Hey there,

Does anyone have one of or have any experience with one of these?

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

Obviously there is no "one size fits all" lens but from what I've read this is a pretty good all rounder, covering the lower end of my kit lenses (18 - 55mm) while having a pretty decent zoom. The sort of thing you could have on the camera for everyday shooting or for when you're on the road and it's impractical to carry a bag full of lenses.

Bear in mind mine is an older kit (400D) so none of my kit lenses are IS, so I image this will be a step up from them.

Thoughts/comments/loves/hates/beers welcome.

Cheers,

Wrxpc

I have it on my 350D.

It is a fantastic walk around lens. Great zooming ability. However, it is slow glass, and with the range of zoom, doesn't produce stunning pictures all the time.

I used it for the rally pics as it was very handy not having to switch lenses depending on the type of shot wanted. But sucked ass at night taking pics!

__________________
[COLOR="Gray"]550Nm off a 2L... Just wish it was in the dak dak...[/COLOR]

Depends what you want it for mate.

for decent portraits, and good DOF, low light work not worth it this lens will fail in these.

all it's good for is a basic walk around lens happy snap kinda stuff.

but it comes back to what purpose you need it for.

I want to bolt it onto my 400D and go travelling with it later this year. I won't have room for a bag full of lenses so i'm looking for something to take good tourist type shots. Lakes, mountains, wildlife etc.

"Hey look at tha cute rabbit" - click
"Hey look at that wooly bear" - click
"Aww look at the bear picking up the rabbit, isn't that cute?" - click
"Hey is that bear using the rabbit to wipe his .. oh dear" - click

You get the idea

Cheers,

Wrxpc

Sounds perfect for what you want

For what you just described, great lens for that, As when travelling changing lens can be a pain in the ass

Sorry for the very late response guys but thanks for the feedback. I'm going to go with this lens as the more I read about it the more I think it's what I want for this trip, and you guys have pretty much re-enforced what I was thinking.

Hopefully lots of holiday snaps to post up in a few months time

Cheers,

Wrxpc