12-06-2013, 12:27 PM
If you don't mind carrying 2x as much, get another body for the 2nd lens 
All the big zoom ratio lenses on DSLRs are pretty similar. Jack of all trades, master of none. I used to have the Tamron 18-270mm. It has a massive range, and even some macro potential. Personally I found the quality a bit lacking on the very long end, but it was reasonable on the wide end if you take care of distortion.
If you do consider replacing the DSLR, the Canon SX50 is another cheaper option than the Sony.
All the big zoom ratio lenses on DSLRs are pretty similar. Jack of all trades, master of none. I used to have the Tamron 18-270mm. It has a massive range, and even some macro potential. Personally I found the quality a bit lacking on the very long end, but it was reasonable on the wide end if you take care of distortion.
If you do consider replacing the DSLR, the Canon SX50 is another cheaper option than the Sony.
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