What is most essential everyday lens (10D)

[pattonbd]

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with, because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

 

[Petteri Sulonen]

pattonbd wrote:
[snip]

Do a search on this forum: you'll turn up no end of stuff.

Speaking for myself only... the Canon 35/2.

[ http://www.seittipaja.fi/data/Pontification/b_Photography/da_Canon_35_mm_2/a_Canon_35_mm_f2.html ]

[ http://www.seittipaja.fi/data/Pontification/b_Photography/g_Fifty_versus_fifty/a_Fifty_versus_fifty.html ]

It's a somewhat unusual choice, though. I'm sure more people would vote for the 28-135IS or maybe the Sigma 15-35, though. It depends a lot on what kind of stuff you want to do.

Petteri
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[Grant Hill]

Bought a used 28 - 70L ($750) and love the quality of pictues it takes. If you can afford a "L" lense by all means get one. Simply the best you can get.

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

 

[Doug Walker]

I'd recommend the Canon 28-135 IS and the Canon 50mm F1.8 for indoors, low light. You can get both of these for around $500 total. You can build a lens collection from there but this will get you going with some decent glass for non-pro uses.

--
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Check my profile for equipment list.

 

[Mishkin]

Then you may want to consider this rig:

17-40 f/4L
50/1.8
70-200 f/4L

I think, it makes it under 1.5K.

This is very lightweight and versatile set.

If you want one lens, 28-135IS is the best IMHO among inexpensive ones.

Just remember one thing: lenses are investments. It's best to make right decisions from the day 1.

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

--
Mishkin

 

[pattonbd]

Thanks Petteri

pattonbd wrote:

[snip]

Do a search on this forum: you'll turn up no end of stuff.

Speaking for myself only... the Canon 35/2.

[

http://www.seittipaja.fi/data/Pontification/b_Photography/da_Canon_35_mm_2/a_Canon_35_mm_f2.html ]
[

http://www.seittipaja.fi/data/Pontification/b_Photography/g_Fifty_versus_fifty/a_Fifty_versus_fifty.html ]

It's a somewhat unusual choice, though. I'm sure more people would
vote for the 28-135IS or maybe the Sigma 15-35, though. It depends
a lot on what kind of stuff you want to do.

Petteri
--
Portfolio: [ http://www.seittipaja.fi/index/ ]
Photo lessons: [ http://www.seittipaja.fi/lessons/ ]

 

[Steven Noyes]

You might think about primes. They tend to be a bit sharper and cheaper but only hit one focal length.

The 28-135 IS lens is used be many and is a decent lens. It does not open up much (slow lens), but it is a good place to start.

Avoid the "L" lenses until you KNOW you need one. They are very expensive and a waste of money unless you need what they offer. However, they are great lenses both mechanically and optically.

The 50mm 1.8 is a nice lens. It is plastic but a good optical performer. It also very cheap and should exist n every budget kit.

Then think Sigma and Tokina (sp)... They have some nice lenses and cost about 30% less on average. Like Canon they have some lemons as well.

BTW: My everyday lens is an 85mm f1.8.

Steven

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[pattonbd]

Thanks Grant... I have been researching the "L" series and I think I will start with those because they seem to be the best investment for the long term

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

 

[pattonbd]

Thanks Doug!!!

I'd recommend the Canon 28-135 IS and the Canon 50mm F1.8 for
indoors, low light. You can get both of these for around $500
total. You can build a lens collection from there but this will get
you going with some decent glass for non-pro uses.

--
Doug Walker
Check my profile for equipment list.

 

[pattonbd]

Thanks !!!

17-40 f/4L
50/1.8
70-200 f/4L

I think, it makes it under 1.5K.

This is very lightweight and versatile set.

If you want one lens, 28-135IS is the best IMHO among inexpensive
ones.

Just remember one thing: lenses are investments. It's best to make
right decisions from the day 1.

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

--
Mishkin

 

[Mishkin]

(soon that is).

How slow are these older lenses focusing? I'd buy those if Canon upgraded them to USM and (???) rear element coating designed for digital sensors (it looks like Canon is moving in this direction with newly released lenses)

pattonbd wrote:

[snip]

Do a search on this forum: you'll turn up no end of stuff.

Speaking for myself only... the Canon 35/2.

[

http://www.seittipaja.fi/data/Pontification/b_Photography/da_Canon_35_mm_2/a_Canon_35_mm_f2.html ]
[

http://www.seittipaja.fi/data/Pontification/b_Photography/g_Fifty_versus_fifty/a_Fifty_versus_fifty.html ]

It's a somewhat unusual choice, though. I'm sure more people would
vote for the 28-135IS or maybe the Sigma 15-35, though. It depends
a lot on what kind of stuff you want to do.

