discussion Camera len suggestions

[nige]

Do let us know what model Canon body you have. Is it full frame or crop sensor? Keep in mind you can use full frame lenses (EF series) on crop sensor bodies, but not vise versa. (ie don't try to mount an EF-S lens on a 1D, 5D)

The full frame sensor cameras don't have as much backspacing as the crop sensors do, so a crop sensor lens will make contact with the mirror assembly causing damage that is not covered under warranty

 

[lcdguy]

yup. But since most people can't afford the 1d or 5d bodies since they are stupidly expensive it is probably a non issue. I'm not sure if the 7d is a crop or not though. Maybe we should also post what we have in our kits and the approx price to help out. I'll go first.

Canon 50d w/ 18-85mm F5.6 IS Macro - $1400
Canon 70mm-200mm F4 L NON-IS - $699
Canon 50mm MKII f1.8 - $129
Sigma 10mm-20mm f/5.6 - $899
Sigma 27mm-135mm 1:2 Macro F5.6 - $145

 

[p3t3rsn]

Thanks for all the replies guys, sorry for the delay in returning to the thread been so busy at work. I picked up the camera that I inherited and it turned out to be a Canon T70. I didn't realize its age, but after a little research its from 1984. It came to me with the following lens:

Canon FD 50mm 1 : 1.8
Sakar f=70-210mm
Star-D Gold Line 1 : 2.8 135mm
Vivitar 2x Macro Focusing Teleconverter
Magnicon 1 : 2.8 f-28mm Multi-Coated Auto Macro
Bower 0.42x Super-Wide Gold Line optics

So that's what I gots. Can someone tell me if any of it is any good (worth keeping) ?

 

[foggyb]

The 50mm F1.8 will be worth keeping, u can do 75% of your shooting with that one lens.
The large F1.8 aperture means u can really blur out backgrounds while keeping the subject in focus. It also lets you take usable pictures in poorly-lit places ie. indoors.

Can't say much about the other stuff...But from the brand names, honestly it sounds like mostly junk. Although if its just a hobby u may still find the 135mm & the 70-210mm usable if u aren't too fussy about quality.

Tele-converters and wide angle converters are pure hell on contrast & sharpness. Most professionals will never use a convertor, unless its to turn a monster 400mm lens into a 600.

For budget macro photohgraphy, the best thing is macro rings that are not lenses, they simply move your lens further away from the camera and result in magnified image. Of course you lose autofocus, but u will find that is not a major obstacle as you learn to be a better photographer.

 

[nige]

you will need an adapter to get any of those FD lenses to use with an EF or EF-S mount. I have heard the adapter is hard to find and therefore expensive.

The good news is if you keep using the T70, you should be able to find lenses for pretty cheap as people are moving away from film to digital format. just search for canon FD on kijiji and browse around. You will be able to buy lots of film and lenses with the money you save by not buying a new body and lenses.

 

[tzetsin]

you will need an adapter to get any of those FD lenses to use with an EF or EF-S mount. I have heard the adapter is hard to find and therefore expensive.

The good news is if you keep using the T70, you should be able to find lenses for pretty cheap as people are moving away from film to digital format. just search for canon FD on kijiji and browse around. You will be able to buy lots of film and lenses with the money you save by not buying a new body and lenses.

And spend all that money you saved on film developing ;D

If you intend to learn photography stick that old filmy on the shelf, get a rebel 3, 2, or 1 and learn how to shoot without the expense of film. you'll learn about 234215234 times faster because you'll see your mistakes right away, and know exactly what you did wrong, and not 3 weeks later and you've forgotten already. Then after your good at it already you can use the film cam, but you wont want to.