dazftw Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I have been reading quite alot reviews of this camera and in alot of them they either say the lense isn't great or you should buy a new one ! Im wondering if i should buy a new lense or get the camera with the kit lense, I have only been shooting photographs for about a year so the kit lense might do me but im not sure. So if anybody knows of better lense i could buy for it or if the kit lense would do fine for me ? This will be my first dslr by the way and i coming from a digital point and shoot. My budget is about $1200(usa) including the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendonphoto Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 <p>Compared to your digital P&S, the kit lens will probably give amazing results (depending on what P&S you had). It's definitely worth getting in the kit. It's totally usable while you figure out what you want for lenses. Then, if you decide you want to replace it, you can sell it on Ebay for nearly as much as it cost you in the kit. So, getting it is a no-lose proposition.</p> <p>Many of the landscapes taken in my portfolio <a href="http://www.mendonphoto.com"><b><u>here</b></u></a> were taken with that lens.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthias_meixner2 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 If you don't have any lenses yet, you might consider the EF-S 17-85 IS, or the EF 17-40. The EF 17-40 has the advantage, that you can use it on full frame (e.g. conventional film) bodies. However, I would make the decision based on the actual price you have to pay for the lens. E.g. I had two offers, one without and one with the kit lens, and the offer with the kit lens was about 40,- EUR more expensive than the one without. Therefore, I took it, since I have a 20-35 and a 28-105 and having the 18-55 means to have an additional lens with a convenient range, if you do not want to carry all lenses with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 The kit lens will let you explore photography for quite a while. Buy the camera with the kit lens and practice practice practice. When you think you're being limited by the lens, look to buy something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazftw Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 I have a fujifilm finepix a120 heres the specs if your interested http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fujifilm/fuji_finepixa120.asp Do you recommend any other extras i could get for the camera ? Things that you think could help me bags tripods filters battery grips etc Your pictures are very nice by the way :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Recommended Extras: a good introductory book (or books) on photography, a couple extra memory cards, a willingness to learn. (and maybe the 420EX flash) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthias_meixner2 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 >Do you recommend any other extras i could get for the camera If you want to shoot landscape or shoot in places with limited space, get the EF-S 10-22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendonphoto Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I agree with getting books on photography. The more you know, the more you will be able to make your own decisions about what you want...oh, and the better you photos will be, too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazftw Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Any books you know of or read ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean deaux Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 As for lenses, the advice on using the kit lens until you improve is a good one. It has a good range for general use, and shooting with it will give you the experience you need to determine what lenses to get later on.<p> I can't recommend any books without knowing what you shoot. Some books teach general photography, while others cover specialties such as birds, lighting, or glamour. Yet others delve into digital workflows. Spend some time at the bookstore flipping through photography books, and see for yourself what interests you.<p> Other accessories to consider are a good tripod (a must), a polarizing filter (if you shoot outdoors), an external flash, and perhaps a remote shutter release. A good tripod is definitely worth the investment. Don't buy a cheap tripod at Wal-Mart -- spend more for a sturdier one. The Manfrotto Bogen tripods are very reasonably priced. And of course you'll need a camera bag and memory cards, so don't forget to budget for those.<p> Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendonphoto Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 "Photographic Composition" by Tom Grill and Mark Scanlon is the best general photography book I have read. I doesn't cover almost any of the basics of using a camera, but you don't need to buy a book for that. First, read and understand your manual. Then, if you have questions about technicalities, ask here on photo.net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazftw Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 ok thanks guys for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacker Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 you might want to try a photography course or two. I am enrolled in an online course with Tony Sweet (an amazing Photographer) and am learning allot! It does also help to read as much as you can too... but having an instructor who can point out mistakes and tell you your strengths and weaknesses is really a great thing.. plus the advice and wisdom you get from a real instructor are things you just wont find in any books! That aside, I just got a wrist strap for my XT... the best thing i ever got.. now I dont have the camera hanging off my neck like some 8 pounds of Bling-Bling and i dont even have to "hold" it, the strap just sorta lets it hang right there just at the palm of my hand, and thats cool because when i need it, i just raise it to my eye and shoot.Another item to bnuy for it is an extra battery or even a battery/grip! and get a lens cleaning kit to keep with you at all times.. and filters! Polorizer, UV Haze, maybe a Neutral Density... Have fun! -zacker- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazftw Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Did you have to pay for this course ? Thats what im doing at the moment looking for as much info as i can on the internet about photography and just reading reading reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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