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lil2rich4u2 · 05-31-2005, 08:29 PM

dont wanna bother you with stupid fucking questions, because i have so damn many now.

i just bought a 20d and im looking for a lens, needless to say it looks a bit more involved than just buying a lens lol.

does anyone know a site where i can learn the differences in lens` so i can pick an all purpose, AF zoom lens? the one it came with did not have enough zoom for my liking.

i was looking at this one: from ritz camera but something tells me it isnt as simple at a $300 lens, because i see others that are $5k haha

thanks if you can help.

BTW so far im thrilled with the camera.

lil2rich4u2 · 05-31-2005, 08:32 PM

someone also told me ill want a UV filter, well ofcouse that doesnt look that simple also lol

hopefully a help site will walk me through what to look for in this stuff.

any other suggestions?

lil2rich4u2 · 05-31-2005, 08:33 PM

aha! http://www.ritzcamera.com/webapp/wcs...4%3Bc108706 6

xenigo · 05-31-2005, 08:45 PM

Where you been Rich? Haven't seen you around here in a while. Are you still in the business?

lil2rich4u2 · 05-31-2005, 08:46 PM

or maybe ill stop at B&H in manhattan on the weekend and question a salesman to death, ha!

lil2rich4u2 · 05-31-2005, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenigo

Where you been Rich? Haven't seen you around here in a while. Are you still in the business?

well last night i went through about 100 sites and removed all nudity since i havent got time to keep up with documentation, lol

makes me wonder, am i even in the porn biz anymore? HA

Red Ezra · 05-31-2005, 08:48 PM

you only need one lens - 24 - 70mm 2.4 - $1500 - get the uv filter to protect the lens $80 - over and out

lil2rich4u2 · 05-31-2005, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Ezra

you only need one lens - 24 - 70mm 2.4 - $1500 - get the uv filter to protect the lens $80 - over and out

enough zoom on there? I played with the 300mm in bestbuy and liked the zoom.

or does it eat up that much quality?

thanks

lil2rich4u2 · 05-31-2005, 09:11 PM

http://www.shortcourses.com/10D/lenses.htm

nice article, im assuming most info applies to 20d as well

NaughtyRob · 05-31-2005, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Ezra

you only need one lens - 24 - 70mm 2.4 - $1500 - get the uv filter to protect the lens $80 - over and out

And go to B&H, you'll save $$.

MikeXAMO · 05-31-2005, 09:16 PM

quality depends on more than the zoom capability.. the optics (number of elements in the lens and precision), and AF features of the lens determine quality really. Generally speaking, the cheaper the lens, the more you won't like it. What you are paying for mostly in a 24-70mm 2.4 is the fast f/2.4 aperature, which will get you more depth of field and better under low-light conditions. Cheaper lenses are typically around f/4.5 or so, which can limit your options. General rule of thumb: spend a good amount of money on your body, and as much as you can on your lens

FelixFlow · 05-31-2005, 10:05 PM

best lens for a budget:

Canon 28-135 "IS"

about $400 new

Major (Tom) · 05-31-2005, 10:10 PM

never chinz out on the glass. a camera is only as good as it. i like sigma glass but canon glass is great too.

Duke

MikeXAMO · 05-31-2005, 10:12 PM

another good one on budget is the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5 XR Di lens which can be found much cheaper than listed on tamron's site. It's a really versatile lens. Some people don't like Tamron lenses, I have two and have little problems with them, I like the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 lens I have works great!

stevo · 05-31-2005, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FelixFlow

best lens for a budget:
Canon 28-135 "IS"

about $400 new

I think thats what ive got. Great lens...
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...categoryid=149

Paul Markham · 05-31-2005, 10:51 PM

What are you going to be using the camera for? Shooting family, porn, landscapes, natural life.

This will determine the lens you buy.

