What Canon lens to Purchase?

Azrielsc · 11th July 2008

Hi there,

Just need recommendations. I've a Canon 40D and a Sigma 18-125mm walkabout lens at the moment of which, the Sigma has served me very well. Now, I'm thinking of getting a lens that allows me to take sharp photos of cars or parts of cars, amongst others. Usually close up shots, etc.

Can anyone suggest a lens for that purpose? I'm actually leaning towards a 50mm F/1.4 but I am open to suggestions/recommendations.

Thank you and best regards,
Sam

megaweb · 11th July 2008

Depend on your budget. If involve in macro photography, you can try a 50mm/60mm macro lens.

doubleace · 11th July 2008

Basically all prime will do the job for better bokeh and sharpness..

Azrielsc · 11th July 2008

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'm just wondering what other lens there are that are similar to the Canon 50mm F/1.4 and also in that price range? Doesn't matter if they are Sigma/Tamron/etc but along that budget and performance. Toying with the idea of getting a 2nd hand Canon 50mm F/1.4, if it ever comes up!

Cheers!

Azrielsc · 11th July 2008

Forgot to ask if the 50mm F/1.8 would be a better deal, if I couldn't be bothered with the plasticky feel?

coolsigg · 14th July 2008

bro, go for Macro lens if u want to take close up...Tamron 90 or Canon EF100...depending on your budget...

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Azrielsc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79	What Canon lens to Purchase? Hi there, Just need recommendations. I've a Canon 40D and a Sigma 18-125mm walkabout lens at the moment of which, the Sigma has served me very well. Now, I'm thinking of getting a lens that allows me to take sharp photos of cars or parts of cars, amongst others. Usually close up shots, etc. Can anyone suggest a lens for that purpose? I'm actually leaning towards a 50mm F/1.4 but I am open to suggestions/recommendations. Thank you and best regards, Sam

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Azrielsc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79	Re: What Canon lens to Purchase? Thanks for the suggestions. I'm just wondering what other lens there are that are similar to the Canon 50mm F/1.4 and also in that price range? Doesn't matter if they are Sigma/Tamron/etc but along that budget and performance. Toying with the idea of getting a 2nd hand Canon 50mm F/1.4, if it ever comes up! Cheers!

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Azrielsc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79	Re: What Canon lens to Purchase? Forgot to ask if the 50mm F/1.8 would be a better deal, if I couldn't be bothered with the plasticky feel?

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coolsigg Member/Tangshooter Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,951	Re: What Canon lens to Purchase? bro, go for Macro lens if u want to take close up...Tamron 90 or Canon EF100...depending on your budget... __________________ flickr - Multiply