Lens combos under $1000

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I would go for a used combo on Craiglist:

1. 17-55 f2.8 IS ==> general shooting
2. 50mm f1.4 ==> portrait

Good way for a inexperienced photographer to end up with expensive problems that end up costing more than new.

 

[dickgrafixstop]

So I have a crop body and $1000 - go spend it. The 18-55 is better than it ought to be (about $150). The next
purchase is the 55-250 (about another $150 although the "list" is closer to $300) That makes a super all-around
combo that covers most focal lengths and situations on a budget. It's also a good kit for travel because both of the lenses are mostly plastic and very light. The rest depends on personal preferences. First I'd grab a 50 f1.8
(about $125) because it's a super lens for the money. The next choice is $400-450 and strictly style related -
either the 28mm f2.8 or the 35mm f2.0 if I prefer wide angle and landscapes or the 85 f1.8 or 100 f2.8 if I need something a little longer. Whichever I choose, my preference in the other category is my next purchase. These
four lenses take up $850 to $900 of my spending spree leaving me a good budget for lens hoods, filters, a small
bag (lenses don't do you any good at home) with some careful planning. UV filters for the lenses, ND set, and hoods should take about $75, leaving me enough for a bag, tripod, and incentive to save for a flash.

 

[robbymack]

For crop, id look for a used 17-55 2.8 $750 or so, plus used 85 1.8 $300. That's maybe a little over budget but IMHO a great set up. Then save up for either a 10-22 if you like the wide end or one of the 70-200's if your more into the tele end.

 

[Dylan777]

I would go for a used combo on Craiglist:

1. 17-55 f2.8 IS ==> general shooting
2. 50mm f1.4 ==> portrait

Good way for a inexperienced photographer to end up with expensive problems that end up costing more than new.

HOW?....I don't see why you shouldn't get this used combo on Craiglist(USA) for around $1000.

I believe the two I mentioned are the top-best for crop.