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Wyvern971

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At the moment I have only got the one lens, a Tamron 28-300 which is quite good IMO, but would like to get a shorter focal length lens and a fixed focal lens (as the fixed focals seem to support larger apatures)

I'm thinking of getting a couple of new lenses...

Among the list are;

Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 MK2

If anyone has either of the above what are they like?

And finally I'm after a Macro lens, but have no idea what I should be looking for, can someone tell me what the different focal lengths for Macro lenses should be used for

Thanks

Wyv
 
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A canon owner without a 50mm what is the world coming too ;)

This should be standard issue, great low light cheap lens and tack sharp!

Get it bought :)

Andy
 
Hmm i'm a bit puzzled. You own a 5D, but only have that Tamron lens? :eek:

If I had £2000 to spend, I'd buy a 30D and spend the rest on lenses, unless you plan to spoff a lot more over the coming months :p
 
Raider said:
Hmm i'm a bit puzzled. You own a 5D, but only have that Tamron lens? :eek:

If I had £2000 to spend, I'd buy a 30D and spend the rest on lenses, unless you plan to spoff a lot more over the coming months :p
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The camera is about a month old and I couldn't afford to get more than 1 lens with it at the time (Well I could but I prefer to be able to pay off my Credit cards in full every month) and I wanted a lens with a reasonable focal length range

I'll probably pick up a few more bits n bobs over the next few months (Speedlite, battery grip, spare battery and lenses) but can't afford to splash out in 1 go
 
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I'd get the Canon 50mm no question, I use the 1.4 version with my 5D and it's fantastic!

However...I wouldn't go for the Sigma lens...I'd save the money and put it towards a lens that can really do justice to that 12MP sensor!

You won't be gaining much with the 18-55 that you don't already have with the 28-300.
 
TheBigCheese said:
I'd get the Canon 50mm no question, I use the 1.4 version with my 5D and it's fantastic!

However...I wouldn't go for the Sigma lens...I'd save the money and put it towards a lens that can really do justice to that 12MP sensor!

You won't be gaining much with the 18-55 that you don't already have with the 28-300.
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Might leave the Sigma then, how much difference am I likely to notice between the f1.4 and the f1.8?
 
-=BAF=-AXE said:
One just gone up in MM @ £60 ;)

Andy
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Can't afford it till next friday when I get paid :(

Cheers for the heads up Andy

EDIT:
Actually I forgot I'm selling one of my firewalls tomorrow so might be able to :)
 
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The main difference I notice between the 1.4 and the 1.8 is build quality and handling, the focus ring on the 1.4 is like silk to move.
(I have used the 1.8 extensively as well - I sold them for five years)

If you are on a budget the 1.8 will be just the job!
 
Ouch £700, at that I'd be inclined to live with what I have for short focal lengths for now and get a 70-200 as in this thread

Edit thanks for the advice on the macro lenses, I'll look into that next month :)
 
Glass > body really - Unless you were desperate for a full frame camera, why didnt you go for a 30D and better lenses? (Just out of interest, not attacking you or anything)
 
DRZ said:
Glass > body really - Unless you were desperate for a full frame camera, why didnt you go for a 30D and better lenses? (Just out of interest, not attacking you or anything)
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Cause he can get lenses over time and have a better cam while he saves up for them?
 
TinkerBell said:
Cause he can get lenses over time and have a better cam while he saves up for them?
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What use is a technically superior body if you dont get the shots? Saving a few hundred quid on getting a 1.6x camera instead of a 35mm might have meant he could have bought the lenses he now needs to get the shots he wants.
 
DRZ said:
Glass > body really - Unless you were desperate for a full frame camera, why didnt you go for a 30D and better lenses? (Just out of interest, not attacking you or anything)
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Well because the camera wasn't originally for me, it was to be for my GF (now ex) hence I kept it, yes I could have returned it for a 15% restocking fee or sold it but I've not had a decent camera before so I thought why lose money on it.

I can't really afford to buy everything one off, so I'll build it up over time.
 
another vote for the Canon 50mm/f1.8 , it's the dogs danglies :)

a 100% crop taken with one on a 300D , no PS at all (needs levels tweaking;))

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