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10/24/2007 12:27:23 AM · #1 |
This whole DSLR thing and the lenses, When I first said, Yes, Its time to get a DSLR, I said 'I'll only need a nice wide angle' So I did get just that.
Then came along the 70-300 for longer shots
then came the 17-50 to 'fill the gap'
Yesterday the 50mm 1.8 because they are 'cheap' & fast
I should be happy but I cant get the idea of a nice long macro out of my head.
All with in a few months.
if you add them to the sb800 flash, the colkin filters, the bag/s, new tripod & monopod, new cables, etc its kinda expensive already now I 'need' a second battery, another flash card, and the battery grip looks tempting too.
Sigh, good thing I work for a living
anyone else fall in this pit?
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10/24/2007 12:35:00 AM · #2 |
Lol yeah I hear ya, since joining DPC in Feb this year:
Canon 5D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
580EX | 550EX
Full studio (white lightning strobes) and so many accessories I can't list...
All worth it, you seen the pics of my kids? |
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10/24/2007 12:40:35 AM · #3 |
Go prime lenses, they are faster, sharper and cheaper and give ya a chance to buy more.
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10/24/2007 01:04:53 AM · #4 |
I know the feeling. I joined DPC in 2004 with a Panasonic FZ-1 then soon upgraded to FZ-20 with a 12x zoom. Then came the purchase of my first DSLR. Even though I'm still using my first first DSLR (Canon 350XT), I have purchased several lenses.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT -Current Camera
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 -came with camera
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM -SOLD
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II -Currently Own
Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon -SOLD
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon -Currently Own
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM -Currently Own
2-Tripods -Currently Own
Several Filters -Currently Own
1GB Lexar Pro CF Card -Currently Own
Wired Remote -Currently Own
Lens and Camera Cleaning kit -Currently Own
Canon EOS-40D -Should of purchased yesterday AM when it was available
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro -Wish List
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM -Wish List
580EX II Speedlite TTL Shoe Mount Flash -Wish List
Lexar 4GB Professional 133x CompactFlash Card -Wish List
Message edited by author 2007-10-24 01:06:33. |
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10/24/2007 01:06:56 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Shadowi6:
This whole DSLR thing and the lenses ... |
ROFL. We've made almost identical choices, albeit not in the same order. I find they suit my needs quite well. However, I keep thinking about selling the 17-50 and picking up the 28-75 to better fill between the 10-20 and the 70-200. But for now, I keep using the 17 end, so I think I'll just stay where I am.
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10/24/2007 01:10:35 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Go prime lenses, they are faster, sharper and cheaper and give ya a chance to buy more. |
Yeah thats a good point, the last 3 lenses: 85mm 50mm and the 100mm macro. |
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10/24/2007 01:34:29 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Originally posted by Shadowi6:
This whole DSLR thing and the lenses ... |
ROFL. We've made almost identical choices, albeit not in the same order. I find they suit my needs quite well. However, I keep thinking about selling the 17-50 and picking up the 28-75 to better fill between the 10-20 and the 70-200. But for now, I keep using the 17 end, so I think I'll just stay where I am. |
Actually thats something that I've been watching... not to sound creepy or anything :P but since I got the d200, the 10-20 & the 70-300 Ive noticed that i seem to be stalking following you :)
that being said, I think my tongue will stay firmly in my mouth :)
(profile pic people:)
Message edited by author 2007-10-24 01:45:48.
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10/24/2007 02:11:51 AM · #8 |
| Don't think of it as addictive - think of it as 'personal growth' - SMILE! |
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10/24/2007 02:28:11 AM · #9 |
| i remember buying my 350 last year and saying to my husband.. wow I will never need anything else ever. I had that and the kit lens and one memory card (256mg) LOL... What I need to do is stop looking at sites that sell stuff |
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10/24/2007 02:31:33 AM · #10 |
I started with a Fuji S5200. Now I have a BestBuy Point and Click. Best decision I ever made.
Message edited by author 2007-10-24 02:32:50. |
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10/24/2007 02:33:55 AM · #11 |
Cant put a price on passion
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10/24/2007 03:35:05 AM · #12 |
Here's the plan you should follow:
1) buy every lens you think you will ever need
2) buy about 20 lenses you'll never need
3) buy two backup bodies
4) get upset with Nikon and switch over to Canon
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10/24/2007 03:51:51 AM · #13 |
The first step is admitting it.
...the second step is getting out your credit card. |
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10/24/2007 07:28:27 AM · #14 |
The question is ... at what point do you tell your wife?!?
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10/24/2007 07:33:08 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
The question is ... at what point do you tell your wife?!? |
We HAVE to tell the wife??? EGADS I am doomed.
Ray |
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10/24/2007 07:35:20 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by Shadowi6:
This whole DSLR thing and the lenses, When I first said, Yes, Its time to get a DSLR, I said 'I'll only need a nice wide angle' So I did get just that.
Then came along the 70-300 for longer shots
then came the 17-50 to 'fill the gap'
Yesterday the 50mm 1.8 because they are 'cheap' & fast
I should be happy but I cant get the idea of a nice long macro out of my head.
All with in a few months.
if you add them to the sb800 flash, the colkin filters, the bag/s, new tripod & monopod, new cables, etc its kinda expensive already now I 'need' a second battery, another flash card, and the battery grip looks tempting too.
Sigh, good thing I work for a living
anyone else fall in this pit? |
Yes I fell into this trap too I NEED ANOTHER L LENS!! I NEED IT I NEEEEEEDDDDDD ITTTTTTTTT and alot of bits and bobs to go along as well... list never ends... lol |
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10/24/2007 08:04:02 AM · #17 |
I am confining myself to only buy lenses that I can finance from my microstock earnings.
So I dont't have to explain anything to the wife ;)
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