Hi Soxfan, I have read over several of the comments and there are a few I would like to comment on but not at this time.I shoot a Nikon 7200D and Canon 70D and Canon 7dMark 2 . The one all around lens I have that works for almost every situation, near , far and wide is the Tamron 16 to 300. It has plenty enough wide angle for almost any circumstance.,It has the zoom it takes to reach out and "touch some one " It is a small light lens and durable, I hate to admit it but on a few occasions I have put it to the test on that, Drop, spills and falling down with camera in hand, Not easy on my old body but the lens survived, It is relative cheap compared to some. My self and every one else who uses this lens loves it, It is our daily walk around, all purpose piece of glass,