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05/09/2006 01:40:22 PM · #1 |
Ok. I've got the money, I've got a 30D, now it's time for a new lens!
I allready have the 50 mm prime lens from canon, the kit-lens with my 300D (I wanna throw that one out of the window since quite a while ;)), and a Sigma 70-300 mm macro blabla lens I never use anymore.
Basically the point is, I only use the 50 mm for a couple of months now.
I'm willing to give some money for it (like ±400 - 500 euros) but I have absolutely no idea what's good for me. I'm not planning on macro or landscapes, the main themes will be still-life & portraits.
Any thoughts? Need help! |
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05/09/2006 01:47:01 PM · #2 |
still life and landscape doesn't really narrow down the lens search. My advice is to find photos you like and would like to take similar shots and look at what lens was used. Narrow it down to a handful and make a decision. I find that any decision I make w/ lenses always leaves me wanting another for something else. Its a vicious cycle.
Landscapes would want something wide. The canon 10-22mm seems to be one people like. |
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05/09/2006 01:47:50 PM · #3 |
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
It has gotten great reviews from just about everyone and I intend on buying one in the near future.
Hope this helps.
Charles |
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05/09/2006 01:47:53 PM · #4 |
Maybe the Canon 70-200F/4 L USM?
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05/09/2006 01:49:26 PM · #5 |
EF 24-70mm f2.8 L USM
EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro
both are fantastic Amazing for portrait and still life and more |
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05/09/2006 01:55:02 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by UAE_Guy:
EF 24-70mm f2.8 L USM
EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro
both are fantastic Amazing for portrait and still life and more |
The 24-70 is well over her budget. Do you read the posts well before you reply??
June
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05/09/2006 01:56:00 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Ok. I've got the money, I've got a 30D, now it's time for a new lens!
I allready have the 50 mm prime lens from canon, the kit-lens with my 300D (I wanna throw that one out of the window since quite a while ;)), and a Sigma 70-300 mm macro blabla lens I never use anymore.
Basically the point is, I only use the 50 mm for a couple of months now.
I'm willing to give some money for it (like ±400 - 500 euros) but I have absolutely no idea what's good for me. I'm not planning on macro or landscapes, the main themes will be still-life & portraits.
Any thoughts? Need help! |
I second Charles. My husband swears by the Tamron 28-75 as do some others I know.
June
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05/09/2006 02:01:34 PM · #8 |
I am one of the Tamron 28-75mm evangelists. Excellent lens for a great price! I find this to be a great portrait lens. If you are leaning more toward the landscape side, Tamron has a new 17-50mm f/2.8 lens that just came out. That would give you a reasonable wide-end, and get you up to your 50mm length. Both would leave you with money left over.
If you think you lean toward the very tight individual portrait and are really hankering for a better telephoto lens, consider the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 and the Canon 70-300 IS lenses. |
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05/09/2006 02:02:18 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Chiqui:
Originally posted by UAE_Guy:
EF 24-70mm f2.8 L USM
EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro
both are fantastic Amazing for portrait and still life and more |
The 24-70 is well over her budget. Do you read the posts well before you reply??
June |
I just gave recommendations, i didn't talk about money
he is free to buy or not, maybe later he can think of them, or maybe he will save more money to buy one of them or both.
thank you for your reply and Good luck. |
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05/09/2006 02:03:10 PM · #10 |
I not a canon guy but now I am intrigued by the Tameron 28-75 2.8
it is about 275.00 eruos in the us. It has won a ton of ribbons.
I might get one for my Nikon!
P.S. The Rain Clear should be on the way to ya!
Message edited by author 2006-05-09 14:04:01. |
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05/09/2006 02:09:26 PM · #11 |
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for sure. It's a sweet little lens. It's sharp, durable, and just all-around awesome. Use the money you save by purchasing this lens for a good polarizer and a good UV filter to go on it...you'll be all set. :)
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05/09/2006 02:13:11 PM · #12 |
How come everybody hates their kit lenses? I think mine takes pretty decent shots. Granted it's not a very fast lens out past about 35mm, but if you take your time with it in good light it actually takes really nice photos. I just took this one for the fun of it and cropped a section out of it. I think it has decent color and detail. It could even be better after some PP.
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05/09/2006 02:14:38 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by UAE_Guy:
he is free to buy or not, maybe later he can think of them, or maybe he will save more money to buy one of them or both.
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Or she... and a rather cute she at that :-P
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05/09/2006 02:52:27 PM · #14 |
P.S.S. This image was taken with the
18-55 kit lens
Looks like an ok lens to me!
:-P
Message edited by author 2006-05-09 14:52:37. |
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05/09/2006 03:00:47 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by UAE_Guy:
he is free to buy or not, maybe later he can think of them, or maybe he will save more money to buy one of them or both.
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Or she... and a rather cute she at that :-P |
Of course she's cute...she is Supergirl.
Edit...damn I need to sleep in past 3-30am!! Less typos!
Message edited by author 2006-05-09 15:01:20.
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05/09/2006 03:01:16 PM · #16 |
I'm a she indeed ;-)
@ Nsti: nothing's wrong with the kit-lens, it's just very slow.. and I want a proper lens for my camera..
@ Waz: I'm looking forward to the Rain Clear! thanx a lot :D
I'm gonna search for the tamron lens, sounds good!
Thanx for your responses! |
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05/09/2006 03:04:00 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Of course she's cute...she is Supergirl. |
Did you read the Show Down topic...?
:( |
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05/09/2006 03:13:59 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by biteme:
I'm a she indeed ;-)
@ Nsti: nothing's wrong with the kit-lens, it's just very slow.. and I want a proper lens for my camera..
@ Waz: I'm looking forward to the Rain Clear! thanx a lot :D
I'm gonna search for the tamron lens, sounds good!
Thanx for your responses! |
Oh yea, I guess I should've added that I agree with Waz about the Tamron 28-75 2.8. It will be my next lens purchase.
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05/09/2006 03:21:42 PM · #19 |
it's almost €500, so it fits the finances :)
I think I'm gonna try it on my camera next saturday.. I'll keep you guys posted! |
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05/09/2006 03:23:31 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Judi:
Of course she's cute...she is Supergirl. |
Did you read the Show Down topic...?
:( |
Yep....check it out!
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05/09/2006 03:41:24 PM · #21 |
I'll add my $.02 for the Tamron 28-75. It's a great lens, I love mine! I'd reccomend it over any other.
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05/09/2006 03:46:15 PM · #22 |
I also like the Tamron 28-75 however in questionable light it does tend to hunt a bit when focusing
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05/10/2006 04:37:59 AM · #23 |
sorry for he, then i say she for now
anyway, i got Canon 24-70mm, should i buy this one of Tamron or that canon lens is enough? |
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05/10/2006 06:39:18 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Chiqui:
I second Charles. My husband swears by the Tamron 28-75 as do some others I know. |
Any excuse to type 'my husband'... |
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05/10/2006 10:03:19 AM · #25 |
update:
I just called the photoshop, the lens will arrive next friday, at saturday I'm gonna try it out...
(I'm excited... to spend a couple of 100 :P) |
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