Canon XTi....What lense to buy? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Dleo · 10-24-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Etnies

I've ordered from Beach, they're good to go. B&H is pretty much the best around, but nothing wrong with Beach, either.

Given price constraints you mentioned, check out the EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II lens.

they seem to be cheaper then B & H, also i would save on taxes if i do order online, since i am not in a hurry to pick one up.

i will def look into that lense as well, thanks.

wrestleSBA · 10-24-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dleo

really? i was not aware of the scam's they try to pull.

i appreciate you taking time out of your day typing all that.

after reading your comment's, i will not be buying from that place.

thanks for the heads up!

Not a problem. Just want to save anyone else from going through the headache I went though

.

I really should start a separate thread or something so more people see it. for what it is worth I neded up grabbing the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens for my Canon to start out and have been quite happy so far.

Oh I ended up picking upthe 40D ifmainly for no other reason than the fact that the Rebels felt to small in my big hands. I am pretty sure I would have cramped from using one for any extended period of time.

Dleo · 10-24-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wrestleSBA

Not a problem. Just want to save anyone else from going through the headache I went though

.

I really should start a separate thread or something so more people see it. for what it is worth I neded up grabbing the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens for my Canon to start out and have been quite happy so far.

Oh I ended up picking upthe 40D ifmainly for no other reason than the fact that the Rebels felt to small in my big hands. I am pretty sure I would have cramped from using one for any extended period of time.

what are you taking pictures of? is it more landscape?

KL2DC · 10-24-2007, 02:48 PM

Which is the better sub $500 all rounder lens then?

Bimmer335i07 · 10-24-2007, 05:03 PM

Demetri, I picked up my Nikon D80 from Costco because of their warranty. And I bought my lenses from B&H. I searched a lot of places and B&H has very competitive prices. You should definitely check them out!

Dleo · 10-24-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

Demetri, I picked up my Nikon D80 from Costco because of their warranty. And I bought my lenses from B&H. I searched a lot of places and B&H has very competitive prices. You should definitely check them out!

thanks scott, def going to stop by B&H sometime this week.

did you buy the nikon with a lense or just the body?

remmib · 10-24-2007, 05:40 PM

Dleo, the EF 28-105mm is not a suitable lens for the XTi or any other Canon DSLR with a 1.6 crop. The crop makes the 28-105mm lens into a 44-168mm lens (28x1.6 and 105x1.6). So you basicly dont have any wideangle with that lens.
These lenses will get you much better wideangle:
EF-S 18-55, EF-S 17-85 IS, EF-S 17-55 IS or EF 17-40 L.

Etnies · 10-24-2007, 07:12 PM

^ The 17-85 would be in his price range I think. The other two aren't (besides kit lens).

asdflkijd · 11-07-2007, 03:47 AM

rofl.. I was about to purchase my xti from this site, again body only but I found a review site from the xti forum a guy recommended and everyone that bought it from the site got ripped off, never got the camera.. i just got mine at best buy with price match from www.adorama.com for $700

DamnitDavid · 11-10-2007, 02:00 AM

18-200mm lens ftw.

Excellence · 12-02-2007, 07:48 PM

17-55 IS FTW.
Forget the 18-200!

mds82 · 12-03-2007, 12:37 PM

I am going to get the Sigma 18-200 with Optical Stabilizer. Its wide enough and gives plenty of zoom.

Hawkeye · 12-03-2007, 02:17 PM

I use a 17-105mm for most shooting. I have a Canon lens with USM and it works pretty well (and it is cheap in comparison!)

You want more than the 17-55 for sure!

Neurorad · 12-22-2007, 07:05 PM

Anyone using the 70-300 telephoto-zoom?

Looking for a lens for my wife.

Edit - she currently has the 18-55.

remmib · 12-23-2007, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Neurorad

Anyone using the 70-300 telephoto-zoom?

Looking for a lens for my wife.

Edit - she currently has the 18-55.

You mean for Canon? If so, I'd check out the new EF-S 55-250mm IS

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07...5and55-250.asp

OC 335i · 12-23-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Dleo, the EF 28-105mm is not a suitable lens for the XTi or any other Canon DSLR with a 1.6 crop. The crop makes the 28-105mm lens into a 44-168mm lens (28x1.6 and 105x1.6). So you basicly dont have any wideangle with that lens.
These lenses will get you much better wideangle:
EF-S 18-55, EF-S 17-85 IS, EF-S 17-55 IS or EF 17-40 L.

I agree completely.

For the Telezoom question, I'd get the 70-200mm 2.8 IS.

Low fstop, fast lens, + IS. If you need more range go buy a Kenko 1.4 teleconverter.

remmib · 12-24-2007, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I agree completely.

For the Telezoom question, I'd get the 70-200mm 2.8 IS.

Low fstop, fast lens, + IS. If you need more range go buy a Kenko 1.4 teleconverter.

I just got the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS

AoshichanX · 12-24-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dleo

i guess, back to good ol costco

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...lang=en-US&s=1

do you guys think this lense should be sufficant in what i am looking to do?
(photo's of family and friends, few landscape)

Man... just 3 weeks ago I went through the same process as you. My dad was hardcore Nikon and kept whispering "Nikon" in my ear. So I bought the Nikon D40x package from Costco.

I immediately posted on here. All my buds had Canon. Oops. I returned it the next day.

So I bought the XTi from Costco. I then realized the 70-300 zoom lens and kit lens are pretty crap--all the reviews and my buds on this forum said so. Returned it the next day.

I bought the body only for $529 + free lowepro strap + free shipping from Amazon. Then I bought the $69.99 50mm 1.8 lens from BH and the 17-85 IS lens from US1Camera.

Then dang, I was all happy with my camera and then boom, Navit (on this forum) sells a brand new XTi for UNBELIEVABLY cheap -- WITH KIT LENS.

So damn, I returned the Amazon XTi and bought 2 of them from Navit

Everyone recommends the 28-135 IS lens for beginners. I went with the 17-85--it has so-so reviews cause they say it is $600 and definitely not worth the price.

However, since the 17-85 is now $409 and the 28-135 is only $15 or so cheaper...it made sense to go for the 17-85.

Ok I'm done!

OC 335i · 12-24-2007, 12:46 PM

I would've considered the 17-85 if its f-stop was lower. Nice range though.

neuzpeed · 02-01-2008, 03:31 AM

what about the package deals on ebay? any of you guys taken a look at those?

OC 335i · 02-01-2008, 03:37 AM

Lens are something I would hesitate to buy on ebay.

mds82 · 02-01-2008, 09:13 AM

for Christmas i got a Sigma 18-200 OS lens. i think its very nice and has stabilization. Its a bit heavy but good for all around use

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