New Lenses

**three-cowboys** · 07-10-2005, 04:11 AM

So now that I have my D Rebel XT, and finished reading the manual, and taken some photos, I feel like I "need" new lenses. What should I get?

**~~Andie~~** · 07-10-2005, 09:54 AM

ARE you bragging again about that camera? lol!!! I want a 50mm fixed lens and they are cheap only about 75 $

**KimMauch** · 07-10-2005, 11:32 AM

I've seen lots of recommendations for the lense that Andie mentioned. It is on my list of future purchases.

Kim

**three-cowboys** · 07-10-2005, 12:19 PM

Me, bragging?!?!? Nah... LOL!

Yep, I've heard that too Kim. I definitely need that 50mm 1.8, I was just wondering if I needed a zoom first.

OK, here is what I'm going to be doing: taking photos of baby!! Baby and other squirmy, crazed children!!

**~~Andie~~** · 07-10-2005, 04:02 PM

i dont use my zoom lens as much as i thought i would

**Tanya** · 07-11-2005, 02:02 AM

i have a 18-70mm zoom and a 50mm f/1.8

**HeidiD** · 07-12-2005, 08:56 PM

What about Tamron lenses? Are they good? Better/worse than Nikkor?
Thanks,

**Tanya** · 07-12-2005, 09:31 PM

mostly from what i've heard and my camera store owner has said is that third party lenses( tamron) are slower and that the optics are comparable but not the same

**three-cowboys** · 07-13-2005, 05:35 PM

I heard that too Tanya!

**~~Andie~~** · 07-13-2005, 07:54 PM

I got a canon camera just so i could have canon lens....they are some of the best!!! Look at photographers at any big news story and you will see a sea of canon lenses.

I was thinking about this today Linda...you could go rent a couple lenses for a weekend and see what one you liek the most (size wise)

**HeidiD** · 07-13-2005, 08:32 PM

Rats! Tamron has a gorgeous Digital zoom lens (18-200mm converts to 28-300 in 35mm), but Nikkor still hasn't released a digital version yet.

If I go with Nikkor, I'd still need to get two lenses to get the same amount of zoom capability. Plus, I hate switching lenses! Takes time that sometimes I just don't have! Especially at sporting events or when I'm trying to catch natural action.

**Tanya** · 07-13-2005, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by ~~Andie~~

I got a canon camera just so i could have canon lens....they are some of the best!!! Look at photographers at any big news story and you will see a sea of canon lenses.

I was thinking about this today Linda...you could go rent a couple lenses for a weekend and see what one you liek the most (size wise)

Let's not get into the Canon Vs. Nikon (Nikkor) debate LOL it could get ugly

jk

**~~Andie~~** · 07-13-2005, 10:33 PM

yha it could....or either or....its like being a yankees fan or a red sox fan no way to be both!

**HeidiD** · 07-14-2005, 02:01 AM

Now, Andie, if you REALLY want to get things heated up around here, I just DARE you to open that can of worms!

**~~Andie~~** · 07-14-2005, 10:48 AM

i'm trying to be very diplomatic about canon being the best! lol!!!

**three-cowboys** · 07-14-2005, 09:41 PM

Andie, you are nothing but trouble...

**~~Andie~~** · 07-14-2005, 10:17 PM

i know but thats why you love me...I'm lovable trouble!

**paula_duncan** · 07-14-2005, 10:32 PM

I would have to go with Tanya on this one.....I like Canon but I love Nikon. We have a 35mm Nikon and I love it.

**Tanya** · 07-15-2005, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by ~~Andie~~

i'm trying to be very diplomatic about canon being the best! lol!!!

And I'm trying to pretend I'm brand loyal.. but you know Nikon has THE BEST color

**Dorothy** · 07-19-2005, 09:44 PM

I have the 50 mm lens mentioned & I really like it.

I also have the 28-135 mm IS lens-it is a little soft for my taste.

Right now my favorite lenses are my 70-200mm f4 L lens and my 200 mm f2.8 L lens. I bought the latter on ebay & the zoom from amazon.com. I would go for the best lens you can-I am sticking to the Canon lenses just because of the reviews I have read online.

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