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01/26/2004 06:13:35 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by Quadrajet:
From what I understand, the Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX DF |
Sorry, this was the lens I was talking about too - just my slack notation. :-)
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01/26/2004 08:29:57 AM · #27 |
My personal experience: avoid zoom lenses, unless you are going to get the Canon USM 35/350 (the white one and the only one I would buy);
I own a 10D and use these lenses:
Canon 50 mm USM f/1,4
Canon 20 mm USM f/2,8
Canon 100 mm USM f/2.8 macro
My pictures I have uploaded here on Dpchallenge (only 3) where shot with the 20mm, a focal lenght I love.
I do not consider enough good lenses which are darker than 2,8 |
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01/26/2004 11:22:15 AM · #28 |
...the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM looks great, but it's some 1.500$ in the states and that's too much for me at the moment.
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01/26/2004 11:57:09 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by tyrkinn:
...the Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM looks great, but it's some 1.500$ in the states and that's too much for me at the moment. |
I had the chance to test it on my 10D and I must say it is the best zoom lense I have ever tested.
I know it is quite expensive, unfortunately: but it is also one of the best lenses. Look at the sports in tv and you will almost see only white lenses... there must be a reason why... |
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01/26/2004 01:00:22 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by tyrkinn:
Hi guys,
I am about to buy a Canon 10D and some lenses and want your oppinion on the matter. This is what i'm thinking of at the moment:
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
(Very nice aperture, good for portraits)
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
(Looks like a nice all-around lens, has Image Stabilizer)
Figure out I can get the whole kit around $2.200 (not shipped to Iceland)
So, should I go ahead or do you have suggestions on what else I should buy? |
Thoughts to consider......many seasoned fotogs will use ranges from 24-300 for the majority of their shooting. With the ccd sensor factor, that requires lenses in the 16, 17, 18mm range as a starting point and going at least to 200mm. If your lense budget is limited then a couple of zooms might work very well...say an 18-50,60,70 and a 75-300. Then throw in a single focal 50mm for low light shooting and you have almost a standard 80mm portrait in the film world. I have never needed a 1.4 with the much less expensive 1.8 serving me well. But that's just what is in my bag.
The IS feature would be wonderful, but a tripod can take away some of that concern.
Good luck. Lense selection is as individual as the photographer.
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01/26/2004 01:51:53 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by paolobnr:
My personal experience: avoid zoom lenses, unless you are going to get the Canon USM 35/350 (the white one and the only one I would buy); |
Check out PhotoDo, the 35-350 isn't that great quality. A good number of fairly cheap zooms are pretty near.
Originally posted by paolobnr:
I do not consider enough good lenses which are darker than 2,8 |
That's fair enough for the lenses that are wide angle, but |
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01/26/2004 02:07:15 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
That's fair enough for the lenses that are wide angle, but |
Well, depends on the lens:) check the Canon EF 400 f/2,8 L IS USM :)) |
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