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Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

05/31/2006 04:52:50 AM · #1

ok. I picked up my Rebel XT this weekend. It came with a kinda crappy 18-55mm on it. I have used it maybe once? I got a 50mm F1.4 today. I am going back next week when I get paid for the 85mm F1.8 and a macro extension tube.
I'm trying to figure out which lenses I should start saving for...

so far I have in mind

20mm F2.8 $425
or 24mm F2.8

35mm F2 $250

85mm F1.8 $390
OR
100mm F2 $400

200mm F2.8 L $675

300mm F4 IS L $1100

90mm tilt shift f2.8 $1100 *definitely down the road..*

man I'm going to have to sell my trucks.. both of them
hooptie!

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 05:27:21.

k4rp

Nikon D200

05/31/2006 05:07:22 AM · #2

I guess you like primes? :p

10-22
24-70
70-200 IS

And maybe you should consider the fact... that there's other brands as well when it comes to lenses.

Djabordjabor

Nikon D3

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

05/31/2006 05:10:10 AM · #3

I think you should start saving for 10-22 and 70-200 IS. Buy the 70-200 first.

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

05/31/2006 05:18:50 AM · #4

Originally posted by k4rp:

I guess you like primes? :p

10-22
24-70
70-200 IS

And maybe you should consider the fact... that there's other brands as well when it comes to lenses.

yes I always tend to have a prime on my camera instead of a zoom. they are so much faster and sharper in most cases.

which 70-200 do you speak of?> F2.8 L? it seems nice.. hmm... so pricey $2000
the 200mm F2.8 is 600.. not up to par?

and the 24-70? the 24-70 F2.8 L? $1300

10-22 i forgot about that one.. yess i want it

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 05:26:12.

k4rp

Nikon D200

05/31/2006 05:30:12 AM · #5

Originally posted by a1leyez0nm3:

Pricey? You were talking about $1100 lenses already :p

You can also try the 70-200 non-is and lenses like the 24-70 appear on the second hand market quite a lot where i live.

05/31/2006 05:36:57 AM · #6

yes true. i just havent used a zoom that had the quality of a good prime... its hard to spend money on em. but i see reviews are good so I think I will get it. IS is good to have

ive heard the 28-70mm F2.8 L at $930 is better than the 24-70 at $1100?

OK
so

10-22mm

28-70mm F2.8L (or 24-70mm F2.8L)

my 50mm F1.4

85mm F1.8

70-200mm F2.8L IS

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

05/31/2006 05:37:41 AM · #7

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Message edited by author 2006-05-31 06:07:41.

k4rp

Nikon D200

05/31/2006 05:51:16 AM · #8

If you're willing to step away from canon, the new tamron 17-50 2.8 is a beautiful walk around for a nice price compared to the canon alternatives.
The 28mm with a 1.6 cropfactor isnt much wide-angle to walk around with.
And ofcourse you can say you have to have IS, but it's quite some money you'll have to spend extra. If you really want to shot tele a lot, rather spend your money on a good tripod I'd say.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/31/2006 06:07:19 AM · #9

Originally posted by k4rp:

tripods are too heavy and bulky to fit in my backpack along with a huge lens and all my hiking gear.. i know its a lame excuse, i just hate using tripods in general.

I will take a look at the tamron :). I don't have to have IS if it is extremely cheap (hence the 200mm F2.8L)

thanks

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 06:08:20.

Falc

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

05/31/2006 06:20:01 AM · #10

Originally posted by a1leyez0nm3:

tripods are too heavy and bulky to fit in my backpack along with a huge lens and all my hiking gear.. i know its a lame excuse, i just hate using tripods in general.

I would suggest taking fewer lenses, maybe the 16-35 or 17-40 and one other, then making space for a tripod. No matter how sharp the lens is if you don't hold it steady then you won't get a picture.

My tripod is with me all the time. I use mirror lock up for all landscape and macro shots. I'd rather eliminate any chance of blur than lose the shot.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

05/31/2006 08:11:04 AM · #11

Originally posted by a1leyez0nm3:

... I don't have to have IS ...

If you don't have to have IS you should consider the Sigma when you get to shopping for a 70-200. But you need to do a lot of thinking about what kind of shooting you like to do best. That will dictate what lenses you need to buy.

Message edited by author 2006-05-31 08:11:51.

Telehubbie

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/31/2006 08:29:04 AM · #12

I have the 10-22, 24-70 2.8L, and the 70-200 2.8L IS as previously mentioned and I'd recommend any of them. The two L's are built like a tank and have a very solid feel to them. They are fast autofocusing and are very sharp. Since you like to handhold, the IS on the 70-200 would come in handy for you. The extra 4mm on the 24-70 comes in handy at times, 28mm isn't quite wide enough (in my opinion) considering the crop. The 10-22 has a lighter feel to it, but produces very sharp images as well and is a lot of fun. And all of these use 77mm filters, so you could share the same polarizer between them and get a really good one for the price of 2 different size average filters.

05/31/2006 03:05:07 PM · #13

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

ah ok. I have a 77mm polarizer too :). I think I will get those 3 lenses then