Anyone have lenses for sale?

[wikked]

Most likely going to be picking up an SLR (Canon - 350D most likely).

I could save some cash if someone has a stock lens/1gb/2gb stick for cheap?

:thumbsup

[Goat Roper]

B&H has some incredible deals of cf memory, start there.

As far a lenses go, try sticking away from ebay, deals on lenses there are tough to come by.

[jamest]

keh.com A good and trustworthy site to buy new and used photo gear. If you are trying to save a few bucks Mike Crivellos in Brookfield sells used stuff there as well but probably not as big of a selection as keh.com.

[wikked]

Yea I'm most likely going to buy from B&H.
Body only = $499
Body + lens = $589.
Body + lens + 2gb stick = $642.

But I was thinkin if anyone had a lens they don't use anymore, or a flash card they don't use, I could save a little.

If not, $642 is still a helluva deal. :)

I'll check out keh.com & Crivello's too, thanks!

[Cryptic]

I pretty much bought eveything I own through B&H

:) I love my 24-70mm f/2.8L and 70-200mm f/2.8L

NEVAH SELL :goof

[jbiscuit]

if you need a lens and want to save money like posted above: KEH. Hands down. They are stand up guys and very good prices. They over-exaggerate the flaws on a used lens so you won't be disappointed when you get it....I bought 3 lenses from them in the last year and a half

[wikked]

Well I'll just go with the full B&H kit then, pick up a circular polarizer somewhere, then I'll be set for a while until I learn all the l33t features & such.
Thanks! :thumbsup

[Goat Roper]

Well I'll just go with the full B&H kit then, pick up a circular polarizer somewhere, then I'll be set for a while until I learn all the l33t features & such.
Thanks! :thumbsup


I grabbed my polarizer from Arts for $29 I believe. Promaster brand.

[wikked]

That'll do.
What size lenses does the 350D use?
I've seen so many conflicting numbers, I don't know who to trust :)

[sacstoy02gt]

Any Canon EF or EF-S Lenses will fit. Remember, EF-S won't work with full sensor cameras (1D and the like). Not a problem if you don't plan on going pro and getting one. XT, XT, 20D etc have a smaller than full sensor; EF-S are made for this smaller sensor. Your camera has a 1.6x crop factor. So, compared to film, the 18-55mm kit lens really has a view equal to 29-88mm.

Can't go wrong with pretty much any Canon L series glass. The lenses Cryptic mentions are great.

I personally wouldn't bother with the kit (18-55) lens. I picked up a Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro instead of that when I got my XT. Incredible lens and priced well; $350. If you need any photo samples, I can get you some.

http://www.fredmiranda.com and http://www.photozone.de are great places to get some lens reviews.


edit; and B&H is hosing you with that price to get a 2GB CF card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211046

[wikked]

Oh yea forgot about Newegg :thumbsup

The $90 extra for the stock lens will do for now, unless there's a better one for everyday shooting around $100.

Not really looking to spend $350 on a lens just yet, by the time I learn how to use it enough to warrant a $350 lens, they'll be half the price :D

[sacstoy02gt]

For the price, stocker is hard to beat. It'll be great for getting used to the camera and learning.

Enjoy going to a dSLR, you'll love it!

[wikked]

Well I hate it already.
"The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting"

why not?
I can't hold it nearly as steady when it's right up against my face... ridiculous.

I suppose this is something that I'll get used to in the long run, but damn, I've used an LCD for taking pictures for nearly 10 years... not gonna be a smooth transition.

[sacstoy02gt]

Trust me, you'll love it once you're used to it. Use your left arm as a prop to hold under the lens. Will be steadier that way.

Here's a great first read on SLRs. Go through the whole thing.
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/p_1_001.html

[wikked]

Oh I've been reading alright... lots to take in. <adds that site to list>

Are all IS lenses in the $400+ range? I'd love one of those :D

Definitely getting a tripod tomorrow... any do's or don'ts on them?

[sacstoy02gt]

for a tripod - stable, stable, stable.

yeah, IS lenses aren't cheap, but they're only good on static subjects in low light. When it comes to moving objects(indoors or out) they're like any other lens.

Better off putting money towards fast glass(lower f number) than on IS; IMO.

[wikked]

Hm, in the IS booklet, it shows an action pic (panning) with & without an IS lens, of a kid swinging in broad daylight, they make it seem like it's only possible with the IS lens, they're trying to deceive me eh?

I <3 low light shooting though :)

eh, I'll throw it on my wish list anyway.

[sacstoy02gt]

yeah, it can help with panning, since it corrects any up/down shake.

A good tripod or monopod makes panning painless anyways. But when you don't have one handy....