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MikeW

04-13-2008, 05:51 PM

Which of these three would I get more use out of if I were to pick up a used lense? I shoot some portraits and cars mostly.. maybe a landscape every now and then.

Used price ideas? Dude wants me to make offers and I hav no idea. I have the kit lense that came with the 40D and that is it. I'd like to get another lense or two if the price is right.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II (Known as the nifty fifty, this lens is the largest aperture NON-L series lens available) http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...modeli d=7306

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM (A very crisp wide angle, with a little bit of edge distortion, but still puts out VERY good photos)
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/len...sp?navigator=6

Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro (Another very crisp lens. This is a telephoto zoom lens.)
http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/55200mm.asp

Thanks

Bob-E

04-13-2008, 06:39 PM

The nifty is cool and cheap. A definate must have for the bag. I have a 10-22 and I find I never use it. It's soon to be for sale. So out of those I'd only get the 50. Then get a good walkaround lens like a Tamron 17-50 2.8 a Canon 17-40L or a Canon 17-55 2.8IS if you have the bux. For portraits and tons of other stuff, my favorite lens it the Canon 70-200 F4L. I got mine for $500 used. Best valued lens ever!

MikeW

04-13-2008, 07:29 PM

Thanks BOB-E

Sounds like I will get the 50 then....

Idea of what is a fair price for the fitty if it is in good/great shape?

Bob-E

04-13-2008, 08:01 PM

Thanks BOB-E

Sounds like I will get the 50 then....

Idea of what is a fair price for the fitty if it is in good/great shape?

$50

MikeW

04-13-2008, 08:47 PM

Sounds like a plan..

A 50 for fiiddy I like it.

Thanks again

MikeW

05-13-2008, 11:00 AM

Well the guy didnt come through witht eh 50mm so i ordered a new one. I got the cheapo 50mm 1.8. I hav enot had much time to mess arund with it yet but it seems like a nice lense for the $$$. Couple of dog shots that were quick snaps.

Hoya UV Filter and Canon hood.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/MikeW_Svtoa/2-8.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/MikeW_Svtoa/1-9.jpg

Bob-E

05-13-2008, 07:07 PM

Great shots! Can't beat the nifty fifty for the money

MikeW

05-22-2008, 02:04 PM

Bob-E

05-22-2008, 02:12 PM

Thanks bob-e

I got a good'un of my other dog the other day with teh fiddy. I may buy a used 50mm 1.4 today tomorrow to replace the cheapo 1.8 since I like shooting 50mm it seems.

The guy also has a sigma 70mm exDG Macro tht I may get as well. Any thoughts on that lens?

My Buddy

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/MikeW_Svtoa/1copy.jpg?t=1211483068

cant see the pic at work, but I'm sure its good. Yeah the 1.4 is supposed to be really nice. My 1.8 is so good though, I want to get another focal length prime instead of upgrading to the 1.4. Like a Sigma 30 1.4 or a 85 1.8.

On the macro, I dunno about the Sigma 70, but if you can afford the Canon 100 macro, fo sho get that. It's absolutely the sharpest lens I own. I use it as much as possible for non-macro more than macro.

MikeW

05-22-2008, 02:17 PM

Thanks bob-e i will check out the 100 Canon... Although here is a good review that the sigma recived. They call it a twin to the 100mm Canon. I am buying hte Sigma used and not sure I could find the 100 for the same price.

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=964

Bob-E

05-22-2008, 02:26 PM

Werd, can't argue with used, but I'd be surprised if you can find anything sharper than the Canon 100 2.8 for less than $1000.00. It's really that good. I bought mine used on photographyonthe net forums

MikeW

05-22-2008, 02:31 PM

I may try the 70mm until I can find a used 100mm down the road. Not sure how much Macro I will shoot but will be fun to give it atry.

photographyonthe net forums I have been spending some time there myself these days :cheers:

Syzle

05-26-2008, 01:11 PM

If you're into Macro, the 90mm Tamron macro is an awesome lens on a budget! I think you may have posted another thread and actually bought the Sigma though, either way, theyr'e both nice.

As far as a good lens to use, it depends on what you shoot. That 50mm 1.8 is a good lens for the money, and sharp, but the build quality is meh and I'm not a fan of the focal length.

The 10-20 is awesome. One of my favorite lenses I have -ever- used. It just has a bit of distortion, but bang for the buck it can't be beat!

If you're looking for a solid carry around for the 40D, I use a Tamron 28-75 f2.8 on mine. I'd use the 17-50 if I didn't have a 10-20 (well, sold the 10-20 and buying a 10-22 soon). If you don't plan on buying a superwide, I'd definitely look into the 17-50 instead. Both can be had for $400 or so, but I promise you they are as sharp as $1000+ glass.

For portraits (you mentioned them) the 85mm is an awesome budget portrait lens! Has the nicest bokeh of any lens I've ever used thats under $1000, I actually prefer the bokeh on the 85mm over the 70-200L.

MikeW

05-27-2008, 09:37 AM

As far as a good lens to use, it depends on what you shoot. That 50mm 1.8 is a good lens for the money, and sharp, but the build quality is meh and I'm not a fan of the focal length.

The 10-20 is awesome. One of my favorite lenses I have -ever- used. It just has a bit of distortion, but bang for the buck it can't be beat!

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I picked up a 50mm 1.4 USM along witht eh 70mm macro last week. THe 50 mm 1.8 may go up for sale or I may just hang on to it for knocking around.

I hope to get the 10-22 Canon lens next or the Canon 100-400. I think I will use a zoom more than a wide-angle but will some point end up with both.

Bob-E

05-27-2008, 09:48 AM

Some of you guys mentioned getting the 10-22. I have one for sale, because I'm trying to get a 100-400. $600 with a genuine Canon Hood. No box. It's an awesome lens, I just want something longer. Lots of wildlife in Lebnun :)

MikeW

05-27-2008, 09:49 AM