Broke my lens...

[JSanders]

I somehow broke my canon kit lens (18-55mm) and don't know what I should replace it with.

What do you think? Just find another one used or replace it with something else? I've been thinking about getting a canon 50mm f/1.4. Should I just get it to replace the old kit lens? I know they have a lot of differences, but are they even comparable? I'm a noob when it comes to this stuff.

[JeShUa]

Canon 17-40

[JSanders]

Canon 17-40

You buyin'?

I don't want to spend more than $400, at the most. So that kind of limits me.

[Kielan]

You can probably get a used 28-135mm for around $400. I say do that.

EDIT:
1,900th post w00t!

[JSanders]

I'll check it out at the store tomorrow. I just found a brand new one in the box for $275 on CL.

[JSanders]

Anybody try the 18-135mm out? I found one on CL as well. From what I've read, it seems like it would make for a better general walk around lens, which is what I'm looking for.

Any thoughts?

[civicseth]

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 or Tamron 24-70 f/2.8. Those would be my choices for under $500.

[RD408]

^ What he said, or the 28-135

[JSanders]

It's going on a XTI if that makes a difference.

[aar0n.]

I broke my 18-55 like 6 months ago and still haven't gotten around picking up a replacement for it lol. I must say that it sucks having only a 10-20 and a 50mm 1.8 to shoot with

[JSanders]

Tell me about it! The only lens I've had since around Christmas has been a cheap 70-300.

[Withers]

I like my 70-300. But if that's all I had I'd shoot myself.

[Kielan]

I'd much rather have 2 lenses a ultra wide and a wide than a 70-300 I would kill myself if thats all I had.

[vbrad26]

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 or Tamron 24-70 f/2.8. Those would be my choices for under $500.

id agree....

[JSanders]

I was considering the Tamron until I looked at the reviews a few days ago. About 3-4 out of 10 reviews said that it is not sharp or will not focus properly. It seems to be hit or miss when ordering one online, and they are about $100 more at my local camera shop.

It's a shame, the people who get a good one seem to love them!