Hi ClubSnap-ers,
My first post here after lurking quietly for quite some time. I'm going to buy a DLSR pretty soon, most likely will go with the Canon EOS 600D. I'm not going to take the kit lenses, but will choose from other available lenses out there.
I don't really take wildlife shots, instead I enjoy taking portrait, candid (especially people's expression - just love 'em), a bit of landscape and architectures. I also enjoy night photography.
So, I need lenses which can cover these needs, and from my research, I found these 3 lenses:
- Tamron 11-16 mm f2.8 for wide angles
- Sigma 30 mm f1.4 as a primary lens & night lens. (Have tried Canon's 28 mm 1.8 before, it's a good social lens)
- Sigma 50-150 mm f2.8 or 70-200 for tele.
The questions are:
1. Is this combination good enough? I'm afraid about that "blank spot" in the middle - as in I don't have that reliable single lens such as 17-55 for general use or light travels. Can anyone of you share your experience in traveling using only a prime lens? Is it OK or do you find any difficulties?
2. This might sound funny, but.. comparing the 30 mm prime with the 17-55 mm, how far should I walk to compensate the zoom? For example, standing from the same starting point, using 30 mm lens - how far should I walk to get the same image magnification with a 50 mm /55 mm lens?
3. Let's say that budget is a problem (after the drybox etc), and that I can only buy 2 lenses at first. Which 2 do you people suggest?
4. I'm also open to other range of lenses, be it new or second-hand, would love to hear your suggestions on this.
Sorry if these questions sound silly.. Thanks in advance, all!
My first post here after lurking quietly for quite some time. I'm going to buy a DLSR pretty soon, most likely will go with the Canon EOS 600D. I'm not going to take the kit lenses, but will choose from other available lenses out there.
I don't really take wildlife shots, instead I enjoy taking portrait, candid (especially people's expression - just love 'em), a bit of landscape and architectures. I also enjoy night photography.
So, I need lenses which can cover these needs, and from my research, I found these 3 lenses:
- Tamron 11-16 mm f2.8 for wide angles
- Sigma 30 mm f1.4 as a primary lens & night lens. (Have tried Canon's 28 mm 1.8 before, it's a good social lens)
- Sigma 50-150 mm f2.8 or 70-200 for tele.
The questions are:
1. Is this combination good enough? I'm afraid about that "blank spot" in the middle - as in I don't have that reliable single lens such as 17-55 for general use or light travels. Can anyone of you share your experience in traveling using only a prime lens? Is it OK or do you find any difficulties?
2. This might sound funny, but.. comparing the 30 mm prime with the 17-55 mm, how far should I walk to compensate the zoom? For example, standing from the same starting point, using 30 mm lens - how far should I walk to get the same image magnification with a 50 mm /55 mm lens?
3. Let's say that budget is a problem (after the drybox etc), and that I can only buy 2 lenses at first. Which 2 do you people suggest?
4. I'm also open to other range of lenses, be it new or second-hand, would love to hear your suggestions on this.
Sorry if these questions sound silly.. Thanks in advance, all!