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08/16/2007 08:18:52 PM · #1 |
WOO HOO - I have gotten a Canon 300D from a friend who upgraded to another model. I only have the kit lens, but it's pretty good with the little playing around I've done.
What I need from you guys is suggestions for lenses. I'm thinking my first purchase should be a good zoom. I've been looking on Ebay and on the buy/sell page here, so I'm open for suggestions.
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08/16/2007 08:20:29 PM · #2 |
| Awesome - You will love the flexibility of the DSLR to do even more with the cool images you create with your artistic vision. |
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08/16/2007 08:20:32 PM · #3 |
This lens is well worht the $
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08/16/2007 08:26:42 PM · #4 |
this lens is a must Canon 50mm 1.8 only 70-80 bucks
Awesome lens for the money
Message edited by author 2007-08-16 20:27:01.
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08/16/2007 08:42:12 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by rex:
This lens is well worht the $ |
I'll double that, you will find a lot of people on here have opted (most probably for financial reasons) to go for the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 over the canon equivalent. I have shot these two lenses side by side and the IQ is almost identical, the build quality of the Canon is superior, but the Tamron is able to take a few knocks (I dropped mine only the other day at a wedding onto a hard-wood floor and it sustained ZERO damage).
However, not sure what your budget is, but I would recommend the 85mm 1.8 over the 50mm, I own both lenses and whilst the 50mm is awesome value for money, the IQ & build of the 85mm is so much better, coupled with the 300Ds crop factor, it makes it a pretty fast lens for distance work.
Regardless, enjoy your 300D, its a great camera and I still sometimes get mine one out when I am messing around. Welcome to the DSLR club!! |
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08/16/2007 08:42:38 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by rex:
This lens is well worht the $ |
1st, Congrats Jutilda! I look forward to seeing you make the 300D sing. I second the vote for the Tamron it's been a great lens for me. |
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08/16/2007 08:54:43 PM · #7 |
THANKS. I found a Tamron on ebay but there are 4 days to go so I'm keeping an eye on it. SO far, the price is reasonable but you know how it goes at the last minute.
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08/17/2007 12:01:30 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Jutilda:
WOO HOO - I have gotten a Canon 300D from a friend who upgraded to another model. I only have the kit lens, but it's pretty good with the little playing around I've done.
What I need from you guys is suggestions for lenses. I'm thinking my first purchase should be a good zoom. I've been looking on Ebay and on the buy/sell page here, so I'm open for suggestions.
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Before you buy on Ebay, check out the price on a brand new lens of your choice first. With the exception of a blue moon, most of these lenses sell for almost retail price and sometimes higher. For example, I was watching for months for a nikon 50mm 1.8 af lens on ebay. For some reason, most of them sold for more than waht B&H Photo was selling them for brand new. I finally just bought it from B&H, for cheaper than I could on ebay. And the shipping was cheaper too!!! Just a suggestion. That way you can keep that sweet black car on the road with the money you save!!! :)
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08/17/2007 12:02:50 AM · #9 |
| oh my gosh, i had no idea you were shooting with a point and shoot. holy smokes girl, i cant even imagine what you'll be able to do with an slr!! watchhhhh out dpc!!!! :0] |
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08/17/2007 12:17:56 AM · #10 |
| First, go trade the Rebel for a d40. |
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08/17/2007 12:18:28 AM · #11 |
Congrats Judy on the 300D. You have a wonderfully photographic eye... and now that eye can see and do more! Whoopee!!! Now i am never gonna 'blue'!! (as if!!! haha I can't get outta the 4s)
And I also have to agree with the 'rugman'. You can keep an eye on eBay... but do some searching on the Net. Dealing with a photo website may cost only a few dollars more all around, but to have the option to return, have warranty work done, complain to or hunt down someone after you got a bum lens is... as they say... priceless!!
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08/17/2007 12:20:40 AM · #12 |
OMG Judy, you're going to kick my butt now! Oooooooh the lens obsession begins.....
