Shall I change the kit lens for something else?

NineEleven · 28th October 2006

Hi guys, my first post here. I've been using Nikon film SLRs but switched to simpler digitals as SLRs are a burden for travels. My Lumix FZ10 has served me well for 3yrs & I'd like an upgrade now. My budget is about S$1.5-8K & I'm about to buy a 400D. The shop told me the kit lens is worth $100, so I'm wondering if I should trade that for a 50mm 1.8 prime lens then buy another more versatile lens. I do a lot of product photography & would like a versatile wide-angle+zoom for travels. Should I buy a $1000+ Canon lens with anti-shake or get a good value lens like Tamron etc.? Or just leave it with the kit set?

mrngbss · 28th October 2006

I would not buy the 50mm 1.8 yet. Look around this forum and you will realise a lot of almost new lens around for you to buy.

My opinion - get a 17-40mm L USM lens from Canon. Some guys here are selling really cheap.

Enjoy shopping!

tamiya_model · 28th October 2006

If you intend to replace the kit lens, why not choose to buy the 400D body only?

irrelevance · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by NineEleven

Hi guys, my first post here. I've been using Nikon film SLRs but switched to simpler digitals as SLRs are a burden for travels. My Lumix FZ10 has served me well for 3yrs & I'd like an upgrade now. My budget is about S$1.5-8K & I'm about to buy a 400D. The shop told me the kit lens is worth $100, so I'm wondering if I should trade that for a 50mm 1.8 prime lens then buy another more versatile lens. I do a lot of product photography & would like a versatile wide-angle+zoom for travels. Should I buy a $1000+ Canon lens with anti-shake or get a good value lens like Tamron etc.? Or just leave it with the kit set?

meaning you need something with a macro function? Or at least something that has a short focusing distance?

NineEleven · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by irrelevance

meaning you need something with a macro function? Or at least something that has a short focusing distance?

A macro lens would be nice & would like to have another zoom lens. Or if there's any reccomendation for a good lens that has zoom say 28-100 but has a macro function (below $800)? Can't be asking too much huh? Anyway, was thinking to just buy the body but I think kit lens @ $100 is really a bargain or shall I just pass it on?

Anybody heard about the Pentax K10D, is it a worthy choice over this 400D?

midicity · 28th October 2006

Think you can pass on the kit lens. Get the body and better replacements

babykailan · 28th October 2006

skip the kit lens. no need to go through the hassle of selling it later on on BnS.

jsbn · 28th October 2006

It seems that u have an option of getting just the body.

If u're into such all-rounder feature, get the 17-85IS. Very versatile focal length.

tamiya_model · 28th October 2006

Second the 17-85IS.

Or,
Get the 400D body, with a tamron 18-200. Can do close ups well.

See this: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...3563/index.htm

or Sigma's one: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...3563/index.htm

wanzw · 28th October 2006

may i suggest the sigma 24-70 EX DG Macro?

min focusing distance is 40cm. i wonder if that is sufficient for you?

the 50mm prime can be a good all purpose lens. legs are still one's best zoom.

hope you will get ur purchases soon, do enjoy shooting!

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NineEleven Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Asia Posts: 664	Shall I change the kit lens for something else? Hi guys, my first post here. I've been using Nikon film SLRs but switched to simpler digitals as SLRs are a burden for travels. My Lumix FZ10 has served me well for 3yrs & I'd like an upgrade now. My budget is about S$1.5-8K & I'm about to buy a 400D. The shop told me the kit lens is worth $100, so I'm wondering if I should trade that for a 50mm 1.8 prime lens then buy another more versatile lens. I do a lot of product photography & would like a versatile wide-angle+zoom for travels. Should I buy a $1000+ Canon lens with anti-shake or get a good value lens like Tamron etc.? Or just leave it with the kit set? Last edited by NineEleven; 28th October 2006 at 04:01 PM.

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mrngbss Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 314	Re: Shall I change the kit lens for something else? I would not buy the 50mm 1.8 yet. Look around this forum and you will realise a lot of almost new lens around for you to buy. My opinion - get a 17-40mm L USM lens from Canon. Some guys here are selling really cheap. Enjoy shopping!

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tamiya_model Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: HOME, duh... Posts: 492	Re: Shall I change the kit lens for something else? If you intend to replace the kit lens, why not choose to buy the 400D body only?

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midicity Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 504	Re: Shall I change the kit lens for something else? Think you can pass on the kit lens. Get the body and better replacements

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jsbn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Eropagnis Posts: 2,977	Re: Shall I change the kit lens for something else? It seems that u have an option of getting just the body. If u're into such all-rounder feature, get the 17-85IS. Very versatile focal length. __________________ "Wonders of the Human Mind. Unfathomable to the highest degree."

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wanzw Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 927	Re: Shall I change the kit lens for something else? may i suggest the sigma 24-70 EX DG Macro? min focusing distance is 40cm. i wonder if that is sufficient for you? the 50mm prime can be a good all purpose lens. legs are still one's best zoom. hope you will get ur purchases soon, do enjoy shooting! __________________ random equipment. where are my primes?