buck said:Just bought a Canon 300D with the kit lens to start off this hobby.
Like to know what will be a good len to add or even replace the kit lens for street photography ? Any advise.
Not true, I never used my 50mm at all. Really depends on your style.budiman said:Mandatory lens: Canon 50mm F1.8 II
Walkaround (i.e. street photography) : Tamron 28-75 F2.8 or Tamron 18-200 Di II
Totally agree.espn said:Add: EF 50 f/1.8 MKII
Replace: EF 17-40L f/4 or EF 24-70L f/2.8
Vulpix0r said:Not true, I never used my 50mm at all. Really depends on your style.
buck said:Just bought a Canon 300D with the kit lens to start off this hobby.
Like to know what will be a good len to add or even replace the kit lens for street photography ? Any advise.
pengsoon said:Hi, I am a newbie also. So, are you guys saying that should get a 28-75. Can you let me know how much does it cost and where should I go to get the best bargain. Thinking of adding a flash in, any recommendation?
pengsoon said:Hi, I am a newbie also. So, are you guys saying that should get a 28-75. Can you let me know how much does it cost and where should I go to get the best bargain. Thinking of adding a flash in, any recommendation?
meng said:if one is still unaware of which range he often shoots, or needs to shoot at etc, getting any lens out there which people recommend is going to be getting you nowhere.
The kits lens itself is quite a useful range, 18-55mm translates into 29-88mm for 1.6x crop factor bodies.
for buck's case, there's no rule that he needs a wide angle for street photography.
Splutter said:I think its better to stick to your kit lens till you find out what's limiting your shots. Then you know the exact lens to buy. Rather than just asking around and get confused as everyone will have different recommendations for different purpose.
ortega said:Well said.
You have to find out your style, is it WA or Tele,
since the kit lens already covers quite a nice range,
i suggest that you keep it for now.
if you have money to spend but don't know what to buy.
I suggest getting a tripod first, dry cabi, good bag or an external flash
to comlete your basic starter system.