Official Canon 550D User Thread Part III

[litlefiter]

Thanks for all the information. Just bought 550D (2nd hand). Hopefully, i am able to utilise the functions since i am new to dslr. It comes with a 55-250mm lens + other accessories. The seller includes eos550D user guide as well.

Excited yet nervous. based on the reply given, think I may consider buying another 18-55mm lens, a 2nd hand one. Hopefully, it costs about $100.

congrats on your new purchase! u should buy the 18-55, it would open up a world of opportunities and it is also a good walkaround lens. If u dun want to keep upgrading, u can try tamron 17-50 f2.8. it is pretty decent and the price is good too!

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

congrats on your new purchase! u should buy the 18-55, it would open up a world of opportunities and it is also a good walkaround lens. If u dun want to keep upgrading, u can try tamron 17-50 f2.8. it is pretty decent and the price is good too!

tamron 17-50 f/2.8 :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[ndagain]

wats the price of tamron 17-50 f/2.8? and where can I purchase it? If i am to use this lens, I wouldnt need 18-55mm? Oh yes, I wouldnt want to keep on upgrading for now at least. =) so i need a multi purpose (if there is one in e first place) lens that can take varieties of photos.

 

[Far far away]

wats the price of tamron 17-50 f/2.8? and where can I purchase it? If i am to use this lens, I wouldnt need 18-55mm? Oh yes, I wouldnt want to keep on upgrading for now at least. =) so i need a multi purpose (if there is one in e first place) lens that can take varieties of photos.

Think around $500+ or so in the BnS section. It's available in the many shops in Funan. Just remember to shop around and get a few quotes.

Yes you wouldn't need the 18-55mm after you get the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. You wouldn't want to after you see the IQ produced by the Tammy. Definitely many notch higher than those produced by the 18-55mm. The fixed f/2.8 is a big plus too. The Tammy is definitely a more versatile lens than the 18-55mm. Or if you have more budget, can consider the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8. Cost 3x more than the Tammy but I've never regretted splurging the cash on this one. :heart::heart::heart:

FFA

 

[zhehaolau]

Hi guys.
Do you think it is necessary to get another 50mm 1.8 if i already have the tamron 17-50mm?
IQ wise not that much of a difference right?

 

[ndagain]

Hi guys.
Do you think it is necessary to get another 50mm 1.8 if i already have the tamron 17-50mm?
IQ wise not that much of a difference right?

Think around $500+ or so in the BnS section. It's available in the many shops in Funan. Just remember to shop around and get a few quotes.

Yes you wouldn't need the 18-55mm after you get the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. You wouldn't want to after you see the IQ produced by the Tammy. Definitely many notch higher than those produced by the 18-55mm. The fixed f/2.8 is a big plus too. The Tammy is definitely a more versatile lens than the 18-55mm. Or if you have more budget, can consider the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8. Cost 3x more than the Tammy but I've never regretted splurging the cash on this one. :heart::heart::heart:

FFA

*gulp so expensive! :sweat: shall consider tt anw. or will look for a 2nd hand one. Else, i will just get a 2nd hand 18-55mm lens and interchangeably with the existing existing EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens. Shd be ok for now at least. is Tamron a third party lens?

 

[Diluted]

Hi guys.
Do you think it is necessary to get another 50mm 1.8 if i already have the tamron 17-50mm?
IQ wise not that much of a difference right?

i dont think it's necessary..
since the tammy is quite capable in low light at 2.8 as well..

just my 2 cents

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

Beginner, hobbyist who don't wish to commit with so much money into photography.

- Canon EFS 18-55mm $100
- Canon EFS 55-250mm $380

Should be good enough.

Beginner, hobbyist who don't mind spending more money into photography and waste lesser time in upgrading.

- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 $900
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 $700
- Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 $1100

If handled carefully, this above setup can last for another 10-15 years. Perhaps, one don't fall into the Buy Buy Buy syndrome. :devil::devil:

 

[Sleepies]

Hi guys.
Do you think it is necessary to get another 50mm 1.8 if i already have the tamron 17-50mm?
IQ wise not that much of a difference right?

It will depends on the person.
For me, maybe not really necessary, even i have 50mm f1.4 and i rarely use that lens, and i prefer to use my 24-70mm f2.8L all the time, which is more flexible to use.. f2.8 is quite enough for lowlight

 

[litlefiter]

It will depends on the person.
For me, maybe not really necessary, even i have 50mm f1.4 and i rarely use that lens, and i prefer to use my 24-70mm f2.8L all the time, which is more flexible to use.. f2.8 is quite enough for lowlight

it would be better to buy a flash then invest on many f1.x primes. it really opens up many photography opportunities and allow u to shoot in low light, because some times even f1.8 may have a too shallow DOF or is not sufficient to get a decent shutterspeed

 

[cleonbus]

Lenses

Tamron Lenses

Prime Lenses
AF 90mm f2.8 Di Macro - $540 (MS) | $560 (TK) | $560 (JO) | $570 (OP, grey) | $555 (AP-S, w/ GST, Jul09)
AF 180mm f3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro - $1155 CP May10| $1120 MS w/ GST May10| $1120 TK Jul10

