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mpeltier
12th of December 2001 (Wed), 23:00
First let me thank the people who replied to my last post. These boards really help you make an informed decision. I am planning on ordering a D30 tomorrow from Canoga Cameras. I keep seeing that company’s name so it seemed logical. My big problem/dilemma is that I am virtually clueless about lenses. I understand the zoom (300 gets you closer than 200) portion but the rest might as well be hieroglyphics. I do know that the Canon “L” series is a bit out of my price range right now. I would like a lens at or under $300.00 that will produce good images. I usually shoot anything I can find time to, day or night. Usually from 3ft or farther. I am not looking for perfection at this price, just quality pictures. Any help you guys could provide on which lens I should order would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance
Mike
Malvin
12th of December 2001 (Wed), 23:03
For that price, 28-105mm. Otherwise, if you're willing to spend approx $50 more, the 24-85mm. Or for another $100-$150, the 28-135mm IS.
beach512
13th of December 2001 (Thu), 10:35
50mm, f1.4 USM Canon. This is a terrific lens. About $365.

Dave
DWerner
13th of December 2001 (Thu), 12:50
Rather than buy a cheap zoom that you will replace later. Buy a lens that will yield top quality images and you will find useful for a long time. The 50 1.4 is such a lens, but is out of your price range and a little "long" as an "only" lens.

I would buy the Canon 28 2.8 (Around $200 or less!)

It's as sharp as an L lens.

Is a great "normal" lens focal length on the D30. And is really compact, and a great "always n the camera / walk around lens"

Some recent photos of mine shot with the Canon28 2.8 can be found at: http://www.pbase.com/dwerner/trains

Good Luck!
MDJAK
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 19:59
Why are you living in the past? Ordering a D30? Come on, you gotta be kidding me. :lol:

me
runninmann
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:00
Why are you living in the past? Ordering a D30? Come on, you gotta be kidding me. :lol:

meYou are just something to behold!:lol::lol::lol:
KenjiS
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:07
Why are you living in the past? Ordering a D30? Come on, you gotta be kidding me. :lol:

me

Seconded! The D30 is an antique!
Sean
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:14
Why are you living in the past? Ordering a D30? Come on, you gotta be kidding me. :lol:

me

Pfff who needs all these new fangled gizmoes.
GetOnMyLevel
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:19
Seconded! The D30 is an antique!

Agreed. I'm not somebody who has to be always on top of the latest camera and technology, but seriously just buy something more modern.

unless you meant the 30D of course. that's a different story
KenjiS
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:20
Agreed. I'm not somebody who has to be always on top of the latest camera and technology, but seriously just buy something more modern.

unless you meant the 30D of course. that's a different story

Well theres a difference here between "The best" and the D30..

The D30 had shutter lag still..
runninmann
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:24
Seconded! The D30 is an antique!

Agreed. I'm not somebody who has to be always on top of the latest camera and technology, but seriously just buy something more modern.

unless you meant the 30D of course. that's a different story

Well theres a difference here between "The best" and the D30..

The D30 had shutter lag still..You guys do know MDJAK is stuffing your britches, don't you?;):)
Perry Ge
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:35
BAN HIM!!! :lol::lol:
KenjiS
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:40
You guys do know MDJAK is stuffing your britches, don't you?;):)

I just realized he resurrected this thread...
GetOnMyLevel
26th of March 2009 (Thu), 20:42
Wow didn't even look at the date of original post ahhaha !