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Friday, October 10, 2008

Let's talk lenses!

I love photography! It has always been a passion of mine, ever since I was a child. I am far from a pro so I continue to learn new things about the art every day! I have several lenses but love the 18-135 mm lens and keep it on my camera most of the time. I find that is meets my everyday photography needs. However, I am always looking to acquire a new lens. I keep hinting to my dh that I would REALLY like a new lens...possible a macro. :) Wonder how good he is at taking hints? lol! Anyway,...I would love to know what your favorite lens is and why. There is a ton of literature out there on lenses but I want to hear from your experience. Anyway, one can never have too many lens, right? :)
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10 comments:

  1. amberhelgaOctober 10, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    good luck i would love to get some suggestions my self i want a new lens from santa

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  2. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    I'm not too good on cameras.
    Last Christmas I got a new phone/camera Sony Ericsson cyber shot. I love it. I just have to open the lens and click and I always have it to hand.

    AOK TSR

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  3. CharOctober 10, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    I have a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. That lens is great; it has strong contrast, good color rendition, and very sharp even when shooting wide open. The best part it is only around $60. For that price you can't beat it. I have read some reviews that is is made cheap and breaks easy but I have not had any problems with its build and I have had it since March and use it ALOT! I think its a must have especially considering the price.

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  4. AngelaOctober 10, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    I am like Amber. Gonna watch this for the suggestions as well.

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  5. PricegirlOctober 10, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    I have the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 for my D70...mine cost around $100. I bought it because it is reportedly a good "portrait-type" lens for low light situations. My house faces north, so I don't have great light on the front side and the light is harsh coming from the south side. I still feel like I have to use my flash a lot, but I can definitely see a difference in color and sharpness when I use that lens. I have heard that the 50mm f/1.4 is a far better fixed lens choice, but then again it runs $300-$500 for one?/two? extra stops. I couldn't justify it. I will be watching to see what others say. What are the specs on your 18-135mm Gina? Cost?

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  6. gab423October 10, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    The specs are f/3.5-5.6. The lens has an image stabilizer in it. I really like that feature. Here is the lens info:

    http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=7337#ModelDetailAct

    I found it for $409.95 on amazon.com:

    http://www.amazon.com/Canon-28-135mm-3-5-5-6-Standard-SLR-Cameras/dp/B00006I53S#moreAboutThisProduct

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  7. AllyOctober 11, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    I have the same Canon 50mm 1.8 that scrappin_char has and I absolutely love that lens. It is super sharp and it's so inexpensive! Many of my "portrait shots" are taken with this one. I just got the Canon (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=152&modelid=7306)

    I recently got the EF 70-300 IS USM, but haven't used it much yet.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 11, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    I'm also going to follow this one. I have the two lenses that came with my camera. I use the 18-55mm most every day, but the zoom is not good enough. My other lense is 75-300 but I have to switch back if I want more in the picture. I'm thinking of finding another one to put on my Christmas list too.

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  9. ErinOctober 13, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    I still just have a point and shoot camera...I haven't been brave enough to try anything different!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    When I had a 35mm camera with changeable lens, my favorite was my portrait lens. The digital camera that I own now doesn't change lenses.

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