OK, I have been looking and looking at the lens database and have read others posts, but would like to get specific recommendations if you have any.
I would like a medium telephoto lens for my walking around lens/ taking pictures of the kids/camping/hiking etc. Auto-focus would be nice. All I have currently are manual lenses, which work great for posed portraits, but when you have moving subjects and don't want posed pictures, I , at times, find MF to be problematic.
I know I would like the long end to be 70mm or greater, and the short end I think 35 mm or lower would be nice. I don't want to spend more than $150....
My top considerations so far have been the Pentax f 35-70, or 35-105, 35-135, or perhaps the FA 28-105?
1. Which of these 4 lenses would be your choice? and
2. Can I do better than one of these in this price range?? Any offerings from Tamron or Sigma in this price range that you think may outperform one of these ??
Thanks for helping me decide!!