what's the "L" for anyways???

but yeah please answer my question is the price i got from my friend reasonable???

$500 for

Canon EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
Canon ET-64II Lens Hood (for 75-300 mm IS)
Hoya 58 mm UV Pro 1 Filter (for 75-300mm IS)

all of that

Canon 'L' lenses: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/C...ns-Series.aspx

Can't answer your 2nd question though since I don't know what the market price for that lens is. Look around and compare. :)

oh damnit so those are the sexy ones with the red stripe, hahaha shit, damnit man i just got a 30D i am not even pro yet and ur making me buy pro equipment, lol hahaha

imma be like all show no go... lol!!!

but we shall see... maybe i'll save up for that one also

hehe u got a 30D though! should have started with an XT or something. :p

i have an XT and after getting the battery grip, i like it more. still learning photography

i'll do the change next year

http://vistek.ca/details/details.aspx?WebCode=107281

I don't think its worth it for $500. The 75-300mm is not very good according to my research.

Can't compare it with that price since he's asking about the IS version.

Plus, we can't base a decision solely off af on an armchair tester... we need the advice of someone who's actually owned this lens, or has at least tested it. I had some pretty bad reviews about my tripod, and I'm loving it.

i did start with a xt, i had an xt a year ago but it got stolen then i just got an S50 first just so i can take pics then now i got a 30D...

actually i just went to a camera store today at downtown and they said its worth 789 or sumtin like that but yeah over 750 for the 75-300 IS USM...

so i guess its worth buying the lens for $500 with the hood and the filter...

Opps my mistake, forgot the IS.

FINALLY FOUND IT! Been trying to find the name of this site but no luck. Use to have a whole shit load of camera pages and lost all my bookmarks

Thanks WeS

hehe np, i almost forgot that link too when i was finding it! :)

Do any of you have the Sigma 18-50 mm f/2.8 DC EX? I want to pick one up... anyone know any stores that might have a good price other than bcc?

i'd say get the Tamron 17-50 instead... known to be sharper than the Sigma and I believe a bit cheaper too.

Ok guys oddly enough my piece of shit kit lens from my 30D stopped working, well the autofocus just stopped working.

I would bother getting it fixed since i still have the 3 year warranty of it from bestbuy but i wanna get something to upgrade it with anyways.

basically something with the same range i guess.

i already have the

50mm 1.8
75-300mm 4-5.6 IS USM

but i don't really have the budget to get an expensive lens so yeah.

i will be using this lens that i want to get for taking pictures for clubs so just something decent basically just an upgrade from the kit lens. just need that nice wide angle coz i gotta get those group pictures also.

$400 would be my budget including tax already. I don't mind buying used lenses at all so if you could reffer me to some that would be awesome also!!!



sorry i posted it on the wrong forum since mananenetwork directed me to the other thread but yeah here we go

just get it fixed if its under warranty. lol

What duck said. Look for some cheap 24mm prime.

this is a great resource for lenses. was reccommended to me by the nikon rep (whom I have known for a while.)

photozone.de

alot of the stuff is above my head, but it gives you a rating and a look into what you are buying. it has EVERY lense made for digital cameras and some the older af and mf lenses.

futureshop has this lens for sale http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0063548&catid=
is that a good deal? or would i be better off buying the pentax DA 55-200mm for $200?

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Sigma-55-200-f4-56-DC

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=23936075
Quote from the site:
"I have owned both the Sigma and Pentax offerings at one time or other, and have been entirely satisfied with both.

In terms of handling, the Sigma has the advantage of being physically shorter at max extension. The Pentax seems all tubes and guts as you extend it, which is a bit alarming to begin with. On the other hand, the Pentax allows you to manually tweak the focus (as with the kit lens).

If I were to choose over again, I'd probably go for the Sigma as it felt more robust and I have a gut feeling (not objectively verified) that it has a slight edge in sharpness.
Mike "

Non of us are really pentax shooters, so it's your call

Hey guys, I have a Nikon D40X and after being brainwashed by KenRockwell, I went out and got a Nikon 18-200. It's good for what it is, I mainly got it because I didn't have to lug around 2 lenses and swap them.

I am looking for a macro lens, any recommendations? I want to be able to shoot bugs, flowers, etc. The 60mm Nikon seems pricey, anyone try the 90mm Tamron? I think it's a bit cheaper than the Nikon. Thanks

The Tamron is supposed to be a phenomenal lens. I don't think you will be able to use AF with it though.

You can also try to find a used macro lens. Try Kerrisdale Cameras or Leo's.

hello all looking for whatever advice i can get...i am looking to purchase another lens to compliment my current kit lens that i have for my Canon Rebel and was leaning towards the Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. just wondering any other lenses or better alternatives i should look that can provide similiar quality at a better price range? anything from Tamron, Sigma?

p.s i don't particularly shoot certain objects just looking for an all-rounder that i can use for portraits, automotive, scenery, etc.

TIA

That new Tamron 18-250mm seems to be getting good reviews.

Anyone using the Sigma 30mm 1.4 HSM? What's your opinon on that lens for portraits and general purpose? I've considered getting a Nikon 50mm 1.8 since it's much cheaper, but it won't AF on my D40.