but then if you want to have that extra zoom range, you dont have any telephoto ranges like 18-200 or 55-250 or 70-300? Do you recommend getting other brand lens like Tamron or Sigma with Canon EF Mount which are relatively cheaper. Sorry but I would like to ask whats the hype about the 50mm f1.8 and 17-55 f2.8 lens? Its able to take night shots with significant brighter light? But the focal length is quite limited.
but then if you want to have that extra zoom range, you dont have any telephoto ranges like 18-200 or 55-250 or 70-300? Do you recommend getting other brand lens like Tamron or Sigma with Canon EF Mount which are relatively cheaper. Sorry but I would like to ask whats the hype about the 50mm f1.8 and 17-55 f2.8 lens? Its able to take night shots with significant brighter light? But the focal length is quite limited.
Hi guys, I am going to buy a 50D and I was thinking which lens to start off with? I definitely don't want the 18-55 lens so I guess I am going for either the 17-85mm USM IS or the 18-200mm IS. Thanks!
Ask around, how often do we need the extra zoom range. U'll pay extra for something u dont often use. As for the 50mm, try it out and u'll see it for yrself. 17-55f2.8 is fantastic, comes with IS but it's EFS so u can't use it for full frame in future if u wanna upgrade.
If u can afford it, go for a better lens straight away,give the kit a miss, like the 17-55 f2.8 ( f2.8 can make a huge difference compared to smaller apperture) or even an L lens. Then u will do justice to yr 50D.
Hi guys, I am going to buy a 50D and I was thinking which lens to start off with? I definitely don't want the 18-55 lens so I guess I am going for either the 17-85mm USM IS or the 18-200mm IS. Thanks!
Why you don't want the 18-55?
To be honest, I don't really understand your statement... You can do a LOT of things with it... don't underestimate this lens...
If you can't fully utilize this lens, then you won't be able to fully utilize other lens too...
My two cents.
Woah thanks for all the replies and answers..sorry for replying late...anyway I think its great too but I would like to play around with a bit more focal length. I know the 17-55 f2.8 is one of the best lens out there..but I thought for holiday and normal purposes first, I could do with extra range..Anyway I be getting my camera this weekend. I guess I will go with the 17-85 for a start. I will try out the 18-55 as well.
I would recommend the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. For its price is pretty good plus reusable when you go full frame in future.Hi guys, I am going to buy a 50D and I was thinking which lens to start off with? I definitely don't want the 18-55 lens so I guess I am going for either the 17-85mm USM IS or the 18-200mm IS. Thanks!
Hi guys, I am going to buy a 50D and I was thinking which lens to start off with? I definitely don't want the 18-55 lens so I guess I am going for either the 17-85mm USM IS or the 18-200mm IS. Thanks!