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Lens suggestion for a 1600 budget
imberandon:
My question is about lens. Im currently a Journalism and I am wanting to upgrade from my kit lens.
I shoot with a Canon 60d, a 18-55IS 3.5-5.6, 75-300 4.5-5.6 and a 50 1.8, all canon lens i do not own a flash or a good tripod. After buying the 50mm I could never go back to the kit lens because they are not nearly as sharp . I was wondering if anyone can help me pick out some lens that i can benefit and expand my photography skills on.
My want is to get every L lens out there but my budget will not let me aha, i have a budget of 1600, i would love to get the 24-105 L and 70-200 2.8. Does anyone have any suggestion on what i should do or any other lens that i can get to add more bang to my buck.
Thanks for the help
Axilrod:
--- Quote from: imberandon on February 02, 2012, 06:57:05 PM ---
My question is about lens. Im currently a Journalism and I am wanting to upgrade from my kit lens.
I shoot with a Canon 60d, a 18-55IS 3.5-5.6, 75-300 4.5-5.6 and a 50 1.8, all canon lens i do not own a flash or a good tripod. After buying the 50mm I could never go back to the kit lens because they are not nearly as sharp . I was wondering if anyone can help me pick out some lens that i can benefit and expand my photography skills on.
My want is to get every L lens out there but my budget will not let me aha, i have a budget of 1600, i would love to get the 24-105 L and 70-200 2.8. Does anyone have any suggestion on what i should do or any other lens that i can get to add more bang to my buck.
Thanks for the help
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Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS, it's very versatile on a crop body, great walk around lens, and one of the sharpest zooms I've ever used (at least as sharp as the 24-70 or 24-105). You can find them from $875-$950 used. Plus you'd have some extra leftover to buy some other accessories.
briansquibb:
Replace the 75-300 with a 70-300L - will be better for journalism
Mt Spokane Photography:
Your 75-300mm lens should probably be upgraded, almost any lens will be better. but, if your 18-55mm IS is not sharp, something is wrong. Is is cheaply made, but it is a sharp lens.
I'd test any new lenses before buying them, or be sure you can return them. The 60D does not have microfocus adjust, and if the body is off, any lens could look bad.
I have a 15-85mm EF-s for general use, and its great. It was a Canon Refurb, just like new. If you like telephoto, add a 70-200mm f/4 IS to the 15-85
Refurb 15-85mm refurb - $640 http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_269486_-1
Refurb 70-200mm f/4L IS $1080
If you signup for the Canon online store newsletter and be patient, they have a 15% off sale several times a year, I expect one again in the next few weeks. You will get a advance purchase code a day before the sale goes on for everyone.
digicV:
Dude, let me share my experience with you. Almost a decade in journalism, another in fashion, another freelance. Done all Canon and Nikkor zooms. Now I have come back full circle to primes. For too many reasons. I can tell looking at my images just which ones were from zooms and which from primes (well mostly). In most cases a few steps back or forward compensate for a zoom. Not true for sports/action etc though. Yet another reason - primes are so much fun. After lugging a 24-70L for a while, a 35mm or a 50mm just makes it so enjoyable. And sharper. Plus you laugh all the way to the bank with your savings.
Remember, this just my experience in my work environment. If you have to ask what you should buy then you are missing the point - go out and learn more and make your own decision. Why would anyone want do anything based on someone else's opinion?
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