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07/10/2008 01:28:02 PM · #26 |
| You can also try adorama.com so far i haven't had a problem with them, and everyone seems to be happy with it. I told my friend about it, and he hasn't had a problem either. Only a refurbished problem, but that's Nikon's fault. I was looking at Canons before I chose to go with Nikon, so i know the 50 f/1.8 is UNDER $100. |
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07/10/2008 02:41:20 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by david_1190:
You can also try adorama.com so far i haven't had a problem with them, and everyone seems to be happy with it. I told my friend about it, and he hasn't had a problem either. Only a refurbished problem, but that's Nikon's fault. I was looking at Canons before I chose to go with Nikon, so i know the 50 f/1.8 is UNDER $100. |
With the experience I just had with Adorama, I advise everybody to steer clear of them at risk of suffering the same fate.
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07/10/2008 09:58:53 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
Originally posted by david_1190:
You can also try adorama.com so far i haven't had a problem with them, and everyone seems to be happy with it. I told my friend about it, and he hasn't had a problem either. Only a refurbished problem, but that's Nikon's fault. I was looking at Canons before I chose to go with Nikon, so i know the 50 f/1.8 is UNDER $100. |
With the experience I just had with Adorama, I advise everybody to steer clear of them at risk of suffering the same fate. |
I am not familiar with Adorama but I did read your thread prior to your post here and will take your advise to steer clear.. I don't have the patience to chase something down like that... ;) |
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07/10/2008 10:24:21 PM · #29 |
I send you a PM, but I really just love my Tamron 28-300mm for just about EVERYTHING! It is a nice little compact zoom, and if you get a used one without the vibration control, you might get one for about $200. It has served me well as a portrait lens, macro lens and landscapes (but I don't do many landscapes).
My May Free Study was shot with this lens on my 350D.
 as well as this Iris that no one seems to love but me!!! :-)
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07/10/2008 10:40:36 PM · #30 |
You can not go wrong with the 50mm 1.8, an amazing lens reguardless of the great price.
If you are building a wish list to replace the kit lens I would reccomend the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di
an amazing lens for around $360. There are some issues with CA on the edges with a full frame image, but it shines on a clipped sensor, and you wont find a constant 2.8 lens to compare with it untill you get to the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L but that costs over three times the price.
I had the Canon EF 38-135 IS USM for a week but found it didn't give me great results, the zoom range is amazing for such a compact lens, but my shots came out too soft for me. It went back and I spent even more on its replacment.
On second thought stay with the kit and the 50mm for a while, the lens collection bug gets to be a nasty additction. |
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07/10/2008 11:12:24 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Hatchet:
I live in Indiana so I'm not looking to shoot alot of landscapes.. mostly portraits and closeups..
I'd really like to stick to a budget of around $200.. |
Heyheyyyy, Indiana friend!!! I'm not the only Hoosier, yay. Whereabouts are you from? Lafayette area here...
I'm in the same boat, looking at the 50mm 1.8 and the 75-300mm zoom...let me know what you decide!
eta: I have an 18-55, doesn't do what I want it to though...the 50mm gives better bokeh for portraits, and the 75-300mm would let me shoot geese and herons (I live by a river, have been trying to get good shots of the geese for years).
Message edited by author 2008-07-10 23:15:41. |
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07/10/2008 11:28:40 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
Originally posted by Hatchet:
I live in Indiana so I'm not looking to shoot alot of landscapes.. mostly portraits and closeups..
I'd really like to stick to a budget of around $200.. |
Heyheyyyy, Indiana friend!!! I'm not the only Hoosier, yay. Whereabouts are you from? Lafayette area here...
I'm in the same boat, looking at the 50mm 1.8 and the 75-300mm zoom...let me know what you decide!
eta: I have an 18-55, doesn't do what I want it to though...the 50mm gives better bokeh for portraits, and the 75-300mm would let me shoot geese and herons (I live by a river, have been trying to get good shots of the geese for years). |
LOL! I am in Logansport.. about 45 minutes from Lafayette. 60 miles north of Indianapolis. I initially thought I'd go with the 18-55 but am really leaning towards the 50mm to start and then adding on as needed.
Glad to meet another Hoosier!!
:) Molly |
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07/10/2008 11:32:55 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by Tez:
the lens i got for my 400d to replace the (crap) kit lens was the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8.
It's quite simply brilliant for the money you pay. Mine was $300. |
I must agree. Since I purchased this lens look at whats happened to my scores. Is it the lens? or is it me?:) Anyways the lens is very good!
 LVicari
Look at Harsh Evironmment challenge to the last challenge I entered.
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07/11/2008 12:07:25 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by Hatchet:
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
Originally posted by Hatchet:
I live in Indiana so I'm not looking to shoot alot of landscapes.. mostly portraits and closeups..
I'd really like to stick to a budget of around $200.. |
Heyheyyyy, Indiana friend!!! I'm not the only Hoosier, yay. Whereabouts are you from? Lafayette area here...
