shane_o Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I haave a Canon 10D and currently have a 28-90 and a 75-300 Whatother basic lenses should I have?thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_larson1 Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 How much money do you have to spend? Basic kit: 17-40/4L, 50/1.8, 70-200/4L, 1.4 teleconverter ($1500) Bigger kit: 16-35/2.8L, 50/1.4, 70-200/2.8L-IS, 1.4 teleconverter ($3000) Best kit: 16-35/2.8L, 24-70/2.8L, 70-200/2.8L-IS, 1.4 teleconverter. If you only got one lens, get the 17-40/4L. ($650). oh, and since it is only $70 BEFORE rebate, buy a 50/1.8. Don't have that kind of money. . .heh? Start out by getting a 24-85/3.5-4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureen_m Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 <i>"since it is only $70 BEFORE rebate, buy a 50/1.8"</i><p>Jim, I don't know where you are, but here in the US it's $70 before <i>and</i> after rebate (there is none). :-P<p>Shane, the best start is the 50/1.8 for $70 USD like Jim suggests. This will be an inexpensive way to see how bad the 28-90 is, and the fast 1.8 will give you a nice low-light option. Combined with the 10D, the 50mm will also be a very nice portrait lens at an effective 80mm.<p>If you want the best glass for the most reasonable price, go with Jim's "basic kit" suggestion. You could easily find that you never need to upgrade to anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 <i>What other basic lenses should I have?</i><p> Depends on what you want to shoot and under what conditions. Without knowing that, no answer is of any value. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayorson_kirk Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I may suggest sigma 12-24mm, canon 28-105mm 3.5-4.5 and 100 macro lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_larson1 Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Maureen: My bad: the rebate is on the more expensive 50/1.4 ($50). BTW: I shoot the "basic kit" plus a few other primes. And don't forget to buy a flash unit (such as the 420EX) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_eaton Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Get a 50mm 1.8, if for anything, to show you how crappy the other lenses you're using are. My 50mm rarely leaves my 10D anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_san2 Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 here's a really good article which should help you out : http://www.photo.net/learn/making-photographs/lens Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip l. Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Either the new lenses from Tokina or Tamron would be nice ways to go (Tamron 11-18 or Tokina of a similar range, both should be available by Spring). If you are willing to wait. It is assumed that these two lenses with be the Canon EF mount, not the Canon EF-S mount like the 10-22, which will not work on the 10D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbizarro Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 You don't need more lenses. Just use the stuff you have, go out, and make pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_lee2 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 SHAME ! I know you dont shoot anything in specific. I know your dont have thousands to spend on lenses. I know. I also know you use that pop up flash alot. and I know you are happy. you dont need anything else at this point. Happy shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 <p> Here's another really good article which should help you out : </p> <p> <a href="http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/">http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/</a> </p> <p>Happy shooting, <br> Yakim.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_o Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 thanks for all the help. I am looking at a 50mm 1.4 that I might be able to get at a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_larson1 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 If on a tight budget, I still highly recommend the 50/1.8 and 420EX flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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