Canon zoom lense recommendation?
 

I have a Rebel XT... just shoot for a hobby, so I don't really need to be springing for no $7000 telescopic lense.

But being out in the countryside, i'd like to get some shots a little closer up sometimes.

What do you recommend for a good lense that won't necessarily break the bank of a hobbyist?

No camera people up this early?

Sorry, not my area of expertise. Bump for you.

Actually not sure I have an area of expertise.....

thanks. :upsidedow

I own a rebel xt myself .
I use sigma lenses and i'm pretty satisfied with it.

Cheap and good :
http://www.sigma-photo.com/lenses/le...70&navigator=2
http://www.sigma-photo.com/lenses/le...03&navigator=3

Good:
http://www.sigma-photo.com/lenses/le...75&navigator=3

Very good:
http://www.sigma-photo.com/lenses/le...74&navigator=3

If you can afford it, get a Canon L-Series lens - well worth it's money if your want you pictures to look professional.

Personally I own a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (among a couple others) and I'm more than happy with it. But it cost's about $ 1600 or so in the US. If you don't need the 2.8 aperture, the f/4 (without IS) is about $ 600.

Pictures taken with my Sigma EX DG don't look anywhere as vivid and focusing is slow as hell compared to Canon's USM lenses.

If you want to see what other people are using and think about various lenses, fredmiranda.com is a great place to start. Just go to their reviews and start reading...