Tamron Autofocus 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Aspherical

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/10/2005 01:54:54 PM · #1

Would this be a good replacement lens for the kit lens that comes with the Canon Rebel XT? I plan to buy just the body tomorrow, and need an everyday lens for both macro and landscape under $300. Would this work? Thanks.

Bj

colda

Nikon D800

06/10/2005 02:37:54 PM · #2

I have this lens, in a mad rush at the mo, but the answer to your question is yes :)

Will respond in more detail later

06/10/2005 02:57:20 PM · #3

Originally posted by colda:

I have this lens, in a mad rush at the mo, but the answer to your question is yes :)

Will respond in more detail later

I love that you're in a hugely mad rush, but so addicted to DPC that you're reading the forums and replying anyways! ;)

To not swing too far off topic - I suppose if you had to choose only one lens, this would be a very good candidate. However, are you talking about the Di version or non-Di? From what I've heard, the Di version has had significant improvement over the non-Di.

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

06/10/2005 03:19:41 PM · #4

Hi again,

Not sure about DI - what does that mean? I am trying to post a link to the one I'm talking about here:

//www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005NJEJ/ref=pd_sbs_p_2/002-1745626-5037620?v=glance&s=photo

hope it works. Thanks for the help!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

06/10/2005 03:24:34 PM · #5

Better close-ups.
The Tamron 28-200mm provides a remarkable 19.3" minimum focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range, and a macro magnification of 1:4 at 200mm. For example, you can shoot an object about the size of a postcard and fill the frame completely.

"True" macro is 1:1; this lens does 1:4. It's a good closeup magnification, but it's not "macro", for whatever that's worth.

Robt.

06/10/2005 03:32:25 PM · #6

Thanks,

I am looking for something that would be good for macros as well. I know my price range is limiting, but my biggest concern is to get something better than the lens with the kit. To be honest, I bought the whole kit a couple of weeks ago and took it back because I thought the pictures came out too soft and had trouble focusing. After doing some research and getting input here, I am convinced it really is the camera for me, but I just need a better lens. Budget is only allows one at this time :) Never having an slr before, I'm a bit confused as to what to get:)

edit: I should have also added learning how to use the camera would have helped! This time I won't panic if the photos don't come out quite right and will keep practing til I get it right! I really think it is a great camera. Just don't want to get the wrong lens:)

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 15:45:35.

06/10/2005 05:14:34 PM · #7

I must just be crazy - I haven't found anything about the di version, so I'm not sure what it is that I'm thinking of. I do remember that a lot of people on dpreview were complaining about the old version of this lens and were more pleased with the newer version. On second thought, this might have been the 28-300.

Anyway - if you will only purchase one lens, something like the 28-200 or 300 may be the most versatile that you can expect.. however, if you only plan to buy one lens *now* but others later on, then that's an entirely different story. I try to minimize my spending on things that I know I will only want to upgrade later (unless it's going to be awhile before I can upgrade). Also, I don't think you'll find many quality lenses that will provide you with macro function and a wide zoom range to boot, but I may be wrong.

How long before you could see yourself spending money on a lens again? If you may get one in a few months, your lens choice now will probably be much different than if you won't get one for a year - or if you don't really plan to have multiple lenses at this point (which is perfectly fine).

Another possibility: Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 17:30:34.

06/10/2005 05:29:38 PM · #8

thanks for replying.

I could probably get another lens at around $200 - $250 in about three months:)

(but that would probably be it for a quite a while)

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 17:30:28.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

06/10/2005 05:48:17 PM · #9

If that's the case, then I would suggest considering your priorities at the moment - but plan ahead. I would think about what I plan on shooting the most - if you love taking pictures of wildlife but don't really care about traditional landscapes or doing a lot of casual stuff with this camera, maybe you want a telephoto and then later want to go with a wider angle - or vice-versa. If you are REALLY into macro, then maybe you want to get one extremely versatile lens for walking around and then invest in a macro at a later point (though, it's not easy finding a cheap one of these - I just purchased a used one on ebay for $275, and the consensus seems to be that it was a bargain price).

So, possibly a telephoto now and a wider angle / walk-around later..
a wider angle or walk-around now / telephoto later
orrr.. a walk-around now (or a super zoom, like you've mentioned) and a macro later..

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

06/10/2005 05:50:13 PM · #10

The priority route (suggested by Brianlh) will probably get you the most bang for your buck in the long run.

06/10/2005 06:37:55 PM · #11

Sounds like the way to go. I really like macros, but think I need a more versatile lens now, and maybe a macro in three months? Would the lens suggested at first be a good one to get now, and then compliment with a macro later? Would I be able to do any wildlife at all with the Tamron 28-200mm? I mean ducks in my pond for wildlife. or would I have to go to the 300? This is really helping alot everyone - thanks.

bj

06/10/2005 07:23:17 PM · #12

Ducks in a little pond, I would think 200mm should be fine - but I'm not very well versed on magnification from zooms, so maybe somebody else can tell you. 1:1 magnification is actually pretty big, so you may find that 1:2 or something else might be acceptable to you. I suggest you look for some reviews of the lenses you're thinking of, as you're really the only one that can decide something such as this - I would consider researching the build quality and image quality heavily, since it would be a terrible thing if you plop down $300 and then find out it's not up to your standards.