Photogs...Thanks for the suggestions! Now?
 

I while back I posted asking some photo enthusiasts their suggestions for a nice digital camera setup for my wife. She is not a professional but also isn't the average everyday point-and-shoot type photographer. She takes amazing pictures and has a real eye for it. We just had our first born and it was her first real Mother's day so I thought I'd surprise her.

To get back on track, I ended up getting her a Canon Rebel XTI 300D. It came with a standard 35mm lens so I bought an upgraded 300mm and that thing is amazing! Guilty admission...I think I'm enjoying it more than her! Shh...don't say anything to her. Now I'm shopping around for some really cool accessories! I was looking at some wide angle and fish-eye lenses as well as many filter packs. We are both avid sports fans and will be attending many game. This will take it to an entirely new level! I'm stoked!

So I guess the point of the thread is to 1, show my appreciation for the people that gave good suggestions and 2, asking those cool people about some awesome lenses and filters I could get for this puppy. What are some toys I can get for this bad boy? :thumbsup

Spinning wheels and a chain link steering wheel.....It should spin too.

Hey Aaron! I don't understand the response. I have seen some of your photographs and they are amazing (based on a search, you are Aaron Mathews correct?). You, my friend have an eye for photography. Thanks for the response but it was pretty cryptic. :winkwink:

fisheye is a very gimicky lens.. we have one... unless you know you want to shoot with it.. pass on it.

smartest thing to do is cover your bases.... get your lens lengths from wide to telephoto.... I have a 16-35, 24-70, 70-200, 300, a fixed 135, fixed 85 and a 180 macro. If you want a great portrait lens, the 85 f1.2 is amazing.

have fun

some stuff I recommend:

ExpoDisc
(great for getting instant perfect white balance)

SanDisk Extreme III
(these new Extreme III cards are super fast)

Filters
(protect your lenses)


:winkwink: :thumbsup

Thanks Abyss Al! I think my biggest problem is that I don't know what filter does what. Would you happen to have any pictures available where you can say, "I used <this filter/lens> for this shot."? That way I can see what effects each creates? If not, no worries. I thank you for your response.

50mm 1.8 its a amazing lens and its like 80 bucks its nick name is the cheapo wonder.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...7&cat=2&page=3

Sigma 10-20mm is a nice affordable wide angle :)


you'll love the 50 1.8 tony404 mentioned if you get it...both for the price and pics...no reason not to :)