Replacing Kit 18-55 lens

[Kolia]

I'm tired of the relatively slow kit lens. It's not a very good companion to the Alpha's high iso noise when shooting indoors.

I'm not sure of what specific lens to get tho. Right now, I'm considering the Sigma 17-50mm or the Sigma 24-70mm, both f2.8

I like the idea of 70mm reach for a general use but I might miss the 17mm indoors. On the other hand, 17mm isn't exactly wide angle so I'll probably be looking for a shorter focal down the road anyways.

Any thoughts on those ?

I'm open to other options, considering the lenses I have (see sig).

 

[MonicaBH]

When I replaced my D90's kit lens, I got the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8... Basically the same focal length but faster. I have no complaints about that lens.

 

[Big Mike]

I used the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 for several years and it was a great lens.

I now have a Tamron 28-80mm F2.8 (I upgraded to a full frame camera)...I'm not nearly as impressed with this lens.

 

[Kolia]

I'm more interested in your thoughts of the focal length ranges. Since one is shifted toward the telephoto range.

 

[SCraig]

I'm tired of the relatively slow kit lens. It's not a very good companion to the Alpha's high iso noise when shooting indoors.

I'm not sure of what specific lens to get tho. Right now, I'm considering the Sigma 17-50mm or the Sigma 24-70mm, both f2.8

I like the idea of 70mm reach for a general use but I might miss the 17mm indoors. On the other hand, 17mm isn't exactly wide angle so I'll probably be looking for a shorter focal down the road anyways.

Any thoughts on those ?

I'm open to other options, considering the lenses I have (see sig).

So get the Sigma 17-70. I have one with a Nikon mount and love it.

 

[dxqcanada]

The Sony 16-105mm is a nice lens.