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Does anyone know of the best place price wise to purchase UV filters ?

What flash and tripod would you recommend for the 40D?

Another note to my question: I have a ExpoDisc White Balance Filter.

I need some quick info/advise. I have a crop body (Canon 40D). I need to take

some individual shots of employees in an office setting. There will be natural

lighting from windows and I have a constant light and 5-1 reflector I can take along

if needed. I have a 85 f/1.8 prime lens, a 17-85IS 4-5.6, and a 70-200 f/2.8.

I also will be shooting a 5-6 person group shot. Question...should I use the 85

f/1.8 with natural lighting for the individual head/shoulder shots? Then maybe the

17-85 for the group shot? Any advise on settings and lighting with what I have to

work with? Thanks To All You Pro's for helping us beginners out!

Where do you get these rebates?

Shooting with a Canon 40D. I shoot my indoor shots in my studio with continuios

lighting. At times shoot outdoors as well. Question is which lens (not neccessarily

Canon) would be best for shooting larger group shots such as 5-10 family

subjects? I currently have 17-85IS 4-5.6, 85mm f/1.8, and a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8

 

Will my 17-85 be enough with the larger group sizes, Any suggestions?

Another thought is the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens. It is AF but not IS. I shoot it on a 40D and get great results. IF cost is a factor and as you just strated out...it is. And yes the difference in 2.8 and f/4 is noticiable.

Thank you Andre, that was very helpful. I am still what one would consider a "rookie" and when I come across a decent deal on lens I want to get input before just buying on impulse. Again, thank you!

William....so you are recommending(to be safe and have coverage) to go with the EF35 f/2.8 and what....?

So Tim are you saying neither is a good indoor portrait lens?

Brian, I love my Tamron 70-200 f/2.8. I foind myself useing it a lot even as a everyday lens at times. Shoot alot of portraits (head/shoulder) shots w/it too.

I use a 40D. Which of the following will be more beneficial for me lens wise?

 

Sigma 30 f/1.4

Cannon 50 f/1.4

Canon 85 f/1.2L or Canon 85 f/1.8 (which ever I find first)

 

I shoot a lot of indoor portraits as wll as outdoor.

 

I also have a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 and Cannon 17-85IS

 

Thanks!

Anyone heard when the Sigma's new 50mm f/1.4 lens is due out? Last heard it

was in testing.

I am a beginner and need some input from those who use a 40D. I have an

opportunity to buy a nice 17-55IS lens. My ? is...should I or not? I currently have

the EF-S 17-85 1:4-5.6IS and a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 and a 50mm f/1.4. From what

you have seen in quality of pic's taken, should I sell the 17-85 and buy the 17-55

f/2.8? This would be my walk around lens.

Thanks to all. And yes, Christopher I am a beginner and will study but I also like gleening from others who have hands on experience. We all have to start some where. Thanks again.

As I am considering purchasing the 50 f/1.4 I have been doing my homework

before buying and keep reading that this lens is considered a "low light" lens. If I

am shooting indoor with studio constant lights would I not need this and would it

be over kill on the lighting?

Wow...so many choices. Now does anyone have a 17-55 f/2.8 IS or a 50 f/1.4 for sale? Looking to buy.

 

Thanks to all for good advise.

Ok pro's. Currently I have the 17-85IS lens on my 40D. I want something a little

crisper if ya will in shooting portraits with studio lighting but I also want some

what of a everyday walk around lens. So what would you suggest bewtween

these choices or would ya suggest selling the 17-85IS and buying two of the

others?

No, my 70-200 not IS version. I was just curious between a 17-85 vs a 28-135 which would be a better all around everyday shooting lens as my 70-200 is a little heavier.

Trebor, that's a great shot. Any advise for a beginner useing a Canon 40D with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens and useing only the track lights? How do I pan like this to get a decent shot with what I am useing? It does make a great difference as I see in your picture. You can feel the action. Awesome!

I already have the 17-85 as well as a 70-200. Just wondering if it would benefit me to add the 28-135 to my team?

Oh, I forgot to mention, I am useing a Canon 40D

Which of the two EFS 17-85mm or 28-135mm lens would be the better "everyday"

shooting lens? Nothing paticular. Usually people.

Thanks and sorry Bob Sunley about the "all caps", I did not realize it until I submit this. I was not yelling.

I AM A BEGINNER AND WANT TO PURCHASE A NICE LENS FOR MY CANON 40D. I WILL BE

SHOOTING A LOT OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR PORTRAITS AS WELL AS EVENING RACEING. I WILL

NOT BE IN THE INFIELD AT THE TRACK. I AM CONSIDERING THE 70-200 F/2.8L IMS.

WILL THIS GIVE ME ENOUGH ZOOM AT THE TRACK? AND DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOMEONE

WHO HAS ONE FOR SALE?