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Canon 50D lens question...what to buy? - 02-08-2010, 09:34 PM

I currently have an 18-135 which came with the camera, also bought a 70-300 1:4-5.6 IS lens as well.

If you had about $500 bucks only to spend (I might be able to swing more) what lens would you buy? I am looking at both used lenses and new ones so any ideas would be helpful.

I know that is not a lot of money but just throwing it out there. I have been shooting sports (football, cars (both at the track and car shows), wildlife park settings, and some nightlife. Also baseball will be kicking up soon so I will be at Minute Maid shooting baseball games so looking for another lens to have in the bag. I know that I should just wait until April and get the new 70-200 but might drop coin on something in between.

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02-08-2010, 09:38 PM

Sigma 70-200 2.8 or Canon 70-200 F4

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02-08-2010, 09:56 PM

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Also baseball will be kicking up soon so I will be at Minute Maid shooting baseball games so looking for another lens to have in the bag.
Keep in mind MM Park restricts lenses to 4.5 inches.

Minute Maid Park A-Z guide | astros.com: Ballpark

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02-08-2010, 09:59 PM

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Keep in mind MM Park restricts lenses to 4.5 inches.

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I usually don't sit in the seats, have some friends there so just depends on when I go. But thanks for the heads up.


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02-08-2010, 10:27 PM

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02-08-2010, 10:36 PM

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Keep in mind MM Park restricts lenses to 4.5 inches.

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They used to not restrict. I used to bring in my 300mm 2.8 without a problem.

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02-08-2010, 11:10 PM

Too many cooks spoiled the pot I guess. Is there a lens that is 4 1/2" long (measured from camera to end of lens-no hood or cap) plus a 1.4 TC? Assemble the pair inside the Park.

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02-08-2010, 11:12 PM

I really enjoy my 10-22mm.


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+1 on the 70-200 F4


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Changed pace, I found a great deal on a 24-105... might go that route.


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Changed pace, I found a great deal on a 24-105... might go that route.
That would be a pretty versatile lens, in my opinion. I don't have one, but it's on my mystical list when my mystical ship comes in and drops mystical money in my lap.

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I thought about suggesting the 24-105 as well but I have no personal experience with it.


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The 24-105 is most likely my next lens but it is not a sport/wildlife lens.

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The 24-105 is most likely my next lens but it is not a sport/wildlife lens.

I LOVE my 24-105, great lens, you won't hate it :-)


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A very useful lens at a reasonable price is the Canon 85mm/1.8.

I got it while saving up for my 70-200/f4 IS.


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I'm selling my 70-200 f4 if you are interested :)


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Have the 70-200/f4 IS now. Thanks.


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A very useful lens at a reasonable price is the Canon 85mm/1.8.

I got it while saving up for my 70-200/f4 IS.

I have been looking at that one. Might have to consider it.

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I'm selling my 70-200 f4 if you are interested :)
I am waiting on the new 70-200 coming in April..

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