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07/24/2008 03:47:21 PM · #1 |
Ok. I know I am getting annoying. But, we are having my big garage sale this weekend..and I am hoping that I get enough money to put me over the top for either the 40D (with a new lense) or the 5D...I already know everything I need to know about the 40D (one of my good friends recently purchased one..and I got to take pics with it..very awesome camera)
So what is a reasonably priced lense...that is good for portraits with the 5D?
Also...is the kit lense with this camera worth it? Or should I just pocket the difference and buy the lense...that you (hopefully) suggest.
THANKS!
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07/24/2008 03:53:12 PM · #2 |
Don't get the kit lens.
And I'de say 85mm 1.8 or if you have the cash, 85mm 1.2 |
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07/24/2008 03:56:50 PM · #3 |
Both of these are mentioned all the time, and with good reason (you can search the forums to find these two lenses mentioned over and over):
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Both of them have really great quality, both focus very quickly (due to USM), and both have a constant f/2.8 aperture. They are very useful for on-the-go portraits and weddings. If you will be in studio, then you might consider getting a prime lens as that will give you better quality (and being in studio, you have much less need for zooming).
I don't know what lens the 40D is shipping with, but if it's the same one that came with the 20D, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, it's a decent lens ... but way over priced for what you're getting (or at least, it was back when I got mine).
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07/24/2008 04:14:42 PM · #4 |
The kit lens (18-55) does not automatically come with this camera.
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07/24/2008 04:22:49 PM · #5 |
| Ditto on the 85 1.8. For around $300, it is the best bang for hte buck. |
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07/24/2008 04:45:22 PM · #6 |
| They sell 5D bundles with the 24-105 F4L. If that is the kit lens you are talking about, it's no slouch... |
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