Quote Originally Posted by Daniel Browning


I suggest Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (VR or otherwise).
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I agree with Daniel. In the $500 range the only other option is the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8. This is also an excellent lens with a little more reach than the 17-50 but may not be wide enough in some cases. Based on what you say you want to use it for this may be a better choice but in this price range you are very limited.


Mark