Canon 40D lens choice

[Denis]

Hello, I need some advice on a choice of lens for a Canon 40D.

I'm after one lens to use as an all rounder and have been drawn to the Canon 18-200 IS, but it's a little expensive and doesn't even come with a lens hood as standard.

I suppose if push came to shove and the general concensus was to buy this lens then I would.

But I see that Sigma make a similar lens 18-200DC OS for considerably less.

Any opinions appreciated, as I said lens would be used as an all rounder, perhaps buying a 30mm prime later on.

[Boxy]

I don't have either of these ( Ido have the Sigma 17-70) but here are some reviews which may help:


here, here, here, and here.

[Denis]

Thanks, that was very informative.

I'll go with the Canon lens.

[alanworland]

I have the 40D and wanted a 'travel' lens, I went with the Tamron 18-270 and so far have been very pleased with it, my only critisism is the zoom ring turns in the opposite direction to my other lenses (Canons)!

[wallaseyone]

I went for the 24-105mm + 50mm f/1.4 & Sigma 10-20mm with my 40d. My next lens will be the Canon 100-400mm. I find the 24-105mm is fantastic as a general walkaround