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Which canon camera lens?
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alexxx - Member
I think you'll find a prime lens is sharper than a variable mr.
and yes 4x as much light as it implies is a massive difference.Not quite. My
28mm 2.8 is sharp and noticably sharper than the kit lenses, but this
is sharper, the downside is the bokeh isn't as good as the 28mm.
I've just been having a look on the BH site and the Sigma 17-70 comes at a good price.
Tamron 10-24 another good price, I've got a Tamron 28-300 which has given some good pics, even at poster size the photos are ok.Maybe she needs to think how seriously she wants to take photography, you'll never lose too much money on a well looked after quality lens. Lesser brands might not hold their value.
Just to add I've got the canon 50mm 1.8 which I'm selling as I never use it!! Quality of glass is fine, just too slow to focus and plastic body.
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You sort of were!
no, I was more suggesting it was irrelevant
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I'd say rent one, it's as cheap as chips for a test run to see if you want to buy one.
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Just sold my Sigma 10-20 Canon Fit lens, in fact I posted it on the classifieds here over the weekend
Too wide for me and just didn't use it enough, so make sure that is what you really need before splashing out.
The Sigma 17-70 could be ahandy sort of range and the new stabilised version gets good reviews. Only downside is its only f/2.8 at the very wide end, but not really that much of a problem
Tried many lenses and I know its more than you want to spend, but the Canoin 17-55mm really is a cracking lens
The improved picture quality is noticeable, mine is on the camera nearly all the time these daysPosted 1 year ago # -
How much don Simon?
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Tokina 11 - 16
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I used to have a 50mm f1.4 on my film camera. It was absolutely fantastic. Coupled with 6400 ISO black and white film it opened up new worlds. Like taking pictures in moonlight or street-light for some great effects.. brill
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my subjects often move unpredictably
Isn't that an argument FOR using a fast lens like the 50mm?
Large aperture = more light = faster autofocus?
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Isn't that an argument FOR using a fast lens like the 50mm?
Large aperture = more light = faster autofocus?
also = tiny depth of field and unless the whole shebang is damn fast it'll have moved out of focus in a split second.
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If something's a long way off the narrow DOF isn't a problem is it?
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If something's a long way off the narrow DOF isn't a problem is it?
but unless it's really big it'll look small
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Yeah but you don't have to use the max aperture though.
If you shoot at say f/8, I believe it still does the focussing at max aperture then stops down for the actual exposure.
So all other thinfs being equal a f1.8 should autofocus faster or at least more reliably than a kit lens, because it has much more light to calculate the focus from.
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Tokina 11-16mm f2.8
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I tend to just re-compose and then stitch at home, but that's a slight problem with moving targets unless you're really planning it well!
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rOcKeTdOg - Member
How much don Simon?
Just got in, I'm in Spain so it'll cost a fortune in P&P, second I think I have a sale here, sorry.
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get a decent "L" lens. Firstly you won't regret it. Secondly, if you do regret it, you'll get most of your money back when selling second hand.
there is NO substitute for good glass and good glass always holds its value.
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The nifty fifty is a sound (and very modest) investment for a beginner. Mine is on the camera more than anything and seems to produce brilliant pics despite me being really quite rubbish!!
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get a decent "L" lens. Firstly you won't regret it. Secondly, if you do regret it, you'll get most of your money back when selling second hand.
does this have anything to do with the original post?
there is NO substitute for good glass and good glass always holds its value.
Disagree. You can get a stunning photo using a glass marble (or pinhole) and dull tat using some expensive bling
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don - they're not cheeeeeeep - they have the nift fifty for nearly £80, I've seen it as low as 60.
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Where? links?
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Cant remember off the top of my head, will see if I bookmarked them at home for you.
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Kerso (who runs flash camera) will do MUCH better prices away from Ebay. He operates on many phot forums and is consistently rated as a good seller, I've had two lenses off him. He'll even provide UK receipts for cashback claims if canon are running offers.
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