Canon 50D lens question...what to buy?This is a discussion on Canon 50D lens question...what to buy? within the Equipment Talk forums, part of the Photography Information category; I currently have an 18-135 which came with the camera, also bought a 70-300 1:4-5.6 IS lens as well.
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02-08-2010, 08:34 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, 08:38 PM
Sigma 70-200 2.8 or Canon 70-200 F4
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02-08-2010, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DSL_PWR 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, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by heard03 | 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. | | | | | You Can't Be Serious!!
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02-08-2010, 09:27 PM
Take it over here............ Equipment Talk
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02-08-2010, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by heard03 | They used to not restrict. I used to bring in my 300mm 2.8 without a problem. | | | | | You Can't Be Serious!!
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02-08-2010, 10:10 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, 10:12 PM
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02-08-2010, 10:13 PM
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02-09-2010, 12:55 AM
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02-09-2010, 07:57 AM
Changed pace, I found a great deal on a 24-105... might go that route. | | | | | You Can't Be Serious!!
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02-09-2010, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DSL_PWR 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. | | | | | Senior Member
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02-10-2010, 04:06 AM
I thought about suggesting the 24-105 as well but I have no personal experience with it. | | | | | Supa Dupa Poster
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02-10-2010, 08:28 AM
The 24-105 is most likely my next lens but it is not a sport/wildlife lens.
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02-10-2010, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ldelacruz 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 :-) | | | | | Member
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02-10-2010, 12:19 PM
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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02-10-2010, 02:31 PM
I'm selling my 70-200 f4 if you are interested :) | | | | | Member
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02-10-2010, 02:48 PM
Have the 70-200/f4 IS now. Thanks. 
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02-13-2010, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SevenAndMe 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. Quote:
Originally Posted by Nena2007 I'm selling my 70-200 f4 if you are interested :) | I am waiting on the new 70-200 coming in April.. | | | | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Linear Mode |
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