Is this too good to be true?

[LuckySe7en]

kit lense homie. you can get one for like $50.

 

[ballr4lyf]

Depends... If you plan on never taking any low-light photos, it may work for you. If you do plan on using your camera indoors, you will probably want to get some fast glass.

What I'd recommend is getting an understanding of the exposure triangle before making any purchase decision...

EDIT:
There are some good links in this Sticky
Also, "The Fro" has a good (and entertaining) Beginner's section. He also has this (part 1) and this (part 2) that may be more applicable to your buying decision.

 

[mrshaleyberg]

You should get the 50mm 1.4 for starters. That was the first actually nicer lens that I got, and boy..I love that thing. It's great.

 

[txtowman]

You will be wanting the "F" number not higher than 2.8 or it's a kit lens. The lower "F" number makes astounding photos compared to the snap shots of a kit lens!

JMHO

Sid

 

[ballr4lyf]

You should get the 50mm 1.4 for starters. That was the first actually nicer lens that I got, and boy..I love that thing. It's great.

You do realize he's talking about a Canon, right? The 50mm f1.4 for Canon is $329 and doesn't really out perform the 50mm f1.8 (which is $119).

 

[Juice]

Thera is a possibility I could get this lens used for $250:
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM 2562A002 B&H
Any thoughts? Thanks

I used this lens for a while before I got my 24-70mm f/2.8. It's a very versatile lens, I'm glad I bought it.

The only 2 cons I have for it:

- Very prone to lens creep.
- Slow to focus, which was only ever an issue with action shots.

Other than that, while owning it, I rarely used any of my other lenses. There is an updated version of this lens that comes as the kit lens for the 60D that doesn't fall victim to the lens creep and slow focus. I've never used it though, so I can't give advice on it.

I can provide example shots if you'd like, since I have the same camera.

 

[amateuraperture]

kit lense homie. you can get one for like $50.

Oh yeah, where?

Depends... If you plan on never taking any low-light photos, it may work for you. If you do plan on using your camera indoors, you will probably want to get some fast glass.

I actually would like to take pics in low light conditions. I've ordered that book understanding exposure by Brian Peterson.

I've been searching forums and the internet since I got my camera at Christmas and am still having a hard time deciding which lens is going to be the best for what I want to shoot and best for the money. I appreciate all the input from you guys in this forum. I'm liking this forum the best so far. Thanks.

 

[blazerj]

How about this one, any thoughts?
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Lens for Canon Digital EOS 777101

I actually purchased that exact lens (except the OS version).
Amazon.com: Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC AF OS (Optical Stabilizer) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

It's actually a great all-around lens and is good for only carrying one lens around. If you already have a higher mm lens (I think you said 75-300?) than you may want to stick to a more wide angle lens (or sell your 75-300) and buy a 18-200.

 

[willis_927]

For around 100$ the canon 50mm 1.8 is a no brainer. Its a prime lens, so you cant zoom in and out, just have to use your feet and move around a bit.