lens set up

Duckys54

So, if I do end up getting a D60/Rebel 350d I won't have much money left. I do a lot of indoor close-up shooting in low light rooms so I was thinking of the Canon Wide Angle EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens.

Also I'd get the standard Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens

And then for the range and shooting from afar in the sun (skateboarding mainly) I was going to get the Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM Autofocus Lens

What do you guys think?

ziggy53

Duckys54 wrote:

So, if I do end up getting a D60/Rebel 350d I won't have much money left. I do a lot of indoor close-up shooting in low light rooms so I was thinking of the Canon Wide Angle EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens.

Also I'd get the standard Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens

And then for the range and shooting from afar in the sun (skateboarding mainly) I was going to get the Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM Autofocus Lens

What do you guys think?

There is a lot you could do with that selection of lenses. I would suggest that you look at a wide zoom in the 18-50mm-ish range with f2.8 aperture instead of the 28mm, f1.8. I think you would get much more versatility and use from it.

Don't forget about electronic flash for indoors. A flash, used correctly, can make a dramatic improvement in indoor photography.

Tee Why

Both the Canon primes are good in my view.
I'd skip the 75-300mm, it's not very good with softness past 200mm and lots of CA.

Sigma 70-300mm APO DG macro is about the same in price and a lot better overall in my view.

DaveK

Tee Why wrote:

I'd skip the 75-300mm, it's not very good with softness past 200mm and lots of CA.

Trevor I agree with this comment. I have the lens and looking to replace it for these reasons. Save up for something better. See my earlier thread and comments from others as it may help you as well http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=61820

Duckys54

28 1.8 vs 18-55 2.8
I choose the 28 because it is pretty wide and I would use it for a lot of close-up high motion low-light shooting of bands. The extra stop in light would really come in hand which is why I opted for this and a nifty fifty versus a 18-55ish 2.8 constant.

ziggy53

Duckys54 wrote:

I choose the 28 because it is pretty wide and I would use it for a lot of close-up high motion low-light shooting of bands. The extra stop in light would really come in hand which is why I opted for this and a nifty fifty versus a 18-55ish 2.8 constant.

OK, those are valid reasons and I'm glad to see you putting this level of thought into it.

wesleyt

telephoto zoom
Trevor,

I recommend you consider the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 EF IS USM:

Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 EF IS USM Autofocus Lens
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/397663-USA/Canon_0345B002_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_EF_IS.html

I love mine. I was considering both it and the 70-200 f/2.8L, and I decided I wanted something lighter and less expensive in a long lens to start with. I also wanted the additional reach. I don't regret my decision one bit.

When I need a lower-light lens, I'll save up for the 2.8L.

Things to note: it's not an internal focus or internal zoom so it gets _long_. As well, the front of the lens rotates as it focuses. Finally, it can take a bit longer to focus on average than my 17-55 f/2.8 IS (another lens I love).


Finally, I love the IS in this lens. It is amazing, especially at the long end of the lens. It makes many a handheld shot possible at 300 mm.

Regards,
Wes

jdryan3

I understand your reasoning on the 28, but I would also consider the 35 f/2. Excellcent lens, almost as fast and a great value @ just over $200! Tons of reviews on this site and others. On the crop, it comes out to just over 50mm.

Duckys54

Idea 1:
28mm f1.8 - $374.95
50mm f1.8 - $74.95
70-300mm 4.0-5.6 - $549.95
TOTAL - $999.85


Idea 2:
10-22mm 3.5-4.5 - $674.95
17-85mm IS 4.0-5.6 - $515.00
TOTAL - $1189.95


I didn't realize how expensive these weere when I was first just "window shopping" at BH. Oh well. By next fall I should have around a grand which should work out just fine because that's when I was planning to get them

claudermilk

Duckys54 wrote:

Idea 1:
28mm f1.8 - $374.95
50mm f1.8 - $74.95
70-300mm 4.0-5.6 - $549.95
TOTAL - $999.85


Idea 2:
10-22mm 3.5-4.5 - $674.95
17-85mm IS 4.0-5.6 - $515.00
TOTAL - $1189.95


I didn't realize how expensive these weere when I was first just "window shopping" at BH. Oh well. By next fall I should have around a grand which should work out just fine because that's when I was planning to get them

Surprise! The body cost is just the entry fee. Your real money gets invested in the glass.

On your second idea, take alook at the Tokina 12-24/4 option. Same image quality, saves $175.

Take your time with gathering the lenses, do research on what you need & the best available to fill those needs. It's taken me just over 2 1/2 years to get my current lineup, which fills 99% of what I want to do. Four lenses: Tokina 12-24/4, Canon 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 50/1.8. Anything else will be specialty needs & those four will be with me for years to come.

CaiusMartius

The 28mm f/1.8 would be a very much like a 'normal' (50mm) prime on your camera. I have played around with the 'nifty 50' (1.8) quite a bit, but honestly I find that it is way too tight for most situations. If you were going to choose 1 lens between the two of those, I would probably say that the 28mm would be more usefull. (Understanding that the 50 f/1.8 is a fourth the price, but you aren't really saving anything if the lens doesn't suite your needs.)