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COKE CAN
18th of April 2005 (Mon), 09:17
I already have a 50mm f1.8. I'm a college student so funds are rather limited, and I'm also a beginner. Which lenses are a great buy for under $200? I was looking at a Sigma 28-135, what do you guys think? Or a 55-200?
cmM
18th of April 2005 (Mon), 09:54
Canon 28mm f/2.8
Canon 35mm f/2.0
COKE CAN
18th of April 2005 (Mon), 13:08
I will definetly consider the 28mm. Thanks ccM.
Adam Hicks
18th of April 2005 (Mon), 13:51
I'd pay someone to steal a 70-200L IS lens.

If not,, the 28mm is a nice choice.
COKE CAN
18th of April 2005 (Mon), 14:00
I'd pay someone to steal a 70-200L IS lens.

If not,, the 28mm is a nice choice.

What does this run?
Adam Hicks
18th of April 2005 (Mon), 14:10
Depends on the thief.
willg
18th of April 2005 (Mon), 17:30
go to your local shop and look for used lenses...i got a promaster 28-105mm (made by tamron) for $100...basically it replaced the 35-80 canon that i got with my film rebel...i dont think its the sharpest thing out there but the zoom range is nice and it takes pretty good pics for $100...here is a sample

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100% crop
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100% crop with a little unsharp mask filter