<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]I have seen a very interesting thread about suggestions for a 1500$ lens lineup.<o></o>
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<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]I would ask you the same for a 2000$ budget (on used lens market).<o></o>
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<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]Here are the things to consider:<o></o>
<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]1- 18-200 range at least. (I use cropped camera 40d)
<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]2- Large aperture (f/2-2.8 wide to normal, f/2.8-4 tele); I like speed, low light capability and good looking bokeh<o></o>
<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]3- Travel photography, creative stuff (abstract, macro) and portraits are what I mostly do.<o></o>
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<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]Thanks for your help!<o></o>
<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"]<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"]Julien<o></o>