Which "inexpensive" lenses are you using?

[VincentJ]

I am the prince of a small country. I routinely shoot with my arsenal of huge whites including the 600/4 and 1200/5.6 (I have three, custom made for me, one in black, one in white and another in camouflage). They are all cheap. It's pocket change for me, and if I'm short, I threaten papa to spray his Rolls Royces with petrol and set fire to 'em

Hi,
I wanted to just poll the community on any "inexpensive lenses"
(
results out of.
i.e. such as the 50mm 1.8
i.e. the Tokina 24mm-200mm
etc.
I'm thinking about buying the Tokina, but wanted to know if anyone
else had any other luck with descent "inexpensive" lenses (mostly
third party).

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Andry Alamsyah]

definitely a keeper..
i use it a lot ... small and powerfull

Hi,
I wanted to just poll the community on any "inexpensive lenses"
(
results out of.
i.e. such as the 50mm 1.8
i.e. the Tokina 24mm-200mm
etc.
I'm thinking about buying the Tokina, but wanted to know if anyone
else had any other luck with descent "inexpensive" lenses (mostly
third party).

Thanks,
Dan

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[Anthony de Vries]

I am the prince of a small country. I routinely shoot with my
arsenal of huge whites including the 600/4 and 1200/5.6 (I have
three, custom made for me, one in black, one in white and another
in camouflage). They are all cheap. It's pocket change for me, and
if I'm short, I threaten papa to spray his Rolls Royces with petrol
and set fire to 'em

Now I understand why papa threw you out of the country, so that you have to live in the USA.

 

[mxz600]

Could possibly be the best optics for under 400.00. I bought it for indoor sports, unfortunately it is a little slow to focus. I could not afford the 1100.00 for the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM.

Hi,
I wanted to just poll the community on any "inexpensive lenses"
(
results out of.
i.e. such as the 50mm 1.8
i.e. the Tokina 24mm-200mm
etc.
I'm thinking about buying the Tokina, but wanted to know if anyone
else had any other luck with descent "inexpensive" lenses (mostly
third party).

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Sean Rose]

Is NONE a viable answer? It seems you are looking for a great glass at a great price. But it may be worthwhile to hear that many of us are not using anything on that end.

I am not saying that to be snooty like "I only use L glass" but to point out that many people do find the more expensive lenses are better and worth the money.

That said, I do use one - and only one - in this range, the Canon 50mm f/1.4. Which I rate 5 stars for the money it costs.

--
-Sean

Gallery: http://www.seanrose.com

 

[Ricardo Gomez]

I'm searching an online store that offert EF 50 1.8II and Sigma 70-300 APO for a really good price... Or maybe two stores that offers each product..
EF 50 1.8 II
Sigma 70-300 APO $

 

[Ricardo Gomez]

Ricardo Gomez wrote:
I'm searching an online store that offert EF 50 1.8II and Sigma
70-300 APO for a really good price... Or maybe two stores that
offers each product..
EF 50 1.8 II
Sigma 70-300 APO $

 

[YellowBullet]

No text.

 

[PhilGil]

Ricardo Gomez wrote:
I'm searching an online store that offert EF 50 1.8II and Sigma
70-300 APO for a really good price... Or maybe two stores that
offers each product..
EF 50 1.8 II
Sigma 70-300 APO $

Sigma 70-300:
http://deltainternational.com/store/Item_SGL70%2D300SC.htm

Canon 50mm:
http://www.17photo.com/product.asp?id=2514A002
(Dell had them for less than $70, but it will take weeks to get it)

For used, try ebay or fredmiranda.com

HTH

--
Phil
http://www.pbase.com/pgilston

 

[halfmac]

EF 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
EF 70-210mm F4 - $100 eBay.
EF 50mm F1.8 markI - $99 camera swap meet
Quantaray 500mm F8 mirror - $40 ebay
Woco 500mm F8 preset - $30 swap meet
plus attatchments
--
Alan
http://homepage.mac.com/halfmac/
Sony P51, F707, Canon DRebel

 

[Norbu]

The kit lense, canon 50mm 1.8, and tamron 28-200.

Hi,
I wanted to just poll the community on any "inexpensive lenses"
(
results out of.
i.e. such as the 50mm 1.8
i.e. the Tokina 24mm-200mm
etc.
I'm thinking about buying the Tokina, but wanted to know if anyone
else had any other luck with descent "inexpensive" lenses (mostly
third party).

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Unda Covalava]

What do you think of the Quantaray 500mm F8 mirror?