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[CGWildcat]

I'm thinking of going with the Canon T2i body and add a Tamron 18mm-270mm lens. I want to shoot some up close bug/hummingbird pics along with some scenery shots of the Golden Gate Bridge, etc.

Thoughts?

[badrose]

I own a T2i and I'm reading good stuff on the Tamron 18-270. What else have you looked at?

[CGWildcat]

the Nikon's 5100 and a couple of their newer ones, but type escapes me. Other Canon's t3 and t3i plus some of their older models.

[badrose]

I think you'll love the Tamron lens, it looks like a great carry-around and I've seen it coupled with a Canon 50mm f 1.8 for a great price. Those two lenses will provide a great arsenal to start with. The Canon T series will serve you well. Be sure to shop around, you might find the T3i or even the T4i for not much more $$$.

[KeithKSR]

Love my T3i, great camera.

[dan_bgblue]

Coastie, you may or may not have seen this professional review of the lens. Might be worth a look if you have not seen it. Lots of good hands on info

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron_18-270_3p5-6p3_vc_n15

[Darrell KSR]

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[dan_bgblue]

The EFs 55-250 is a stop slower than the Tamron and has a minimum focusing distance of 3.6 feet which is not good for the bug shots. It is a great lens and is one of the best for all purpose lenses in the Canon line. The 18-55 is a mediocre kit lens.