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Dreadhead

Dreadhead

Dreadhead

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Greeting all.

I am off for a year-long trip round South-East Asia come September.
I am looking to spend roughly a grand on new lenses to last me the trip.

I currently have a Canon 600D (With a 1.6x FL multiplier) along with the following lenses:

18-55 standard kit
50 (nifty), f.1.8
80-200, f.4.5 -5.6
28-80, f.3.5 - 5.6

Image quality on the above is mediocre, although I do like the reach on the 80-200.

As I will be backpacking, space and weight is at an absolute premium. I have to account for every last Kilo. I am therefore looking for no more than three lenses to take with me.

Initially I have been thinking of the following:

Canon EF-S 10-22, f/3.5-4.5
Canon EF-S IS 18-200, f/3.5-5.6
50, f.1.8

This combo should give me enough reach on the 18-200 and the wide-angle would be good for the sights.
I have however also had my eye on replacing the 18-200 with a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM. Although the optics would be much nicer (and hell, I just want an L!) I don'y know if I should sacrifice the reach.

Anyway, hoping all you gurus can help with my dilemma :)
 
Thanks for all the advice folks. It has certainly made me consider lots of new options.

The 17-50 Tamron does indeed look like a bargain. Would it really serve me better as an all-rounder than the Canon EF-S IS 18-200, f/3.5-5.6. I realise that the wider aperture would serve me much better at night, and that I assume the more defined focal range should equate to shaper images, but can anyone provide any input as to how shots on the two of them, say in bright daylight, might compare?

The other tips are well received. I have already got a sling-type blackrapid strap which is comfortable over long stretches. A few pieces of craftily applied black electrical tape and I should be able to remove all branding from the equipment.

Also a lot of people recommending the non-VC tamron. Is there a good reason to loose the VC or is it just the price?
 
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