Green Horn Prime Lens

jbullock · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Hey everyone,

First time poster. I'm thinking of getting a used Canon 10D (I'm aspiring to be an amatuer photographer). I'm wondering what would be a good prime lens with the crop factor. I'm thinking of the Canon EF 35mm f/2 USM because it's a good fixed lens and would be about normal for 10D. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Joash

Kennymc · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbullock

Hey everyone,

First time poster. I'm thinking of getting a used Canon 10D (I'm aspiring to be an amatuer photographer). I'm wondering what would be a good prime lens with the crop factor. I'm thinking of the Canon EF 35mm f/2 USM because it's a good fixed lens and would be about normal for 10D. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Joash

Depending on what you like to shoot the 35 f/2 is a good lens and gives a reaonably good angle of view on a 1.6 crop factor body... Other lenses to look at would be the 50mm f/1.4 if you are shooting in low light or the 20mm f/2.8 if you need a slightly wider lens...

pfogle · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

I don't have one, but I believe the Sigma 30/1.4 gets good reviews.

Other alternatives could be the 28/1.8 (very nice!) or the Sigma 50/2.8 macro (also very nice

)

Andy_T · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Joash,

welcome to the forum

The Canon 35/2 is certainly a very good lens at a good price.
There is also the 50/1.8 that is also a very good lens at a great price (75$ only) because of large production batches and simplifications in production (e.g. plastic lens mount).

I guess any of those would make a great beginners' lens, with the more expensive 35/2 being the more versatile focal length, and the 50/1.8 being a very nice focal length for portraits. If you decide to upgrade any of those lenses later, you most likely won't lose much money on it.

Of course, a zoom lens might be more versatile, but won't give the same image quality (unless it is a very expensive zoom lens

).

Best regards,
Andy

jbullock · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Thanks everyone for you advice,

Once I get a little more experience with my first lens, I plan on getting the 50mm f/1.4. It seems you can get this from ebay for around $200-$300. A steal for that fast of a lens with the MTF ratings it's getting I feel.

If I may pick all of your brains one more time. What is the consensus on the best landscape lens, and then best Macro lens. I'm sure it's not as easy as that, but I need to learn somehow right?

Thanks again,

Joash

Thordic · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

One thing you'll quickly learn here is there is never a consensus on ANYTHING

hef · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Another vote for the 50mm 1.4.. I love that lens.

Obitron64 · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

I vote for the sigma 1.4

jbullock · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thordic

One thing you'll quickly learn here is there is never a consensus on ANYTHING

Ha ha... I should've known that. Any help would be welcome. It appears that the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro is getting very good reviews on this forum for Macro shots. Anyone have an MTF chart on this lens?

Thanks

Joash

lost · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

The canon 100m macro is well liked by many. The sigma 150 macro also gets good reviews.

Unfortunately for landscape the crop factor hurts you. The 17-40L is a good lens but is only 27mm on the short end with the crop. That may be wide enough for you. Because you have/getting the 10d you cant use EF-S lenses. The Sigma 10-20 is an good lens that works on the 10d. Which would give you 16-32mm range.

I have the 50 1.8 and find it too long for general use but great for portrait work. I would prefer a 30mm (Sigma 30 1.4 is on my wishlist) for general use.

lost · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbullock

Ha ha... I should've known that. Any help would be welcome. It appears that the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro is getting very good reviews on this forum for Macro shots. Anyone have an MTF chart on this lens?

Thanks

Joash

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jbullock · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Thanks Lost.

Looks like I've found the macro lens I was looking for.

lost · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Enjoy, I have about 3 lenses I want before a Macro but I will get one eventually.

BTW, the lenses on my list are 10-22 Canon, 30 1.4 Sigma, and upgrade to 70-200 IS then the Macro.

jjonsalt · 4th of May 2006 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbullock

Hey everyone,

First time poster. I'm thinking of getting a used Canon 10D (I'm aspiring to be an amatuer photographer). I'm wondering what would be a good prime lens with the crop factor. I'm thinking of the Canon EF 35mm f/2 USM because it's a good fixed lens and would be about normal for 10D. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Joash

I think that's a very good choice.

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#1
jbullock Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 IMAGE EDITING OK	Green Horn Prime Lens Hey everyone, First time poster. I'm thinking of getting a used Canon 10D (I'm aspiring to be an amatuer photographer). I'm wondering what would be a good prime lens with the crop factor. I'm thinking of the Canon EF 35mm f/2 USM because it's a good fixed lens and would be about normal for 10D. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you, Joash

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#3
pfogle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 536	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens I don't have one, but I believe the Sigma 30/1.4 gets good reviews. Other alternatives could be the 28/1.8 (very nice!) or the Sigma 50/2.8 macro (also very nice ) __________________ ___________________________________________ Phil Fogle 5D; 17-40/4L, 24/3.5L TSE, 28-70/2.8L, 50/1.4, Sigma 50/2.8 macro, 85/1.8, 135/2L.

