wagner Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 So my Cannon EFS 18-55MM had a died. What are some good replacements I should be looking at. I would prefer something I can look at and maybe purchase local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLudeSH Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 I lucked out and found a barely used one on craigslist for $250 Tis an awesome lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 That or just buy the nifty fifty. It's fixed but depending on how advanced you are that can be a good thing. Will teach you to move to your subject to get the shot. Also has beautiful Bokeh and great in low light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotrio Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Assuming you need it primarily for track-side use I would grab a 50/1.8 and then a 70-200/2.8 of whatever flavor (Sigma / Tamron / Canon V. 1) and call it good. Since the 50mm is less than $100 I would get it first. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Assuming you need it primarily for track-side use I would grab a 50/1.8 and then a 70-200/2.8 of whatever flavor (Sigma / Tamron / Canon V. 1) and call it good. Since the 50mm is less than $100 I would get it first. Jeff Yes, this will be for track side,pit, and car show use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Yes, this will be for track side,pit, and car show use. You liked using my 28-75. Its a great every day lens, as well as for what you do. I do agree that next after that on your list should be a fast zoom 70-200 or a fast prime big lens (400mm?) The 28-75 will easily upgrade with you, when you go to a better camear eventually. Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Aspherical-Canon-Digital/dp/B0000A1G05/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375117188&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+28-75mm+f+2.8 Just remember, youre a small business now, and you can write it off Rentals are write offs as well. I still also think you hsould rent some lenses from midwest for a weekend and play with them. See what actually works for you. They ahve a GREAT selection. I figured out what i wanted to buy, by what i rented the most from them over a six month period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 You liked using my 28-75. Its a great every day lens, as well as for what you do. I do agree that next after that on your list should be a fast zoom 70-200 or a fast prime big lens (400mm?) The 28-75 will easily upgrade with you, when you go to a better camear eventually. Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Aspherical-Canon-Digital/dp/B0000A1G05/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375117188&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+28-75mm+f+2.8 Just remember, youre a small business now, and you can write it off Rentals are write offs as well. I still also think you hsould rent some lenses from midwest for a weekend and play with them. See what actually works for you. They ahve a GREAT selection. I figured out what i wanted to buy, by what i rented the most from them over a six month period. That was the lens! I might buy that now, and rent some of the bigger lens stuff to see what I want after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/30/mu2umy6y.jpg Took this with my Nikon last weekend, using my 50mm 1.8. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 The 50 is a great lens everyone should own, but for him, I thi I his money is better spent elsewhere right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 What you might want to look into the newer version of this which has vibration control but it might be 300 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Those fuckers are hard to take as they go by.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 How much do u wanna spend? This was my primary lens for a long time. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001G6U48 I had a 70-200 2.8 and only used it for weddings. I loved the aperature but it was not much of a differenxe from above and I was always able to correct the difference. And it didn't have the reach as the 300. The 70-200 is an awesome lense as well though and its cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotrio Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 The 50 is a great lens everyone should own, but for him, I thi I his money is better spent elsewhere right now. Having been out at the track (Dragstrip) quite a few times things typically end up going well into the wee hours so the faster the glass and the cleaner the high-ISO the better. Can't beat a 1.8 for $80-90. On the flip-side, your locations tend to be pretty static so a zoom is nice when walking forward/back isn't an option. If you are primarily shooting in the sun at noon anything works if you aren't splitting hairs in the IQ dept. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I bought the wife a fifty and she uses it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 You should have a 50 just because, but how much you wanna spend? If your looking for good glass get a 24-70L or I've always heard great things about that Tamron mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I am looking to get a 50 later, I have shot with one and liked it. As for budget that Tamron 28-75 was pretty nice and might fit my current budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Do not by a Canon 50MM 1.8. Slowest focusing lens canon has. I guess if your taking photos of cars in pits and trying to be artistic about it, it will be fine for you. But if your trying to get any shots of people moving around while in the pit, good luck with that. You'd need to step it up to the 1.4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well I'm going to rent a 28-75 for the weekend and see how I like it on my camera. I don't see myself moving up to a new body anytime soon so this will be a good test for the lens on my junk :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well I'm going to rent a 28-75 for the weekend and see how I like it on my camera. I don't see myself moving up to a new body anytime soon so this will be a good test for the lens on my junk :lolguy: Excrent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 They actually just called and said that lens is spoken for, so I will be using the next step up, darn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 They actually just called and said that lens is spoken for, so I will be using the next step up, darn... Try columbus camera on e blake ave. 267-0686. That's who I always use for rentals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Try columbus camera on e blake ave. 267-0686. That's who I always use for rentals I might try them for the next one. I was very impressed with how Midwest handled the situation, and their service so far has been great. The guy took the time to really explain the differences between the glass and listen to how I was going to be using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Do not by a Canon 50MM 1.8. Slowest focusing lens canon has. I guess if your taking photos of cars in pits and trying to be artistic about it, it will be fine for you. But if your trying to get any shots of people moving around while in the pit, good luck with that. You'd need to step it up to the 1.4 Its slow for sure (first gen focus motors), but totally capable. I use it a ton at weddings, enough that I probably should upgrade it to a 1.4 or 1.2, but its not a critical lens in my arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Try columbus camera on e blake ave. 267-0686. That's who I always use for rentals You get shortchanged a day at CCG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I might try them for the next one. I was very impressed with how Midwest handled the situation, and their service so far has been great. The guy took the time to really explain the differences between the glass and listen to how I was going to be using it. Dennis is awesome. Get to know him and he'll take good care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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