[brotherlen]

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Originally Posted by 1967cutlass /img/forum/go_quote.gif What's the best all around lens for an XTI for ~200? The kit lens is just bad, I was looking at the tamrom 18-200 but some of the reviews make it sound questionable. I was thinking about getting the 1.8/50 again but the range limits the usefulness and I don't really like changing lenses.

I would try finding the canon 28-135 IS used, that could be had close to the 200 dollar mark. Very good lens if in decently favorable conditions. (mine got dust in the inner elements from Afghanistan) I would highly recommend that, and the higher end Sigma lenses are really good for the buck, cheaper than Canon, and Nikon, plus they come with a real padded case most of the time. I've had good experience with those.

I've heard good things about the newer kit lenes the EF-S with IS I heard was good. I'm sure you can find somebody offloading one for cheap. It may take some time though.

 

[brotherlen]

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Originally Posted by roastpuff /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know the feeling. I have a lot of friends who are camera-shy. VERY camera-shy. It's difficult taking pictures of them. On another note, the fluctuations in the world market is making it very hard for me to firm up my plans to get a 70-200 f2.8L IS. *sigh*

I may have one of those for sale in a month or two, it sits in my camera bag most of the time. If it doesn't start getting used, I may be looking to sell/trade. Should I keep you in mind?

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It really does help when you have access to that type of subject material. :sigh:

Don't worry man, your cat is better looking.

BTW this 50 1.4 looks to be front focusing a bit. That is unless the camera is not really looking at her face. LOL. You should run some more focusing tests on her. We approve this test.

 

[philodox]

Cute girl, but too much eye makeup.

When I first read Towert7's comment, only the cat picture had loaded.

 

[archosman]

The girl looks a wee soft. Or is it just the jpeg?

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by philodox /img/forum/go_quote.gif When I first read Towert7's comment, only the cat picture had loaded.

^_^

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by archosman /img/forum/go_quote.gif The girl looks a wee soft. Or is it just the jpeg?

Could just be the lens. That's how I remember mine. :/

 

[laxx]

That's how I remember mine too.

 

[raymondlin]

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Originally Posted by philodox /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cute girl, but too much eye makeup.

LOL, she isn't a model and it wasn't a shoot so i can't dictate on her make up

I know it might look like its front focusing, but at 1.4 the DOF is so shallow that by just missing the eyes will means it'll look soft. I believe i have a sharp copy with some home made test done on tripods.

 

[dima1109]

Just got a 1000D, and right away I have a question. Is it possible to get a decent zoom lens for a 1000D w/max FD of 200-250mm for under $200? IS and autofocus not crucial.

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by dima1109 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just got a 1000D, and right away I have a question. Is it possible to get a decent zoom lens for a 1000D w/max FD of 200-250mm for under $200? IS and autofocus not crucial.

Under $200... probably not as a new item? The closest I can find is this: Tamron | 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Asph. (IF) | AF014C700 for $249.

However, used I'm sure you can. Keep an eye out on craigslist, Canon Photography-On-The-Net and Fred Miranda.

You could probably bargain this guy down to $200 for his Tamron 18-200: FOR SALE: Canon 20D, Tamron 18-200, Canon 10-22 - Canon Digital Photography Forums but would probably be more worth it to grab the new one from BH for the warranty and stuff, what with it just being $50 more.

EDIT: Btw, talking about a superzoom (18-200 ish) or a more normal telephoto zoom (55-200-250)?

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by brotherlen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I may have one of those for sale in a month or two, it sits in my camera bag most of the time. If it doesn't start getting used, I may be looking to sell/trade. Should I keep you in mind?

Yes please.

 

[dima1109]

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Originally Posted by roastpuff /img/forum/go_quote.gif Btw, talking about a superzoom (18-200 ish) or a more normal telephoto zoom (55-200-250)?

I'm talking more about a telephoto, so 55-200ish would be great. I can get the 18-55 range out of the kit lens (I know, it's a kit lens, but I'm just an amateur). Plus 18-200s are more expensive than 55-200s.

 

[roastpuff]

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Originally Posted by dima1109 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm talking more about a telephoto, so 55-200ish would be great. I can get the 18-55 range out of the kit lens (I know, it's a kit lens, but I'm just an amateur). Plus 18-200s are more expensive than 55-200s.

Well in that case your options expand greatly!

Tamron | 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di-II LD Lens for Can | AF015C700

Sigma | 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Lens for Digital EOS | 684101 | B&H

There is a Canon one there, but it's out of stock. Now, for a better lens for a little more...

Canon | EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens | 2044B002AA This is a good telephoto lens for the price, and you will really appreciate having IS for the longer focal lengths.

 

[dima1109]

Ah, the 55-250 Canon lens is extremely tempting. Would the image quality be significantly better compared to the Sigma/Tamron?