lenses????

[im_trying11]

the 105 is a great lens and you will not be disapointed

 

[Dao]

heres one, do you think 70mm is enough or will I want more like 100 or 200?

http://www.adorama.com/SG287028EOS.html

Found some sample photos of this lens.

The Actions type (sports) photos was took at F2.8 and the sample looks a little soft. Not sure is it is because of the lens or the focus.

 

[maddermaxx]

Go ahead and get that. Then come back when you can't get sport shots because you didn't get good glass like I suggested.

Aha, ook buddy.. :lmao: :hail:

Now, lets see here.. First you tell him he's not going to find any good glass for 50 (which he's not) but then you also suggest a F0mm f/1.8 II, which is a good lens, but not far off from your $50 mark.

Then, out of all of the lenses in-range of the one you suggested you suggest a TOKINA 50-135, out of ALL the lenses.. Sure, it has F/2.8.. But if you're using F/2.8 in auto racing chances are it's close to dark.. Especially with Panning, because freezing motion in auto racing looks like crap, where IS is useless (Panning)

MY suggestion, would be a 20/30/40D and a Canon 70-200F/4L. Now, if that lens is a little too rich for you, I'd suggest looking up the Sigma 70-300 F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro.

 

[Dao]

or this and get a cheap kit lens for closer up stuff?
http://www.adorama.com/SG10528DEOS.html

This lens seems to have a pretty good review. But it is not a HSM lens, so focusing is not as fast. For action or sports type photos, I think a HSM (Sigma) or USM (Canon) lens will perform better. That means less soft photos. But according to Photozone, it is a very sharp lens even at f2.8

 

[Ptyler22]

Aha, ook buddy.. :lmao: :hail:

Now, lets see here.. First you tell him he's not going to find any good glass for 50 (which he's not) but then you also suggest a F0mm f/1.8 II, which is a good lens, but not far off from your $50 mark.

Then, out of all of the lenses in-range of the one you suggested you suggest a TOKINA 50-135, out of ALL the lenses.. Sure, it has F/2.8.. But if you're using F/2.8 in auto racing chances are it's close to dark.. Especially with Panning, because freezing motion in auto racing looks like crap, where IS is useless (Panning)

MY suggestion, would be a 20/30/40D and a Canon 70-200F/4L. Now, if that lens is a little too rich for you, I'd suggest looking up the Sigma 70-300 F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro.

So do you think with panning and stuff someting other than a 2.8 is ok, like for example, this is the only package I found with the whole 18-200 mm range I like want. Do you think these would take fine pictures on a 30d for track events and car racing?
http://www.adorama.com/SG185055DTZE.html

 

[Ptyler22]

also do you think those come with a lens hood. and what do you use a lens hood for?

 

[maddermaxx]

Well, here.. What's the total amount you're willing to spend on a lens/lenses?

And lens hoods are used to shade the front element from lights to keep lens flare from happening.

 

[Ptyler22]

Well, here.. What's the total amount you're willing to spend on a lens/lenses?

And lens hoods are used to shade the front element from lights to keep lens flare from happening.

the most I am willing to spend depends, I am willing to spend 1000 total, so that includes camera body and lens/ lenses.

I found this lens, I could maybe do an xt or d40 with it and a 70-300.

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-28-70mm...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1214508792&sr=8-1

 

[Ptyler22]

or wait well I think I could get an xti if I squeeze it in

 

[penfold1]

I have an xti and am currently only using the $90 50mm f/1.8 lens and it works just fine for average sports shots. And I doubt at your level you will be needing anything more than average.

Just start with simple and then after you've "mastered" the camera and lens, upgrade.

 

[maddermaxx]

Get the Sigma 70-300 F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro, and a Canon 50mm F/1.8 II

Then whichever body you choose after that.

seems most logical for your price range.

 

[djacobox372]

You should watch ebay for a used nikon d70 outfit... many would argue that it's a better camera then the d40, and since it's been around for a while you should be able to find a nice camera/lens/accessory bundle for $500 or so.

For example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-d70-camer...yZ107912QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[tomhooper]

The only real difference between an XT and XTi, I have each, is the size of the bucket, ie megapixels. I get good quality shots with either camera. Get good glass. The best you can afford. "L" if possible, but good quality if not. Tamron seems to be pretty good, I have only used a cheap Phoenix macro, but get good shots with it. Good luck.

Tom Hooper
Gary, Texas

 

[Ptyler22]

Does this price seem too low to you? or should I buy it asap?

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pho/732057527.html

 

[Ptyler22]

Do you think it's worth it to maybe get a 105mm lens with a kit 18-55 and get a tele converter. I just found out about those. Do any of you use them? Good? Bad? thanks. Also the question above, do you think thats a good price for a used xti, in "perfect shape" $400 with 2 batteries, 18-55 kit lens, and another strap. thanks