jay_lang

I too shoot street stuff mainly. My main lens is the canon 50mm f1.4 but my next purchase will be the canon 135mm f2 USM L. I use a 400d and the other lens i have on alot is the 17-55mm f2.8 IS efs. Its good but sometimes too slow for the street where i really like to use primes.

 

the reason for the 135mm is the extra length and also the fact its one of the cheapest L series lens as well as offering outstanding sharpness.

I use the canon 50mm f1.4 alot. Its one of my favourite lenses. I use it alot for street work as well as portraits of my family. I actually like the soft focus in some circumstances such as baby portraits.

 

Its a top lens. I use it more than my 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM from canon.

Use sandisk extreme III cards

Heres a review and some example shots of the lens

 

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-24-105mm-f-4-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

I use one on the 400d sometimes. i took it to tokyo recently and it was a real boost.

Hi

 

I have had my camera (400d) for 6 months now. I guess I change the lens about

once per week on average.

 

I was wondering how often I should clean the sensor, or get someone else to do

it for me? I don't seem to have a dust problem yet as there are no obvious

specs on any of my photos.

 

Thanks

Thanks for the advice guys.Think i'll head down the prime path.

I'm debating getting a 200 or 300mm lens. I'm wondering whether I shouget a

canon zoom such as the 70-200mm f2.8 IS or a 200/300mm prime lens.

 

I will use it mainly for distance work in street locations. Candid shots.

 

I currently use a 50mm f1.4 prime alot and really love the image quality I get.

I had the same problem with the sigma 10-20mm lens. I now have the canon 430 added and its a good unit. Obviously the 580 is better but cost was a factor for me too as i'd rather spend the extra few hundred quid on better lenses.

I use the 400d. Its a good entry level camera to see how you get on with dSLR's. I've had mine 6 months now and will definately upgrade when finances permit. I think although the camera body is important, the lenses are more so. A crap lens on a pro camera will take a crap shot, where as a great lens on an entry level camera (with ability) can take a fantastic shot.

 

I use the canon 50mm f1.4 which is by far my favourite lens. I also have the sigma 10-20mm which is good for its price and the canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM (which is damn good but expensive).

 

I'd recommend the 400d and a good lens. Remember the 50mm will be an 80mm with the crop, so if its a true 50mm you want then maybe the sigma 30mm f1.4 is a good bet. Thats my next lens come pay day.

I recently bought a canon 50mm f1.4 and i have to admit i love it. was out playing with it last weekend and am very impressed with the image quality. Plus its pretty compact and light weight.

 

Another option might be the sigma 30mm f1.4 which i hear is good and is next on my purchase list. Both lenses are about ?250 each.

 

I have the canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS which is great, but a bit pricey and larger & heavier than I thought it was going to be.

Thanks for the advice. Its a tough choice but i've decided on the 50mm f1.4

 

I'll see what the results are like.

 

who would have thought choosing a lens was so tough!

looking to get reasonably close but maybe just out of punching range :)

Looking for something fast, unobtrusive and that can offer some interesting shots even in overcast or low light. I want to get subjects where they are in sharp focus but with a good background blur etc.

 

Also i'm not too bothered about alot of wear and tear on the 50mm as its a lot cheaper than the 17-55.

 

the sigma 10-20mm is a nice lens but i must admit its pretty hefty.

currently have a canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM, Canon 100mm f.28 and a sigma 10-

20mm.

 

Would the canon 50mm f1.4 be a good addition or should I go for the 28mm f1.8?

 

Mainly for street use. Camera is a canon 400d xti.

Hi

 

Thanks for all the advice. I have a Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM lens now and am thinking of also adding a canon 28mm f1.4 prime to my kit for street shots. The camera is a 400d with x1.6 sensor so I thought the 28mm should be a good choice as it will take me to 50mm.

 

I also have a sigma 10-20mm wide angle. Do you think I need the 28mm or am I wasting cash? Its the f1.4 that I want really.

its for a 400d. Would that be an APS?

Not a huge difference in price. What would you choose?

what about the canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM? Its pricey but looks like it ticks all the boxes. Would f2.8 be essential for quick snaps of potentially fast moving subjects?

What about something with a zoom ability?

Hi

 

I'm a new memeber here and new to photography.

 

I'm primarily interested in street photography (night and day) and just

catching life shots on the spur of the moment.

 

I have a canon 400d and was wondering what lens I should use? Do i need some

thing fast top avoid blur etc?

 

Your help will be much appreciated.

 

Thanks