What should be my next lens?
Oct 7, 2011 20:10:14 #
Thanks Johnnie, you certainly appear to have all the bases covered.
Oct 8, 2011 00:09:36 #
JimH wrote:
...you can't go wrong with the Canon 10-22 UWA. It's as close to an L lens for the 1.6X bodies as you're going to get, has excellent optics, and, once you learn how to use it, is a very good landscape lens.
I would certainly second Jim's choice of next lens, I have it. it is a favorite and fun lens for me. You can really get close up with it!
Mostly, I would say you need to go out and see whether you need to be closer or farther away from the subjects you want to shoot.
Or to you want to be really close and have a flower or insect fill your screen?
This will tell you which lens direction you want to go to...
FYI... This disease does not seem to stop. "Need-New-Lens-Ittus" seems to stay with you once you have contracted the photography addiction...
Have fun!
Oct 8, 2011 00:29:50 #
I borrowed a Ultra wide lens from a friend and it was great. I do like to take close ups, but then I generally like to shoot whatever I can, whenever I can.
Oct 8, 2011 01:16:53 #
the 10-22 would open up some new opportunities for you. your 18mm on a 50D is the equivalent FOV of a 28mm lens - a wide-angle, yes, but not THAT wide. the 10-22 would be equivalent to a 16-35, and would give you a significantly wider view. since you don't mention any particular passion for wildlife photography, your 18-200 is probably enough at least for now... it's the FOV equivalent of a 320mm lens at the long end, and back in the film days, anything over 300mm was considered a VERY long lens indeed. you might be better served at this point to get the 10-22 (or the Sigma 12-24) for landscape work, and hold off on the longer zooms until you have the cash and the desire or need to own one.
Oct 8, 2011 12:58:06 #
SQUIRL033 wrote:
the 10-22 would open up some new opportunities for... (show quote)
Thanks Rocky, That really narrows it down as I do like landscapes and also doing "up close work".
Oct 10, 2011 22:47:53 #
I have found that old lenses work GREAT for my budget. Sure i would love to have a brand new 50mm f1.4, but that costs almost a grand. I was able to pick up a used 50mm f1.4 for around 80 bucks on ebay. It is a nikkor but im sure you could find a comparable lens for a canon. this lens from the 1970's is EXCELLENT. It feels better than my brand new 35mm f1.8 (solid metal build) and it absolutely takes better pictures. If you want to do night time stuff you really should look into a couple of prime lenses with a max aperture of 1.8 or lower ie. 1.4, 1.2.... These older lenses may require you to shoot in manual mode on newer digital cameras but that just forces you to learn the best way to use your equipment instead of trusting the camera to do it for you. ;) just my 2 cents... PS. im new here so hi everybody.
Oct 10, 2011 22:56:59 #
I agree with using a 50 or 35 prime. It really increases
your photo experience and know-how. (Zooms make framing
easy) The Canon 50D is a nice machineĀ got one myself.
your photo experience and know-how. (Zooms make framing
easy) The Canon 50D is a nice machineĀ got one myself.
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