Lens to begin - DPChallenge Forums

01/17/2007 01:32:32 PM · #1

I'm an absolute beginner and I'd like to have some suggestion regard the basic lens necessary to... start!
I've a Canon eos 400D with kit lens 18-55mm.
Reading in the forums I've understood that a 70(75)-300mm is a "must" and a 50mm f/1.8 could be useful and ... cheap!
Thanks in advance for your help

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

01/17/2007 01:37:43 PM · #2

Originally posted by pinegan:

Reading in the forums I've understood that a 70(75)-300mm is a "must" and a 50mm f/1.8 could be useful and ... cheap!
Thanks in advance for your help

I wouldn't say it's a "must", though it is a good choice. I'm saving for the 70-200 f2.8 IS but that's kinda pricey. I can't justify getting a long lens without the large aperture because I do sooo love low light shots.

You may want to consider this lens. I have it on my 30D and never take it off. I keep my 50mm f1.8 on my Rebel.... Great combo for what I need.

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/17/2007 01:48:35 PM · #3

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

You may want to consider this lens. I have it on my 30D and never take it off. I keep my 50mm f1.8 on my Rebel.... Great combo for what I need.

Agreed ... since getting that lens for Christmas, it has NEVER come off of my camera ... the 50mm f/1.8 is a great portrait lens for $80 ish ...it was the first one I got after buying my camera ...

01/17/2007 02:07:23 PM · #4

WOW! really quick answers!
Thanks a lot, Pamelasue and Palmetto!
I agree about the importance of a large aperture but also I know that price increase dramatically so your (both) proposal for a 28-75mm f/2.8 sound as an interesting... compromise

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

01/17/2007 02:09:01 PM · #5

No problem... just noticed that you signed up today!!! Welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing some of your work!!!

01/17/2007 02:14:04 PM · #6

Thanks againg for your welcome, Palmetto.
Regard to my work, as soon as I'll have something of... acceptable it'll be here.

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/17/2007 02:20:12 PM · #7

Originally posted by pinegan:

Thanks againg for your welcome, Palmetto.
Regard to my work, as soon as I'll have something of... acceptable it'll be here.

Hell, none of my stuff is acceptable, but I have it posted anyway!

;-)

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/17/2007 02:23:59 PM · #8

Note that there's a substantial difference between the 75-300 and the 70-300. The 70-300 is a newer lens and much-improved over its predecessor. The 50mm f/1.8 is a must (because it's so cheap) and the Tamron 28-75 might as well be. ;-)