I am just started using DSLR. Buying the set cost me a bomb liao. Buying original lens will be very x. So is there anyone can tell me is there any good and cheap 3rd party. Thanks.
What you looking for in a lens?
1) General Purpose/Walk About
2) Marco
3) Portrait
4) Telephoto
Hahaha i machiam setting exam question ;p Niwae pls state your choice so that we can better advise you.
Hi there.
Saw that you've got yourself a 400D for a dslr.
Good choice
It gives nice colours and also 10 megapixels of resolution, which is more than enough for large prints of perhaps up to A3 size? For 3R or 4R, even A4 size, it's already overkill!
If you got the 400D with the kit lens, just stick with the kit lens.
It's pretty good as it provides a wide angle to medium-short telephoto range.
If you just got the body alone, I think you can find the kit lens for about SGD 60 - 80 used in the forums. Most of them are also in mint condition! :bigeyes:
If you're just starting out, get a feel for what you like to shoot first using the kit lens.
Important thing is to actually go out and shoot as often and as much as you can to discover and even create your own style of shooting!
After some time, review your photographs to see what you actually like shooting.
Consider the kind of lenses you want from there.
Also, do consider the camera system as a whole instead of breaking it up into individual parts. You'll find that the choices you make will be different.
Just my 2 cents.
Cheers and enjoy shooting.
What you looking for in a lens?
1) General Purpose/Walk About
2) Marco
3) Portrait
4) Telephoto
Hahaha i machiam setting exam question ;p Niwae pls state your choice so that we can better advise you.
Hi there.
Saw that you've got yourself a 400D for a dslr.
Good choice
It gives nice colours and also 10 megapixels of resolution, which is more than enough for large prints of perhaps up to A3 size? For 3R or 4R, even A4 size, it's already overkill!
If you got the 400D with the kit lens, just stick with the kit lens.
It's pretty good as it provides a wide angle to medium-short telephoto range.
If you just got the body alone, I think you can find the kit lens for about SGD 60 - 80 used in the forums. Most of them are also in mint condition! :bigeyes:
If you're just starting out, get a feel for what you like to shoot first using the kit lens.
Important thing is to actually go out and shoot as often and as much as you can to discover and even create your own style of shooting!
After some time, review your photographs to see what you actually like shooting.
Consider the kind of lenses you want from there.
Also, do consider the camera system as a whole instead of breaking it up into individual parts. You'll find that the choices you make will be different.
Just my 2 cents.
Cheers and enjoy shooting.
Bro, thanks for your advise. So for landscape what type of lens u using. And what kind of landscape are u taking on. eg building or glassland or etc...Well said brother I also started out with the kit lens on my 350D and as time progress, i discover my style for photography and move along. Do not be in a hurry to get what you do not need in the first place eg. some people buy a tele-zoom which end up in the drawer as they prefer landscape shots.
Bro, thanks for your advise. So for landscape what type of lens u using. And what kind of landscape are u taking on. eg building or glassland or etc...
Stick to the kit lens.
It's wide.
It can focus pretty close and get you decent magnification.
It's lightweight.
It focuses pretty fast.
You don't need to spend any more money on a new lens.
So many compelling reasons to stay with the kit lens anyway. Besides, you already mentioned a limited budget, so don't buy anything more yet, unless it's a flash.
If you really want to buy a lens, get this: EF 50mm f/1.8 II. It costs $130 and is a very sharp, bright prime lens.
Bro, what's a glassland? :bsmilie:
To divadyhl, with 5mp you can already print up to A3 size with no problem.
For portrait, what kind of lens should i use? And is flash require?:think: Any tips for taking a good portrait photo.If you see my lens line up, you can tell that i shoot portrait most of the time but if I do need to shoot landscape, I usually make use of my Kit lens (EFS-18-55). Is cheap and good if stop down. For less than $100 dollars, it is one of the most worth while lens.
For portrait, what kind of lens should i use? And is flash require?:think: Any tips for taking a good portrait photo.
I mean taking picture with trees, mountain background. By the way, any good shop to recommand.:thumbsup:
Hi,
can 400D deliver movie poster size photos? if cannot, which camera model i shld be looking at? thinking of selling beautiful scenery "movie poster" size as extra income....
go for the tamron 17-50 F2.8 if u have ard 600 to spare...it's really value for $$$.