I have been wanting to get this lens since a couple of months after getting my DSLR years ago, and now that I am getting back into photography and learning more about the creative abilities of my camera, I am seriously considering the purchase now. I have done all the research and have read every review that has been written on the lens (mostly good), but I would like some opinions from everyday photographers on using this lens as an "everyday lens".
I currently just use the 18-55mm kit lens + 55-200mm lens. My problem is that I take my camera everywhere I go and rarely like to carry both lenses. I utilize zoom a lot, but also want the abilities of my 18-55mm at certain times.. so this lens makes total sense to me when it comes to functionality, but I would like to hear our opinions on the drawbacks. I know many photographers don't like these all purpose lenses. My second choice would be a 18-200 or maybe an 18-140, but what are the big differences going to be?
I currently just use the 18-55mm kit lens + 55-200mm lens. My problem is that I take my camera everywhere I go and rarely like to carry both lenses. I utilize zoom a lot, but also want the abilities of my 18-55mm at certain times.. so this lens makes total sense to me when it comes to functionality, but I would like to hear our opinions on the drawbacks. I know many photographers don't like these all purpose lenses. My second choice would be a 18-200 or maybe an 18-140, but what are the big differences going to be?