Kit Lens or Not with 30D ?

Raymond Lin

Raymond Lin

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Off to get the 30D today or tomorrow, wondering if I should get the kit lens just for the focal range it provide 18-55mm. I already have a 50mm and 28-105 mkII.
 
My personal opinion is no, but then I don't know your financial situation.
For a 30D, I'd suggest the Tamron 17-50, rated by a LOT of people on the FM Forums as being better than the Canon 17-40L for picture quality, yet half the price. Having said that, it's still twice the cost of the 18-55.
 
Mr_Sukebe said:
My personal opinion is no, but then I don't know your financial situation.
For a 30D, I'd suggest the Tamron 17-50, rated by a LOT of people on the FM Forums as being better than the Canon 17-40L for picture quality, yet half the price. Having said that, it's still twice the cost of the 18-55.
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Can't really afford £270 for the Tamron lens at the moment, the Kit Lens package is about £50 more than the body alone price.
 
Raymond Lin said:
Can't really afford £270 for the Tamron lens at the moment, the Kit Lens package is about £50 more than the body alone price.
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I'd like to suggest buying nothing and saving for the 17-50. The 30D deserves it.
 
Mr_Sukebe said:
I'd like to suggest buying nothing and saving for the 17-50. The 30D deserves it.
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Ive been trying to find this tamron lens but i cant find it anywhere. Would you be able to post/email any websites who have this lens? ta
 
actually, I don't think i'll be getting the camera today, turns out Canon is starting to give £100 cash back for the 30D for cameras bought between 1st November to 31st January. If i can hold off 5 more days i can save myself £100 !
 
I'd go for the body only unless you really need something as wide as 18mm.

The 50mm is a good lens and the 28-105 is great for the price. In fact if it was me I'd sell the 50mm and put the money towards the 30D.
 
Raymond Lin said:
actually, I don't think i'll be getting the camera today, turns out Canon is starting to give £100 cash back for the 30D for cameras bought between 1st November to 31st January. If i can hold off 5 more days i can save myself £100 !
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I can feel the swear words building up inside me as i type :p

Bought mine in July.
 
Raymond Lin said:
actually, I don't think i'll be getting the camera today, turns out Canon is starting to give £100 cash back for the 30D for cameras bought between 1st November to 31st January. If i can hold off 5 more days i can save myself £100 !
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You got a link for that Raymond? All I've found is this link which seems to be only for the camera accessories, not the camera itself.

Is the £100 rebate only for the 30D? I'd like to get into digital photography and with my birthday early next month and Christmas soon after the 31st January deadline is good for me if I can get the money together.:D
 
Raymond Lin said:
Can't link due to forum rules.
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I can understand that you're using a competitor but from what you said Canon are giving £100 rebate which means that Canon surely have a website to promote this. When Canon did the 350D rebate last year they set a website up for this purpose. The only Canon site I've found has the rebates for accessories info on it.
 
MarcLister said:
I can understand that you're using a competitor but from what you said Canon are giving £100 rebate which means that Canon surely have a website to promote this. When Canon did the 350D rebate last year they set a website up for this purpose. The only Canon site I've found has the rebates for accessories info on it.
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I got the info from a retailer, it doesn't start yet so there isn't a website. Hopefully everything will be clearer next week.
 
Raymond Lin said:
I got the info from a retailer, it doesn't start yet so there isn't a website. Hopefully everything will be clearer next week.
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Ah right. Cheers. So there is no website because the rebate offer hasn't officially started?
 
MarcLister said:
Ah right. Cheers. So there is no website because the rebate offer hasn't officially started?
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Pretty much, the retailer i called are actually being naughty by post dating any reciept for the purchase to 1st November so the customer will be eligible for the rebate offer.
 
Raymond Lin said:
Pretty much, the retailer i called are actually being naughty by post dating any reciept for the purchase to 1st November so the customer will be eligible for the rebate offer.
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:eek::D What naughty beggars. Suppose they are trying to get a headstart on the promotion and attract some more customers their way.;)
 
Dont get the kit lens!!!!

I have also read rave reviews on the new Tamron 17-50. AP magazine loved it. :)
 
Joe T said:
Dont get the kit lens!!!!

I have also read rave reviews on the new Tamron 17-50. AP magazine loved it. :)
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Anyone know how it compares to the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4. Currently can't decided between the two for a kit lense replacement. Also i now keep think that the ultra wide Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM might be handy as i mainly use the 18-24 mm range on the kit lense.
 
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