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Photo Forum / Film Photography / 35 mm / September 2007Beginner Lens for EOS 30.
Hi Folks, I am selling my Nikon FM2n + 28,50,135,300mm lenses and getting a Canon EOS 30 as I would like a 35mm camera with auto-focus in addition to manual focus. I have opted to move to the Canon rather than getting something like a Nikon F80 as I am also getting a digital camera in the next month or so, and after reading lots reviews of digital cameras I decided to go for the 400D, so I wanted to get a new film body that will allow me to swap lenses between the two (I know the EF-S kit lens won't work on the 35mm). I have picked up a good EOS 30 body with a grip, but am now looking for a lens. I was originally going to get a Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens, but after looking at some reviews it turns out its not a very good lens. I don't have much money left after getting the body (and saving for the 400D!) so I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good value-for- money lens that will work on both the EOS 30 and the 400D. Thanks, Andrew McCall > Hi Folks, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Andrew McCall I like your choice in cameras. It depends how much you want to spend, but I found a good all around lens is the Canon 28-135mm IS f/3.5-5.6 lens. Excellent results. Helen > Hi Folks, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Andrew McCall I'm guessing you're in the U.S., but here is just an example: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149629-GREY/Canon_2562A002_Zoom_W_A_Teleph oto_EF_28_135mm.html Helen On 29 Aug, 12:53, helensilverb...@hotmail.com wrote: > > I have picked up a good EOS 30 body with a grip, but am now looking > > for a lens. I was originally going to get a Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > I'm guessing you're in the U.S., but here is just an example:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149629-GREY/Canon_2562A002_Zoom... Thanks for the replies. Thanks the lens that I *should* get, but right now its out of my budget :( > > I'm guessing you're in the U.S., but here is just an example:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149629-GREY/Canon_2562A002_Zoom... > > Thanks for the replies. > > Thanks the lens that I *should* get, but right now its out of my > budget :( Helen's suggestion was spot on. If you can't afford the $400 for the 28-135 IS then you should get the $80 50mm f/1.8 and start saving. Both of these lenses are excellent. Don't throw money away on substandard Sigma crap that you'll end up upgrading later. > > > I'm guessing you're in the U.S., but here is just an example:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149629-GREY/Canon_2562A002_Zoom... > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Both of these lenses are excellent. Don't throw money away on > substandard Sigma crap that you'll end up upgrading later. Thanks all, I have opted for the 50mm f/1.8 for now, and I might pick up some macro extension tubes (recommendations?) so I can do a little more with it until I can afford some more gear. Thanks, Andrew McCall > > > > I'm guessing you're in the U.S., but here is just an example:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149629-GREY/Canon_2562A002_Zoom... > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Andrew McCall Excellent choice Andrew! It's a very inexpensive lens, very light but the shell is made from plastic, but don't be fooled. It gives very sharp results! It is the biggest bang for your buck. The bokeh on this lens is outstanding. I've used it and love it. It's not built as hardy as the 50mm 1.4, so just handle it with more care. It's not fragile by any means, but the shell is plastic. What do you expect for $80.? A great investment. Trust me. Helen Andrew McCall wrote: > Thanks all, I have opted for the 50mm f/1.8 for now, and I might pick > up some macro extension tubes (recommendations?) so I can do a little > more with it until I can afford some more gear. Just to be sure you are aware... the 50mm will look like an 80mm portrait lens on the digital body so you might consider the 28mm f/2.8 so you have a 'normal' lens on digital and wide is plenty useable for the film body. It might be stifling to not be able to get a normal field of view.  SignaturePaul Furman Photography http://edgehill.net Bay Natives Nursery http://www.baynatives.com > Andrew McCall wrote: > > Thanks all, I have opted for the 50mm f/1.8 for now, and I might pick [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Paul Furman Photographyhttp://edgehill.net > Bay Natives Nurseryhttp://www.baynatives.com I think he opted for the 50 1.8 because of the minmal cost involved, even less if he want's mine. :-) > > > > I'm guessing you're in the U.S., but here is just an example:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149629-GREY/Canon_2562A002_Zoom... > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Andrew McCall Look at the Kenko set, B&H lists them for $169, ouch I think I paid $129 not that long ago. * Andrew McCall is quoted & my replies are inline below : > Hi Folks, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > the 400D!) so I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good value-for- > money lens that will work on both the EOS 30 and the 400D. For some help on choosing the most popular lenses for Canons, try here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=33 particularly this sticky thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=86975 and scroll down there for poll results on the most popular lenses for different uses. Have a browse of that forum in general. You'll never leave. SignatureTroy Piggins Gallery: http://piggo.com/~troy/gallery Please feel free to provide constructive criticism on any photos I post. I'm always learning and appreciate feedback. > * Andrew McCall is quoted & my replies are inline below : > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Great website Troy! * helensilverburg@hotmail.com is quoted & my replies are inline * below : > [---=| Quote block shrinked by t-prot: 35 lines snipped |=---] >> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Great website Troy! Not sure if you mean the links I posted for lens advice or my gallery. If the former, it's a great site - I spend hours there at a time. If the latter, thanks - still learning slowly. SignatureTroy Piggins Gallery: http://piggo.com/~troy/gallery Please feel free to provide constructive criticism on any photos I post. I'm always learning and appreciate feedback. > Hi Folks, > > I don't have much money left after getting the body (and saving for > the 400D!) so I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good value-for- > money lens that will work on both the EOS 30 and the 400D. I have spotted a Sigma 28-105 f3.8-5.6 UC-III that might work for no until I can get the Canon 28-105, but I can't see any reviews on the web about it. Has anyone had any experience with this lens? Thanks, Andrew McCall > > Hi Folks, > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Andrew McCall I wouldn't recommend the Sigma. I know some people who are not happy with it. The best photographer on these newsgroups uses the Canon 28-135mm IS lens and we are all witness to his stunning work. Whatsmore is that he's happy with it and recommends it. I know that for a fact. Helen The best photographer on these newsgroups uses the Canon > 28-135mm IS lens and we are all witness to his stunning work. > Helen And who, pray tell, would "The best photographer on these newsgroups" be? Yoshi > I have picked up a good EOS 30 body with a grip, but am now looking > for a lens. Andrew- Consider the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens for a good start. It is both sharper and less expensive than the zooms. Fred |
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