neech7
New Member
Yes I agree it is a little short, and the fact that it's not at its best at 55mm doesn't help.
Advice needed on what lens to use!
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Yes I agree it is a little short, and the fact that it's not at its best at 55mm doesn't help.
Technospaz
Member
I was just in HK and picked up a Manfrotto CF tripod there... great prices 
As for the lens, I'd carry the 10-22 if you want UWA for cityscapes/shots from the peak etc. Alternatively, carry the 17-55 which is an awesome all-rounded lens.
If you are keen to try but don't want to buy just yet, try renting the lens for the duration of your trip It will save you $ and if you do like the lens, you can definitely pick it up when you're in HK. Check out CS Tan's HK camera-buying thread for more info.
Enjoy
As for the lens, I'd carry the 10-22 if you want UWA for cityscapes/shots from the peak etc. Alternatively, carry the 17-55 which is an awesome all-rounded lens.
If you are keen to try but don't want to buy just yet, try renting the lens for the duration of your trip
It will save you $ and if you do like the lens, you can definitely pick it up when you're in HK. Check out CS Tan's HK camera-buying thread for more info. Enjoy
I was just in HK and picked up a Manfrotto CF tripod there... great prices
As for the lens, I'd carry the 10-22 if you want UWA for cityscapes/shots from the peak etc. Alternatively, carry the 17-55 which is an awesome all-rounded lens.
If you are keen to try but don't want to buy just yet, try renting the lens for the duration of your trip
Enjoy
May I ask ask model of manfrotto CF tripod did you got? How much was it? I am think of getting a tripod myself when i am in hongkong
But from CS Tan's Thread it say lens do not have any international warranty >.< if i have any problem i would need to go hongkong and fix it? o.o
Technospaz
Member
190CXPRO4 + 496RC2. I paid about S$530.May I ask ask model of manfrotto CF tripod did you got? How much was it? I am think of getting a tripod myself when i am in hongkong
But from CS Tan's Thread it say lens do not have any international warranty >.< if i have any problem i would need to go hongkong and fix it? o.o
I will recommend a 50mm f1.4 usm and a 18-200mm for your gear. The 50mm is specially for very low light shots without a tripod. The 18-200 is for street shots in the daytime.
Hope it helps.
Cheers
Thanks for the advice
I should have gotten the 18-200 kit :cry:Thats way way out of my budget. haha
Halfmoon
Senior Member
Can consider a Sirui.. I got mine for $320.... R2440 W/G20 ball head....
I see. I might just give Sirui a consideration
this made me regret for not getting the kit II when i got the camera :cry:
giantcanopy
Senior Member
Yup. depends on personal preferences as well. My last HK trip i did not use anything longer than a 85mm equivalent as well. I might get something wider for my kind of shoot.
Ryan
ngwixn,
in my opinion, since you have just started out with photography use what you currently have. Im sure the 18-55mm is more than sufficient to give you decent photos. Even if the tripod doesnt look too decent just use it, be in no hurry to buy a new setup. Only do so when you have more details and knowledge
You dont hve to necessarily buy a new lens from HK since you are not very sure with what various lenses are. Stick to your current setup and all shd be fine. As you progress further you might then want to consider buying a new lens. Dont put the cart before the horse.
My advice is to do up some reading acqaint yourself with various photography techniques, you can easily find these on youtube, jot them down then use what you have seen and learnt & apply it when you are in HK , then share your pics with us. Important thing is to get the foundation and fundamentals rite lenes can wait, so long as u hve the $$ it wont run away
http://www.youtube.com/user/FontanaKnowledge#p/c/81112CA092D722FF/0/Dt6AvJ7WZSI
Enjoy your trip & hve a nice day
in my opinion, since you have just started out with photography use what you currently have. Im sure the 18-55mm is more than sufficient to give you decent photos. Even if the tripod doesnt look too decent just use it, be in no hurry to buy a new setup. Only do so when you have more details and knowledge
You dont hve to necessarily buy a new lens from HK since you are not very sure with what various lenses are. Stick to your current setup and all shd be fine. As you progress further you might then want to consider buying a new lens. Dont put the cart before the horse.
My advice is to do up some reading acqaint yourself with various photography techniques, you can easily find these on youtube, jot them down then use what you have seen and learnt & apply it when you are in HK , then share your pics with us. Important thing is to get the foundation and fundamentals rite lenes can wait, so long as u hve the $$ it wont run away
http://www.youtube.com/user/FontanaKnowledge#p/c/81112CA092D722FF/0/Dt6AvJ7WZSI
Enjoy your trip & hve a nice day
SamTac
Senior Member
ngwixn,
in my opinion, since you have just started out with photography use what you currently have. Im sure the 18-55mm is more than sufficient to give you decent photos. Even if the tripod doesnt look too decent just use it, be in no hurry to buy a new setup. Only do so when you have more details and knowledge
You dont hve to necessarily buy a new lens from HK since you are not very sure with what various lenses are. Stick to your current setup and all shd be fine. As you progress further you might then want to consider buying a new lens. Dont put the cart before the horse.
My advice is to do up some reading acqaint yourself with various photography techniques, you can easily find these on youtube, jot them down then use what you have seen and learnt & apply it when you are in HK , then share your pics with us. Important thing is to get the foundation and fundamentals rite lenes can wait, so long as u hve the $$ it wont run away
http://www.youtube.com/user/FontanaKnowledge#p/c/81112CA092D722FF/0/Dt6AvJ7WZSI
Enjoy your trip & hve a nice day
:thumbsup::thumbsup:
engrmariano
Senior Member
you can try to walk around orchard with your current setup & see for your self how how it works...
ngwixn,
in my opinion, since you have just started out with photography use what you currently have. Im sure the 18-55mm is more than sufficient to give you decent photos. Even if the tripod doesnt look too decent just use it, be in no hurry to buy a new setup. Only do so when you have more details and knowledge
You dont hve to necessarily buy a new lens from HK since you are not very sure with what various lenses are. Stick to your current setup and all shd be fine. As you progress further you might then want to consider buying a new lens. Dont put the cart before the horse.