Petteri
--
Portfolio: [ http://www.seittipaja.fi/index/ ]
Photo lessons: [ http://www.seittipaja.fi/lessons/ ]

--
Mishkin

 

[pattonbd]

Thanks Steven... I am a newbie and have already learned quite a bit in the last 5 minutes, lol

You might think about primes. They tend to be a bit sharper and
cheaper but only hit one focal length.

The 28-135 IS lens is used be many and is a decent lens. It does
not open up much (slow lens), but it is a good place to start.

Avoid the "L" lenses until you KNOW you need one. They are very
expensive and a waste of money unless you need what they offer.
However, they are great lenses both mechanically and optically.

The 50mm 1.8 is a nice lens. It is plastic but a good optical
performer. It also very cheap and should exist n every budget kit.

Then think Sigma and Tokina (sp)... They have some nice lenses and
cost about 30% less on average. Like Canon they have some lemons
as well.

BTW: My everyday lens is an 85mm f1.8.

Steven

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[vinke]

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

 

[pattonbd]

Didn't get anything on that message Mayday

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

 

[vinke]

on my last trip: http://www.pbase.com/vinke/hong_kong

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

 

[vinke]

right... 28-70 2.8 L (nt) means i recommend 28-70 2.8L and "no text".

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

Thanks in advance for helping a "newbie."

Regards,
Brian

 

[Adam-T]

the 28-135IS is the one, I have one as a walkabout for when I need IS like in historic buildings etc, a great practical lens with great range..

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[Pekka Saarinen]

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

If you want to make your 10D an advanced point and shoot, by all means get the 28-135IS like everyone surely suggests. But if you want to dig right away deeper into what SLR photography really is, choose

one from

35/2
50/1.8
50/1.4

and one from

100/2.8 macro
100/2
135/2 + 1.4 extender

Zooms are overrated. Use you feet to zoom.

--
Pekka
http://photography-on-the.net

 

[Imp-]

I agree mostly with Steven. See my comments below.

You might think about primes. They tend to be a bit sharper and
cheaper but only hit one focal length.

True, primes are generally sharper than zooms, although it may not be that visible in prints. Since you're just starting out, I'd recommend a zoom because it's more flexible. After a while, you'll develop a sense of which range you shoot most. Then you can purchase prime lenses (if you do decide to get one). But for me, I cannot live without the flexibility of a zoom lens. YMMV though

The 28-135 IS lens is used be many and is a decent lens. It does
not open up much (slow lens), but it is a good place to start.

Yup. However I'd choose the 24-85 over the 28-135 due to its wider end. Because of 10D's 1.6x crop factor, the extra 4mm on the wide end is just far more valuable for me than the longer reach.

Avoid the "L" lenses until you KNOW you need one. They are very
expensive and a waste of money unless you need what they offer.
However, they are great lenses both mechanically and optically.

Very very very true. Do not get 'poisoned' when people say that you should only buy an L lens. There are many consumer grade lenses out there that are more than adequate for most people. Although L lenses are superior, that does not mean that other lenses are not good. The 24-85, 28-105 or 28-135 are very capable lenses for the money. Each has its advantages (and disadvantages) against the L.

The 50mm 1.8 is a nice lens. It is plastic but a good optical
performer. It also very cheap and should exist n every budget kit.

I have this too. It's especially good for low light situations, portraits and still life.

Then think Sigma and Tokina (sp)... They have some nice lenses and
cost about 30% less on average. Like Canon they have some lemons
as well.

There are very good Sigma lenses out there (I'm not very familiar with Tokina) for a fraction of the cost of Canons. So do you research first

Lastly, my recommendation for you would be:
24-85/3.5-4.5
50/1.8 II

Good luck! Starting out in DSLR is very exciting!

BTW: My everyday lens is an 85mm f1.8.

Steven

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[pattonbd]

Point well taken, I rarely if ever even use my zoom on my consumer model Sony DCS-85, thanks for the Lens list. I will save my $$$. Any fav wide angle Pekka?

Hey all

I am very new to photography and I am about to move up from my
consumer digital (Sony DCS-85) that I took some great pictures with
and go with a digital SLR of which I have narrowed down with all my
vast knowledge, lol ... to the Canon 10D

I need to know what the most essential lens is to start out with,
because I am on a limited budget and this is simply a hobie. I
love to take allot of outdoor photos of nature and I live in
Charleston, SC and make it up to Asheville for photos, etc. I also
like to take photos of friends and family and I am simply to new to
photography to make a solid buying decision on a $500-$1500 lens.

If you want to make your 10D an advanced point and shoot, by all
means get the 28-135IS like everyone surely suggests. But if you
want to dig right away deeper into what SLR photography really is,
choose

one from

35/2
50/1.8
50/1.4

and one from

100/2.8 macro
100/2
135/2 + 1.4 extender

Zooms are overrated. Use you feet to zoom.

--
Pekka
http://photography-on-the.net