Buying Canon 40D

[Paranoia08]

Well, to all that reply, a big thank you to you guys. :lovegrin:
Really solve my question.

I'm also planning to get a B+W UV Filter, but not sure which shop have the best deal.
Also in dilemma of whether to get a dry box or dry cabinet.(What brand and size is recommended?)
I won't be keeping lots of lens, the most i think around 3 lens.
Room air-con will be on at night only.

Can anyone advise me on this too?

Thanks a million!!

 

[Pauche]

I am also planning to get the 40D but is thinking of which lens to get:

1. 17-85 IS USM (kit 2 lens)
2. Tamron 17-50 F2.8
3. 17-55 F2.8 IS

Can the seniors here advice and share their experience of these lens on 40D? Thanks.

1) not bad, with IS, not biggest apperture is f/4-5.6
2) good buy, constant f/2.8, good price, weight and size.
3) if budget is not an issue, this is the best amongst the 3. only the weight/size is a little problem here.

 

[boredphuck]

Tamron 17mm - 50mm F2.8 powerful. Refer to last 3 photos of this link

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=274348&page=3

All non edited and colour adjustment. Just crop

not saying its bad. but if budget wasnt an issue, i rather get a canon.

 

[boredphuck]

Well, to all that reply, a big thank you to you guys. :lovegrin:
Really solve my question.

I'm also planning to get a B+W UV Filter, but not sure which shop have the best deal.
Also in dilemma of whether to get a dry box or dry cabinet.(What brand and size is recommended?)
I won't be keeping lots of lens, the most i think around 3 lens.
Room air-con will be on at night only.

Can anyone advise me on this too?

Thanks a million!!

the price for the filter is abt the same at most shops. i got mine from alan and cathay. price diff is a few dollars.

 

[CreaXion]

not saying its bad. but if budget wasnt an issue, i rather get a canon.

Well, price diff is 1000

 

[AhSeng]

I am also planning to get the 40D but is thinking of which lens to get:

1. 17-85 IS USM (kit 2 lens)
2. Tamron 17-50 F2.8
3. 17-55 F2.8 IS

Can the seniors here advice and share their experience of these lens on 40D? Thanks.

Have you consider the new EF-S 17-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS ? Pretty good lens for someone just starting out. Personally i felt the EF 18-85 overpriced. I'd rather top up the difference for a 17-55 F2.8 IS instead of the EF 17-85.

 

[coolsigg]

Have you consider the new EF-S 17-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS ? Pretty good lens for someone just starting out. Personally i felt the EF 18-85 overpriced. I'd rather top up the difference for a 17-55 F2.8 IS instead of the EF 17-85.

not really bro. was looking at either kit 2 lens or the fast lens after talking to some bros here n doing some research.

thanks for the advice!

 

[suede1976]

Well, to all that reply, a big thank you to you guys. :lovegrin:
Really solve my question.

I'm also planning to get a B+W UV Filter, but not sure which shop have the best deal.

I paid $63 at Cathay for a B+W UV Filter 67mm. Please post comparisons, thanks!

 

[boredphuck]

I paid $63 at Cathay for a B+W UV Filter 67mm. Please post comparisons, thanks!

mine was a 77mm. ard 125.

 

[boredphuck]

Well, price diff is 1000

are u sure?

 

[nigel84]

I say forget the kit lens, get the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 instead, if budget is not a problem then get the Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS... LOL You would appreciate the f2.8 as time goes by, rather than the kit lens f-stop.

 

[mpenza]

got a 40D@$1650. comes with extra battery, Lexar 1GB card and a bag.... reaching Singapore from HK tom....

 

[fixie]

The UOB cardmember deal seems quite good.

40d with kit lens $2299

free ultra II 2gb + 4gb, lcd protector, uv filter, tripod, dry cabi 30l, camera bag, tripod.

 

[Adios]

got a 40D@$1650. comes with extra battery, Lexar 1GB card and a bag.... reaching Singapore from HK tom....

Hi, can I ask where you bought the camera at this price? In HK? Thanks.

 

[CreaXion]

are u sure?

If my price is correct, Canon 17 to 55 F2.8 is approx 1500 while Tamron is approx 650. So price diff is approx 800. Did Canon price drop?

 

[boredphuck]

If my price is correct, Canon 17 to 55 F2.8 is approx 1500 while Tamron is approx 650. So price diff is approx 800. Did Canon price drop?

around there. i think can get the 17-55 for 1400 now? so difference still there. around twice the amt.

 

[mpenza]

Hi, can I ask where you bought the camera at this price? In HK? Thanks.

Wing Shing at Mongkok. No need to bargain too, it's fixed price.

 

[RayDream]

I am also planning to get the 40D but is thinking of which lens to get:

1. 17-85 IS USM (kit 2 lens)
2. Tamron 17-50 F2.8
3. 17-55 F2.8 IS

Can the seniors here advice and share their experience of these lens on 40D? Thanks.

When I was a beginner I started with 18-55. Chances 55 is just not enough for a medium lens. Personally I'm upgrading to 17-85, which I believe will last for you quite some time before the next upgrade.

 

[Paranoia08]

I paid $63 at Cathay for a B+W UV Filter 67mm. Please post comparisons, thanks!

$75 for a 67MM from MS.

 

[Paranoia08]

The UOB cardmember deal seems quite good.

40d with kit lens $2299

free ultra II 2gb + 4gb, lcd protector, uv filter, tripod, dry cabi 30l, camera bag, tripod.

Oh Hell!!!
You sure?!
Y I never receive any information about this?
:cry: