Best everyday lens for full-frame camera?
Re: Best everyday lens for full-frame camera?
kamundse wrote:
Hello all,
I have the 28-135mm IS but I am noticing that more often my pictures are not in focus and the IS doesn't turn on anymore either. I have taken it all over the world and it has been banged about pretty good a few times and it has been exposed to all kinds of weather. Before I repair/replace the lens, I thought I would find out what other people are using.
I am looking for something with a decent range so I can minimize weight in my daypack by not carrying multiple lenses. I have a wide-angle that I usually carry with me so if anything I'd rather have more telephoto than wide. It also needs to be fairly durable since it is going to get a lot of use hiking/traveling.
I have read good reviews of the 24-105mm but several that say, while the 24-105mm is good, they think the 28-135mm is better.
Thanks!
Before you go buying a new lens, have your current lens checked by a competent repair person. I had an 80-200 f2.8 AF on my Nikon D300 when I got hit by a pair of lineman after the whistle. I thought the camera and lens were fine afterwards, but it never seemed as sharp afterwards. Seems the blow twisted the lens mount and damaged the AF. $250 later, a $1000 lens was working like new.
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