Canon 400D

[dancemania]

Thought of getting the 400D. I have two questions:
1) Can I use my old flash - Maxwell DT-5000S zoom with it? Used this flash with my SLR cameras.
2) Would like to get 70-200 lens and some macro lens to go with it? Any suggestions which one to get?

[xunjas]

Hi,

regarding your question 2, here is my opinion~~

Extra cash to spend for lens-
1. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
2. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Good lens @ lower prices-
1. Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
2. EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM

[calebk]

Originally Posted by xunjas Hi, regarding your question 2, here is my opinion~~ Extra cash to spend for lens- 1. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM 2. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Good lens @ lower prices- 1. Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM 2. EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM

Except I would suggest the 70-200 f/4L IS USM, unless you're really on a very tight budget, then get the non-IS version. If not, go all the way with the 2.8L IS version. Either way, all Canon 70-200Ls are tack sharp and perform very well.

[dancemania]

Thanks for the replies- calebk & xunjas. Budget is tight. Will check out the prices. Thought alot of people say Canon lens are no good?

[sumball]

Originally Posted by dancemania Thought alot of people say Canon lens are no good?

Beware if you say this here...

Canon's 70-200 is one of the best!

[USM]

Bro,

Before anyone could give you a concerete proposal, can you let us know your estimated budget?

People can always suggest this and that but what's the use if ur budget is < $2,000.

[jeff49er]

Originally Posted by sumball Beware if you say this here... Canon's 70-200 is one of the best!

Take 70-200 f2.8 IS L ---simply the best in its class.

400D works best with 430Ex or 580Ex.

[leejay]

Wa...good, go get a 400D. I haven't seen your pics yet.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by dancemania ...Thought alot of people say Canon lens are no good?

Who? Where?

[dancemania]

Originally Posted by calebk Who? Where?

Other forums.

[dancemania]

Originally Posted by USM Bro, Before anyone could give you a concerete proposal, can you let us know your estimated budget? People can always suggest this and that but what's the use if ur budget is < $2,000.

Budget less than $2,000 if I can manage. Otherwise, maybe I'll stick to the kit lens.

[calebk]

Less than 2k? Does that include purchase of the cam?

[Kensuke]

Originally Posted by dancemania Thanks for the replies- calebk & xunjas. Budget is tight. Will check out the prices. Thought alot of people say Canon lens are no good?

Oh ? since when ... i greatly appreaciate Canon finest lens ...

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by jeff49er Take 70-200 f2.8 IS L ---simply the best in its class. 400D works best with 430Ex or 580Ex.

Agree, n u need a fat wallet to buy that lens~~ hehe

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by dancemania Thanks for the replies- calebk & xunjas. Budget is tight. Will check out the prices. Thought alot of people say Canon lens are no good?

Canon is one big Kingpin in camera lens...

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by dancemania Budget less than $2,000 if I can manage. Otherwise, maybe I'll stick to the kit lens.

That is quite tough to buy cam body n lens if yr budget < 2000SGD...

[jamestan]

Originally Posted by dancemania Thanks for the replies- calebk & xunjas. Budget is tight. Will check out the prices. Thought alot of people say Canon lens are no good?

400D body: abt S$1300. You will be left with S$700 for lens and flash. Flash est S$700 (for 580ex). No money for lens liao. IMHO, you will prob need at least 4K (comforatable) if you gonna get the 70-200. My suggestion: Look for old 80-200 f/2.8L (lens code UI or UJ). Those abt 1k +-. If really tight, go for a used 350D (abt S$800 +-, S$500 savings liao)

You have to ask if you really need the 2.8 and IS. To me, IS is good to have, but don't have also never mind. 2.8 also no need to have (for me lar). Most of my shots are at ISO100, f/8 and 1/800.

I am using a code UI 80-200 f/2.8L (1994 batch??), and the pics are super sharp. Only problem: Lens is heavy. Wanna Test?? I can let you try the lens PM me if interested.

[xunjas]

IS is considered to be an additional feature to have.. Basically having L lens is having a " Luxury" n very good lens already... you can up the ISO to counter e IS feature of the lens...

You can save some money on buying non-IS lens...

[thw]

Originally Posted by dancemania Other forums.

Absolutely rubbish.

[jamestan]

Originally Posted by dancemania Thought alot of people say Canon lens are no good?

If you have plenty of $$$, then use Leica on Canon (or is it Carl Zeiss?), or customise-build your own lenses. Then in that scenerio, Canon lenses no good lor...

I am a Nikon convert. To me, both Nikon and Canon lenses are sharp enough for me. If you are talking superly sharp, like katana standard, then I dare not guarantee.

For general purpose, like me to take family photos, and the occassional school event and wedding, it good enough for me.