My friend broke her XS kit lens and needs a relatively cheap replacement, $100 or so. Any suggestions?
DanC Senior Member  783 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: San Jose More info | Feb 23, 2010 16:35 | #1 My friend broke her XS kit lens and needs a relatively cheap replacement, $100 or so. Any suggestions? 5D2 || Σ 50 1.4 || 24-105L || 430EX ||
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xarqi Cream of the Crop  10,435 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Aotearoa/New Zealand More info | Feb 23, 2010 16:45 | #2 EFS 18-55 IS.
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Feb 23, 2010 16:47 | #3 xarqi wrote in post #9668002  EFS 18-55 IS. Yes, while that is one option, I was looking for alternatives. 5D2 || Σ 50 1.4 || 24-105L || 430EX ||
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DreDaze happy with myself for not saying anything stupid  More info | Feb 23, 2010 16:50 | #4 xarqi wrote in post #9668002 EFS 18-55 IS. ^^this sbddude wrote in post #9668019 Yes, while that is one option, I was looking for alternatives. at that budget i don't think there are any other options...and if there are the 18-55mmIS is the best... Andre or Dre
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xarqi Cream of the Crop 10,435 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Aotearoa/New Zealand More info | Feb 23, 2010 16:52 | #5 sbddude wrote in post #9668019 Yes, while that is one option, I was looking for alternatives. The alternatives are to spend a lot more or get a crappy lens. Take your pick.
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Feb 23, 2010 16:52 | #6 what about older 28-xx lenses or third party like the sigma 18-50 3.5-5.6? 5D2 || Σ 50 1.4 || 24-105L || 430EX ||
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mrbigisbudgood Member  101 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Kinston, NC More info | Feb 23, 2010 17:15 | #7 Nifty Fifty!!!!! 50D - BG-E2N | XTi |Wigma | 50 f1.4 | 28-135IS | Bugma | 430EXII | Tripods, Bags, Cards, Motivation
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nureality Goldmember 3,611 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2008 More info | Feb 23, 2010 17:17 | #8 Unfortunately, at that price range there isn't anything that offers 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 and IS. And if its her only lens, a nifty fifty will feel limiting for lack of focal range. Alan "NuReality" Fronshtein
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xarqi Cream of the Crop 10,435 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Aotearoa/New Zealand More info | Feb 23, 2010 17:20 | #9 sbddude wrote in post #9668049 what about older 28-xx lenses or third party like the sigma 18-50 3.5-5.6? I recommend the EF-S 18-55 IS.
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TheBurningCrown Goldmember  4,882 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2008 More info | Feb 23, 2010 17:49 | #10 xarqi wrote in post #9668219 I recommend the EF-S 18-55 IS. Alternately, if you are okay with a longer prime the 50mm f/1.8 is a great lens on a budget. Or if you want to spend less you could get an EF-S 18-55 (Non-IS). -Dave
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chomish Goldmember  1,917 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | Feb 23, 2010 17:59 | #11 How about the 17-40L
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Feb 23, 2010 18:01 | #12 Seriously? 5D2 || Σ 50 1.4 || 24-105L || 430EX ||
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xarqi Cream of the Crop 10,435 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Aotearoa/New Zealand More info | Feb 23, 2010 19:17 | #13 TheBurningCrown wrote in post #9668422 Or if you want to spend less you could get an EF-S 18-55 (Non-IS). That is one of the crappy alternatives, sure.
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TheBurningCrown Goldmember 4,882 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2008 More info | Feb 23, 2010 20:10 | #14 xarqi wrote in post #9669020 That is one of the crappy alternatives, sure. What, the nifty fifty isn't a good lens? -Dave
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chomish Goldmember 1,917 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | Feb 23, 2010 20:13 | #15 sbddude wrote in post #9668506 Seriously? Oops sorry. Just checked the price on the lens your replacing.
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