Well, most would say photography is an expensive hobby, but I say, it is an expensive hobby ONLY if you make it so.
UV filter is a must for me. Basically it's function to me is to protect my lenses... and depending on your budget, you could get a camera bag, a good tripod... and Oh, a dry cab is also a must to safe keep your equipment.
nope. step up rings are not required for the UV filter. Just get the correct size one. Your 500D can last you a long while yet.
these additional things are the necessities to me. The rest are additional depending on budget and want kind of photography you are into.
Have fun with your camera and start shooting!
Since you're using kit one, you should be getting a 58mm UV Filter.
If you love take landscape shot, you can consider getting CPL filter as well.
nanochan1 said:eh.. if i am getting a 58mm UV Filter which is bigger compared to my Lens, do i need to purchase a step up ring for it?
eh.. if i am getting a 58mm UV Filter which is bigger compared to my Lens, do i need to purchase a step up ring for it?
How did you come to this conclusion?
you don't need a step up ring if the diameter of the filter is the same as the thread diameter of your kit lens.
Why you keep asking about step up ring? zsubari already answered your question wat...
This lens (below)
has a thread diameter of 58mm, according to THIS site
the "18-55mm" refers to the range of focal lengths for this lens.
58mm is the thread diameter (physically) of the screw threading at the front of this lens.