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Old 08-12-2012, 12:00 PM
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I know that these aren't actually in the focal range you are looking at, but......
In my stable of budget lenses, the ones I use for astro work are the Canon Nifty Fifty F1.8 and the Tamron 90mm Macro F2.8.

Both lenses are capable of capturing very good astro images when stopped down a couple of notches.
The 50mm needs a dab of blue tak on the focus ring to achieve fine focus. But hey, it works a treat especially when you consider how inexpensive the lens is.

I also love my 17-200mm Tamron as a day to day lens.( or dust cover as H. would call it. LOL ) When I go bush walking I pack it and the Tammy 90mm Macro.
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