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photo_luver
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 18:37
What are the must have BEGINNER lenses for a 350D?

Thanks in Advance...

PL ;)
Jackal
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 19:09
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56752 ;)
photo_luver
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 19:36
Thanks Alot Jackal!
photo_luver
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 21:22
Okay i see but what about Macro? it doesnt seem to cover the macro lenses.... i have alot of aquariums so i would like to take pics of them with flashes... also want the landscape and nature photography...

What would you recomend for a beginner?

Thanks....
Persian-Rice
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 21:23
you would like a nifty fifty + tubes......
DocFrankenstein
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 21:29
The one that comes with the camera... 18-55
photo_luver
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 22:05
Thats the only lense you guys reccomend? Any others i may like?

thanks..
photo_luver
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 22:08
Also a good canadian supplier? are there any? lol
lostdoggy
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 22:32
Do you have deep pockets???
photo_luver
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 22:34
NO lol i would say average...

I just want different opinions and what do you think would be good for that kinda photography?
DocFrankenstein
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 23:43
NO lol i would say average...

I just want different opinions and what do you think would be good for that kinda photography?

Average can be different... If you drop say... 4-7 grand then you'll have a best quality system for a "lifetime" whatever that is. :rolleyes: And the lenses will stay with you and they'll hold their value.

Or you can do consumer zooms, learn, discover their limitations... Upgrade... lose some money in the process... Know the difference between good/bad and why.

Whatever way you go, you'll make some mistakes or wanted you bought something else.

Usually there are different lens for every job, with different prices for different requirements.

If you tell us what you want to shoot and what subjects you're most interested in, then we'll give you a few options.

As a beginner, you probably want to shoot "everything" which is totally normal. So a cheap consumer zoom may be good for you, while you use it you'll discover if you like photography or not. Get a 50/1.8 and it'll give you a feel as to what quality glass is like optically...

then you'll discover the limitations of what you have and will buy accordingly.

Good luck
CyberDyneSystems
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 23:56
Macro,.

We don't have a -=TOP 10=- Macro section yet.. hmmm....

On the other hand all the macros are so good...
Pick any of these;
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 105mm Macro
Sigma 150mm Macor
Tamron 90mm Macro..

all superb.
CyberDyneSystems
29th of May 2005 (Sun), 23:57
Average can be different... If you drop say... 4-7 grand then you'll have a best quality system for a "lifetime" whatever that is. :rolleyes:

4 grand? that won't even buy my bird lens ;)
DocFrankenstein
30th of May 2005 (Mon), 00:16
4 grand? that won't even buy my bird lens ;)
I knew someone would mention the big white bird lens! :lol:

BTW: What do you have now? 500/4 or 600/4

BTT: Here's a link to check out
http://www.photographers.co.uk/html/camera-lens.cfm
CyberDyneSystems
30th of May 2005 (Mon), 00:47
I knew someone would mention the big white bird lens! :lol:

BTW: What do you have now? 500/4 or 600/4

BTT: Here's a link to check out
http://www.photographers.co.uk/html/camera-lens.cfm

Oh yeah,. I got the 500mm f/4L IS,.. very happy! :mrgreen: