Looks like you've done your research and already understand your options.


As you know, your choice comes down to:
  • Convenience
  • Quality
  • Low price

<div>Pick any two.</div>
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<div>Want convenience and quality? Canon 18-200, but it will cost you.</div>
<div>Want quality and low price? Canon 55-250, but you have two lenses.</div>
<div>Want convenience and low price? Tamron 18-200 (only $230 after rebate), but the quality is poor.</div>
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Quote Originally Posted by newbie
Is the 18-200 worth the money, or would I be better to go with 2 lenses and save my cash?
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I think the 18-200 is worth the money (for what it is), but in your situation I would encourage you to try two lenses. In time I think you'll find that lugging around an extra lens (or two) and swapping them out is well worth it.


Quote Originally Posted by newbie
Do you really think I would need totake 2 lenses to football games, etc. or can I generally get by with one or the other?

For football games, I think you would be just fine with only one lens. The 55-250 would be an excellent choice for the money.


Quote Originally Posted by newbie
Should I really consider buyingone of the other "sports" lenses (the $5-600 dollar ones, not the $1,500 ones)?

I would encourage you to consider the 70-200 f/4. It's $640 online, and the quality is very impressive.