Lens Advice....

[DanSX]

just purchased a 500D body, so now looking for a lens for for it

main hobby is mostly automotive, so please enlighten me on what to look at
thanks

 

[dunganick]

Sigma 10-20

Its a pretty cheap lens that is fun, sharp (normally) and perfect for doing automotive.

 

[jenic]

Do you already have the standard 18-55mm kit lens? I presume you dont.

Whats your budget?

I'd get something a bit more versatile than the 10-20 if its your only lens.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

10-20 for car shots .. but you will find yourself limited with most other things.....

budget ? i'd suggest a sigma 10-20, and a canon 24-70 but you might only have 50p to spend

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

10-20 lens is a bit restrictive IF it's your only lens. Yes they're fun to use, but I would probably recommend a mid range zoom like 24-70 (as above) to cover more opportunities.

 

[jenic]

I'd look at the 17-85 for a decent best of both worlds lens if your on a budget, 24-70 is restrictive on the wide side on a crop

 

[DanSX]

well dont wanna spend too much tbh, been looking at the 75-300 and probli get a 50 soon aswell but dont wether to just buy the 18-55 they any good or not worth it?

 

[Scott™]

At 18-55 is a good all rounder but will struggle to pic up good shots especially if your track side. Do you have any lens'? Because if you just buy a 70-300 and have nothing else it will be s**t at close ups etc.

 

[jenic]

Within budget?

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy...Canon-EF-S-17-85mm-f4-5-6-IS-USM-Lens_1002750

And if your after a 70-300mm I have one in the for sale section

Edit: £90, and local enough to collect or meet somewhere

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show....6-Canon-Fit&p=7491171&viewfull=1#post7491171

 

[DanSX]

and also what about the 55-200 all seem to be able to get them for less than £100 which about as much as im looking at momment

 

[DanSX]

yeah so looking for a good all rounder for close up etc and also abit of longer range track side etc

 

[Scott™]

What is your budget?

 

[DanSX]

less than £100 lets say maybe a little over

 

[Scott™]

Well your best bet is getting on ebay and buying second hand. Ideally you want a range from 18-100 mm should do you fine for track use. So just get looking.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Ah yeh sorry, forgot this was on a cropped sensor.

Then something like 18-55mm would be the equiv.

 

[jenic]

I've just now made an offer on a new lens (while looking to see whats available for you lol) so my kit lens, 18-55mm IS, may soon be for sale. Its mint and probably worth around £70 looking at past one's for sale

 

[Andy.]

Do you have any lenses or just the body?

 

[DanSX]

all i have is the body, well bought it earlier so its on its way

 

[SamP]

Save the money until you've got more to spend imo.

 

[DanSX]

so ive found a few what look decent

a 28-80mm http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EF-28-8...es_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item45f92eb81e

a 35-80mm http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EF-35-8...es_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item3f07cf7867

or 80-200mm http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EF-80-2...es_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item45f9258a00

or the 18-55 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CANON-EF-S-18...es_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item45f0584200

 

[unofficialPete]

18-55 IS & 55-250 IS, can't really go wrong a starter combo.

 

[DanSX]

think ive decided im going to go for the sigma 18-200mm

 

[Andy.]

Good enough to get you started. Add a 50mm for low light use later on and you have covered most bases.