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05-24-06, 08:45
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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan Wanna impress me? Take that same picture with the camera that's in the picture! | lol!
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05-24-06, 08:59
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Join Date: May 2005 Location: MD/DC Posts: 723 | ok, so it's not exactly the same and a little out of focus, but how's this, SpoiledMan?  
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05-24-06, 09:01
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05-24-06, 09:15
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Join Date: May 2005 Location: MD/DC Posts: 723 | LOL 
It was hard holding the mirror and getting the focus right... Thank goodness for self-timer
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05-24-06, 09:20
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 6,664 | I'm going to test my "spoiledness" and see what my wife says about me getting a Rebel for Fathers Day. Costco has the kit for $699 after a $100 rebate. Wish me luck....
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Join Date: May 2005 Location: MD/DC Posts: 723 | good luck!
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05-24-06, 09:34
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 6,664 | How is the lens that comes with them? What do you recommend in addition. It would be mostly still stuff and I don't need a super zoom at this point.
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05-24-06, 10:13
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Join Date: May 2005 Location: MD/DC Posts: 723 | The lens that comes with the camera is okay. nothing fancy by any means. I'd recommend the Canon 50/1.8 in addition, because it's so small, lightweight and very sharp. Additionally, it allow lower light shooting (the 1.8 aspect), which is very nice. AND... it's only $75.
Lots of folks love the 17-40/4 lens and my personal favorite walking around lens is the 28-135IS. Each of these isn't on the cheap end, though.
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 6,664 | Thank you sir!
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Originally Posted by animes2k I've got an A610 myself, which I rather like. This Rebel is definitely a good camera.
My main setup is, I would say, a "No Joke" setup  
(taken with the A610, even!) | No joke is right, I see a lot of "L" glass!  
Not to get too far OT but...which version is the 70-200mm? F/2.8 I'm guessing? Also is that the 100-400mm? I'm looking to pick up my first L glass for my telephoto needs, and have been considering the 70-200mm f/4 or 100-400mm IS, there also a couple similiar Sigmas in the price range. Any input on my decision would be greatly appreciated, your definately a respected photographer to me; you can even PM me if you want.
SpoiledMan: The Canon Digital Rebel XT is a great camera. If interested in getting it, you might want to consider the 28-135mm IS, I actually just put mine up for sale in the Trading Post forum. | |
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Originally Posted by JohnnyDaJackal SpoiledMan: The Canon Digital Rebel XT is a great camera. If interested in getting it, you might want to consider the 28-135mm IS, I actually just put mine up for sale in the Trading Post forum. | Johnny, that does look like a nice lens. I don't know what all the numbers mean but I do know enough to know that it has a nice zoom range. Don't get me put out man.  I'm working on just getting the camera first. 
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Join Date: May 2005 Location: MD/DC Posts: 723 | ^^ the 28-135 is the lens I mentioned as my favorite "walking around" lens
John, the 70-200 is the 2.8 IS version. I absolutely love that lens. For a much more affordable option the f/4 version is a VERY fine lens and lot more manageable (this thing weighs a ton!). The one on the left is an older copy of the 300/4 I picked up used. Very sharp lens, great for autosports.
I've never been too fond of the 100-400, but I know there are some autosports photographers that make their living with that lens. If I need extra reach, I just slap the 1.4x teleconverter on my long lenses.
As far as the Sigmas, I know people who are very happy with them and have a bunch more cash in their pockets... I bought most all of my lenses when I was in a debt-happy mode. I've since scaled back and don't see anything else I would add, except maybe the 24-70/2.8 for model work.
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