Just bought the 50mm f/1.8, got a good price new at 145. Don't think i'll be getting a 28 prime soon though, as i have the 28-105 for that angle. Same for using the 18-55 just for 18mm, I think I'd prefer the Sigma 18-35 there. Btw thanks for all the advice Earthquake and others, really cool I can also get this at…
Do you mean the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8? FYI, all AF lenses on canon need in-lens motor focusing. 28-75mm isn't a particularly great range, but its not bad I guess, and a 2.8 zoom for ~$300 is actually a pretty awesome price, when you consider the Canon 24-70mm 2.8L sells for $1000+, and the sigma 24-70mm 2.8 sells for $650.…
Tamron 28-70 is a very solid zoom lens, provided you get the non-motor version (which is long discontinued I think?) Not sure how it'll perform on your 1000d though..no built in motor (correct me if I'm wrong)
So I checked my dad's lenses, he has: Nikon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Sigma 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 The Sigma is more expensive, the Nikon is not that special. I'm thinking it might be interesting to get something like a D80 then, so i can use those lenses ?
Yeah, instead of the 50/1.4 I would get the cheap 50/1.8, and the cheap 35/1.8 or the 28mm 2.8, its possible you could get all 3 for near the price of the 50/1.4 50/1.8 $100 35/1.8 $190 28/2.8 $150 USED = $440 50/1.4 $350-450 new $200-300 used Something to think about =D 28/2.8 $150 50/1.8 $100 85/1.8 $300 ^ Would also be…
Its still not as good as Nikon or Canon(which IMO has the best lens lineup), but its likely suitable. Some of those less common Maxxum lenses are hard to find and will demand a premium, but the most common, most useful like the 50mm 1.4 and the 28/24mm 2.8 can be easily found for good prices. Its a shame, the 35mm 2.0 and…
You definitely want a 50mm to start with, hell, I think you should return that 18-200mm. How much did you spend on it? You can likely buy 2-3 good used prime lenses instead. A zoom like that is a only really a good choice for someone who wants casual use, and isn't ever going to take the time to learn much about…
Thanks guys, really appreciate the amount of info you're taking the time to provide. Firstly, with regards to live view and film cameras; I understand the 'charm' of developing ones own film, but I'm really not into it. As I said, I'm no photographer and probably won't become one, so messing around in darkrooms and ruining…
I have a 350D and all the shots you see me post in the photo thread are on my 350D. The 350D has the exact same sensor as the 20D, but the 20D has a better feel, better controls(the two wheel system), a faster max shutter speed 1/8000th compared to 1/4000th than, higher ISO setting 3200 compared to 1600(you can fake it on…
Thanks a lot again gents for the info. EQ: Unfortunately those prices you listed translate as a 1:1 from $ to £. I've found amazon to be the cheapest here in the UK. Still nowhere near US prices though. :( Unless someone knows anywhere better, that would be great. 50mm f1.8…