My advice is to do up some reading acqaint yourself with various photography techniques, you can easily find these on youtube, jot them down then use what you have seen and learnt & apply it when you are in HK , then share your pics with us. Important thing is to get the foundation and fundamentals rite lenes can wait, so long as u hve the $$ it wont run away
http://www.youtube.com/user/FontanaKnowledge#p/c/81112CA092D722FF/0/Dt6AvJ7WZSI
Enjoy your trip & hve a nice day
Thanks!
Great Advice :thumbsup:Will try to shoot more
Thanks!
BaguaPhoto
New Member
Totally agreed...you should just play with whatever you have now and not rush into a new purchase unless you are very sure you can maximise your skills with that new lens.
Even if you have a cheap tripod (usually very light), use that.
You are not likely to come back from HK with horrific photos unless you are really terribly inexperienced.
Like what some said above, go to Orchard Road and shoot as many as possible and find out yourself where you stand right now in your shooting skill.
For me, I own a 15-85mm walkaround lens and 10-22mm ultra wide angle lens. Also a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. On a 550D with an APS-C crop factor of 1.6, these lenses are more than enough for travel photography.
Even if you have a cheap tripod (usually very light), use that.
You are not likely to come back from HK with horrific photos unless you are really terribly inexperienced.
Like what some said above, go to Orchard Road and shoot as many as possible and find out yourself where you stand right now in your shooting skill.
For me, I own a 15-85mm walkaround lens and 10-22mm ultra wide angle lens. Also a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. On a 550D with an APS-C crop factor of 1.6, these lenses are more than enough for travel photography.
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Technospaz
Member
Bro, here's my tip. I bought a cheaper tripod some time ago and it's great. However, it was heavy and while it worked budget-wise, I realized that the weight made it a hassle for me to carry around. In short, I saved $ but realized that I never used that tripod much because it was difficult to carry around (especially when I'm already carrying a camera bag which has gear inside).
I told myself that I'll pay more for a carbon fibre tripod because it's much easier to take with me. I love it to bits. It's much lighter and just as sturdy. Yes, I paid more but I'm confident that this tripod will see more action than my other older heavier tripod... which is currently collecting dust, unfortunately.
Halfmoon
Senior Member
I see. I might just give Sirui a consideration
Forget to mention... the Sirui is a carbon fiber, and is light..... can go TK at Funan to have a look...
driveanegg
Senior Member
Why bother getting new pieces of equipment when there is no knowledge of what you need ?
Good knowledge + ok equipment --> decently nice results
Inadequate knowledge + excellent equipment --> probably not so nice results
And its pointless trying to advice on what to get as each individual's needs are different. How to use the tool simply depends on how comfortable the user is on using it.
My 2c worth - save the $$, just go and eat more food there. The food in HK is very nice
1 piece of advice, if you are going up the peak with a tripod, please note that there may not be space to deploy the tripod, and a lighter tripod will probably be shifted by the strong winds there. It may require a bit of additional weighting to stablise the tripod.
Happy holiday !
Good knowledge + ok equipment --> decently nice results
Inadequate knowledge + excellent equipment --> probably not so nice results
And its pointless trying to advice on what to get as each individual's needs are different. How to use the tool simply depends on how comfortable the user is on using it.
My 2c worth - save the $$, just go and eat more food there. The food in HK is very nice
1 piece of advice, if you are going up the peak with a tripod, please note that there may not be space to deploy the tripod, and a lighter tripod will probably be shifted by the strong winds there. It may require a bit of additional weighting to stablise the tripod.
Happy holiday !
Technospaz
Member
If you're going to the peak, here's what I suggest:Why bother getting new pieces of equipment when there is no knowledge of what you need ?
Good knowledge + ok equipment --> decently nice results
Inadequate knowledge + excellent equipment --> probably not so nice results
And its pointless trying to advice on what to get as each individual's needs are different. How to use the tool simply depends on how comfortable the user is on using it.
My 2c worth - save the $$, just go and eat more food there. The food in HK is very nice
1 piece of advice, if you are going up the peak with a tripod, please note that there may not be space to deploy the tripod, and a lighter tripod will probably be shifted by the strong winds there. It may require a bit of additional weighting to stablise the tripod.
Happy holiday !
1. Go on a weekday. It gets crowded over the weekend.
2. Try to get up around 6:30 (it gets darker earlier these days).
3. You may need to carry a bag to weigh your tripod down, especially if your tripod is light or flimsy.
4. Make sure you check the weather before going up. If it's rainy/cloudy, it's not worthwhile given that the view would be obscured by the clouds/mist.
All in all, enjoy yourself. Don't make HK a camera-type holiday. Go there and enjoy yourself. Have great food, sightsee and walk around. If you can take photos along the way, that's a bonus
chooster
New Member
I see. I might just give Sirui a consideration
this made me regret for not getting the kit II when i got the camera :cry:
What make you think you will not outgrown the 18-200mm? The IQ is about the same as your 18-55 just that it has a superb focal range.
I had the 18-200mm before and I thought it would stay with me for a long time but I sold it off 6 month later when I got IQ fussy.Similar threads
