I need a Lens :)

[DSM83]

Ok so i just picked up a black rebel XT body, canon bag, and battery grip :)
Now i need a all around lens. Whats a decent daily lens, i dont want to spend tooo much on this. Hopefully i can find something used. :confused:

[Shutter22]

50mm 1.8

[Longwatcher]

I would have recommended you get it with the kit lens, but the kit lens is not worth it if bought separately.

So I will go with the 50/1.8 also. Very nice lens at low cost.

With out knowing what you will be shooting it is very difficult to make any better recommendations. But for general purpose if you want a good zoom then aim for maybe the 24-105mm lens. or something near there. I usually keep a 28-70 or 70-200 on my camera, but those are a bit pricey.

[surfologist]

Go with the kit lens, and see what focal lengths you work with most.
And also get the 50 1.8 as the others mentioned, it is a great lens for the price.

When you get more expirience, you will know which lens to dump your money into, instead of getting a nice one at first, and it not fitting your style.

[sugarzebra]

Start with the kit lens (18-55) which you should be able to get for about $60 on one of the forums or eBay. After using it for a while & getting a feel for what focal range best suits your needs, buy the best lens you can afford in that range. Start saving now :D

[COKE CAN]

I have a lens for sale. It's not the fastest lens on the planet but I was happy with the results until I upgraded. It's a Tamron 28-200 XR Di. I bought it in April/May of this year for the purpose of taking it on a cruise this past June.

[DSM83]

How is this lens?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330042239116&rd=1&rd=1

[surfologist]

How is this lens?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330042239116&rd=1&rd=1

If that auction goes higher than 140, here is another one in the sell forum...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=233585

[thomascanty]

That's the old MkI version, and the current bid is significantly higher than a MkII version would cost you new. Is there something about the MkI that makes it worth more? I'm not familiar with this lens.

[Longwatcher]

How is this lens?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330042239116&rd=1&rd=1

Based on the current bid I saw, overpriced by $40 at least.

I recommend just getting a new 50/1.8 for $70 from BH, even with shipping it would be lower cost. I just bought one for a friend from a camera store (Penn Camera) for $82 which included sales taxes.

Just my opinion,

[saravrose]

how about a tamron the 28-75 f2.8 is lovely and you won't be looking at replacing it for awhile.. if you like the focal length of the kit the 17-50f2.8 is one of my favorites.. ofcourse you should pick up a nifty.. great buy and you will love it..

sari

[runninmann]

That's the old MkI version, and the current bid is significantly higher than a MkII version would cost you new. Is there something about the MkI that makes it worth more? I'm not familiar with this lens.More robust build, metal mount, distance scale.

[runninmann]

Ok so i just picked up a black rebel XT body, canon bag, and battery grip :)
Now i need a all around lens. Whats a decent daily lens, i dont want to spend tooo much on this. Hopefully i can find something used. :confused:You don't mention how much is "tooo much", but I agree with the Tamron 28-75 that saravrose mentioned, if 28 is wide enough. You can get this new for about $350, and I believe I saw one listed on the "Sell" forum yesterday. Also, I'd recommend the Canon 17-85 IS. Slower than the Tamron, not as well regarded, but a serviceable, versatile lens nonetheless. I believe surfologist listed one for sale in his signature.

[runninmann]

I just noticed that you're in MI. Which part of the state?

[DSM83]

Royal oak

[DSM83]

Id like to spend around 100-200, so i guess im either going to get a Canon 50mm 1.8, or something used around that price, any idea? I like to shoot cars, buildings, and some macro if that helps.

[peterdoomen]

Besides the kit lens, I know of no lens that falls in that price range and is fairly versatile. The Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 may come closest, but if not wide enough, you can buy the Tamron 17-50 for about the same price. Does not work on full frame bodies, in case you ever want to buy one.

P.

[runninmann]

I agree with Peterdoomen regarding the 18-55. However, if you are coming from a P&S with a fairly long zoom range (6X or so), then it probably covered medium-wide to medium-tele in 35mm terms (20-some to 140-some), and the 18-55 will not fill that bill. In fact, you'd probably have to look at one of the consumer "super" zooms. I think Tamron has a 28-200 or something like that, but I'm not sure of the cost. Even then, you'll be somewhat long at the wide end.

Also, if you're accustomed to a zoom, I wouldn't recommend getting only the 50mm lens. I believe you'll find it too limiting.

[Skip Souza]

I have a lens for sale. It's not the fastest lens on the planet but I was happy with the results until I upgraded. It's a Tamron 28-200 XR Di. I bought it in April/May of this year for the purpose of taking it on a cruise this past June.
I agree with Steve. I started with the Tamron 28-300 and it served me well as a good all-a-rounder although like many have said you will want to go wider eventually. Either the 28-200 or 28-300 is quite capable in good light.

28-200 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=225940

28-300 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=233701

Both are good prices.

[DSM83]

Thanks for all the help

[DSM83]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TAMRON-ZOOM-LENS-28-300-MM-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ260045272858QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10 6844QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
How about this?

[liza]

Tamron 17-50 or Sigma 17-70. Those are two that are generally recommended to replace the kit lens. The Tamron, though shorter in range, has the edge given it's constant f/2.8 maximum aperture.

[DSM83]

How are these? I really want something i can shoot macro with too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamron-AF-28-75mm-f-2-8-XR-Di-Autofocus-Lens-for-Can_W0QQitemZ290044966734QQihZ019QQcategoryZ30066Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamron-28-200-XR-Aspherical-Macro-Super-Zoom-NO-RSRVE_W0QQitemZ300042010906QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3343 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[runninmann]

How are these? I really want something i can shoot macro with too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamron-AF-28-75mm-f-2-8-XR-Di-Autofocus-Lens-for-Can_W0QQitemZ290044966734QQihZ019QQcategoryZ30066Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamron-28-200-XR-Aspherical-Macro-Super-Zoom-NO-RSRVE_W0QQitemZ300042010906QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3343 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I own the Tamron 28-75 and it has proven to be a very good lens - sharp, great color, adequate focus speed. It does allow close focusing of 13", even at the long end and offers about a 1:4 magnification. So you can use it for close-up photography, but not true macro.

[runninmann]

Oh, by the way, the Tamron sells for $349 new, after $30 rebate, at B&H.

[DSM83]

thanks, where you from in MI?