Decent lens?

tnguyen600 · Oct 2, 2008

I just picked up my first dslr camera today from BlackDeathV6BG and i need a lens. I found this one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sigma-AF-70-300...39:1|66:4|65:15|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Is this a decent lens? I duno anything about lens, im slowly trying to pick it up. Just need a lens right now. Is there anything I should know about this lens that would maybe hinder others from buying it?

LitoCG2Rider · Oct 2, 2008

why dont you get something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-28-70mm-F2-...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

tnguyen600 · Oct 2, 2008

i really want a 28-135mm....you know where theres a good deal for that?

shavedaccord · Oct 2, 2008

A good deal on a 28-135 IS is around $300 shipped.

What do you plan on shooting? Just random stuff? Wildlife? Action? etc..

tnguyen600 · Oct 2, 2008

a little bit of everything, some action shots, some cars, some random, etc.

Dinzdale40 · Oct 2, 2008

there are expensive and cheap lenses within every brand...so don't judge a lens by its brand alone...but by the individual reputation of the lens...

you can search on flickr for pictures taken with a certain lens

what kinda things are you gonna shoot with the lens?...one lens usually won't do it all so pick and choose what you want to shoot the most

tnguyen600 · Oct 2, 2008

ohh ok. well im prob gonna start taking pics of cars/people/scenary.

Dinzdale40 · Oct 2, 2008

new kit lens...very good focal range...but not super wide and not super sharp...needs flash for use inside with people
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/519475-USA/Canon_2042B002_EF_S_18_55mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html

Tamron 28-75 F2.8 so its good for shooting inside and edge sharp...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/284399-REG/Tamron_AF09C700_28_75mm_f_2_8_XR_Di.html

Canon 17-40 F4L it's wide and sharp! used with flash is great for shooting people too
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279582-USA/Canon_8806A002_17_40mm_f_4L_USM_Lens.html

tnguyen600 · Oct 2, 2008

whoaaa im not trying to break the bank hahaha

damn, i just bought this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370090253470

i duno if it was a mistake. fcuk.

dynasty · Oct 2, 2008

70-300mm is something for sports. i got a canon 75-300mm f/4 and it takes pretty good shots. but the 28-70mm f/2.8 like LitoCG2Rider said is a great starter. you need close up lense more than far distance lense for now. another good invest is 50mm f/1.8 which is around ~$85 shipped. i might get that 28-70mm because of the f/2.8. my other lenses is f/4.

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