Lens for 400D in place of kit lens

[Ola]

Hi,

Has anyone any idea where I can get the 17-40 f/4 cheapest? And how much would that be?

Thanks.

If you don't mind second hand, get it from the Buy & Sell section.
You should be able to get one around $900.
Brand new should be around $1,100.

 

[yehosaphat]

Cheapest new ones you can get from Oracle :thumbsup:

 

[calebk]

Cheapest new ones you can get from Oracle :thumbsup:

Yeap. Oracle :thumbsup:

 

[germ_boi]

Might as well get new. 200 difference and you forgo warranty and a questionable background.

 

[Maxwellian]

These reviews are very interesting.

Ok finally able to access. Here they are:

Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_1770_2845/index.htm

Sigma AF 18-50mm f/2.8 http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_1850_28/index.htm

Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_1750_28/index.htm

 

[miniUltraman]

If you don't mind second hand, get it from the Buy & Sell section.
You should be able to get one around $900.
Brand new should be around $1,100.

yes... the 2nd market is good... some are really mint and will even throw in 77mm Filter. Save $200 for another lens.

 

[catcher]

Cheapest new ones you can get from Oracle :thumbsup:

Where or what is Oracle?

 

[palvin]

He is one of the seller for mostly canon camera equipments. He does the MO.

 

[ozbastion]

First post!

Getting back to the original topic, I myself am a new 400D user. My first lens was the 18-55mm kit lens which seems borderline adequate.

After careful and deliberated research, I've found that most prosumers would probably need at least another more-capable walkaround lens, and also a portrait lens (prime lens).

Therefore, I bought myself a Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM lens and Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens.

I haven't really had a chance to test it out yet, but if you're like myself, you'd probably want to invest in similar lenses.

Hope this helps.

 

[yehosaphat]

Where or what is Oracle?

In the matrix... :bsmilie:

 

[calebk]

In the matrix... :bsmilie:

She's the chain smoker. :flame:

 

[Sirius]

Tamron 28-75 f2.8 is pretty good too :thumbsup:

 

[yehosaphat]

She's the chain smoker. :flame:

And the cookie monster... ring ring! honecall ... time to make an exit back to Zion :flush:

 

[Maxwellian]

Tamron 28-75 f2.8 is pretty good too :thumbsup:

Not quite wide enough at all for 400D.

 

[calebk]

Yeap, personally I find 28 not wide enough. I can live with 24.

 

[LowLights]

Where or what is Oracle?

To find the Oracle you must enter the Matrix... er.. I mean follow this link

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=208835

Happy Shopping !! :devil:

 

[catcher]

Hi

17-40L, any grey copy? any good or worth it?

 

[calebk]

Hi

17-40L, any grey copy? any good or worth it?

Might as well top up 100-200 bucks and get one new with warranty and everything that comes in the box.