[Klaus]

Hello all,


I am a relative newbie and am thinking about graduating up from the stock lens I purchased when I bought my camera (18-135mm 3.5-5.6f). I also have a 50mm 1.8f which I use for portraits. I am thinking of getting a new and affordable lens but am not sure what to look for.


What I'd like is better looking photos with increased depth of field (if possible) and perhaps something lighter.


I would generally use this as a walk-around lens and for traveling.


Welcome some suggestions!

 

The 18-135 is actually pretty good.  If you want something lighter you will end with less range.

 

If you want more field-of-view (I suspect this is what you meant), the Canon EF 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS comes into mind. You'd sacrifice some tele range though and it's just as "heavy" (although the 18-135mm is really quite light weight).

Alternatively just add a true ultra-wide lens like the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM.