Buying DSLR...

smrt173 · 20th January 2009

hi there...
im thinking of getting the 450d before CNY because of the 20% price hike on Japanese cameras.

What combo should I get? (options provided by a friend)
1) 450d body + Tamron 17-50mm
2) 450d kit

do u guyz have anymore suggestions on what shd I get?

thanks a lot all CSers

gman23xx · 20th January 2009

Option 1 is good if you have the money.

GMAN

Headshotzx · 20th January 2009

Option 1 if you have the money. Plus a 50mm f/1.8II if you want to really get into prime lenses photography.

pplneedthelord · 21st January 2009

kit 1 definetly provided you've enough money. and like what headshotzx mentioned, a 50mm f/1.8 II would be useful too.

smrt173 · 21st January 2009

hmm...thanks for ur opinions.. gladly appreciated

any other options?
i looking to get 50mm 1.8 and another lens...... (budget 300-400)
what can i get

ssaloon · 21st January 2009

Ef-s 55-250

pplneedthelord · 21st January 2009

Originally Posted by ssaloon

Ef-s 55-250

yupp.

the 55-250 IS. it'll cost you between 320 to 360 2nd hand

rainwhisper · 21st January 2009

Choose the first one so you do not have to worry about upgrading your 17-50mm range lens.

AhmadH · 21st January 2009

Originally Posted by gman23xx

Option 1 is good if you have the money.

GMAN

That is a good option

Snapperholic · 21st January 2009

Quick Note:

Please dun forget about setting aside budget for camera bags, len cleaning accessories, filters and etc....

Cheers~

Trapper · 21st January 2009

Originally Posted by Snapperholic

Quick Note:

Please dun forget about setting aside budget for camera bags, len cleaning accessories, filters and etc....

Cheers~

And a dry cabinet. Yes, you'll need one.

smrt173 · 21st January 2009

i got a dry box alr...
but i might be thinking of getting a kit
then a 50mm f1.8
like that more budget for other stuff..

jasonteoch · 21st January 2009

+1 to tamron 17-50mm with 450D....

Anson · 21st January 2009

Curious... how much is the tamron 17-50mm?

zhiw3i · 21st January 2009

+1 450D + Tamron 17-50!

Using this combo as well. Guess u start shooting with these b4 u buy more, maybe a flash? maybe a 55-250IS.. depends what u need after u start shooting..

Trapper · 21st January 2009

Originally Posted by smrt173

i got a dry box alr...
but i might be thinking of getting a kit
then a 50mm f1.8
like that more budget for other stuff..

I'd go for the kit lens over the Tamron, and get either another lens or a flash, and/or tripod depending on what you want to shoot.

smrt173 · 21st January 2009

tamron 17-50 price is now 590(TCW)..

smrt173 · 21st January 2009

Originally Posted by Trapper

I'd go for the kit lens over the Tamron, and get either another lens or a flash, and/or tripod depending on what you want to shoot.

but why the kit lens over the tamron?? (other than budget wise)

jasonteoch · 21st January 2009

Originally Posted by smrt173

tamron 17-50 price is now 590(TCW)..

grey set?

smrt173 · 21st January 2009

Originally Posted by jasonteoch

grey set?

hmm idk what grey set thing...i ask them then they jus give me the price lol

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smrt173 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 32	Buying DSLR... hi there... im thinking of getting the 450d before CNY because of the 20% price hike on Japanese cameras. What combo should I get? (options provided by a friend) 1) 450d body + Tamron 17-50mm 2) 450d kit do u guyz have anymore suggestions on what shd I get? thanks a lot all CSers

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gman23xx Deregistered Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,263	Re: Buying DSLR... Option 1 is good if you have the money. GMAN

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smrt173 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 32	Re: Buying DSLR... hmm...thanks for ur opinions.. gladly appreciated any other options? i looking to get 50mm 1.8 and another lens...... (budget 300-400) what can i get

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zhiw3i Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 373	Re: Buying DSLR... +1 450D + Tamron 17-50! Using this combo as well. Guess u start shooting with these b4 u buy more, maybe a flash? maybe a 55-250IS.. depends what u need after u start shooting..

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