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03/26/2005 05:14:26 AM · #1 |
Hi,
I'm seriously considering getting an SLR, i'm just reaching the point where there are things i' like to try, but my present camera (which i do love) cant handle.
I'm thinking of the 350D (i'd like the 20D...but a bit too pricey), i've had a little play with it in the shops, size wasnt really an issue for me, but i thought it felt a bit too plasticy. but its what it produces really.
ANYWAY, i've found this deal: 350d + 18-55 + 55-200 + grip
Which i thought was really competitive. I'd just like to know if you guys think its worth it. I know the lenses arent the best but might do to get me started. This plus a 1gb Memory card is my budget! But seeing as i can get the body only for about £600, would it be better to get that and one quality lens (probably second hand), and possible save a couple of pounds.
As for what i like to shot...Anything & everything at the moment!
Thanks in advance for any help/guidance! I'm in a bit of a quandry about it all!
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03/26/2005 06:46:24 AM · #2 |
Bump.
I'm in the same boat and I'd be grateful for any advice! |
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03/26/2005 06:56:13 AM · #3 |
Hi I just got mine a week ago. At the time I got the 18-55 with the kit, the 50mm f1.8, and a used 70-300. I found the 18-55 didn't have the reach and the 70-300 was too much (without changing the lens every 20 feet). I went back and bought the 55-200 as a walking around lens. With the 1.6 factor the 200 becomes like a 320mm (almost like a 10x on a prosumer). My dealer has a grip package (grip, extra battery, Cannon bag - that fits the gripped camera) which I also got. I'm very happy with the camera. With the speed (start-up, focus, cycle time) it is a new world of photography. I also got UV filters for all the lens which I put on in the store so that I'm never touching the lens.
P.S. Black is the way to go.
Message edited by author 2005-03-26 06:57:51.
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03/26/2005 07:08:23 AM · #4 |
Cheers doods! (thanks for the bump!)
I'd like the grip, its quite expensive on its own but i could do without it I guess.
The thing with the 18-55 its that its quite wide, and all the other wide angle lenses are pretty pricey.
If i didnt go for the kit, I'd look at getting:
50mm F1.8
28mm 105mm as a walk around
possibly the 70 300 (but thats me being greedy!) |
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03/26/2005 07:30:20 AM · #5 |
Just go mine... I went a little different route, well kind of.
Got the Black 350D but without the kit lens.
- Instead of the 18-55 Kit Lense I got the Sigma 18-125mm (I figured adding the few buck saved from the kit lens this lens is $269US and to me that's a good enough all purpose lens for me, why get the kit lens if you have to change the lens all the time, in time this will be replaced but I think it's a great starter).
- 50mm f1.8 II (what a great lens for the price)
- Extra battery/grip (a must)
- 105mm f2.8 Macro Sigma is next on the list
but all things will come with time... so one lens at a time ;-)
EDIT: wrong link
Message edited by author 2005-03-26 11:38:12. |
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03/26/2005 11:34:06 AM · #6 |
ON my 300D I skipped the kit lens, got a Tamron 28-80 3.5-5.6. Very inexpensive but gets decent reviews. I also got the 50mm 1.8. A 70-300 is next on the list, and then a wide angle lens i suppose, then a 28-105 or so. All depends on one's budget - i got my body and 2 lenses for $825 delivered.
The 350D is worth the $200 or so more it costs.
The plasicky 'feel' goes away as you get used to it.
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