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02/11/2005 11:44:56 AM · #1 |
My brother has a Canon 10D with a macro lens only. For his birthday I'd like to give him a cheap lens, such as EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6II, EF 28-105mm DC, EF 50 mm f/1.8 or the even Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 (the only budget options in my country). I've read lousy things about each one of them, so I was hoping for some advice in choosing the least lousy of these lens I referred.
Thank you for your help.
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02/11/2005 11:51:43 AM · #2 |
| I have the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 and it seems fine. NOt the quality of my Canon L lenses, but no where the cost or weight. I only use it for snap shots, not for anything I might want to sell. You get what you pay for. Cheap lenses will never get great reviews. |
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02/11/2005 11:56:10 AM · #3 |
There is no doubt in my mind that a 50mm1.8 would be the best present your brother gets this year.
What lousy things have you heard about it? The only thing that I've heard is the build quality - but that's why it's only $75!
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02/11/2005 11:57:41 AM · #4 |
What lens does he have now?
Of the ones you listed the 50mm f1.8 is by far the best quality lens. But if he has a limited number of lenses to work with a zoom may be a lot more useful to him. The 28-105 would be my suggestion.
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02/11/2005 11:58:05 AM · #5 |
| Look at Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX,$499, looks very sharp lens. |
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02/11/2005 12:07:30 PM · #6 |
The 50 1.8 is a sharp, light, small and fast lens. And it's only $70! Amazing lens. gwphoto is wrong, the 50 F1.8 has the optical quality of an L lens, but is not made as durable as an L.
Edit: Excellent portrait lens! I've sold hundreds of photos taken with that lens!
Edit again: The 50 F1.8 is a tad soft below F4, but if you're using a flash or strobes, no problem!
Message edited by author 2005-02-11 12:11:39. |
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02/11/2005 12:13:48 PM · #7 |
| The Canon 50mm 1.8 markII would be my choice as well. While slightly built it is quick focusing and very sharp. At 50mm with the 1.6 crop it is a 80mm equivalent, and that is about the length you want for portraits. At it's price you will not find a better lens for the dollar ( or euro ). |
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02/11/2005 12:15:34 PM · #8 |
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02/11/2005 12:26:52 PM · #9 |
| If you want a better 50mm lens, get the 50 F1.4 USM. That there's an awesome lens, wish I had it! |
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02/11/2005 12:35:10 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by xonkas:
(the only budget options in my country). |
//www.ebay.com
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02/11/2005 08:14:16 PM · #11 |
Looks like the Ef 50 mm f1.8 wins...
Thank you all for your help. |
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