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12/21/2004 04:55:33 PM · #1 |
| I'm looking at buying a few lenses for my new Rebel and have 2 in mind so far: the 70-200 f/4L and the 100 f/2.8 macro. I'd like to add one more to the list and am undecided between the 50 mm f/1.4 and 86 mm f/1.8. Does anyone have any opinions on either of these? Thanks :) |
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12/21/2004 04:58:00 PM · #2 |
| 50mm because you have the 86mm range in the 70-200mm lens. |
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12/21/2004 04:58:37 PM · #3 |
| What do you have on the wide end? I think the Sigma 18-125 is a very nice every day lens for around $250. |
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12/21/2004 05:02:05 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
What do you have on the wide end? I think the Sigma 18-125 is a very nice every day lens for around $250. |
A good wide end lens is good to have in the bag. |
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12/21/2004 05:05:18 PM · #5 |
I`d get the 70-200mm f/4L and the 17-40mm f/4L
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12/21/2004 05:07:31 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
I`d get the 70-200mm f/4L and the 17-40mm f/4L |
I have the 17-40 F/4L and its a great lens. I use it a lot. |
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12/21/2004 05:29:41 PM · #7 |
I have the 70-200 f/4 and the 50 mm f/1.8. Both are great lenses and the 50mm is a bargain (have the 18-55 kit lens as well for wide end). If money is no object (rarely is), I'd get the 70-200 f/4, the 50mm f/1.4 and the 17-40mm for the wide end. If your on a budget, I'd still get the 70-200 f/4, the 50mm f/1.8 and use the kit lens like I do (although the f/1.4 and the 17-40 are on my wish lists).
The cheap 50mm f/1.8 is a must for low light and though is plastic, the optics are great and can very well be recommended. The 85mm f/1.8 sounds really nice, but I'd stick with the normal 50mm if I were you, unless you are getting both.
Good luck, Tyrkinn
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12/21/2004 05:51:29 PM · #8 |
| Thanks everyone for the fast replies. I also have the kit lens, forgot to put that in my original post. I've heard lots of good things about the 17-40 f/4 L, but right now it's not quite in my budget unless I do without the macro which is REALLY REALLY want. So I think that'll have to go on my wish list for now :( Unless I hit the powerball, then it's new lenses for everyone!!! |
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12/21/2004 05:55:13 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Tuckersmom:
Unless I hit the powerball, then it's new lenses for everyone!!! |
Just in case, make mine a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS. ;-)
Heck, ya never know.
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12/21/2004 05:58:01 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Tuckersmom:
......Unless I hit the powerball, then it's new lenses for everyone!!! |
Woohoo! I'm saving this post!
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12/21/2004 06:05:30 PM · #11 |
Sigma 18-50 F2.8 EX DC looks good,waiting for a more reviews before I buy it !
Message edited by author 2004-12-21 18:12:02. |
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12/21/2004 06:10:13 PM · #12 |
| Since you already have the kit lens for wide angle... Canon 70-200 f/4L (for reach), Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di (for walkaround), and maybe the Canon 50 f/1.8 (for low light) with a macro coupler (for little stuff). That'd be a nice set! |
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12/21/2004 06:31:38 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by micknewton:
Originally posted by Tuckersmom:
Unless I hit the powerball, then it's new lenses for everyone!!! |
Just in case, make mine a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS. ;-)
Heck, ya never know. |
ship one here as well!
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12/21/2004 06:36:29 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by hsteg:
Originally posted by micknewton:
Originally posted by Tuckersmom:
Unless I hit the powerball, then it's new lenses for everyone!!! |
Just in case, make mine a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS. ;-)
Heck, ya never know. |
ship one here as well! |
send two to me
thanks :)
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12/21/2004 06:39:47 PM · #15 |
| Okay, I'll put all your lenses on my powerball "to do" list :) I just ordered 2 lenses from B&H, thanks everyone for your help...... |
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12/21/2004 06:54:35 PM · #16 |
thank you
I have the 100 2.8 macro usm and it is a fine lens. if you (eventually or now) buy the 50mm 1.8 or 1.4 buy also a reverse mount ring and then macro gets real up close and personal.
I've been thinking a lot about the 70-200, to make this worse there are at least 3 current versions: F4L, F2.8L, and F2.8L IS (in that price order IIRC). the 2.8 sounds real sweet, esp b/c you can use the 1.4xTC AND 2xTC and still have AF. At the moment I think I'd go for the 2.8 non-IS or (to make me even more confused) 300 (F4L I think it is) for about the same money.
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12/21/2004 08:32:49 PM · #17 |
| Everyone here is advising you to get the Canon 70-200 f/4L as your telephoto choice. I have the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 and it is just beutiful, extremely sharp and a very good buy. You get 2 (or perhaps one, not quite sure) stops bigger aperture than the Canon lens, which comes in handy when you are in the 120 mm + range. |
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12/21/2004 08:47:41 PM · #18 |
I gotta agree with arnigunnar on this one. I've been researching telephoto lenses and my next purchase will be the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8. It costs barely more than the Canon 70-200 f/4 (around $650 US) and way less than the f/2.8 Canon version, and it gets great reviews. If the EX quality on that lens is as good as my Sigma 105mm macro EX, then it's an amazing value.
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12/21/2004 08:55:56 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by PhilipDyer:
I gotta agree with arnigunnar on this one. I've been researching telephoto lenses and my next purchase will be the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8. It costs barely more than the Canon 70-200 f/4 (around $650 US) and way less than the f/2.8 Canon version, and it gets great reviews. If the EX quality on that lens is as good as my Sigma 105mm macro EX, then it's an amazing value. |
OK, let us know, pretty please when you have it and you can test this yourself.
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12/21/2004 09:26:44 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by Tuckersmom:
Okay, I'll put all your lenses on my powerball "to do" list :) I just ordered 2 lenses from B&H, thanks everyone for your help...... |
Thta's great!
It's not really fair to solicit everyone's input and then not tell what it is you ordered.
My tardy $0.02: I would get the 70-200 f4, the Sigma 105 f2.8 macro, the 85mm f1.8 and with the money you save by getting the Sigma macro, get the Canon 50mm f1.8. The 50mm f1.8 is so much bang for the buck, it is almost a shame NOT to have one, and makes it damn hard (IMO) to justify picking the 1.4
Message edited by author 2004-12-21 21:30:43.
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12/21/2004 09:48:09 PM · #21 |
| I ended up getting the Canon 100 f/2.8 macro because I just had to have a macro lens, couldn't live without it. I also got the 70-200 f/4 L. Oh and a remote too. Delivery date: Friday - Merry Christmas to me! I really wanted to take advantage of the Canon triple rebates. I put the 50 1.4 on the back burner for now because now I'm thinking you're right, the 1.8 may do just fine and it's sure a lot cheaper than the 1.4. Now I'm sure my pictures will be much better :) |
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