I'm in the same boat, looking at the 50mm 1.8 and the 75-300mm zoom...let me know what you decide!
eta: I have an 18-55, doesn't do what I want it to though...the 50mm gives better bokeh for portraits, and the 75-300mm would let me shoot geese and herons (I live by a river, have been trying to get good shots of the geese for years). |
LOL! I am in Logansport.. about 45 minutes from Lafayette. 60 miles north of Indianapolis. I initially thought I'd go with the 18-55 but am really leaning towards the 50mm to start and then adding on as needed.
Glad to meet another Hoosier!!
:) Molly |
We should definitely go shooting sometime! I'm actually in Delphi, which is another 20-30 minutes northeast (on SR25) of lafayette.
lol I'm so indecisive. At least I have a few months before I can make a decision, no money at the moment. My boyfriend has the 50mm and loves it, though!
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07/11/2008 10:20:43 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by LVicari:
Originally posted by Tez:
the lens i got for my 400d to replace the (crap) kit lens was the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8.
It's quite simply brilliant for the money you pay. Mine was $300. |
I must agree. Since I purchased this lens look at whats happened to my scores. Is it the lens? or is it me?:) Anyways the lens is very good!
LVicari
Look at Harsh Evironmment challenge to the last challenge I entered. |
I'm sure it's ALL you! :) but you are right.. I looked at every one of the challenges since Harsh Environments and they are amazing!! That is exactly why I posted this thread.. I want to SEE what the lenses can do!! That is proof enough for me!
Thanks Leo!! :) Molly |
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07/11/2008 12:10:40 PM · #36 |
| I actually just did a portrait shoot with the 18-55...it was really fun, especially getting right up close at 18mm, lol! I'll put the shoot up on the webs so you can see how the lens did. |
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07/11/2008 12:26:30 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
I actually just did a portrait shoot with the 18-55...it was really fun, especially getting right up close at 18mm, lol! I'll put the shoot up on the webs so you can see how the lens did. |
Thanks Jessie... I'd love to see it! :) Molly |
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07/11/2008 01:54:18 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Hatchet:
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
I actually just did a portrait shoot with the 18-55...it was really fun, especially getting right up close at 18mm, lol! I'll put the shoot up on the webs so you can see how the lens did. |
Thanks Jessie... I'd love to see it! :) Molly |
Here it is...warning! Shots are straight from camera, and all the shots have been left. I think I deleted maybe three that were just bad. I thought you might like to see how the lens does all by itself with no PP help.
She was totally the best model EVER! Such a happy person.
Edited to fix link.
Message edited by author 2008-07-12 17:55:32. |
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07/15/2008 09:28:03 PM · #39 |
| Did you decide between lenses? |
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07/16/2008 11:39:12 AM · #40 |
| I have NOT!... My camera will be coming in the mail any day now too.. I HAVE to decide soon!! |
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07/16/2008 11:43:45 AM · #41 |
| Get the 18-55mm IS which is the replacement kit lens for the Rebel XSi. It is under $200 and is a great walk around lens. It is much sharper then the original 18-55mm lens. |
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07/16/2008 11:55:16 AM · #42 |
Originally posted by totaldis:
Get the 18-55mm IS which is the replacement kit lens for the Rebel XSi. It is under $200 and is a great walk around lens. It is much sharper then the original 18-55mm lens. |
I noticed you also have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, which is the other lens I was leaning towards.. Do you recommend the 18-55 over it?? Thanks! :) Molly |
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07/16/2008 12:08:45 PM · #43 |
Well... you started this thread looking for an all around lens. The 18-55mm IS is a cheap all around lens that will produce sharp pictures. The problem with the 50mm 1.8 is it is a fixed lens. There is no zooming in or out, it all has to be done w/ your feet. In some instances you may not have the ability to backup as far as you'd like.
However, the 50mm f/1.8 is a fantastic lens at a very low price. If your interested in shooting portraits then the 50mm is the lens to get. The DOF you get from that lens will be much more dramatic then the 18-55.
A fixed lens will limit you to its length, but it also forces you to be creative with your photos. I really couldn't tell you which one you should get (that's why I have both).
If you want a good all around lens for cheap that provides good photos across most of its focal length then get the 18-55.
If you want a great fixed focal length lens that will give you the dramatic DOF that a beginning portrait photog would love then get the 50mm. |
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07/16/2008 01:15:34 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by totaldis:
Well... you started this thread looking for an all around lens. The 18-55mm IS is a cheap all around lens that will produce sharp pictures. The problem with the 50mm 1.8 is it is a fixed lens. There is no zooming in or out, it all has to be done w/ your feet. In some instances you may not have the ability to backup as far as you'd like.
However, the 50mm f/1.8 is a fantastic lens at a very low price. If your interested in shooting portraits then the 50mm is the lens to get. The DOF you get from that lens will be much more dramatic then the 18-55.
A fixed lens will limit you to its length, but it also forces you to be creative with your photos. I really couldn't tell you which one you should get (that's why I have both).
If you want a good all around lens for cheap that provides good photos across most of its focal length then get the 18-55.
If you want a great fixed focal length lens that will give you the dramatic DOF that a beginning portrait photog would love then get the 50mm. |
I'm just going to buy them both.. thanks for the info...
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