Help with next lens purchase please - Page 2

Davey_Pitch · 13-02-2009, 15:51

I don't mind getting a 50mm from TP as they're relatively cheap, but I can't really afford to spend £150 on a lens and risk it not being as good as I'd like. I'm sure the guy has kept it in good condition, but when I've got the money for a change, I think I might as well buy a new one.

Think I'll definitely need to get the lens cap for the 55-250mm, and maybe a CPL as well.

Matblack · 13-02-2009, 15:54

What size is the filter thread I have a 58mm for sale on ebay

MB

Davey_Pitch · 13-02-2009, 16:09

It's 58mm I believe

Davey_Pitch · 14-02-2009, 18:47

Canon 55-250mm IS, lens cap, and Understanding Exposure book ordered

Davey_Pitch · 15-02-2009, 01:38

You're welcome to have a read of it when I'm done with it

Davey_Pitch · 15-02-2009, 01:51

As long as I get to play with your 40D

lostkat · 15-02-2009, 21:49

That book is pretty good. I've got it

Chuckles · 16-02-2009, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

The IS on that will win you a stop or two, I'd say its a good choice

Depends what you are shooting though. IS is worthless on moving objects. If he was going to use it for sports, gigs etc you'd be better saving the money and going for a non-IS lens, or preferably saving up more and getting something faster.

Davey_Pitch · 16-02-2009, 10:01

I highly doubt I'd use it much for sport or gigs, though motorsport is something I'd consider as Oulton Park is only about 45 minutes away from here. I'm mainly looking to use it on my holiday in Disney, Florida in the summer, so will be using it mainly for landscapes and things like that.

Matblack · 16-02-2009, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuckles

Depends what you are shooting though. IS is worthless on moving objects. If he was going to use it for sports, gigs etc you'd be better saving the money and going for a non-IS lens, or preferably saving up more and getting something faster.

This is true, I don't actually have any IS lenses, pretty much for this reason

, I prefer to have the extra stops myself

MB

13-02-2009, 15:51	#11
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I don't mind getting a 50mm from TP as they're relatively cheap, but I can't really afford to spend £150 on a lens and risk it not being as good as I'd like. I'm sure the guy has kept it in good condition, but when I've got the money for a change, I think I might as well buy a new one. Think I'll definitely need to get the lens cap for the 55-250mm, and maybe a CPL as well. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

13-02-2009, 15:54	#12
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	What size is the filter thread I have a 58mm for sale on ebay MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

13-02-2009, 16:09	#13
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	It's 58mm I believe __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

14-02-2009, 18:47	#14
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Canon 55-250mm IS, lens cap, and Understanding Exposure book ordered __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

15-02-2009, 01:38	#15
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	You're welcome to have a read of it when I'm done with it __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

15-02-2009, 01:51	#16
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	As long as I get to play with your 40D __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

15-02-2009, 21:49	#17
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	That book is pretty good. I've got it __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

16-02-2009, 10:01	#19
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I highly doubt I'd use it much for sport or gigs, though motorsport is something I'd consider as Oulton Park is only about 45 minutes away from here. I'm mainly looking to use it on my holiday in Disney, Florida in the summer, so will be using it mainly for landscapes and things like that. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.