canon 550d which lens?

evilnev · #1 22-09-2010, 02:37 AM

g`day iv`e been looking at getting a canon 550d ,which lens option would be best,i would be using it for all different shots ,fish, landscapes etc ,is there 1 lens to use or should i go with a twin lens kit,will be my 1st dslr,thanks.

Ikz · #2 22-09-2010, 02:43 AM

A good start would be the 17-85mm, definitely a better option than the twin lens kit

Breamkid · #3 22-09-2010, 02:44 AM

I second that

evilnev · #4 22-09-2010, 02:51 AM

is this a separate lens or is this an option available

evilnev · #5 22-09-2010, 02:57 AM

can any one recommend a good place to buy online?i found 1 place that was cheaper than others but postage was exy

Ikz · #6 22-09-2010, 03:00 AM

Usually comes in the "enthusiast kit" or you can get it separately.

http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/canon550d.htm
https://www.camerasdirect.com.au/ind...-550d-new.html

DrPopper · #7 22-09-2010, 02:58 AM

17-85 or the new 18-135 are both ok

trout_bum · #8 22-09-2010, 03:15 AM

If you are not going to get L glass then I would go the Tamron Aspherical XR Di 28-75mm Lens. I used to use this a bit on a 350D and it was a nice piece of kit. Inexpensive and you can probably get in E-bay as they were very common when I was looking for one.......I got mine in one of the small shops in Melbourne about 5 doors up from Michaels....it did the job well and at that price if it goes in the drink it's not the end of the world (as opposed to Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM)

Reviews on this lens here......Tamron Aspherical XR Di 28-75mm Lens

HTH.
TB

evilnev · #9 22-09-2010, 03:47 AM

thanks very much TB, i will look into that one & i love the rod

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Mark M · #11 22-09-2010, 05:54 AM

What Trout Bum said Nev, the Tamron is a great piece to start out with, very fast, but you might find the 28 a bit long for tight family shots at the party.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamron-28-75m...item3a5ec11d24

For a bit more lolly the Canon efs 17-55 is an excellent piece of glass but won't give you as much tele to pull long shots in close, but sharp as.

I bought a good second hand 24-105L for my 450D and it rarely comes off now. 24 is still a bit long, but I am over family groups shots now

I paid under grand for a lens still under warranty, bit heavy though. The quality is worth it.

PlayerOne · #12 23-09-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by evilnev

g`day iv`e been looking at getting a canon 550d ,which lens option would be best,i would be using it for all different shots ,fish, landscapes etc ,is there 1 lens to use or should i go with a twin lens kit,will be my 1st dslr,thanks.

Check out the Tamron 17-50mm... it has max aperature of 2.8, which in basic terms can give you the clear front/blurred background effect!.. The 17-50mm range should be good for your general photography pics. Google the specs... it retails about $500ish.

If the zoom isnt long enough, you can then add a 55-250mm lens later...(or better yet a white L series).

butch · #13 23-09-2010, 08:09 PM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM IIBuy Now
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butch · #14 23-09-2010, 08:10 PM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM IIBuy Now
Freight Freight Information
All States Small Order Large Order
Across Australia $10.00 $16.00
Small Order: Combined Items Total of Less Than $55
Large Order: Combined Items Total Greater Than $55

More Details$1,899.00 Inc GST
A superb lens that covers nearly every professional wide-angle task. Outstanding optical performance comes from three Aspherical lens elements, and (for the first time ever in an EF wide-angle zoom lens) two Ultra-low Dispersion UD elements

evilnev · #15 24-09-2010, 01:20 AM

g`day had a look in the stores today, ,no one had the GF1,picked up a canon 550d which wasnt as heavy as i had imagined,the guy in harvey norman was trying to sell me the 50d saying it was a better camera , i dont know more confused now than when i begun