... just recently got a Canon 300d (with kit lens 18-55mm -nice - but not much good for birding....)
Can anyone suggest a good all-round lens to put on for 'everyday' shooting including birds/wildlife..... can't afford the 'L' stuff tho'......
also Tamron & Sigma would be OK if there's a good lens to recommend...
You can get a Sigma 50-500 for around $800-$1000. It is a pretty sharp lens, though it is big and heavy and you would need to use a tripod most of the time.
Gene
thanks Gene..... I agree it looks good ... BUT I'm really (at this moment in time) after an 'everyday' go anywhere lens - no tripod etc.....
I'll definately look at these more specialist super zoom lenses at a later date - right now I just want something that's more versatile than the kit lens for birds/wildlife/landscape/people/etc
[QUOTE=gene]You can get a Sigma 50-500 for around $800-$1000. It is a pretty sharp lens, though it is big and heavy and you would need to use a tripod most of the time.
Gene[/QUOTE]