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08/17/2007 12:56:46 AM · #13 |
WHAT?!? ! I didn't know you had a point and shoot! you are amaaaaaaazing!!! Congrats on your upgrade! Welcome to the lens obsession. ;)
Look out everyone! Here comes  Jutilda!!! :)
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08/17/2007 01:20:31 AM · #14 |
Judy - EXTRA cool with Sugar on top - GRIN!
I too have the Tamron 28-75 - I LOVE IT, although I have to admit that I've never used the Canon equivilant.
I also have the Tamron 17-35 - because I LOVE wide - and it's been YUM!
I have the 50mm 1.8 - but it's a prime and you know I don't like to exercise - GRIN!
I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Lisa |
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08/17/2007 01:22:14 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by magenmarie:
WHAT?!? ! I didn't know you had a point and shoot! you are amaaaaaaazing!!! Congrats on your upgrade! Welcome to the lens obsession. ;)
Look out everyone! Here comes Jutilda!!! :) |
Megan, when did they officially out it as on obsession? - I didn't get the Memo - GRIN! I thought it was just a little itch, that if I scratched (read two new lenses coming next week) that I'd be fine - nobody told me it would be permanent - GRIN! |
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08/17/2007 11:21:08 PM · #16 |
Whoooot!! You're going to have so much fun Judy.
Beware of lens updatus addiction. I started with one sweet little lens, a kit lens. I thought she was so sweet, so perfect. Then one day I walked into a camera shop and there he was, waiting .......a 90 -300mm f4.5-5.6 USM (not the sharpest lens in the kit, but he worked hard for me and has earned his retirement) Then, I discovered another, and another. I try to avoid our local online auctions, and luckily we don't have much of a selection up here in the shops, they have to order in so that helps to keep me under control. But I have L dreams ...................
;) just bought a lotto ticket for tonight :D |
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08/17/2007 11:26:12 PM · #17 |
I didn't know you were shooting with a point and shoot... wow!
Have fun with your new machine! I look forward to seeing your shots!
Message edited by author 2007-08-17 23:26:26. |
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08/17/2007 11:26:43 PM · #18 |
The lens addiction thing is true. I recently got my first DSLR. I said to myself, the kit lens will do me fine. And it did. For two weeks. Now I'm finding it impossible not to go into a camera shop if I happen to be going by one. And I'm always checking ebay for a good deal.
Still only one lens. I don't have alot of money to spend but I don't know how long that will last. I might have to sell something to go buy a new one. Listen to me, I sound like a blossoming crack addict. |
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08/17/2007 11:32:00 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Atropos:
The lens addiction thing is true. I recently got my first DSLR. I said to myself, the kit lens will do me fine. And it did. For two weeks. Now I'm finding it impossible not to go into a camera shop if I happen to be going by one. And I'm always checking ebay for a good deal.
Still only one lens. I don't have alot of money to spend but I don't know how long that will last. I might have to sell something to go buy a new one. Listen to me, I sound like a blossoming crack addict. |
I would have to agree with the addiction...
I started with the kit lens... then bought myself a 70-300 for range.
Then I started loving to distort perspective so I bought a 12-24... Then I heard about 50mm action and decided on a whim that I should have one... then I went on holidays to an island with a friend of mine and decided a 10.5mm fisheye was in order... then one morning I was shooting street with my 70-300 and decided it wasn't all that so I bought a Sigma 70-200...
Now I want a nikkor 17-35...
more money than sense some might say...
be wary of this :P. |
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08/18/2007 12:41:52 AM · #20 |
It doesn't have to be like an addiction. Once I have my 18-200VR, I'll be happy.
I *hate* having to drag around the *other* lens in case I need it.
I have an 18-70 and a 55-200 and they take care of 95% of what I need to do.
Now.....I'm not saying that if I hit the lottery.......8>)
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08/18/2007 01:59:25 AM · #21 |
| Congrats on joining the DSLR world! My favorite lens is my 28-135mm .. it seems to cover a big range and it just about lives on my camera! |
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