Canon SLR Lense Recommendation

nordberg · 05-09-2008, 02:35 PM

With my forthcoming bundle of joy just around the corner, I thought it high time I invest in a decent wide angle lense for my 350D. I don't need David Bailey standard, but I'm prepared to make a reasonable investment..

Any recommendations?

Sponge · 05-09-2008, 08:28 PM

A friend of mine recently bought a Sigma wide angle and he's over the moon with it. I think it's this one:

10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

I think it's about £300.

SamD · 05-09-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sponge

A friend of mine recently bought a Sigma wide angle and he's over the moon with it. I think it's this one:

10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

I think it's about £300.

I have the exact same lens. It's awesome :thumbsup:

CarMad · 05-09-2008, 08:47 PM

Yep I've used one and its very nice indeed, sometimes need some post software updates though, but it depends on what you are taking pictures of.

gizze · 05-09-2008, 09:56 PM

What about a 28mm f/1.8 usm???

My favourite non L lens and works wonderfully on the crop sensor canons.

Will sell you mine cheap as I am selling the camera.

nordberg · 06-09-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gizze

What about a 28mm f/1.8 usm???

My favourite non L lens and works wonderfully on the crop sensor canons.

Will sell you mine cheap as I am selling the camera.

PLease give me the model etc and a price.

gizze · 06-09-2008, 05:34 PM

The lens is the Canon 28mm f/1.8 USM.

Cost me £309, can be had on ebay for around £270 and I would want £150.

It really is superb, has lovely colours and stays sharp wide open.

This was only shot jpeg with a 400d, but you can see the colours....

nordberg · 06-09-2008, 05:53 PM

OK - After doing a bit of reading, I think I'd prefer one that can zoom a bit...

Thanks anyway.

gizze · 07-09-2008, 06:23 AM

No problem.

But you should get a prime too, so you can get that nice blue in the background, you will need something that goes down to f/2.0 at least really. Even if you buy the £50 50mm f/1.8.

GCab · 07-09-2008, 04:31 PM

Just a Nikon heathen here, but I'm looking at this thing right now, which also comes in Canon fit:

First Look: Tokina 11-16/f2.8 AT-X Pro DX

It's either that (fast-ish at f/2.8, if not up to gizze's specs) or the Sigma mentioned above, which goes to 10mm but only f/3.5.

There may a Canon-only doobry that I don't know about, of course.

I'd second the charm of a 50mm f/1.8 for the sprog-recording purposes you have in mind, though being a Niko-Mug I pay more for the same lenses (according to the guys here) - £85 for me ...):

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nordberg BMW 130d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 1,122	OK - After doing a bit of reading, I think I'd prefer one that can zoom a bit... Thanks anyway. __________________ A4 2.0T S Line Special Edition - Mauritius Blue \|Valcona Leather\| Xenons\| HFS\| 18in DTM Alloys\| \|Bose\| iPod Interface\| Interior Light Pack\| More to follow........\|

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gizze Audi R8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Norfolk Posts: 9,532	What about a 28mm f/1.8 usm??? My favourite non L lens and works wonderfully on the crop sensor canons. Will sell you mine cheap as I am selling the camera.

06-09-2008, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
gizze Audi R8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Norfolk Posts: 9,532	The lens is the Canon 28mm f/1.8 USM. Cost me £309, can be had on ebay for around £270 and I would want £150. It really is superb, has lovely colours and stays sharp wide open. This was only shot jpeg with a 400d, but you can see the colours....

07-09-2008, 06:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
gizze Audi R8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Norfolk Posts: 9,532	No problem. But you should get a prime too, so you can get that nice blue in the background, you will need something that goes down to f/2.0 at least really. Even if you buy the £50 50mm f/1.8.