david israel Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p><strong>I just aquirred a Canon 20D from a friend and would like to know what lenses are a must for this camera?</strong><br> <strong>I have a Rebel XT and have 100MM, 50 MM, 1.8 70-300 IS, 19-35mm Tamron cheapie lens and standard 28-80mm kit lens... Is there anything out there that I must have?</strong><br> <strong> </strong><br> <strong>Thanks for the input!</strong><br> <strong> </strong><br> <strong>David</strong> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goulden Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>what do the lenes you have not do that you want them to do and we can advise on what lens can do that</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Except for having the ability to push ISO up to a decent but noisy 3200, there's not much difference from your XT. The main advantage of the 20D is more rugged construction and a two-wheel command system that many of us prefer to that on the Rebel series. So I don't see that there is anything that you <em>must</em> have. The noticeable lack in your present collection is an ultra-wide (10-20mm or so).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david israel Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Thanks JDM,</p> <p>The other diffrence was the fast FPS. Believe it or not, I find the Rebel XT better for my Macro work. The color seems a bit better. Both cameras are in "Like new" condition as well. I like the way the 20D feels (Battery grip as well).</p> <p>And yes, an ultra wide is something I would consider.</p> <p>Thanks again,</p> <p>David</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NK Guy Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>A must for what?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjb Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Not a must, but I find the Tamron 17 50 f2.8 works quite well on the 20d. good in low light and as a std type constant aperture zoom for most pics (35mm equiv 28~80) course if you Need wide angle then a 10~xx may suit . :-)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everheul Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>What do you shoot.</p> <p>I might give a different answer if you say landscapes, than if you say portraits or bird photography.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith reeder Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>Well for me the 100-400mm is a must...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 <p>If it were me I would ditch the 28-80 (a truly awful lens) and the 19-35 Tamron and replace with either Canon EF-S 18-55 IS, Tamron 17-50 f2.8, or Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS depending on your budget.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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