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#4
Andy_T Compensating for his small ... sensor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stuttgart/Cologne, Germany Posts: 9,806 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens Joash, welcome to the forum The Canon 35/2 is certainly a very good lens at a good price. There is also the 50/1.8 that is also a very good lens at a great price (75$ only) because of large production batches and simplifications in production (e.g. plastic lens mount). I guess any of those would make a great beginners' lens, with the more expensive 35/2 being the more versatile focal length, and the 50/1.8 being a very nice focal length for portraits. If you decide to upgrade any of those lenses later, you most likely won't lose much money on it. Of course, a zoom lens might be more versatile, but won't give the same image quality (unless it is a very expensive zoom lens ). Best regards, Andy __________________ some cameras, some lenses, and still a lot of things to learn... (so post processing examples on my images are welcome ) If you like the forum, vote for it where it really counts! CLICK here for the EOS FAQ CLICK here for the Post Processing FAQ CLICK here to understand a bit more about BOKEH

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#5
jbullock Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens Thanks everyone for you advice, Once I get a little more experience with my first lens, I plan on getting the 50mm f/1.4. It seems you can get this from ebay for around $200-$300. A steal for that fast of a lens with the MTF ratings it's getting I feel. If I may pick all of your brains one more time. What is the consensus on the best landscape lens, and then best Macro lens. I'm sure it's not as easy as that, but I need to learn somehow right? Thanks again, Joash

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Thordic Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cedar Grove, NJ Posts: 323 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens One thing you'll quickly learn here is there is never a consensus on ANYTHING __________________ 20D w/ Battery Grip + 300D w/ Battery Grip + Sigma EF-500 DG Super + Sigma 30mm 1.4 + Canon 50mm 1.8 + Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 + Tamron 75-300mm + Sigma 10-20mm + Canon 70-200 2.8L + Sigma 50-500mm DG + Manfrotto 679B Monopod + Manfrotto 3011BN Tripod + Manfrotto 484RC2 ballhead + Dynatran ATH918S Pistolgrip Ballhead All jammed into a Rolling CompuTrekker AW and Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#7
hef Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,169	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens Another vote for the 50mm 1.4.. I love that lens. __________________ Nikon D3, Leica M8,Leica D-Lux 4 *Complete GEAR LIST* http://www.photosbyhowie.com

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#8
Obitron64 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 343	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens I vote for the sigma 1.4 __________________ Canon 350 Rebel XT Canon 580ex Speedlight DynaTran AT 877W Professional Tripod Sto-Fen Omni Bounce SanDisk Extreme III 2GB WhiBal Pocket Certified Gray Card White Balance Reference Expo Disc Classic White Balance Reference Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Reverse Zoom Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS L Killer Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Football Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Door Stop Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM Lights Out Canon 50mm 1.8/f II Ye Ol Hockeypuck Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO L Envy

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#10
lost Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 990 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens The canon 100m macro is well liked by many. The sigma 150 macro also gets good reviews. Unfortunately for landscape the crop factor hurts you. The 17-40L is a good lens but is only 27mm on the short end with the crop. That may be wide enough for you. Because you have/getting the 10d you cant use EF-S lenses. The Sigma 10-20 is an good lens that works on the 10d. Which would give you 16-32mm range. I have the 50 1.8 and find it too long for general use but great for portrait work. I would prefer a 30mm (Sigma 30 1.4 is on my wishlist) for general use. __________________ Canon 30D - BG-E2 Canon EF 100-400L Sigma EF 24-70 2.8 EX DG Macro Canon EF 50mm 1.8 580 EX 2x 2GB Lexar 80x Cheapo Mono and Tripod. "Its all fun and games till the rent check bounces." Lost

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#12
jbullock Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens Thanks Lost. Looks like I've found the macro lens I was looking for.

4th of May 2006 (Thu)	#13
lost Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 990 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Green Horn Prime Lens Enjoy, I have about 3 lenses I want before a Macro but I will get one eventually. BTW, the lenses on my list are 10-22 Canon, 30 1.4 Sigma, and upgrade to 70-200 IS then the Macro. __________________ Canon 30D - BG-E2 Canon EF 100-400L Sigma EF 24-70 2.8 EX DG Macro Canon EF 50mm 1.8 580 EX 2x 2GB Lexar 80x Cheapo Mono and Tripod. "Its all fun and games till the rent check bounces." Lost

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