Which Canon 60D Kit Lens? (Plus 550D)

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I bought a Olympus 50mm f/1.7 last weekend for $15. Since we were talking a 15-85mm IS lenses at $800, $50-$100 is cheap.

The Nifty 50 is a good lens, but, for video, its manual focus, and if you have ever done much manual focusing with the 50/1.8. you would be very happy with the feel of a vintage manual focus lens.

The low resolution of 2K video does not require a super high resolution lens unless you are doing it for the big screen.

Okay, let's look at same-priced options:
60D $900 + $17 lens
Costco, get a T2i (18-55mm & 55-250mm) $849.99 + tax

Which do you think a non-pro is going to get more mileage out of for all around use?

I think you need to consider the audience; $17 is nice, but no zoom or AF is pretty much a deal breaker for anyone starting into photography.

Your suggestion has merits, but when most entry-level DSLR shooters don't even exit auto mode . . . recommending Manual Focus Only options seems like it will fall on deaf ears.

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Now that I look at it, you could score $200 on the two kit lenses there and have a 15-85mm for $560 providing you felt like working for a deal.

You missed the point. earlier in the thread, I suggested that he consider buying the camera with kit lenses and since they are not that good for video, to add some cheaper 3rd party manual focus lenses as a alternative to the $800 15-85mm lens which other posters as well as myself think would be a good choice..

If he wants to save some money, take a old broken Canon film SLR or a powershot and call Canon customer loyalty program to get 20% off their refurb prices.

Using the CLP, a refurbished 60D with kit lens would cost $832 plus tax and shipping with that deal.

Their cameras available come and go weekly, so check frequently http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_29252

They also have discounts on refurb lenses, but no CLP trade in.

 

[AJ]

Hunt around a little and you may find a 60D + 15-85 kit combo.

Here's one in my city, Calgary Canada. I know it doesn't help you being over in the UK, but you may find something locally.
https://www.thecamerastore.com/products/kits/canon/canon-eos-60d-15-85mm-f35-56-usm

 

[kkt262]

Read this http://flickfire.com/forum/tid/39

Get the 550d (aka t2i) and be happy =)

 

[dstppy]

Read this http://flickfire.com/forum/tid/39

Get the 550d (aka t2i) and be happy =)

You could save hundreds more by installing CHDK on a SX30 IS -- that at least will let the camera shoot RAW, which will make a difference in post processing. Then you'll have an articulating screen.

 

[Josh11]

Read this http://flickfire.com/forum/tid/39

Get the 550d (aka t2i) and be happy =)

I'm aware of the Magic Lantern software.

Reasons I'm more looking at the 60D is:
- Screen
- Body is of pretty much the same size/shape as the 7D or 5D
- Manual Audio (yes, ML could add that to the 550D)
- Better build quality

Anyone know whether the 600D has manual audio control? I'd guess it does seeing as they're released together but not read it has.