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Beccaboo
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:07
I just got a new 430ex speedlite flash but I was wondering should I keep it or sell it and get a new lens? and if so what is a good wide angle? macro?
kbreit
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:10
It all depends. If you're looking to shoot a lot of outdoors, the flash probably wouldn't be as helpful.

What lens do you have right now?
Beccaboo
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:11
I have a kit and a 50mm f1.8 II
kbreit
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:11
What type of shooting do you do?
Beccaboo
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:17
well, I am trying to get into wedding and portrait photography but I also shoot alot outdoors. I am really new at this and don't know what would be best for me right now.
kbreit
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:21
I would stick with the flash. Your 50mm will be fine for portrait photography to get a start. The flash will give you some nice opportunities indoors. If you wanted a good new lens, you'd quite possibly be paying more than the 430EX.

Shoot around and figure out where a gap is in your lenses. If you need more reach, look into that at a later time. In the meantime, between the lenses and the flash, you have a decent start.
Beccaboo
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:37
awesome! thanks!
StealthLude
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 20:43
You got to have a flash... flash is super important IMO.

I have 5 flash units.. and use every one of them.

But your lens can really use a nice upgrade too. The 50mm 1.8 is good for the money, but its crap compared to other lenses out there. Ive owned the 1.8, and never really used mainly due to its lack of accurate focusing. Its just not consistant.
kbreit
16th of March 2007 (Fri), 21:54
You got to have a flash... flash is super important IMO.

I have 5 flash units.. and use every one of them.

But your lens can really use a nice upgrade too. The 50mm 1.8 is good for the money, but its crap compared to other lenses out there. Ive owned the 1.8, and never really used mainly due to its lack of accurate focusing. Its just not consistant.


For the record, I agree with everything that was said. However, since you have the flash, there's no sense in returning/selling it to buy a lens to buy flashes again in the future. Work hard, save money, and you'll have new equpiment soon enough.