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10/04/2003 02:35:19 PM · #1 |
Just took it out of the box this morning. I've been fiddling with it but it's a shitty rainy day so I'm stuck inside. I've finished reading the book, so now I'm itching to go out and shoot a few hundred shots to get used to it. Must wait.
Feels great in my hands.
Finally a REAL camera!!!
Now just need to accumulate a few extra $$$ to get some extra lenses. What do other "Team Canon" members recommend to start off. I was thinking the 50mm f1.8 (bright lens)and the 75-300mm f4 (good range)from Canon.
Any advice?
Message edited by author 2003-10-04 14:35:36.
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10/04/2003 02:39:13 PM · #2 |
| congrats! I'm eager to see the photos you produce with it... as I have enjoyed your work anyway. :) |
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10/04/2003 02:39:25 PM · #3 |
THere are 10000 threads about canon lenses out there. Try a search.
However, the 75-300 is not a terribly sharp lens - may be good enough for your use, but it all depends what you want to use it for.
check out photodo for lens sharpness tests etc.
Myself, I've got a Sigma 17-35 f/2.8-4.0 and a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, a Canon 50/1.8, a Canon 28-105 3.5-4.5 and a Canon 105/1.8 Soft Focus - all together a collection that covers most of my work.
HJ
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10/04/2003 02:59:20 PM · #4 |
Did you get the kit lens? I'd definitely recommend a 50 - I have the 1.4 and it's my favourite lens, but the 1.8 is so cheap that it's a must (the only reason not to get it is if you have a 1.4).
Depends on your style of shooting. Though I haven't used either, consensus seems to be that the better Canon consumer zooms are the 24-85 and the 28-135 and a lot of people here (myself included) have a 70-200 of some sort. I have the 70-200 F4L and it's just awesome. As SharQ said, the cheaper zooms in that range have a reputation for being soft. The L series zoom lenses are typically sharper, usually have a constant aperture and exhibit less distortion than the 'consumer zooms' (non-L). The build quality is also better.
The prime focal length lenses are all very highly regarded and if you prize image quality over convenience and you don't want to spend big bucks on professional zoom lenses, that's probably the way to go. I have a 28 F2.8, 50 F1.4 and the 70-200 F4L and that's covers most of my needs for now, though I'll likely pick up the 17-40 F4L and a 300 F4L in the distant future.
Think that you're going to likely keep the lenses longer than the camera body.
Originally posted by mariomel:
Just took it out of the box this morning. I've been fiddling with it but it's a shitty rainy day so I'm stuck inside. I've finished reading the book, so now I'm itching to go out and shoot a few hundred shots to get used to it. Must wait.
Feels great in my hands.
Finally a REAL camera!!!
Now just need to accumulate a few extra $$$ to get some extra lenses. What do other "Team Canon" members recommend to start off. I was thinking the 50mm f1.8 (bright lens)and the 75-300mm f4 (good range)from Canon.
Any advice? |
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10/04/2003 06:15:07 PM · #5 |
| The 50 should make a nice portrait lens, as I think it is effectively 80mm on the digital camera. |
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10/06/2003 01:42:16 AM · #6 |
me too!! WHOOPDEEDOOO
..and now can anyone tell me if there is a 'user's group' thatI can subscribe too? |
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10/06/2003 08:50:20 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Robro:
me too!! WHOOPDEEDOOO
..and now can anyone tell me if there is a 'user's group' thatI can subscribe too? |
Here is the Canon 300D forum at Dpreview...DPreview 300D forum
James |
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