400d??

[gubble80]

Hi all im thinking of getting my 1st DSLR and im looking at the 400d because of budget..
With the kit 1 (18-55mm) and additional lens (85-300mm)
Total cost about $1700

Is it worth the buy? or should i get the body only and get other lens? Please help me as im completely lost..

Most likely shooting at landscape(travelling), portraits, wedding and macro on flowers, insects and birds..

[unseenshadows]

Hmm. Why not get the 400D kit with 18-55 first, try out a few tele lens (100mm macro, 70-200 f/2.8L|f/4L, 75-300 IS USM etc etc) before getting your second lens?

[gubble80]

Originally Posted by unseenshadows Hmm. Why not get the 400D kit with 18-55 first, try out a few tele lens (100mm macro, 70-200 f/2.8L|f/4L, 75-300 IS USM etc etc) before getting your second lens?

hi roughly how much does this lens that u mentioned cost?

[CanonEOS]

Originally Posted by gubble80 hi roughly how much does this lens that u mentioned cost?

Around 800 plus. Is a great lens. Had it for a birthday present however sold it away coz I seldom take marco.

[unseenshadows]

Originally Posted by gubble80 hi roughly how much does this lens that u mentioned cost?

Which particular one are you talking about?

for canon lenses price list, go http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...131801&page=30

[gubble80]

Originally Posted by unseenshadows Which particular one are you talking about? for canon lenses price list, go http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...131801&page=30

Thanks.. Will go check out the prices of the 3 that u mentioned..
But i wonder how much different (in terms of quality) the photos will turn out if i use the kit lens to take portraits and landscape?

[unseenshadows]

Originally Posted by gubble80 Thanks.. Will go check out the prices of the 3 that u mentioned.. But i wonder how much different (in terms of quality) the photos will turn out if i use the kit lens to take portraits and landscape?

If lighting conditions are good, the quality produced by the kit lens can be quite satisfactory. Especially landscape. For portraiture, i would advise another lens for stronger bokeh and better sharpness. The cannot-go-wrong suggestion is a 50mm f/1.8, about 130 dollars for a brand new copy.

[gubble80]

really still at a lost.. can i cover portraits, landscape and some macro on birds with a 400d body and these three lenses mentioned below cos i have a budget of 1.6k ??
1) 50mm f/1.8
2) EF 18-55mm (kit lens)
3) EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

[calebk]

I suggest not getting too much at one go. Seriously, just get the kit lens first, and the 50mm f/1.8 for low light situations. The tele can come later.

You probably will never be able to get macro of birds, unless the bird is dead.

[Buggy]

like others suggests, tele can wait... unless you shoot birds most of the time.

the kit lens produces decent results imo.

[gubble80]

okie... btw usually this lens is used for wat purpose ??
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

[JerrySH]

Originally Posted by gubble80 okie... btw usually this lens is used for wat purpose ?? EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

its quite a standard use lens i feel. can zoom slightly further?

[CreaXion]

Get 17 -55mm F2.8 Tamron. Abt 650. A really gd lens that is of slightly lesser quality than the Canon 17-55 2.8. Then get a 50 1.8.

Have both 400d and 40D. The biggest gripe of 400D is the small body. U need the vertical grip to balance the lens or else hands very tired.

[fireblaster_lyz]

Originally Posted by gubble80 okie... btw usually this lens is used for wat purpose ?? EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Zoom only for bright conditions.
It is an inferior lens in most situations.

If you are seriously considering photography, do consider the 70-200L f/4 USM (IS/Non-IS) instead of this lens. Do not get distracted by its focal length.

[myong]

Originally Posted by CreaXion Get 17 -55mm F2.8 Tamron. Abt 650. A really gd lens that is of slightly lesser quality than the Canon 17-55 2.8. Then get a 50 1.8. Have both 400d and 40D. The biggest gripe of 400D is the small body. U need the vertical grip to balance the lens or else hands very tired.

It should be 17-50mm not 55mm. Totally agree with your view about the small size of 400D. Any recommendation where can I get a hand grip? and cost? Cheers.

[unseenshadows]

Originally Posted by myong It should be 17-50mm not 55mm. Totally agree with your view about the small size of 400D. Any recommendation where can I get a hand grip? and cost? Cheers.

cathay photo selling BG-E3 for 190.

[ferrai]

HAve a 400d. i recomend you just get the 17-50 and the 50 1.8. the 17-50 is for me, i use a canon 24-85. can cover most of my needs

[CreaXion]

Originally Posted by myong It should be 17-50mm not 55mm. Totally agree with your view about the small size of 400D. Any recommendation where can I get a hand grip? and cost? Cheers.

Yup. You are rt. Been dreaming abt the 17-55 Canon

[calebk]

Originally Posted by gubble80 okie... btw usually this lens is used for wat purpose ?? EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

It's a telephoto zoom lens. It allows you to fill the frame with subjects that are further away.

To be honest with you, if you don't know the applications for a lens, then you shouldn't be jumping the gun and purchasing it.

[myong]

Originally Posted by CreaXion Yup. You are rt. Been dreaming abt the 17-55 Canon

I dream about it too but too pricey. Not sure whether it is cheaper in US or HK. Will check when I"m there next month. Was told that Tamron is 20% lower in HK.