What should I buy? Pls help!

Hammerklavier · 24th February 2009

Hi,

I am planning to buy my first DSLR and was deciding between D90 and 450D but decided to get the 450D because of budget and I hope it's image quality is almost as good as D90!

Currently, I am in the dillema of whether to get the 18-55 kit lens or to just buy the body and buy a separate 17-50 Tamron lens which I read from here is a fairly value for money lens.

I am getting this camera for travel initially but I will probably turn it into my hobby and shoot it for fun and learning.

I really need your help to give me some good advise! Thanks very much!

m3lv1nh0 · 24th February 2009

Originally Posted by Hammerklavier

Hi,

I am planning to buy my first DSLR and was deciding between D90 and 450D but decided to get the 450D because of budget and I hope it's image quality is almost as good as D90!

Currently, I am in the dillema of whether to get the 18-55 kit lens or to just buy the body and buy a separate 17-50 Tamron lens which I read from here is a fairly value for money lens.

I am getting this camera for travel initially but I will probably turn it into my hobby and shoot it for fun and learning.

I really need your help to give me some good advise! Thanks very much!

Get the Tamron. It's f2.8 and cheap. You wouldn't regret it! Maybe can add a 501.8 too for it's bokeh.

engrmariano · 24th February 2009

24-70L

Hammerklavier · 25th February 2009

Originally Posted by m3lv1nh0

Get the Tamron. It's f2.8 and cheap. You wouldn't regret it! Maybe can add a 501.8 too for it's bokeh.

I am also leaning towards the Tamron but my colleague told me the only issue is that it is quite a heavy lens and might not be suitable for travelling.

Trapper · 25th February 2009

Originally Posted by Hammerklavier

I am also leaning towards the Tamron but my colleague told me the only issue is that it is quite a heavy lens and might not be suitable for travelling.

Weight is relative. Go hold it in your hands and feel it for yourself.

jlkk76 · 25th February 2009

Originally Posted by Hammerklavier

I am also leaning towards the Tamron but my colleague told me the only issue is that it is quite a heavy lens and might not be suitable for travelling.

heavy meh? how light u want bor?

u shld go try other lenses lor..

I used to have tamron 18-250, light n gd for trvl..

but after a while, I discovered I needed even more dat just the range lor.

so in the end got myself a much heavier lens

jasonteoch · 25th February 2009

Originally Posted by Hammerklavier

I am also leaning towards the Tamron but my colleague told me the only issue is that it is quite a heavy lens and might not be suitable for travelling.

Tamron is lighter then the canon 17-55mm...if you want even lighter then 18-55mm should be nice for you.

rphotography · 25th February 2009

from my own experience, my kit lens really zhuo bo.
i'll just get the body then tamron (never try b4 though) lens if i were u.
the weight wldnt be too much diff lah. but the image quality will (i guess a lot).

Ninja23XX · 25th February 2009

Originally Posted by rphotography

from my own experience, my kit lens really zhuo bo.
i'll just get the body then tamron (never try b4 though) lens if i were u.
the weight wldnt be too much diff lah. but the image quality will (i guess a lot).

Kit lens is very good. It's just if you know how to use it well.

GMAN

Trapper · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by Ninja23XX

Kit lens is very good. It's just if you know how to use it well.

GMAN

Exactly. We are talking about the 18-55mm IS of course. This lens is much maligned just because it's cheap, and it can get annoying sometimes when I see people bash it at every opportunity.

rphotography · 26th February 2009

ok skills aside, just comparing the lens i tink tamron owns ba? ts hvnt buy yet mah. since he gt the doughs go for the better one loh.

dodongdodong · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by Hammerklavier

Hi,

I am planning to buy my first DSLR and was deciding between D90 and 450D but decided to get the 450D because of budget and I hope it's image quality is almost as good as D90!

Currently, I am in the dillema of whether to get the 18-55 kit lens or to just buy the body and buy a separate 17-50 Tamron lens which I read from here is a fairly value for money lens.