Zoom Lenses
AF 11-18mm f4.5-5.6 Di-II - $835 (AP)
SP AF 17-50mm f2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) - $650 (JO, Dec09) | $650 (CP, w/ GST, Jan10) | $630 (MS, w/ GST, Mar10)
17-50mm non-vc $618 (PA, w/ GST, May10) | $630 (MS, w/ GST, Aug10) with free filter

AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XI Di-II LD - $619 (MS)
AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 Di-II LD - $699 (MS) | $690 (JO)
AF 18-270mm Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro - $924 (SLRR, Jan10) | $985 card (CP-P, w/ GST, Mar10)$930 (OP, May10)
SP AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di LD (IF) Macro - $580 cash (OP, Oct09)| $571 SLRR APR 10
AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR Di Macro VC - $1030 (CP)
SP AF 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro - $1300 (OP) | $1460 (CP)
AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD Macro - $280 (MS, w/ GST, Nov09)| $232 SLRR Jul 10
AF 200-500mm f5-6.3 Di LD (IF) - $1650 (AP)

Tokina Lenses
AT-X 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 Fisheye DX - $865 (JO, w/ GST, Dec09)
AT-X 11-16 f2.8 - $960 (JO) | $950 (LC, w/ GST, Jun09) | $890 (AP, wo GST, Jul09) |$940 AP-S w/ GST Jul10
AT-X 12-24mm f4 Pro DX - $750 (JO) | $877 (CP) | $750 (OP, grey) | $1150 (TCW)
AT-X 16-50mm f2.8 Pro DX - $830 (TK) | $933 (CP) | $890 (OP)
AT-X 50-135mm f2.8 Pro DX - $899 (CP) | $850 (OP)
AT-X 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 D -
AT-X 100mm f2.8 Pro Macro D - $620 (OP, grey)

Carl Zeiss Lenses
Planar T* 35mm f2 ZE - $1380 (OP, Feb10)
Planar T* 50mm f1.4 ZE - $970 (OP, Sep09) | $1080 (CP, Oct09)
Planar T* 85mm f1.4 ZE - $1750 (CP, Oct09)

Beginner, hobbyist who don't wish to commit with so much money into photography.

- Canon EFS 18-55mm $100
- Canon EFS 55-250mm $380

Should be good enough.

Beginner, hobbyist who don't mind spending more money into photography and waste lesser time in upgrading.

- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 $900
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 $700
- Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 $1100

If handled carefully, this above setup can last for another 10-15 years. Perhaps, one don't fall into the Buy Buy Buy syndrome. :devil::devil:

Are you sure?

 

[litlefiter]

Are you sure?

maybe he meant second hand or overseas? :dunno:

 

[Odyssey-Boy]

maybe he meant second hand or overseas? :dunno:

yup, grey set.

 

[BaguaPhoto]

You can check out the latest pricing from DD Electronics - brand new but warranty rests with them (not maker) as this is a parallel importer:

http://ddelectronics.com.sg/categories/Lenses/

 

[pingshen]

Actually got my 550D in July! But now then saw this thread! COOL!!!!!

 

[Sleepies]

it would be better to buy a flash then invest on many f1.x primes. it really opens up many photography opportunities and allow u to shoot in low light, because some times even f1.8 may have a too shallow DOF or is not sufficient to get a decent shutterspeed

at least invest one lens f1.x primes like the bokeh

 

[knave]

Hi all, gotten my 550D back in Sept during the show period.

However, need to ask the experts here. I've just gotten the Tamron 17-50 nonVC yesterday and apparently my kit lens 18-55 is sharper at certain aperture than the Tamron? Could it be due to me or I've gotten myself a lemon?

 

[Kenneth67C]

i dont think it's necessary..
since the tammy is quite capable in low light at 2.8 as well..

just my 2 cents

Agreed! Its a great lens, shot with ambient light and still the photos turn out sharp. Able to capture the moment.

 

[nathaniel]

Hi all, gotten my 550D back in Sept during the show period.

However, need to ask the experts here. I've just gotten the Tamron 17-50 nonVC yesterday and apparently my kit lens 18-55 is sharper at certain aperture than the Tamron? Could it be due to me or I've gotten myself a lemon?

are you comparing at same aperture, focal length? also, are you comparing just center sharpness or center + side or corner sharpness? you may also want to check whether your particular copy of the Tamron front/back-focuses. i hope your tests are done on a tripod (at least for the smaller apertures).

 

[knave]

are you comparing at same aperture, focal length? also, are you comparing just center sharpness or center + side or corner sharpness? you may also want to check whether your particular copy of the Tamron front/back-focuses. i hope your tests are done on a tripod (at least for the smaller apertures).

Hmm.. No idea why my first day shoot was pretty poor for the Tamron. Anyway, I've just re-shoot some pics to compare the results and this time f2.8 is clearly sharper, but f5.6 and f8 seems no diff.

Camera - 550D
WB - White Fluorescent
No filters
ISO - Auto.
IS turned off for the Canon 18-55.

No tripod, so I used my ironing board as the stand.
Focal point is the Ciba Vision logo.


Tamron17-50vCanon18-55 by knavetan, on Flickr

All pics can be found here un-touched. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55378149@N07/sets/72157625164059463/with/5135769335/