Macro vs Standard

[drounding]

I am looking for a second hand Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 (Canon fit) lens to use for portraits and weddings.

I have seen a number of lenses around but they are mostly the macro version. Would that be a problem or should I only be looking for the non-macro standard version of the lens?

Any other options instead? My budget is £300 max. (I already have a 70-200mm f2.8 and 50mm f1.4 prime as well as the stock 18-135mm and a wide angle 10-24mm)

 

[drounding]

Thinking aloud - what about a Tamron 17-50mm? I see there's quite a few around at below the £300 mark.

 

[Dan_uk_mids]

If you are using it for portraits you could do with the 70mm rather than 50. Don't worry to much about the Macro element. It just means the lens has a close focusing ability to a point, it isn't a true macro lens.