Still Looking for Lenses

Changeable lenses in the DSLR world is evil.  You start with the basic included lens then start wanting more.  Faster, sharper, longer reach – it’s endless.

I’ve been looking for a general purpose lens to replace the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the Canon T1i.  Something with a bit more zoom that I can use for everyday situations.  Here are some popular ones I’ve read about.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens. Takes awesome pictures since it’s top of the line “L” class but costs a bunch. Reviews say this lens is heavy and kind of a weight burden for everyday use.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens. Has a wide range and is relatively cheap at $350. Here’s a review by Ken Rockwell, and he likes this as a do-it-all lens.

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Wide Angle Zoom Lens. A relatively new lens that is getting solid reviews. For a comparison to similar lenses, read this review. Less zoom than the 28-135 but better pictures, solidly built, and that ultra wide zoom is appealing to me.