Lens to replace my nasty kit lens, ef-s 18-55mm

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Well my ef-s 18-55 feels like a toy and has a plastic sound when manual focusing and the AF is noisy enough to scare of animals.

So my shopping list is something with the same sought of focal length, a little more top end zoom would be a bonus, and it must be quiet, sharp and quick at focusing, preferably to include IS as well.

I've been slightly warned of the ef-s 17-85mm is usm so I'm open to suggestions.

Doesn't have to be a canon.

Nearly forgot budget is under £200, second hand is obviously ok.
 
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Check out the Sigma and Tamron f2.8 options at fredmiranda.com, some of them might be around £200 used, in fact I grabbed a superb 24-60 Sigma f2.8 on fleabay for £140 which we use ass kit zoom on the 50d trainer. Xlnt results.
 
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 (non-VC) - probably get one used for around £190. VC version is very new so likely to be closer to original RRP
 
There is nothing wrong with the 17 - 85mm lens and it is worth consideration. If you are close to the Cambrigeshire area you are more than welcome to try mine on your camera.
 
phototuition said:
Check out the Sigma and Tamron f2.8 options at fredmiranda.com, some of them might be around £200 used, in fact I grabbed a superb 24-60 Sigma f2.8 on fleabay for £140 which we use ass kit zoom on the 50d trainer. Xlnt results.
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:thumbs: Another vote for the Sigma 24-60mm f2.8. It is smaller than the 24-70mm and is reputed to have a better IQ. I'm very happy with mine and you can pick them up for around second hand.
 
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