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07-16-2008, 07:42 PM
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****in' Jagerbombs.
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: STL
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help picking a prime please
I'd like to get a prime lens for my 40D. I'd really like f/1.8, but 2.8 would be ok.
Because it's not full frame, I think 50mm might be a little too long.
I can't afford any more L glass unfortunately, I'd I'd like to find something that'll give me crisp and clean pictures without having to stop up more than say...f/3.5.
Any help is appreciated.
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07-16-2008, 07:45 PM
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Obey Propaganda
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: San Diego, CA
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Post in the FAQ.
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07-16-2008, 07:47 PM
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There is a 20mm f2.8 USM for $445.95, and a 28mm f1.8 USM for $420.00. If you do not need the USM, let me know and I will suggest more lenses that are about $150-$200 less than those.
Danny
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07-16-2008, 07:50 PM
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24/7
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Sigma 30mm f/1.4
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07-16-2008, 07:50 PM
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****in' Jagerbombs.
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: STL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sacintimidator06
Post in the FAQ.
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Unless this gets closed, I'll keep things in here.
I'm looking to spend <$500 if possible.
USM would be nice, I'll check that one out, but is it sharp?
Last edited by snufferoo : 07-16-2008 at 08:03 PM.
Reason: because I don't want to spend more than $500
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07-16-2008, 07:51 PM
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#17
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Riverside Ca
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 207
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
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I've heard bad things about it 
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07-16-2008, 07:52 PM
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stole my virginity
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: ohio
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You want to spend more than 500 dollars?
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07-16-2008, 08:05 PM
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****in' Jagerbombs.
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: STL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snwbrdr913
You want to spend more than 500 dollars?
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Woah, messed that up.
<$500
I think I may go for a 28mm f/1.8.
It'll only be super sharp at f/2.8, but its not like f/1.8 is unusable. |
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07-16-2008, 08:10 PM
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stole my virginity
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: ohio
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I've never heard of a lens being "super sharp" at wide open, compared to being stopped down a couple steps.
edit: It appears I cannot read.
Last edited by snwbrdr913 : 07-16-2008 at 08:23 PM.
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07-16-2008, 08:18 PM
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LOOK LIKE A MYSTERION
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Manteca, CA
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someone said the 28 was dumb soft. try one physically on your camera if you can
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07-16-2008, 08:35 PM
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****in' Jagerbombs.
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheLPB
someone said the 28 was dumb soft. try one physically on your camera if you can
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Well, this was my first impression after talking to another photog I know, as he's had one since they first came out in the 90's.
After reading this though, it looks like it's plenty sharp at f/2.8. |
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07-16-2008, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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15 f/2.8 (sigma fisheye)
20 f/1.8 (sigma)
28 f/1.8 (canon)
30 f/1.4 (sigma)
35 f/2.0 (canon)
50 f/1.4 (canon)
50 f/1.4 (sigma)
85 f/1.8 (canon)
All under 500.
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07-16-2008, 08:49 PM
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Ya the Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USM is $420.00 and from what I heard it is a good buy. I just got the 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM, so when I get some make some more money I may look into a wide angle prime.
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"Originally posted by infotography: Sounds to me like you should just turn it to auto and give up."
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07-16-2008, 08:52 PM
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oops, forgot to close.
Please feel free to ask any additional questions regarding "what lens should I get" and such in the FAQ 
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