I am now getting into photography. I am going Cannon. What lenses do I need and can I buy them on ebay.I am getting the 5DmarkII and I don't know much about the equipment so please explain.
Dec 28, 2008, 8:16 PM
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I suggest getting the best glass you can afford at this time. It wouldn't hurt to invest in Canon's premium line - the L lenses - because bodies come and go, but the lenses are there to stay.
As a beginner, you should first purchase the lenses which you can think you will be using more. Here are the usual first purchases:
24-70mm 2.8L
70-200mm 2.8L
50mm 1.8 (nice and cheap)
and perhaps a 10-20mm for extreme wides
AS your skill set develops, you know can graduate and appreciate the prime lenses with very large openings (50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.2 etc).
hope this helps.
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As a beginner, you should first purchase the lenses which you can think you will be using more. Here are the usual first purchases:
24-70mm 2.8L
70-200mm 2.8L
50mm 1.8 (nice and cheap)
and perhaps a 10-20mm for extreme wides
AS your skill set develops, you know can graduate and appreciate the prime lenses with very large openings (50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.2 etc).
hope this helps.
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Jan 18, 2009, 8:44 PM
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I have the 24-70 2.8 L series which I use a lot. The 50mm 1.8 is only about $100 and is really good for getting some funky shots with the f1.8. it is one of my favourite lenses.
I have another L series - a wide, 17 - something? I can't remember and am really too lazy to go look in my bag. But I'd recommend a wide angle lens for the bigger group shots, even if it is a less expensive Sigma wide angle if you want to throw your money into one of the L series for the 24 - 70L or something like that.
But get that cheap 50mm, it is pretty cool.
I also have an IS lens, with the gold ring, not L series, it is a mid-range lens that goes in a bit more, maybe to 135 or so - I'm real good with my memory if you can't tell. ;)
But if I had to pick one lens I'd go for the cannon 24 - 70 f2.8
I have another L series - a wide, 17 - something? I can't remember and am really too lazy to go look in my bag. But I'd recommend a wide angle lens for the bigger group shots, even if it is a less expensive Sigma wide angle if you want to throw your money into one of the L series for the 24 - 70L or something like that.
But get that cheap 50mm, it is pretty cool.
I also have an IS lens, with the gold ring, not L series, it is a mid-range lens that goes in a bit more, maybe to 135 or so - I'm real good with my memory if you can't tell. ;)
But if I had to pick one lens I'd go for the cannon 24 - 70 f2.8
May 1, 2009, 12:09 AM
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May 21, 2009, 12:31 PM
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Are you going to still do video?
I'm primarily doing video but I picked up the 5DMKII and now I want to invest in some better lenses. A really nice one I've borrowed from a friend is the L series 16-35mm 2.8. It's a great wide angle!
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I'm primarily doing video but I picked up the 5DMKII and now I want to invest in some better lenses. A really nice one I've borrowed from a friend is the L series 16-35mm 2.8. It's a great wide angle!
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Jul 15, 2009, 2:09 PM
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+1 everything that Jason said. Starting out I bought a Sigma 17-70mm DC lens and it was a mistake on my part because #1 it cannot be used with a full frame camera and #2 it simply cannot stand up to the L series glass by Canon. The temptation may be there to go with a Tamron or Sigma but don't try to skimp on lenses or you won't be getting the most performance out of the 5DMKII. Also you run the risk of getting a bad copy as consistency seems to also be a problem with the off brand lenses. If you can only afford one lens right now the Canon L 24-70mm 2.8 will probably be your most used lens. These lenses are always on sale on ebay.
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Jul 15, 2009, 5:47 PM
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I second that- my 24-70 2.8L was the 2nd lens I bought 6 years ago. It's still one of my most often used lenses.
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Jan 3, 2011, 9:07 PM
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I suggest getting the best glass you can afford at this time. It wouldn't hurt to invest in Canon's premium line - the L lenses - because bodies come and go, but the lenses are there to stay.
As a beginner, you should first purchase the lenses which you can think you will be using more. Here are the usual first purchases:
24-70mm 2.8L
70-200mm 2.8L
50mm 1.8 (nice and cheap)
and perhaps a 10-20mm for extreme wides
AS your skill set develops, you know can graduate and appreciate the prime lenses with very large openings (50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.2 etc).
hope this helps.
As a beginner, you should first purchase the lenses which you can think you will be using more. Here are the usual first purchases:
24-70mm 2.8L
70-200mm 2.8L
50mm 1.8 (nice and cheap)
and perhaps a 10-20mm for extreme wides
AS your skill set develops, you know can graduate and appreciate the prime lenses with very large openings (50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.2 etc).
hope this helps.
I definitely agree with buying the 50mm f/1.8, I use that the most when getting shallow depth of field shots which everyone loves.
It's seriously a steal, but be careful because it can dent easy: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...l_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html
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