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10/01/2008 08:58:49 PM · #1 |
Hello eveyone. I am somewhat of a newbie and I am looking to upgrade from my 18-55mm lens. Im not looking to buy various lenses yet, as I am entering intermediate stages of photography. So I am looking to get a good lense that can be a great upgrade from the 18-55mm to use as an all around lens.
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10/01/2008 09:01:05 PM · #2 |
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10/01/2008 09:04:04 PM · #3 |
Hi Hugo,
Perhaps not the most polite question to ask but to help you further... what is your budget for this lens purchase?
I've also for a very long time considered to replace the 18-55 kit I have as well. If I had the money I'd spring for the 17-55 f2.8 IS EF-S lens. But because it's EF-S and I might consider upgrading soon I'm waiting out a bit. There's also the 24-105 F4 IS from Canon but it's not wide enough for an all around lens on a crop camera. There's also the 17-85IS which is cheaper than the 17-55 but IMHO the 17-85 isn't as good.
Sigma and Tamron make some nice lenses if you're on a budget.
I'd really recommend waiting out a bit till you find what kind of photography you like and will be shooting most , which will dictate which lens you'd like to purchase. By then you should also be aware of what's out there. I've had the 18-55 for far too long ;) |
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10/01/2008 09:07:44 PM · #4 |
| hey we have the same camera:) i still use my 18-55, and i hate it. i need an upgrade, but i keep getting telephotos and macros instead. ill get one eventually:) |
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10/01/2008 09:09:25 PM · #5 |
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10/01/2008 09:20:53 PM · #6 |
In my opinion...good price in your range for a good lens would be the the 17-70 from Sigma. Works as a great carry around lens. Then there is the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 for about $450 or so.
If you want to stay with Canon...spend a tad more and get the 17-55 f/2.8 or Canon 28-135 IS USM.
Just my 2cents!
Message edited by author 2008-10-01 21:25:00.
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10/06/2008 03:04:56 PM · #7 |
| So i got the Canon 28-135mm IS USM...i cant wait til it arrives. I went with this lens because of the IS and the silent motor. Hope I made the right choice. any thought? |
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10/06/2008 03:39:29 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by hugo_sm:
So i got the Canon 28-135mm IS USM...i cant wait til it arrives. I went with this lens because of the IS and the silent motor. Hope I made the right choice. any thought? |
Hey good for you!!
My budget was a bit limited, so I went for the 28-105 lens that I got for less than $220 new. The one thing I dont have is the IS, but I dont regret it at all..esp. since whenever I want images to be sharp at their best, I use a stable surface as a tripod, and the zoomed in liveview to fine adjust the focus. There is still a lot I have to explore with it and may be then I will think about an upgrade:-)
The one you ordered (28-135mm) is extremely popular, and I would be interested in seeing your first shots with it if you can share some.
Message edited by author 2008-10-06 15:41:13. |
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10/06/2008 03:42:19 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
hey we have the same camera:) i still use my 18-55, and i hate it. i need an upgrade, but i keep getting telephotos and macros instead. ill get one eventually:) |
You have a 70-200 IS USM.. what more do you desire? ;-)
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10/06/2008 08:20:32 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Prash:
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
hey we have the same camera:) i still use my 18-55, and i hate it. i need an upgrade, but i keep getting telephotos and macros instead. ill get one eventually:) |
You have a 70-200 IS USM.. what more do you desire? ;-) |
tehe, yeh i do enjoy my new lens. its more then i could every want really(besides a strobe, a new camera body, and a fish eye lens:) |
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10/06/2008 08:30:14 PM · #11 |
| i'd stick with the 18-55 for now i used it for alot of my pictures and am a bit sad i got rid :D, the 50mm (the cheap plastic one) is a good buy for portraigture etc though |
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