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02/06/2005 05:26:37 PM · #1 |
| I have ordered my first D-SLR camera, a Canon EOS 20d. It comes with an 18 - 55mm lens and I want to get another one but which one first. Are sigma lenses better than canon and is there anything to avoid ? Thanks |
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02/06/2005 05:44:16 PM · #2 |
This is one of those questions where there are so many responses that you would be well served to read up on what others have asked along similar lines unless you have a very unique need. One of the best and most coplete forums on Canon SLR lenses is at
DPReview
The automatic second lens is a 75-300, which are reasonalbly priced and can teach you want you want to buy to replace it in a year or two. Canon are seen as superior to third party lenses like Sigma but more expensive. And yes there is lots to aviod.
Look at what the photographs you like best were shot with and head that way, you will find a range that you use most. put your money into good glass in that range rather than spreading out to cover all ranges. |
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02/06/2005 06:30:30 PM · #3 |
If you can swing it this is a pretty nice lens
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 EF IS Image Stabilizer USM
I talked my Mom into this one for her new rebel and then my local camera dude talked me into the Tamron 28-300mm for just a couple bucks less, go figure. I may be sorry (lack of IS on Tamron) in the end but the I haven't put the kit lens on since having the 28-300mm range, it is a nice walk around lens for me. Prime/Macro is next for me.
I had the EF 55-200mm but found it was just not enough reach for me.
Don't (really) cheap out when getting a lens for 20D, My 55-200mm (USM) cost more than some of the 75-300mm's was probably sharper through the range and the inexpensive (< $200) 75-300's are really really soft at the long end and not very good in low light.
If you are not opposed to used lenses check the used section of www.bhphotovideo.com or www.keh.com or like my buddy who has bought 3 excellent used lens from eBay for his Minolta 7D. |
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02/06/2005 06:33:59 PM · #4 |
Canon EF 50mm f/1/8. As this is your first DSLR, you have this great opportunity not to corrupt your compositional sense buy zooming to frame every image. If you have the discipline to resist the zooms for a while, you would, your photography would, IMHO, be well served if you looked at the world through a 'normal' lens to see 'naturally' for a time.
Message edited by author 2005-02-06 18:40:38.
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02/06/2005 06:57:25 PM · #5 |
| thanks folks. I like zoom but as u say I don't want to get stuck zoomin all the time. I do like macros but I have much to read. Thanks again |
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02/09/2005 08:29:20 AM · #6 |
Not lens advice, but just thought I'd let you know that Jessops have a price match system. I got over 100 quid off my D70 from them by bringing in various printouts from websites with good prices. I just walked into the branch on Shandwick Place (I'm guessing you are from the Edinburgh area) and after a quick call to head office, they matched the price from internetcamerasdirect.com.
It's great to know that you can bring things back to a shop if they are defective, play with them in the shop and most of all, take home the same day!
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02/09/2005 08:37:19 AM · #7 |
| nice info lewis, I was in there last week and nobody mentioned it, I am going to trade in my powershot pro1 for some bits and bobs at the weekend so I'l see what they have to offer. |
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02/09/2005 08:40:28 AM · #8 |
I too would recommend getting a 50mm 1.8 lens. Mine is by far my favorite lens (I have an 18-70 and a 70-300 as well). It makes you think about your shots more, lets you take low light shots easier, and gives you a lot of options for depth of field. Very sharp lens as well.
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02/09/2005 08:40:49 AM · #9 |
I think it is interesting that a lot of people recommend lenses, but don't actually stop and ask what you want to use it for. A telephoto isn't much good if you want to shoot classic wide angle landscapes, for example.
So - what do you like to shoot ? Is the kit lens not wide enough, good enough in low light, can't get you close enough to the action, doesn't magnify small things enough, etc. Answer these questions first, then go find a lens that meets your needs. If you don't know what's wrong with the kit lens, then I'd suggest waiting til it arrives, shooting it with it for a month or two and learning a bit about where your interests lie and what you actually need, not what other people needed.
Just a thought. |
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