New Canon user!~ Lens to intro?


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zenism182

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Hi shutterbugs/shutterbugs to be!

New comer here.
I intend to get a 2nd hand canon 40D.
Few questions, hope you can help!

1. If im buying a 2nd hand camera, like canon 40 D, any things i should look out for? (like no. of times it has been used to take pics etc?)
2. Any basic lens/second hand lens to intro?

...just want to play ard with camera b4 buying a brand new camera. :)
 

oo.. i just realised there is a thread on 2nd hand lens... :)
any suggestions for what to look out for for the camera?
 

1. Shuttercount.
2. make sure all buttons are working
3. flash is working
4. LCD is working
5. take a few sample pic
6. look out for signs of damage like dents, deep scratches.
7. look out for fungus.
8. check the VF

any more???
 

thanks a mill~!

got what i needed mostly...
:)
 

for lenses, Tamron 17-50 is a good start.
Plus EFS55-250.

If more money, can get Sigma 50-150 f2.8

Or EF70-200.

For telephoto, depends on your shooting style.
 

basic canon lenses include:

18-55
55-250
50mm II

maybe tell us your uses for the lenses and your budget.

we may be able to recommend specific lenses to suit ur needs.
 

Since TS is entering the world of DSLR for the first time, it would be hard for him to tell us what he's gonna use it for. It's a journey that only he can go thru it himself. Just be prepare to spend loads of $$$ :devil: There's no going back..

A good all around lens to start with would be the Tamron 17-50f2.8.

May the BBB Gods be with you...
 

50mm 2.8 would be 1 of the 1st few lenses to get, to explore into the world of DOF~ :thumbsup: and not forgetting it's affordable too!
 

If you got the money try to buy the following lenses:

1. EF 50mm F/1.8 Mk II.

Reason: Good value portrait lenses. You can easily produce blur backgrounds.

2. EF-S 18-55 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS

Reason: Good range 29 mm wide to mild telephoto 88mm. May also good for portrait shots (though a bit challenging) and landscapes.

3. EF-S 55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS

Reason: The el-cheapo but good performing zoom lens (equiv to 400mm on the extreme end). The IS is invaluable.

4. (if you can afford) EF-S 10-22mm F/3.5 to 4.5

Reason: Ultra wide angle. Shooting sharp wide landscapes.

Cheers

Mahathir
 

50mm f1.8 u mean?

opps! yes, it's the f1.8 lens... i usually use it at f2.8, thus 2.8 came to mind 1st. :bsmilie:
sorry for the mixup :p
 

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