going to Iceland. Anybody have suggestions for a good walkaround lens to use with both ff and aps (canon mount) to use for birds and landscape? under $700?

Iceland .......... Good walkaround lens ...... for birds ....... and landscapes ......... for crop and fullframe ........ under $700

How many oxymorons can you fit into one sentence????!!!!

Jun 3, 2015 10:08:32 #

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

Didereaux wrote:

There is only one, maybe to truly multi-purpose high quality lens fro such a trip Canon 24-105, or maybe the 70-200 F4. Take a 1.4 or 2.o doubler and the 24-105 does it all.

Try any third party teleconverter before buying if you are putting it on the Canon 24-105mm f/4L. On my Kenko, Tamron, and Vivitar TCs, the 24-105mm lens does not communicate properly at focal lengths of 35mm or below as marked on the lens. This has been my experience on my Canon 5D MK III, 7D, and 7D MK II.

Jun 3, 2015 11:00:27 #

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

Didereaux wrote:

There is only one, maybe to truly multi-purpose high quality lens fro such a trip Canon 24-105, or maybe the 70-200 F4. Take a 1.4 or 2.o doubler and the 24-105 does it all.

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Yep!

Any 24 to 105mm Is a good choice for a "Walk-Around" lens... I use this lens most of the time for most any shot.

Jun 3, 2015 11:10:13 #

tbetress Loc: Skippack, Pa

My son and I both use a Sigma 18 - 250 lens and can't say enough good things about it. IQ is great. I would look in to this. Price is good also.
Believe they have an 18-300 lens out now also.

Jun 3, 2015 11:25:56 #

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

bigtex2000 wrote:

APC only. The OP wanted a lens which would work with both FF and APC.

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