I am getting this camera for travel initially but I will probably turn it into my hobby and shoot it for fun and learning.

I really need your help to give me some good advise! Thanks very much!

If you're not in a rush, wait for the entry level camera lineup next week at PMA2009 (3-5Mar)

dereklpy · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by Hammerklavier

I am also leaning towards the Tamron but my colleague told me the only issue is that it is quite a heavy lens and might not be suitable for travelling.

Tamron isn't that heavy at all, I felt that the weight is balance when it's coupled with my ex 1000D compare to kit lens.

grantyale · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by engrmariano

24-70L

I'd advice against it for an APSc body. It's heavy and the angle of view isn't very handy on 1.6x. The optical design is a little old. Quite a few have AF problems, and internal parts get worn out more easily due to the weight and tight fit required - and the resulting impact on image quality is substantial.

maverick1975 · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by dodongdodong

If you're not in a rush, wait for the entry level camera lineup next week at PMA2009 (3-5Mar)

hmm....which camera line up is it? know where i can get more details?

atomboy · 26th February 2009

I got myself a 450D couple of months ago, and I found myself growing out of the kit lens pretty quickly. Don't be mistaken though, the kit lens is a good lens for starters but if you want to save a bit of money, just get the body and maybe the Tamron and maybe a 50mm f1.8 if you have leftover. I feel the best part about the kit lens is that while using it, you slowly discover what you want more in a lens, be it low-light capability or larger focal length etc etc.

Hammerklavier · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by dodongdodong

If you're not in a rush, wait for the entry level camera lineup next week at PMA2009 (3-5Mar)

Hi, is that some sort of IT show? Where can I find out more about it? Thanks!

Hammerklavier · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by atomboy

I got myself a 450D couple of months ago, and I found myself growing out of the kit lens pretty quickly. Don't be mistaken though, the kit lens is a good lens for starters but if you want to save a bit of money, just get the body and maybe the Tamron and maybe a 50mm f1.8 if you have leftover. I feel the best part about the kit lens is that while using it, you slowly discover what you want more in a lens, be it low-light capability or larger focal length etc etc.

That's what I thought too. I am trying my best to save a little money and at the same time avoid the hassle of selling the kit lens and getting another one. The 50mm F1.8 is also one of the other must-have at $100+ i read.

atomboy · 26th February 2009

Having said that, if you're very unsure about what to get in place of the kit lens, it doesn't hurt to just stick to the kit lens for now. You don't lose out THAT much, considering how cheap it is and how expensive many lens can cost. You earn back by being able to start shooting earlier! And then maybe you'll get a better idea of your shooting style and then you can get the lens that suits you best!

24th February 2009	#1
Hammerklavier New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 46	What should I buy? Pls help! Hi, I am planning to buy my first DSLR and was deciding between D90 and 450D but decided to get the 450D because of budget and I hope it's image quality is almost as good as D90! Currently, I am in the dillema of whether to get the 18-55 kit lens or to just buy the body and buy a separate 17-50 Tamron lens which I read from here is a fairly value for money lens. I am getting this camera for travel initially but I will probably turn it into my hobby and shoot it for fun and learning. I really need your help to give me some good advise! Thanks very much!

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26th February 2009	#16
atomboy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53	Re: What should I buy? Pls help! I got myself a 450D couple of months ago, and I found myself growing out of the kit lens pretty quickly. Don't be mistaken though, the kit lens is a good lens for starters but if you want to save a bit of money, just get the body and maybe the Tamron and maybe a 50mm f1.8 if you have leftover. I feel the best part about the kit lens is that while using it, you slowly discover what you want more in a lens, be it low-light capability or larger focal length etc etc.

26th February 2009	#19
atomboy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53	Re: What should I buy? Pls help! Having said that, if you're very unsure about what to get in place of the kit lens, it doesn't hurt to just stick to the kit lens for now. You don't lose out THAT much, considering how cheap it is and how expensive many lens can cost. You earn back by being able to start shooting earlier! And then maybe you'll get a better idea of your shooting style and then you can get the lens that suits you best!