I'm looking to get my first good, new lens. I have quite a few takumars and off brands, as well as the 55-300. I have a few auto focus sigma's, and some one touch m type zooms that I like, but I would like to have a really sharp, good color and contrast lens I could leave on the camera for most of the time. I've always had the intention of getting about four lenses to shoot family, sports, events and nature, and I've had a great time accumulating some great vintage glass, but now I'd like to settle down with a good lens.
I've narrowed it down to a range of 16-80mm, or somewhere in there. The Sigma lineup looks good, but confusing. It seems the 17-70 has gone through some confusing growth. I don't have an sdm lens, so I'd like to get one. A 2.8 aperture (preferrably constant) is also a strong desire. I like these lenses:
24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM - Standard Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM - Standard Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com
Also, the 16-45 is $300.00 at amazon.
Can anybody give me the info on these? I've read the reviews, but can't narrow anything down. I trust the advice here.
Thanks