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Spin T2S
06-01-2006, 04:55 PM
I got enough money to buy DSLR tomorrow, but which lens?:confused:

Info you need is - I have enough to buy the 30D but then no lens, so I will buy the 350D with a lens.:D

I did read the advice on the board (Thanx).:bowdown:

Last minute advice?
deliriouspixel
06-01-2006, 05:14 PM
50/1.8 & 85/1.8

Get 350D kit that includes the 18-55/3.5-5.6
so you have the wide end covered for landscapes and group shots

the f1.8 primes will allow you to get high quality shots
and in low light

avoid the false promise of a do everything superzoom
which will do some nice things but only when the planets align
the rest of the time the results are ho hum
Thunder Pixx
06-01-2006, 05:32 PM
if i had to do it again, i would go with the 50mm/1.8 like DP says, but i think i would go with the 70-200mm L f/4.0 as my other lens. of course, if i had the cash, the 70-200mm L f/2.8 with or without IS would be better, but the f/4.0 is supposed to be pretty good. consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX lens. it has good reviews at a cheaper price than the canon L lenses.
purechix
06-01-2006, 06:54 PM
if i had to do it again, i would go with the 50mm/1.8 like DP says, but i think i would go with the 70-200mm L f/4.0 as my other lens. of course, if i had the cash, the 70-200mm L f/2.8 with or without IS would be better, but the f/4.0 is supposed to be pretty good. consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX lens. it has good reviews at a cheaper price than the canon L lenses.

The Sigma is nice, for the price you can't go wrong.
But..... it's not at the same level of the Canon 'L'.
My Canon 400mm is better than my Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 at 70mm.
sandman
06-01-2006, 07:59 PM
hehe listen to this man,
he seems to know somethn;)
i got everythin on this list:p

50/1.8 & 85/1.8

Get 350D kit that includes the 18-55/3.5-5.6
so you have the wide end covered for landscapes and group shots

the f1.8 primes will allow you to get high quality shots
and in low light

avoid the false promise of a do everything superzoom
which will do some nice things but only when the planets align
the rest of the time the results are ho hum
Vitahappy
06-01-2006, 11:35 PM
congrats on the new toy:)
seemaya
06-01-2006, 11:40 PM
so what ya buy?
if ya didnt get the 85 you better have got the 135L....
Spin T2S
06-02-2006, 01:10 AM
Thank you for all advice.

Looks like if all goes well I will buy
Canon 350D will 18-55 kit
with 50/1.8 and 85/1.8

(I am like a small kid waiting for a new toy. LOL)

Thanx again.
Spin T2S
06-02-2006, 08:30 AM
All didn't go well. I bought the 30D with 18-55 lens.

But I have a buyer for my S2 and with that money I will buy 85/1.8 lens.

Bread and water for the rest of the month...LOL
deliriouspixel
06-02-2006, 06:43 PM
hah!

well scrape up some more and get the 50/1.8 asap
Vitahappy
06-02-2006, 11:35 PM
haha this hobby is just making you go crazy and broke.. have fun with it and i know you'll get some amazing shots out of it.
archman
06-05-2006, 07:31 PM
Hey...click on that link PPP sent...then click on the "cash in" button...there's a couple of rebates there :) Might get you some money back...and you're gonna need it because these freakin' lenses become an addiction!
CANTGETENUF
06-06-2006, 03:23 AM
As I told you already in private - my opinion is that lenses are even more important that the bodies.

If you hit the jackpot this one would be my recommendation: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=7469)

Pł


Why do they gotta make the friggin' thing white???