05-31-2005, 08:29 PM	#1
lil2rich4u2 ICQ: 175171926 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,046	photographers around? dont wanna bother you with stupid fucking questions, because i have so damn many now. i just bought a 20d and im looking for a lens, needless to say it looks a bit more involved than just buying a lens lol. does anyone know a site where i can learn the differences in lens` so i can pick an all purpose, AF zoom lens? the one it came with did not have enough zoom for my liking. i was looking at this one: from ritz camera but something tells me it isnt as simple at a $300 lens, because i see others that are $5k haha thanks if you can help. BTW so far im thrilled with the camera. __________________ HEY!! Unbeatable hosting! Customer service is top notch! --> ISPrime <-- Do a search on any board, their reputation is rock solid .. for years!!

05-31-2005, 08:32 PM	#2
lil2rich4u2 ICQ: 175171926 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,046	someone also told me ill want a UV filter, well ofcouse that doesnt look that simple also lol hopefully a help site will walk me through what to look for in this stuff. any other suggestions? __________________ HEY!! Unbeatable hosting! Customer service is top notch! --> ISPrime <-- Do a search on any board, their reputation is rock solid .. for years!!

05-31-2005, 08:33 PM	#3
lil2rich4u2 ICQ: 175171926 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,046	aha! http://www.ritzcamera.com/webapp/wcs...4%3Bc108706 6 __________________ HEY!! Unbeatable hosting! Customer service is top notch! --> ISPrime <-- Do a search on any board, their reputation is rock solid .. for years!!

05-31-2005, 08:46 PM	#5
lil2rich4u2 ICQ: 175171926 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,046	or maybe ill stop at B&H in manhattan on the weekend and question a salesman to death, ha! __________________ HEY!! Unbeatable hosting! Customer service is top notch! --> ISPrime <-- Do a search on any board, their reputation is rock solid .. for years!!

05-31-2005, 09:11 PM	#9
lil2rich4u2 ICQ: 175171926 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,046	http://www.shortcourses.com/10D/lenses.htm nice article, im assuming most info applies to 20d as well __________________ HEY!! Unbeatable hosting! Customer service is top notch! --> ISPrime <-- Do a search on any board, their reputation is rock solid .. for years!!

05-31-2005, 08:45 PM	#4
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Red Ezra redezra.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 4,680	you only need one lens - 24 - 70mm 2.4 - $1500 - get the uv filter to protect the lens $80 - over and out

05-31-2005, 09:16 PM	#11
MikeXAMO Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Trailer Park Posts: 660	quality depends on more than the zoom capability.. the optics (number of elements in the lens and precision), and AF features of the lens determine quality really. Generally speaking, the cheaper the lens, the more you won't like it. What you are paying for mostly in a 24-70mm 2.4 is the fast f/2.4 aperature, which will get you more depth of field and better under low-light conditions. Cheaper lenses are typically around f/4.5 or so, which can limit your options. General rule of thumb: spend a good amount of money on your body, and as much as you can on your lens __________________ *Xamo Entertainment* Xamo.com \| EZSets.com ICQ: 9439118 MSN: mikeb [at] xamo.com Tollfree: 800-544-XAMO XXX CMS - Designed by Adult Webmasters, for Adult Webmasters.

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05-31-2005, 10:10 PM	#13
Major (Tom) Boomer Woffen Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Null Posts: 30,548	never chinz out on the glass. a camera is only as good as it. i like sigma glass but canon glass is great too. Duke __________________ My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom

05-31-2005, 10:12 PM	#14
MikeXAMO Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Trailer Park Posts: 660	another good one on budget is the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5 XR Di lens which can be found much cheaper than listed on tamron's site. It's a really versatile lens. Some people don't like Tamron lenses, I have two and have little problems with them, I like the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 lens I have works great! __________________ *Xamo Entertainment* Xamo.com \| EZSets.com ICQ: 9439118 MSN: mikeb [at] xamo.com Tollfree: 800-544-XAMO XXX CMS - Designed by Adult Webmasters, for Adult Webmasters.

05-31-2005, 10:51 PM	#16
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